Byron Buxton Back In Twins Lineup For Thursday's Game
The Twins say Byron Buxton will return to the lineup for Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals.
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The Twins say Byron Buxton will return to the lineup for Thursday's game against the Kansas City Royals.
Daniel Lynch was pitching so well into the sixth inning Wednesday night that Royals manager Mike Matheny would've left him in the game against Minnesota had the Kansas City offense provided a little more support.
Salvador Perez homered twice and Hunter Dozier hit anther go-ahead home run to lift the Kansas City Royals over the Minnesota Twins 4-3 on Tuesday night.
Jorge Polanco and Kyle Garlick hit early two-run homers over the Green Monster to back Dylan Bundy, carrying the Minnesota Twins past the Red Sox 8-3 in Boston's annual Patriots' Day game on Monday.
Michael Wacha pitched five shutout innings in his Fenway Park debut with Boston and Trevor Story drove in his first two runs in his new ballpark, leading the Red Sox to an 8-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.
Sonny Gray will be replaced by Cody Stashak, who's returning from his own stint on the injured list.
Twins star Byron Buxton left Minnesota's 8-4 win over the Boston Red Sox on Friday with a right knee injury and will get an MRI.
Clayton Kershaw was in prime form — call it perfect — in his season debut for the Los Angeles Dodgers, leaving no concern about his health after facing no resistance from the Minnesota Twins.
The Twins announced Wednesday that outfielder Alex Kirilloff is headed to the 10-day injured list with "right wrist inflammation."
Trea Turner and the Los Angeles Dodgers broke open a tie game with a six-run eighth inning, then waited out the rain to take a 7-2 victory Tuesday night in their series opener against the Minnesota Twins.
The Minnesota Timberwolves began the postseason and took on the Los Angeles Clippers in the NBA's play-in game Tuesday night at Target Center. But that wasn't the only show in town.
Byron Buxton and Luis Arraez each had three hits and Dylan Bundy earned his first win in a Twins uniform as Minnesota won its series finale against the Seattle Mariners 4-0 on Monday night.
The team announced Sunday that upper deck tickets to most weekday games will only cost $4. Lower deck seats are $25. The games have to be from Monday through Thursday.
Gary Sánchez hit a grand slam into the third deck and Byron Buxton had two of Minnesota's six home runs as the Twins slugged their way past the Seattle Mariners 10-4 on Sunday for their first victory of the season.
Cincinnati Reds outfielder Brian Rey and Minnesota pitcher Ricardo Velez were suspended for 80 games each Friday following positive tests under the minor leage drug program.
Reigning AL Cy Young Award winner Robbie Ray was through six innings Friday with a manageable pitch count. But a short spring training had left pitchers without time to build up their endurance, as Seattle manager Scott Servais was keenly aware.
Fans aren't the only ones happy to see the Twins playing at home Friday. Local business owners say the baseball season is just what they need to help their bottom line.
The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-handed pitchers Chris Paddack and Emilio Pagán from the San Diego Padres for All-Star left-handed pitcher Taylor Rogers and outfielder Brent Rooker.
The team was supposed to be celebrating the kickoff to the season at Thursday's game. However, due to the blustery weather conditions, the team says the home opener will now happen Friday instead.
Opening Day is nearly here and the Minnesota Twins are unveiling new foods at Target Field, including Australian-inspired savory pies and an official grilled cheese sandwich of the ballpark.
Twins fans from the northwestern part of the metro area are reportedly going to have one fewer option to get to Twins games this season.
The Twins are considering postponing the first game of the season; they'll make their final decision no later than Wednesday at 3 p.m.
Opening Day is nearly here and the Minnesota Twins are unveiling new foods at Target Field, including Australian-inspired savory pies and an official grilled cheese sandwich of the ballpark.
The gloomy and snowy weather can make it feel like winter will never end. Even the most high-profile sign of spring -- that of the Twins' home opener -- might need to get pushed to a different date due to the possibility of wintry weather.
This wouldn't be the first time winter refused to go away in time for the unofficial launch of summer baseball. In 2018, fans sat through one of the coldest opening days since Target Field opened in 2010, with an official first-pitch temperature of 38 degrees.
