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Jose Miranda helps Twins edge Astros

Jose Miranda clubbed a game-tying home run in the sixth inning before producing a go-ahead, run-scoring double in the top of the eighth as the visiting Minnesota Twins topped the Houston Astros 4-3 on Sunday to claim the rubber match of this three-game weekend series.

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Twins 4, Astros 3: Space City Colonized

On Lou Gehrig Day, the Twins claim a series victory in Houston Before any game analysis today, I want to take a moment and reflect on Lou Gehrig Day—which I am glad MLB promotes.

Rod Carew News / Twins Daily / 2 hours ago

Bob Randall, The Twins Who Moved Rod Carew To First Base

Bob Randall was capable of many things but hitting home runs wasn't one of them.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / 2 hours ago

The Twins Almanac for June 2nd

Today's Almanac is a less than two-minute read • Team-record four triples in 1964 • Team-record losing streak in 1982 • Carew retires in 1986 • and Lenny Webster homers in first two games of 1991 call-up.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / 4 hours ago

Who Was Twins Daily's Hitter of the Month for May?

After a slow start to the season, the Minnesota Twins found a way to get their foot on the gas pedal, and a May with more wins than the month before is in the books.

Mason Miller News / Twins Daily / 4 hours ago

Should the Twins Consider Trading for Mason Miller?

The Oakland Athletics are rumored to be shopping their star, young, flame-throwing reliever, Mason Miller. How interested should the Minnesota Twins be?

MLB News / Twinkie Town / 17 hours ago

Astros 5, Twins 2: All Systems Stop

The Twins run into a buzzsaw quite familiar to the American League. “Ryan is posting some of his best career stats, with rate lows in HR/9, BB/9, a career-high

Joe Ryan News / Minnesota Twins on SI / 21 hours ago

Joe Ryan gives up four homers as Twins fall to Astros

The Houston Astros found just as many home runs as the Twins found hits Saturday afternoon. The end result was a 5-2 Twins loss at Minute Made Park in Houston. The Astros (26-33) hit four homers off Twins starter Joe Ryan, two of which came off the bat of Yordan Alvarez.

Minnesota Twins News / ClutchPoints / 8 hours ago

3 early-season trades Twins must make

If you like really streaky baseball teams, the 2024 Minnesota Twins are for you. This season has been an absolute roller-coaster for the 2023 AL Central champs, from the 7-13 start to the immediate 12-game winning streak to everything that’s happened since.

Pablo Lopez News / Minnesota Sports Fan / June 1

Pablo Lopez was Spinning it vs Astros… Like Really Spinning it

This season has been anything but a consistent path for the Minnesota Twins, and while the record has gone all sorts of different directions, their ace Pablo Lopez has been all over the place as well.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 1 hour ago

Joe Ryan, Twins bid to take down misfiring Astros

Right-hander Ronel Blanco has developed into a reliable workhorse for the Houston Astros this season, logging less than six innings only three times in nine starts, excluding his ejection against Oakland on May 14.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 31

Big hits, strong pitching combine to power Twins over Astros

Pablo Lopez twirled seven strong innings while Trevor Larnach and Carlos Santana slugged home runs as the visiting Minnesota Twins maximized their five extra-base hits en route to a 6-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Friday.

Royce Lewis News / Minnesota Sports Fan / May 31

When Will Royce Lewis Return to Minnesota Twins Lineup?

No player has been more productive in their brief time with the Minnesota Twins over the past two seasons than Royce Lewis. Mr. Grand Slam himself kicked off the season by whacking a home run against the Kansas City Royals.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / May 31

Latest mock draft has Twins taking college slugger with 75 homers

Tommy White is the No. 15-rated prospect by MLB insider Jonathan Mayo's big board for the upcoming MLB draft, and Mayo is predicting White to land with the Twins with the 21st overall pick.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 4 hours ago

Twins aim to carry momentum into opener vs. Astros

Even after Ryan Jeffers homered in consecutive innings -- the fourth and fifth -- Minnesota needed more. Given how the Twins have performed of late, there was every reason to expect that more was forthcoming.

Ryan Jeffers News / Yardbarker / May 30

Watch: Ryan Jeffers snaps HR drought with two in consecutive at-bats

Watch: Twins DH Ryan Jeffers snaps home run drought with two in consecutive at-bats

Twins designated hitter Ryan Jeffers broke out of a home run slump in a major way on Thursday.

One player from every MLB team that deserves more love

The 'Most hits against famous pitchers' quiz

MLB News / Action Network / May 29

MLB best bets: Twins vs. Royals odds, picks prediction for Thu. 5/30

Action Network's Tony Sartori shares odds, pick and prediction for Thursday's MLB game between the Minnesota Twins and the Kansas City Royals.

The 'Most hits against famous pitchers' quiz

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

The best MLB closers of all time

Edouard Julien News / Minnesota Sports Fan / May 28

Remember When Edouard Julien was Bad at Defense? Those Days are Over.

There was a time when the Minnesota Twins weren’t sure whether they could move on from Jorge Polanco this past offseason, even with Edouard Julien’s emergence in 2023 as a viable MLB 2nd baseman.

Diego Castillo News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 28

Twins Select Diego Castillo

The Twins announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Diego Castillo. The club opened a 40-man roster spot by transferring right-hander Justin Topa to the 60-day injured list.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / May 27