Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1982 to the present, the Twins have played in the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. The "Twins" name originates from Minnesota's Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Washington, D.C. in 1901. Then the Washington Senators (not to be confused with the Washington Senators that were enfranchised in 1961 as a replacement and eventually became the Texas Rangers), the team moved to Minneapolis in 1961, then based in Metropolitan Stadium.The Twins were eagerly greeted in Minnesota when they arrived in 1961. They brought a nucleus of talented players: Harmon Killebrew, Bob Allison, Camilo Pascual, Zoilo Versalles, Jim Kaat, Earl Battey,Bob Kangas and Lenny Green. The Twins won the American League Pennant in 1965.
Shooter Now: Minnesota Twins GM Bill Smith wants to see more consistency (Pioneer Press) It's time for the Minnesota Twins to become more consistent, general manager Bill Smith said.
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Twins look sharp; O's, not so muchBaltimore SunThe Minnesota Twins brought out their best Thursday night, fielding an exhibition lineup that very likely will be the same on Opening Day. ...Cuddyer homers to lead Twins past OriolesThe Associated PressMinnesota Twins fans look forward to promising seasonRiver Falls Student VoiceTwins start closer testsThe News-PressPioneer Press -WCCO -SI.comall 225 news articles »
Minnesota Twins (27-28) At Seattle Mariners (26-28), 10:10 P.m. (KIRO 7 Seattle-Tacoma) (Sports Network) - Seattle hit machine Ichiro Suzuki will try to extend his franchise-record hitting streak to 28 games when the Mariners open a three- game series tonight versus the Minnesota Twins at Safeco Field.
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Joe Mauer of the Minnesota Twins Named Al Player of the Month for May (Kansas City InfoZine) Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer, the leader behind the plate in American League All-Star balloting, has been named the Sharp Presents the American League Player of the Month for May.
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Minneapolis Star Tribune (blog)Twins Majestic Clubhouse Store opens at Target FieldCoon Rapids ECM PublishersMinneapolis-St. Paul, MN -- The Minnesota Twins and Target Field food service and retail partner Delaware North Sportservice are proud to announce the ...Single-game Twins tickets go on sale SaturdayUSA TodayMinnesota Twins ticket sale approachesPioneer PressMinneapolis council hears Twins ballpark traffic fixesMinneapolis Star TribuneWCCO -Bleacher Reportall 30 news articles »
Minneapolis Star Tribune (blog)Twins Majestic Clubhouse Store opens at Target FieldCoon Rapids ECM PublishersMinneapolis-St. Paul, MN -- The Minnesota Twins and Target Field food service and retail partner Delaware North Sportservice are proud to announce the ...Single-game Twins tickets go on sale SaturdayUSA TodayMinnesota Twins ticket sale approachesPioneer PressMinneapolis council hears Twins ballpark traffic fixesMinneapolis Star TribuneWCCO -Bleacher Reportall 30 news articles » Minnesota Twins and Anheuser-Busch unveil plans for Budweiser Roof Deck at Target Field (Pioneer Press) Bleacher seats, a fire pit and beer - all down-home amenities to be served atop the Minnesota Twins' new home in 2010.
Cuddyer Homers to Lead Twins Past Orioles FORT MYERS, Fla. (AP) -- Michael Cuddyer homered, reigning AL MVP Joe Mauer had two hits and the Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 8-3 on Thursday night.
Minnesota Twins Tryout Camp in New Britain (OurSports Central) New Britain, CT - The American League's Minnesota Twins - in partnership with their Double-A, Eastern League affiliate, the New Britain Rock Cats - announced today that they will conduct a Tryout Camp for aspiring baseball players at New Britain Stadium on Saturday morning, July 25th.
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The Star-Ledger - NJ.comMets-Twins game canceled because of rainSI.com(AP) -The New York Mets-Minnesota Twins spring training game has been canceled because of rain. The cancellation has forced New York Mets closer Francisco ...Rain wipes out NY Mets game with Minnesota TwinsThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comSpring training: Today's Twins, Rays games canceled; get refund informationThe News-PressTwins, Mets Spring Training Camp CanceledWCCOall 10 news articles »
The Star-Ledger - NJ.comMets-Twins game canceled because of rainSI.com(AP) -The New York Mets-Minnesota Twins spring training game has been canceled because of rain. The cancellation has forced New York Mets closer Francisco ...Rain wipes out NY Mets game with Minnesota TwinsThe Star-Ledger - NJ.comSpring training: Today's Twins, Rays games canceled; get refund informationThe News-PressTwins, Mets Spring Training Camp CanceledWCCOall 10 news articles » Minnesota Twins without Joe Crede, Michael Cuddyer against Cleveland Indians (ESPN) The Minnesota Twins are missing third baseman Joe Crede and right fielder Michael Cuddyer due to injuries.
All-Star Catcher Crouches, Waiting for the Offers to Roll In The Twins? elite catcher Joe Mauer has been an integral part of the team?s resurgence in the A.L. Central, but questions about whether he will stay in Minnesota are circling.
Delmon Young's struggles continue with Minnesota Twins (Pioneer Press) Twins manager Ron Gardenhire's patience has been tested this season ? he's waiting for Francisco Liriano to work through his troubles, he gave Alexi Casilla ample time to forge past his flailing, he's waited through a few day-to-day Joe Crede injuries and he's still holding out for the swelling in Michael Cuddyer's finger to subside.
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Yahoo! SportsTwins closer Joe Nathan may face Tommy John surgeryLos Angeles TimesTests on Nathan's right throwing elbow of Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan have revealed a significant tear in the ulnar collateral ligament, ...Twins' Joe Nathan has torn elbow ligament, could be out for yearUSA TodayTwins closer Nathan has ligament tear in elbowThe Associated PressMinnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan has torn ligament in shoulderChicago Sun-Times (blog)Pioneer Press -AFP -Rochester Democrat and Chronicleall 1,297 news articles »
Yahoo! SportsTwins closer Joe Nathan may face Tommy John surgeryLos Angeles TimesTests on Nathan's right throwing elbow of Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan have revealed a significant tear in the ulnar collateral ligament, ...Twins' Joe Nathan has torn elbow ligament, could be out for yearUSA TodayTwins closer Nathan has ligament tear in elbowThe Associated PressMinnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan has torn ligament in shoulderChicago Sun-Times (blog)Pioneer Press -AFP -Rochester Democrat and Chronicleall 1,297 news articles » Minnesota Twins award honors to Miracle players (The News-Press) Fort Myers Miracle outfielder Ben Revere has been named Minnesota Twins Minor League Player of the Week, for May 15-21.
A Spring Training Pilgrimage Amid Changing Times Although training camp has changed, it still provides a way to see professional baseball in the winter.
Minnesota Twins OF Michael Cuddyer takes first swings since injury (ESPN) Minnesota outfielder Michael Cuddyer took his first swings in almost a week and could return to the Twins' lineup as early as Saturday.
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Minnesota Twins Team Report (USA Today) Manager Ron Gardenhire said he's giving Delmon Young the benefit of the doubt as the young outfielder navigates through his offensive woes. Young is batting .231 with 41 strikeouts and two extra-base hits in 117 at-bats this season, and Gardenhire said there is little the team can do but let him try to figure himself out.
Mauer Expected to Win M.V.P., but That?s the Least of the Twins? Concerns 
If Joe Mauer, who established career highs in home runs and runs batted in, beats out the Yankees? Mark Teixeira and Derek Jeter for the award, industry observers will not be surprised.
If Joe Mauer, who established career highs in home runs and runs batted in, beats out the Yankees? Mark Teixeira and Derek Jeter for the award, industry observers will not be surprised. Twins top Cards 7-6 on Valencia's homer in 8th - The Associated Press ![](http://="http://nt2.ggpht.com/news/tbn/1t35NXvcdi4imM/6.jpg")
St. Louis Post-DispatchTwins top Cards 7-6 on Valencia's homer in 8thThe Associated PressOn a tough day for the Minnesota Twins, third base prospect Danny Valencia provided something positive. Valencia hit the go-ahead home run in the eighth ...Focus-pocus sinks St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis Post-DispatchWainwright struggles with focus, gets roughed up by TwinsSt. Louis Globe-DemocratMLB Game Summary - St. Louis at MinnesotaCANOEall 150 news articles »
St. Louis Post-DispatchTwins top Cards 7-6 on Valencia's homer in 8thThe Associated PressOn a tough day for the Minnesota Twins, third base prospect Danny Valencia provided something positive. Valencia hit the go-ahead home run in the eighth ...Focus-pocus sinks St. Louis CardinalsSt. Louis Post-DispatchWainwright struggles with focus, gets roughed up by TwinsSt. Louis Globe-DemocratMLB Game Summary - St. Louis at MinnesotaCANOEall 150 news articles » Twins Cite Yankees? Coolness in Sweep Whether the Twins were three outs or eight outs from a win, the Yankees were never uncomfortable. Instead, the Twins were the club that seemed edgy.
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TSNSlowey, Blackburn help Twins blank Orioles 5-0The Associated PressKevin Slowey and Nick Blackburn each threw three crisp innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 on Monday. Slowey and Blackburn had ...Slowey, Blackburn lead Twins over OriolesPioneer PressRecap: Baltimore vs. MinnesotaMiamiHerald.comTwins Ink Blackburn To Four-Year, $14M PactGant DailyUPI.com -TSN -Twinkie Town (blog)all 202 news articles »
TSNSlowey, Blackburn help Twins blank Orioles 5-0The Associated PressKevin Slowey and Nick Blackburn each threw three crisp innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 5-0 on Monday. Slowey and Blackburn had ...Slowey, Blackburn lead Twins over OriolesPioneer PressRecap: Baltimore vs. MinnesotaMiamiHerald.comTwins Ink Blackburn To Four-Year, $14M PactGant DailyUPI.com -TSN -Twinkie Town (blog)all 202 news articles » YANKEES 4, TWINS 1; EXORCISING DEMONS It took five years of wandering, five years of wild spending and first-round heartbreak and changes both awkward and grand. But the Yankees are back in the American League Championship Series, back where it all went off course in 2004, back with the World Series in reach. They got there by sweeping the Minnesota Twins in the division series with a 4-1 victory in Game 3 on Sunday, closing the Metrodome for baseball. Alex Rodriguez, as dangerous now as he was lost in past Octobers, slammed a tyin...
Francisco Liriano shows serious stuff - Pioneer Press Francisco Liriano shows serious stuffPioneer PressMinnesota Twins' Francisco Liriano winds up for a warmup pitch before the fifth inning of a spring training baseball game against the ...Ex-Miracle players try to impressThe News-Pressall 5 news articles »
Base-Running Gaffes Help Bring Twins? Season to Bitter Close The Twins sabotaged themselves with mistakes at critical points in the last two games of their American League division series against the Yankees.
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FS NorthTwins remove three from 60-day DLFS NorthPat Neshek #17 of the Minnesota Twins pitches in relief against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during Opening Day on March 31, 2008 at the Hubert H. ...
FS NorthTwins remove three from 60-day DLFS NorthPat Neshek #17 of the Minnesota Twins pitches in relief against the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim during Opening Day on March 31, 2008 at the Hubert H. ... Twins Say Farewell to Season and Dome After 28 years of Twins games at the Metrodome, outdoor baseball will return to Minneapolis next season, at the $420 million Target Field.
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KAREBobby Crosby lauds Mark McGwireESPNCrosby hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat a Minnesota Twins split squad 15-5 Sunday. ...Morneau homers for Twins in 15-5 loss to PiratesThe Associated PressBobby Crosby' work is paying off | BaseballSeattle TimesPirates pound Twins, 15-5Pittsburgh Post GazetteExaminer.com -Sarasota Herald-Tribune (blog) -Pittsburgh Tribune-Reviewall 137 news articles »
KAREBobby Crosby lauds Mark McGwireESPNCrosby hit a three-run homer and drove in four runs and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat a Minnesota Twins split squad 15-5 Sunday. ...Morneau homers for Twins in 15-5 loss to PiratesThe Associated PressBobby Crosby' work is paying off | BaseballSeattle TimesPirates pound Twins, 15-5Pittsburgh Post GazetteExaminer.com -Sarasota Herald-Tribune (blog) -Pittsburgh Tribune-Reviewall 137 news articles » Working Out of a Jam, Robertson Gives Yanks Room to Stretch With the bases loaded and no one out in the 11th inning Friday, Yanks reliever Dave Robertson went to work against the Twins.
Swing, Shout, Score. Repeat as Needed. 
The Yankees stormed past Minnesota in Game 2 of their division series, winning in the 11th on a screamer by Mark Teixeira.
The Yankees stormed past Minnesota in Game 2 of their division series, winning in the 11th on a screamer by Mark Teixeira. Fair Ball Is Ruled Foul, Helping Yankees Escape If Joe Mauer?s ball had been called fair, he may have had a double and would have scored the go-ahead run for the Minnesota Twins because they followed his hit with back-to-back singles.
The Twins Were on a Roll Until They Met a Steamroller 
The Twins came to New York with a chewed-up pitching staff to meet the Yankees and their rested ace, C.C. Sabathia. The postseason isn?t fair, it isn?t equal, but it can be fun.
The Twins came to New York with a chewed-up pitching staff to meet the Yankees and their rested ace, C.C. Sabathia. The postseason isn?t fair, it isn?t equal, but it can be fun. LEADING OFF; Twins Celebrate While They Can If not for those pesky Major League Baseball playoffs that start today, the Minnesota Twins might still be circling the old, dumpy Metrodome, high-fiving their fans amid whirling Homer Hankies and awash in down-home Midwestern love. The Twins not only took over their hometown, they charmed the heck out of everyone not a die-hard Tigers fan. Remember how big Brett Favre was in Minneapolis on Monday? Neither does anyone else. He is so two days ago.
YANKEES 7, TWINS 2; Across the Street, It's Still October The Yankees' old shrine still stands on 161st Street in the Bronx, dark and cold and gutted. The October games that made it so famous have moved across the street, where the new Yankee Stadium hosted its first playoff game in style Wednesday night. The bright lights twinkled above the signature frieze, and three decks of seats thumped on a night when nearly everything went perfectly for the Yankees. They snuffed the Minnesota Twins, 7-2, in the first game of their division series, benefiting fr...
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