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Team worse than the Twins? White Sox arrive for four games.
The Chicago White Sox are off to the worst start in franchise history with a major league-worst record of 3-18. They visit Target Field for four games starting Monday night.
Twins-Tigers series preview: Former Twin Urshela playing well for Detroit
The Tigers are above .500 and recently split a four-game series with the Twins at Comerica Park.
Official who helped MSHSL on pioneering ventures dies at 89
As an associate director, John Bartz helped the league start state tournaments in girls hockey and adapted sports.
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.