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Twins-Orioles series preview: Baltimore displaying its young talent
Baltimore has shown an ability to rally late in games, coming from behind in seven of its nine victories this season.
Twins-Tigers series preview: Twins open seven-game trip with four in Detroit
The Twins stopped a four-game losing streak by beating the Dodgers on Wednesday.
Twins vs. Dodgers series preview: Ohtani makes first Target Field appearance on new team
The NL West leaders are coming off a series loss against the Cubs to close a six-game road trip.
Guardians lead the American League in runs scored entering series with Twins
It's the home opener for the Twins on Thursday afternoon, with Pablo López on the mound.
Twins, Brewers bring hot starts to early season Border Battle
The Twins will get an early look at Jackson Chourio of the Brewers, the major leagues' youngest player who has a huge contract to boot.
Former Gophers pitcher Max Meyer returns to major league mound with Marlins on Monday
The righthander had Tommy John surgery in the summer of 2022 and missed all of 2023.
Twins-Royals series preview: Pablo López looks to give Minnesota opening lift
The Twins and Royals will begin their seasons with a three-game set starting Thursday in Kansas City.
Transfers make major impact at boys basketball tourney — and people noticed
All four state champions — two public schools and two privates —benefited from players who transferred. That and more from the weekend.
Prep Athletes of the Week: Turnaround results in trip to state
Poet Davis made certain Minneapolis South, winner of six games last season, ended its tournament drought this season.
Qualifiers for girls basketball state tournament come with a tale or two
Hopkins is back again, as are all of the top section seeds in Class 4A. Coaches Wendy Kohler and Mike Dreier carry special marks to state, and Jim Lien's there for the first time in his 45 years of coaching.