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Twins' late rally falls short of Rays' later rally in 2-1 loss
The Twins needed a hit batter, two stolen bases and a single to tie the game in the ninth before their rally came to an abrupt end. The Rays waited only two pitches to untie the score.
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Scoggins: Twins' stunning strikeout stats frustrate me, you and Carew
Something is seriously wrong, whether it's approach, plate discipline, coaching or a combination of those factors. The Twins make striking out look comically routine.
Twins fill-in player Garlick stays positive through call-ups, demotions
Kyle Garlick was told Tuesday afternoon that he was being sent back to Class AAA St. Paul. Shortly before first pitch in Tampa, though, he was called back to the Twins.
Wednesday's Twins-Tampa Bay game recap
A quick look back at Wednesday night's game in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Lewis back in lineup as Twins, Pablo López face Rays
Tampa Bay has baseball's best record after beating the Twins 7-0 on Tuesday night.
Why is the Twins offense in decline? Look to Sanó, Kepler and Polanco
Those three players are five months apart in age and signed within five months of each other in 2009 when they were just 16. They should be in their primes right now.
La Velle E. Neal III: Big changes needed by Twins ... or else
Host Michael Rand is joined by columnist Neal, who says the Twins aren't likely to remain the "first-place Twins" without some strong moves. Also, the golf merger, Timberwolves and Vikings thoughts, and a good-news soccer story.
Twins keep striking out at record pace in 7-0 loss to Tampa Bay
The Rays have hit more home runs than any team in the majors this year, and the Twins have struck out more often than anyone. Tuesday's game was true to that form.
Twins wait until just before game time to put Buxton on injured list
With Trevor Larnach ready to be activated, the Twins are giving Byron Buxton the team's week-long road trip to heal because of the pain he's still feeling after getting hit by a pitch against Cleveland.
Ex-Twins pitching coach Johnson named head coach at Georgia
Wes Johnson was the Twins pitching coach when he left the team in the middle of last season to become pitching coach at LSU, currently the No. 7-ranked team in the nation.
Neal: Time for Twins to replace Kepler with Wallner or Larnach
The best role for Max Kepler for the rest of this season, the final one in his contract, would be backing up all three outfield spots. Or the Twins could cut ties with him altogether.
Finding discipline has led free-swinging Kirilloff to find success
After recovering from wrist surgery, first baseman Alex Kirilloff has one of baseball's better on-base percentages and is hitting .304.
Twins-Rays preview: Tampa Bay has best record in major league baseball
Power and speed make the Rays offense go, and they've had solid pitching as usual.
Reliever López changing routine as he battles to get batters out
Jorge López had a 1.68 ERA in 44 games with Baltimore last season before he was traded to the Twins. He hasn't been effective in Minnesota and is working on a fix.
Patrick Reusse says the Twins should be done with Max Kepler
The Star Tribune columnist tells host Michael Rand that he's run out of patience with Kepler, especially when there are solid replacement options. Plus, Twins bullpen villains and renewed interest in the NBA playoffs.
Lewis cuts forehead, lands on head in awkward flip at first base
Royce Lewis doesn't remember exactly what happened when he tumbled over Guardians first baseman in the eighth inning. But he can tell you what it felt like.
Ryan's start wasted, Lewis takes hard fall in Twins loss to Guardians
When Joe Ryan turned his head to watch the flight of Josh Naylor's soaring fly ball to right field in the seventh inning, it was the only time he didn't look in complete control Sunday.
Souhan: Twins healthy enough to contend? Kepler's time near an end?
Royce Lewis' awkward collision at first base Sunday was the latest incident to cause concern as Twins await the return of multiple stars while trying to piece together a lineup that featured a struggling Max Kepler batting clean-up.
Sunday's Twins-Cleveland game recap
The Twins could get nothing going against Triston McKenzie, and it didn't get much better when he departed.
Twins' Joey Gallo lands on injured list because of hamstring injury
Kyle Garlick was summoned to the Twins roster for the third time this season.