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Kirilloff busts out of slump with two home runs, Twins hammer KC
Alex Kirilloff was batting .115 before he hit blasts of 394 and 416 feet to lift Twins to a 9-1 win on Friday night.
Rortvedt jumps from Twins' taxi squad to MLB debut
Ben Rortvedt came up to start as Ryan Jeffers, Brent Rooker headed to the alternate site.
Kepler, Garlick activated; Twins demote catcher Jeffers, outfielder Rooker
Outfielders Kyle Garlick and Max Kepler missed nine games each after testing positive for COVID-19 on a West Coast road trip.
Friday's Twins-Kansas City game recap
A look back at Friday night's series opener.
Buxton shares a secret: He doesn't take batting practice outdoors
Breaking with baseball tradition, Byron Buxton no longer participates in the ritual of taking pregame swings at home plate. It appears to be working.
Twins-Kansas City series preview
First-place Kansas City (15-8) has a seven-game lead over the Twins in the American League Central.
Buxton, Cruz have been let down so far by their Twins teammates
There have been too many near-automatic outs in the lineup, killing rallies and damaging the Twins' hopes — particularly in close games so far this season.
Twins blast way to victory with Buxton's five hits, six home runs
There was laughter, jokes, and some playful heckling going on in the dugout, the sort of cathartic exhale that reveals just how miserable the last couple of weeks have been for the Twins.
Wednesday's Twins-Cleveland game recap
Byron Buxton's first five-hit game of his career included his eighth home run, making him the AL home run leader.
Twins starter Happ feeds off energy of early run support
Being handed a 4-0 first-inning lead was an ideal way for the lefthander to begin his fourth start for the team.
Twins bring baseball's worst record into today's game in Cleveland
Losers of four in a row and 13 of 15, Rocco Baldelli's team is sinking quickly in the AL Central. J.A. Happ is the starting pitcher.
Twins try to rebuild Colome's confidence as he has another setback
Pitching coach Wes Johnson and manager Rocco Baldelli met with reliever Alexander Colome before Tuesday's game. Then he failed again.
Twins pitching yields homers, loses control in latest misery-filled loss
"It's not just the wins and losses, it's the way these games have played out that has made them especially tough to stomach," Rocco Baldelli said after losing 7-4 to Cleveland.
Tuesday's Twins-Cleveland game recap
A look back at Tuesday's game.
Maeda starts, Buxton back in Twins lineup; Angels games rescheduled
Kenta Maeda, who gave up only one run in three 2020 starts against Cleveland, will try to have a successful end to an uneven opening month.
Odd stat with meaning: Twins can't win long games — or short ones, either
The Twins' 7-14 record — which puts them on a 108-loss pace, in case you were wondering — has come about in a most unusual way. Does it reveal something about them?
More bullpen failure, quiet bats spell another extra-inning loss for Twins
Alexander Colome lost his third game of the season, Tyler Duffey gave up a game-tying home run and the Twins offense managed only five hits in the 5-3 loss to Cleveland.
Berrios forced to leave game after Baldelli's blunder
The Twins had to pull Jose Berrios in the sixth inning when manager Rocco Baldelli didn't realize he was making a second trip to the pitcher's mound.
Buxton forced to sit, Rosario wants to hit (but not against Berrios)
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli knew what to expect when Eddie Rosario took his place in the batter's box Monday night against his former team.
Monday's Twins-Cleveland game recap
Cleveland's Jordan Luplow bashed a 399-foot walk-off winner into the bleachers.