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Jeffers and Ryan lead AL Central champion Twins to 9-3 win over Angels
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Ryan Jeffers homered, tripled and drove in three runs to back a strong outing by Joe Ryan on Sunday as the Minnesota Twins pulled away late for a 9-3 win over the Los Angeles Angels. After a 50-minute rain delay, Jeffers and Max Kepler each hit a two-run homer in...
Twins clinch AL Central for 3rd division title in 5 years; postseason losing streak up next
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have the AL Central title in hand. Now they can get back to the unfinished business of trying to stop that record postseason losing streak. The Twins secured their third division title in five years on Friday night, eliminating...
Minnesota Twins clinch AL Central title with 8-6 win over Angels
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — After celebrating on the field and before any bottles were popped in the clubhouse, Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli had a message for his team: congratulations, enjoy it — but there's more to be done. The Twins clinched the AL Central title Friday night...
Twins put rookie standout Royce Lewis on the 10-day IL with a hamstring strain as playoffs approach
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins placed third baseman Royce Lewis on the 10-day injured list on Friday with a strained left hamstring, hoping the standout rookie can heal in time to return for the start of the playoffs. “We have to treat it like we would treat any other...
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli has new twins _ boys
CINCINNATI (AP) — Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli and wife Allie have a new pair of twins. Allie gave birth to two boys on Sunday night, the team announced. “Talk about being committed to your job! Congratulations to the Baldelli family on welcoming Twin...
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli goes on leave to be with his wife for the birth of twins
CHICAGO (AP) — Minnesota manager Rocco Baldelli spends most of his life around a bunch of Twins. His future is going to be a little different. Baldelli went on paternity leave after Saturday's 7-6 loss to the Chicago White Sox. His wife, Allie, is expecting twin boys...
Eloy Jiménez, Gavin Sheets homer in 5-run first as the White Sox edge the Twins 7-6
CHICAGO (AP) — At the end of a miserable season for the Chicago White Sox, Gavin Sheets just wants to see the team finish on a high note. With one big swing Saturday night, Sheets did his part to help with that goal. Sheets and Eloy Jiménez homered during Chicago's...
Royce Lewis sets Twins season record for grand slams with 4th in 10-2 win over White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) — Royce Lewis set a franchise record with his fourth grand slam of the season in the Minnesota Twins' 10-2 victory over the Chicago White Sox on Friday night. Matt Wallner, Max Kepler, Willi Castro and Ryan Jeffers added RBI singles to help the Twins (78-70) maintain...
Twins hit 3 homers, get strong start from Maeda in 10-2 win over White Sox
CHICAGO (AP) — Kyle Farmer hit a two-run homer to cap Minnesota’s four-run seventh inning, Kenta Maeda threw seven strong innings and the Twins routed the Chicago White Sox 10-2 on Thursday night. Rookies Edouard Julien and Royce Lewis hit solo shots in the fourth to get the...
Twins beat Mets 8-4 as Max Kepler and Kyle Farmer lead barrage of 2-out RBIs
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — When Max Kepler smashed a middle-of-the-plate slider toward the seats above right-center field with the bases loaded and two outs for the Minnesota Twins in the seventh inning of a one-run game, he turned toward his dugout and smirked at his teammates. The ball...
