Minnesota Twins

Thome's 600th home run bolsters Hall of Fame case
After reaching No. 600 in grand style Monday night -- with two home runs in back-to-back innings during a 9-6 win over Detroit -- the Twins' Jim Thome finally earned some appreciation following a pursuit that seemed to go unnoticed for much of the season.
Thome hits 600th home run
Minnesota slugger Jim Thome become the eighth player to hit 600 home runs, connecting twice against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.
Photos: Remembering Harmon Killebrew
Twins Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew died Tuesday, May 17, 2011 in Scottsdale, Ariz. after battling esophageal cancer. Killebrew was a top power hitter in the 1960s and he helped the fledgling Twins put down roots in a place that until 1961, never had major league ball.
Game 2: Twins vs. Yankees
The Yankees bested the Minnesota Twins 5-2 Thursday night at Target Field in game two of their division series, putting them again on the verge of being swept out of the baseball playoffs.
Experts estimate new stadium brought in $50M-$70M in new revenue for Twins
Despite their second consecutive playoff drubbing by the New York Yankees, the Minnesota Twins were big winners during the regular season and had a banner financial year, too.
Game 1: Twins vs. Yankees
With a final score of 6-4, the Twins opened the playoffs last night in a familiar way -- with a loss to the Yankees. It was the Twins' 10th straight loss in the playoffs.
The Minnesota Twins are heading into the playoffs, and the team has announced the starting times for the opening of the America League Division Series games against the New York Yankees.