Minnesota Twins

October 3, 2019 5:00 PM

Bombas vs. Bombers: Here’s why Twins-Yankees series will be like no other

The division series games that start Friday feature two evenly matched, high-octane offenses that helped make 2019 the year of the long ball. This Twins squad is eager to help bury Minnesota’s sad playoff history in New York.

by Brian Murphy

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October 2, 2019 4:00 AM

‘We like hotels’: Twins prep for playoffs in New York

The Minnesota Twins take off for New York on Wednesday for their first playoff series since 2010. Manager Rocco Baldelli says he’s planning “as few changes as possible” from their division-winning regular season.

by Cody Nelson

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September 29, 2019 6:40 PM

Twins pass Yankees to claim home run record, fall in regular-season finale

The Minnesota Twins ended the regular season with a loss to the Royals on Sunday — but the Twins claimed the major league team home run record and now look forward to the playoffs.

by The Associated Press and MPR News Staff

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September 25, 2019 8:22 PM

Twins clinch AL Central with win over Tigers, Cleveland loss

The decade of the 2010s will end the way it started — with the Minnesota Twins atop the AL Central.

by The Associated Press

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September 7, 2019 3:39 PM

Twins' Michael Pineda suspended 60 games for banned diuretic

Minnesota Twins pitcher Michael Pineda has been suspended 60 games after testing positive for a banned diuretic.

by The Associated Press

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June 1, 2015 6:03 AM

Twins finish month on top of AL Central

The Minnesota Twins may be on track for their first winning season in five years. They won 20 games in May, including Sunday's against the Blue Jays.

by Matt Sepic

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April 7, 2015 11:07 AM

Brat dogs and tot dish: This season's new offerings at Target Field

With a focus on local and twists on the classics, new offerings at the Twins' ballpark include Red Cow burgers and a Bloody Mary garnished with cold pizza.

by Brandt Williams and Nancy Yang

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May 15, 2012 2:58 PM

Twins squander rally against Indians

Ryan Doumit's two-run blast sailed into the upper deck in left field, and he was swarmed by his Twins teammates as he hit the dugout to celebrate his game-tying, eighth-inning home run. But then the celebration was over and another game was lost.

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April 11, 2012 6:53 PM

Twins' Scott Baker to miss season with elbow injury

Minnesota Twins' pitcher Scott Baker has struggled with pain in his elbow for more than a year, and the right-hander finally will have surgery to fix the problem once and for all. Baker will be out of rotation for the entire season.