Twins 2, Pirates 1: Correa hurt as Ryan, Twins outlast Paul Skenes

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The thing you don’t want to see in a game you do want to see.

Carlos Correa had to leave in the seventh with what’s being called a “mild right ankle strain.” It puts a dour mood on a night where the Twins beat one of baseball’s top pitchers, with a gutsy getting-better performance by Joe Ryan. Inning-by-inning notes:

1: Von Ryan’s Express getting awfully close to a train wreck, here. Bases loaded, two outs — 33...

Game XCIV: Pirates @ Twins

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One of the cheapest-a** ownership groups this side of Sacramento is, once again, not putting a fabulous team on the field.

Braves claim left-hander from Twins

The Braves have claimed left-hander Joey Wentz off waivers from the Twins, per a team announcement. Righty Kevin Herget was designated for assignment in a corresponding roster move.

Brian Dozier walks the Twins off into the 2015 All-Star Break

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No Bull—Vote Dozier!

Brian Dozier had a really good season for the Minnesota Twins in 2014: 156 G, 23 HR, 21 SB, 114 OPS+. He was developing into a clear franchise building block. That production continued in 2015, when Dozier also became a leadership bastion alongside Torii Hunter.

But despite his growing stature in Twins Territory, Dozier was an All-Star afterthought in the ’15 main voting and—even with a strong “No...

MLB finalizes Home Run Derby field

The field is set for the Home Run Derby. 

Pair of Minnesota Twins Relievers Linked to the Tampa Bay Rays

The Tampa Bay Rays were running roughshod when they swept the Kansas City Royals in late June. What could possibly go wrong for a team that was playing such complementary baseball?

Cubs 8, Twins 1: Twins fall flat in finale

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The NL Central-leading Cubs finally get the best of the Twins

The Minnesota Twins couldn’t get it done today at Target Field, falling 8–1 to the Chicago Cubs in a game that, at times, sounded more like a road contest than a home matchup. With a heavy Cubs presence in the crowd, the energy never quite swung in the Twins’ favor.

Chris Paddack got the start for Minnesota but struggled mightily, surrendering 11 hits and 6 earned runs over just 5 innings...

Game 93: Cubs vs. Twins

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Get yo’ brooms out, the Twins hope to sweep this Wednesday

Twins Lineup:

1. Willi Castro LF

2. Trevor Larnach DH

3. Brooks Lee 2B

4. Ryan Jeffers C

5. Matt Wallner RF

6. Carlos Correa SS

7. Kody Clemens 1B

8. Royce Lewis 3B

9. Harrison Bader LF

Chris Paddack P

Cubs Lineup:

1. Happ LF

2. Tucker DH

3. Suzuki RF

4. Crow-Armstrong...

To Trade or Not To Trade: The Byron Buxton Dilemma

The All-Star Game is less than a week away, and the July 31 trade deadline is quickly approaching. Teams are now discovering if they will be buyers or sellers.

Twins 4, Cubs 2: Matty Wallbanger

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An early lead and another Wednesday win!

Lazy day summers just watching the Twins
In hope that these ballgames would lead on to wins.
They line up the batters, send out the D,
But overly often, the win’s absentee.
‘Cause across Minnesota, our sports have been cursed,
Convinced that our luck is the worst.
How many times have we hoped and appealed?
Can we pull off a win in our field?

Play in our field: our prospects are low,
Luck has been awful, patience can’t flow.

Matt Wallner, Carlos Correa power Twins past Cubs

Matt Wallner went 2-for-3 with a home run as the Minnesota Twins held on for a 4-2 win over the Chicago Cubs on Wednesday night in Minneapolis. Carlos Correa finished 2-for-4 with a double and an RBI for Minnesota, which won its second straight game against the Cubs.

Game 92: Cubs at Twins

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Today’s game thread serves as a recap for a game played this morning!

(Thanks to site runner Al Yellon for tips for my Chicago trip last week! It was great to meet you & watch the Cubs at Wrigley!)

Today’s thread serves as a recap of this morning’s Backyard Baseball ‘97 game played by speedrunner Anarchy at Summer Games Done Quick 2025....

Twins designate former first-round pick for assignment

The Twins announced Wednesday that they’ve designated left-hander Joey Wentz for assignment. His spot on the roster will go to fellow left-handed reliever Anthony Misiewicz, whose contract has been selected from Triple-A St.

Minnesota Twins Roster Moves 7/9/2025

The Minnesota Twins continued to reshape their bullpen as the second half of the season approaches. On Tuesday, the team selected the contract of left-handed pitcher Anthony Misiewicz from Triple-A St.

After stepping up 'everywhere you looked,' Twins host Cubs again

The Minnesota Twins enjoyed a near-perfect series opener against the Chicago Cubs. The next challenge for the Twins will be to duplicate it. The Twins will meet the Cubs on Wednesday night in the second installment of a three-game set in Minneapolis.

Twins 8, Cubs 1: Three homers in 8th power Twins to blowout

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Simeon Woods Richardson had another good start, with the lineup supporting him early.

The Twins got on the board in the bottom of the first. Ryan Jeffers hit an RBI double, then Royce Lewis hit a sac fly RBI to give Simeon Woods Richardson a 2-0 lead to work with. That turned out to be more than enough for SWR, as he only allowed 2 hits and 3 walks in 5 scoreless innings.

He was taken out in the 6th inning to avoid going through the lineup a 3rd time, with Danny...

Twins slug 3 homers in eighth, power past Cubs

Ryan Jeffers went 3-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins used a six-run eighth inning to surge to an 8-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

Game 91: Cubs at Twins

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The Twins welcome the Cubs for a three game series.

The Cubs are sending out an elite lefty, Shota Imanaga, so runs may be at a premium today. The Twins are countering with Simeon Woods Richardson, who has been good in his last two starts, allowing just 1 run and 4 hits over 10 innings.

All-Star Byron Buxton guides Twins against high-powered Cubs

Byron Buxton has solidified his status as a two-time All-Star for the Minnesota Twins. Buxton agreed to participate in the Home Run Derby, as well. He cannot wait for the week to start in Atlanta, which is about 200 miles from where he grew up in Baxley, Ga.

Monday Morning Minnesota: The “All-Star Bryon Buxton” Edition

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A well-deserved nomination

The Twins faced the two Floridian teams this week, dropping the series to the Marlins and winning a series against the Rays, finishing out the week at an even 3-3. Byron Buxton was named as the Twins’ lone representative to the All-Star Game for his second appearance. The AL Central is now a shell of its former self, as the Twins, with their 43-47 record, sit in 2nd, 13.5 games behind the Tigers.

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