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Braves-Twins preview (The Associated Press)

The Atlanta Braves and Minnesota Twins waged one of the most memorable World Series in history 25 years ago. The Twins will celebrate the silver anniversary of their second world championship this week with festivities scheduled prior to both games against the Braves. The Braves and Twins each finished in last place that season before rebounding to meet in the 1991 World Series. [read full article]

Posted Mon, 25 Jul 2016 17:32:36 PDT - via Yahoo Sports


Porcello remains unbeaten at Fenway, Sox beat Twin (The Associated Press)

A year ago, Rick Porcello was hearing nearly as many boos as cheers in Fenway Park. Porcello became the first Boston pitcher in 55 years to open a season 10-0 in Fenway, and Hanley Ramirez and Travis Shaw both hit a three-run homer as the Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 8-7 Sunday to earn a split of a four-game series. ''I just feel good here,'' Porcello said. [read full article]

Posted Sun, 24 Jul 2016 15:15:03 PDT - via Yahoo Sports


Twins C Suzuki takes foul off mask, needs stitches on chin (The Associated Press)

BOSTON (AP) -- Minnesota Twins catcher Kurt Suzuki left Saturday night's game against the Boston Red Sox in the second inning after getting hit in the mask with a foul ball. [read full article]

Posted Sat, 23 Jul 2016 18:05:30 PDT - via Yahoo Sports


Sano homers, Nunez drives in 3 as Twins rally past Red Sox (The Associated Press)

The Minnesota Twins are proving they haven't given up. After opening the season with just 16 wins in their first 56 games, the Twins have started the post All-Star break nicely. Miguel Sano homered and Eduardo Nunez drove in three runs, including two in a five-run seventh inning, as Minnesota rallied for an 11-9 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday night. [read full article]

Posted Sat, 23 Jul 2016 21:54:38 PDT - via Yahoo Sports


Mookie Bettsleaves game with sore right knee (The Associated Press)

BOSTON (AP) -- Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts left Friday night's game against the Minnesota Twins in the fifth inning with soreness in his right knee. [read full article]

Posted Fri, 22 Jul 2016 17:41:46 PDT - via Yahoo Sports


Twins C Suzuki takes foul off mask, leaves, gets stitches (The Associated Press)

BOSTON (AP) -- Minnesota Twins catcher Kurt Suzuki left Saturday night's game against the Boston Red Sox in the second inning after getting hit in the mask with a foul ball. [read full article]

Posted Sat, 23 Jul 2016 17:35:09 PDT - via Yahoo Sports


Gibson holds Boston to 2 hits, Twins beat Red Sox (The Associated Press)

After an ominous beginning, Kyle Gibson put a decisive end to Boston's two-game hitting outburst. Gibson allowed a pair of hits in the first inning, then none over the next seven as the Minnesota Twins edged Boston 2-1 Friday night. ''This team is a good team - a really good team,'' Gibson said. [read full article]

Posted Fri, 22 Jul 2016 20:56:41 PDT - via Yahoo Sports


Mookie Betts leaves game with sore right knee (The Associated Press)

BOSTON (AP) -- Red Sox outfielder Mookie Betts left Friday night's game against the Minnesota Twins in the fifth inning with soreness in his right knee. [read full article]

Posted Fri, 22 Jul 2016 17:41:46 PDT - via Yahoo Sports


Pedroia has 5 of Boston's 17 hits in 13-2 win over (The Associated Press)

The Red Sox continued their midsummer surge with another offensive barrage, getting 17 hits and routing the Minnesota Twins 13-2 on Thursday night. After closing out June by losing four of five, the Red Sox are 12-3 in July and standing alone atop the AL East. ''The month of July has been a very good offensive month as we've kind of gotten past that stretch in June,'' manager John Farrell said. [read full article]

Posted Thu, 21 Jul 2016 20:39:52 PDT - via Yahoo Sports


Twins-Red Sox preview (The Associated Press)

Hanley Ramirez and Max Kepler are both coming off impressive games at the plate on Wednesday night, and they'll hope to keep their hot hands as the Boston Red Sox host the Minnesota Twins in the opener of a four-game weekend series on Thursday. Ramirez had a career night in Wednesday's 11-7 shootout win over the San Francisco Giants at Fenway Park, clubbing three two-run homers and driving in a career-high six RBIs. "A great night for Hanley, both offensively and defensively," Red Sox manager John Farrell said of Ramirez, who also flashed the leather and made some impressive plays in the field. [read full article]

Posted Wed, 20 Jul 2016 21:20:54 PDT - via Yahoo Sports


Indians-Twins preview (The Associated Press)

The Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins open the second half of the Major League Baseball season with a three-game series beginning Friday night at Target Field. Despite a 4-6 finish to the first half, the Indians will begin play 6 1/2 games clear of the Detroit Tigers for first place in the American League Central andseven games ahead of the Chicago White Sox and defending World Series champion Kansas City Royals. It's the first time since Terry Francona took over as manager of the Indians in 2013 that the club begins the second half atop the division standings. [read full article]

Posted Thu, 14 Jul 2016 18:35:48 PDT - via Yahoo Sports


Nunez, Vogt relish All-Star selections for Twins, A's (The Associated Press)

Rules required the Minnesota Twins to send a player to the All-Star game despite their worst-in-the-majors record. Eduardo Nunez was nonetheless a deserving candidate. The 29-year-old erstwhile New York Yankees prospect and utility-man-turned-leadoff-man has flourished in his first season as a regular, making him the easy pick for AL manager Ned Yost. [read full article]

Posted Tue, 05 Jul 2016 20:33:49 PDT - via Yahoo Sports


Twins-White Sox preview (The Associated Press)

The Chicago White Sox have won all six meetings against the Minnesota Twins this season. On Tuesday, the White Sox will try to extend the streak against their division rivals to a lucky seven. The White Sox have outscored the Twins by a margin of 30-9 in six games this season, including a three-game sweep on the road in April and a three-game sweep at home in May. [read full article]

Posted Mon, 27 Jun 2016 21:23:59 PDT - via Yahoo Sports



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