• LATEST
  • TRENDING
Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (23) warms up in the on deck circle during the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Aug. 23, 2020. Peter Aiken / USA TODAY Sports
Baseball

Talks between Nelson Cruz, Twins continue despite uncertainty over DH rules

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz hits his 400th career home run during the fourth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Target Field Sept. 22, 2019. Whether or not the National League use designated hitters in 2021 is a topic of negotiation between MLB and the MLB Players Association. Marilyn Indahl / USA TODAY Sports
Baseball

Designated hitter in NL just one of Twins’, MLB’s many uncertainties this offseason

Minnesota Twins right fielder Eddie Rosario (20) makes a sliding catch for an out against Detroit Tigers batter Willi Castro during the eighth inning Wednesday, Sept. 25, at Comerica Park in Detroit. Raj Mehta / USA TODAY Sports
Baseball

Twins non-tender Eddie Rosario, Matt Wisler

Saints manager George Tsamis (22) gives fans the thumbs up before the start of the 2019 St. Paul Saints home opener at CHS Field in St. Paul. (John Autey / St. Paul Pioneer Press)
Baseball

St. Paul Saints set to become Twins’ Triple-A affiliate

Baseball

Twins cancel 2021 Winter Caravan, TwinsFest

Minnesota Twins right fielder Torii Hunter (48) addresses the crowd prior to the game between the Minnesota Twins and the Kansas City Royals at Target Field on Oct. 4, 2015. The former Twin is a candidate for the baseball hall of fame. Marilyn Indahl-USA TODAY Sports
Baseball

Former Twins Hunter, Hawkins and Cuddyer appear on HOF ballot for the first time

Newsletter signup for email alerts
The Los Angeles Dodgers celebrate beating the Tampa Bay Rays to win the World Series in game six of the 2020 World Series Tuesday, Oct. 27, at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas. Tim Heitman / USA TODAY Sports
Baseball

Dodgers rally past Rays, end 32-year title drought

Los Angeles Dodgers catcher Austin Barnes (15) tags out Tampa Bay Rays left fielder Manuel Margot (13) as he attempts to steal home during the fourth inning during Game 5 of the 2020 World Series at Globe Life Field on Sunday, Oct. 25, 2020. Kevin Jairaj / USA TODAY Sports
Baseball

Dodgers bounce back to beat Rays, lead series 3-2

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (23) tips his cap to the crowd in after hitting his 400th career home run during the fourth inning of the game against the Kansas City Royals Sunday, Sept. 22, 2019, at Target Field. Marilyn Indahl / USA TODAY Sports
Baseball

5 offseason issues for the Twins

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (11) throws to first base for the double play in the second inning against the Detroit Tigers Friday, Sept. 4, at Target Field. Brad Rempel / USA TODAY Sports
Baseball

For second straight offseason, Jorge Polanco undergoes ankle surgery

Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly (55) delivers a pitch in the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins at Target Field on Wednesday, Sept. 30. Pressley, who pitched for Minnesota from 2013-18, is one of several former Twins still in post-season action. Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Baseball

Twins may be eliminated, but plenty of former players still in postseason

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz (23) hits a RBI double against the Houston Astros at Target Field Wednesday, Sept. 30. Cruz is one of several Twins headed for free agency. Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports
Baseball

Twins enter offseason with many of their players headed toward free agency

Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (24) throws the ball to first base for an out in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers in a Sept. 5, 2020, game at Target Field. David Berding / USA TODAY Sports
Baseball

John Shipley: Twins need a plan for Josh Donaldson’s calf muscles

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli (5) watches his team warm up before the start of a game March 10 against the Philadelphia Phillies at Spectrum Field. The Twins, so far, have not had any problems with the testing system for COVID-19, Baldelli said Monday. Jonathan Dyer / USA TODAY Sports
Baseball

After getting swept from playoffs, Twins search for answers. Again.

Minnesota Twins right fielder Alex Kirilloff (76) stands at the plate for his major league debut in the first inning Wednesday, Sept. 30, against the Houston Astros at Target Field. Jesse Johnson / USA TODAY Sports
Baseball

Twins' rookie Alex Kirilloff makes positive first impression in debut

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) steals second base before Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa (1) can make a tag in the first inning at Target Field. Jesse Johnson / USA TODAY Sports
Baseball

Shipley: Is Twins’ playoff history bunk? We’ll see in Game 2

Minnesota Twins infielder Josh Donaldson (24) bats in the first inning against the Atlanta Braves in a March 11, 2020, spring training game at CenturyLink Sports Complex in Fort Myers, Fla. Jonathan Dyer / USA TODAY Sports
Baseball

Josh Donaldson out, Byron Buxton in for Twins in Wild Card Series

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) celebrates with Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson (24) after hitting a home run in first inning Sept. 22, 2020 at Target Field. Jesse Johnson / USA TODAY Sports
Baseball

Josh Donaldson out, Byron Buxton in for Twins in Wild Card Series

Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco (left) and Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) celebrate the final out of the Twins' 9-5 win over the Houston Astros on April 22, 2019. The Twins the Houston Astros in a best-of-three Wild Card Series. Erik Williams / USA TODAY Sports
Baseball

Twins get first crack at knocking out maligned Astros

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (18) throws the ball against the Chicago White Sox during a Sept. 17 game. Maeda, who is 6-1 with a 2.70 earned-run average in 66⅔ innings pitched, will start Game 1 of the Wild Card Series against the Astros on Tuesday at 1 p.m. David Banks / USA TODAY Sports
Baseball

Twins prep for Astros with health of key players still in flux

A general view of Target field during the seventh inning between the Minnesota Twins and the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday, Sept. 27, 2020. The Twins host the Astros in playoff action at 1 p.m. Tuesday at Target Field. Jeffrey Becker / USA TODAY Sports
Baseball

MLB playoff primer: The road to the World Series