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Jose Morales played a pivotal role in the Twins’ four-run comeback

MINNEAPOLIS — Jose Morales played a pivotal role in the Twins’ four-run comeback in the eighth inning of Tuesday night’s victory over the Indians, a win that helped the club clinch its American League Central title. On Wednesday, it was Morales again who delivered a big hit for the Twins. He tied the game with [...]

The Twins may have clinched the division on Tuesday night

MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins may have clinched the division on Tuesday night, but manager Ron Gardenhire stressed Wednesday how important it is for the club to keep winning with the chance at home-field advantage for the first two rounds of the playoffs on the line. The Twins entered Wednesday with a 91-60 record and they [...]

Twins catcher Joe Mauer said after Tuesday’s 6-4 victory

MINNEAPOLIS — Twins catcher Joe Mauer said after Tuesday’s 6-4 victory over the Indians that he had not received a cortisone shot in his sore left knee, but manager Ron Gardenhire didn’t rule out the possibility of that still happening. After an MRI on Tuesday ruled out any structural damage in Mauer’s knee, Gardenhire said [...]

Slugger batted .380 with .482 on-base percentage, 16 RBIs

MINNEAPOLIS — When Justin Morneau went down with a concussion on July 7, the Twins were sitting in third place in the American League Central division race. The Twins have been without Morneau since that date, but as the Twins head into the final four weeks of the regular season, they do so holding a [...]

Thome, Kubel blast Twins past Royals

MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins have found ways to overcome the loss of players to various injuries throughout this season, be it a short-term or long-term absence, as they did this past week when Jason Kubel was sidelined for four games with a bruised left wrist. But Kubel's return to the lineup was certainly a boost [...]

Prospect Revere likely to be called up

Twins take cautious approach, sit Valencia Worth noting MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins could be getting some help for their thin outfield situation, and it appears that help will come from prospect Ben Revere. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire dropped strong hints before Saturday's contest against the Rangers that Revere could be coming up from Double-A New [...]

Third baseman likely back Sunday after battling tight hammy

Prospect Revere likely to be called up Worth noting MINNEAPOLIS — After playing in 38 straight games, Twins third baseman Danny Valencia was not in the lineup Saturday after leaving Friday night's contest in the seventh inning with a tight right hamstring. Matt Tolbert got the start at third base Saturday. Valencia, who said that [...]