Minnesota Twins reporter

Bobby Nightengale joined the Star Tribune in May, 2023, after covering the Reds for the Cincinnati Enquirer for five years. He's a graduate of Bradley University.


Paddack, Castro struggle as Twins lose to Yankees in series opener

Chris Paddack gave up a career-worst 12 hits and Willi Castro had trouble in center field, ending a streak of six straight series-opening wins for the Twins.


Buxton could rejoin Twins by the weekend; Topa out for six weeks

Byron Buxton's right knee inflammation has dissipated and he's eligible to be activated, which might come in time for a three-game weekend series against the Guardians.


Lewis feels strain of injury, uncertainty. 'It's been hard for him.'

His injury suffered on Opening Day has kept Twins third baseman Royce Lewis off the field. Among other things, he missed his first chance to play in front of friends and family in California.


Twins win series over Mariners by dominating AL's best pitching staff

Pablo López had a strong start and the Twins blitzed Logan Gilbert, the American League ERA leader, for five runs in the first inning Thursday.


Twins' Jeffers out to prove he can be 'the best catcher in baseball'

Ryan Jeffers ranks third in the major leagues in slugging percentage after hitting his eighth home run of the season Thursday.


Paddack delivers strong start Twins needed in win over Seattle

Twins starter Chris Paddack struck out 10 in 5 1/3 innings and the team's offense produced three home runs as Minnesota beat Seattle 6-3 on Wednesday night.


Twins trade acquisition Topa has setback recovering from injury

Twins reliever Justin Topa, obtained in the Jorge Polanco deal, will not be activated from the injured list this week.


One of Twins' top offseason signings finally ready to pitch

The Twins called up Josh Staumont after they optioned Jorge Alcala to Class AAA on Wednesday. Staumont was injured during spring training.


Twins resume winning; rookie Woods Richardson pitches a gem

Simeon Woods Richardson wasn't the winning pitcher but could celebrate his best start since joining the Twins. He gave up only one hit and one walk in six shutout innings.


'He's one of my favorites.' Twins happy to see Polanco back at Target Field

The Twins welcomed Jorge Polanco back with a tribute video highlighting his meaning to the team both on and off the field.