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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.

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Twins 6, Astros 1: All Systems Go

Pablo got right, Larnach launched, and the rest of the bats were situational Game Summary: The Twins jumped in front with two runs in the 3rd, Trevor Larnach made it a 4-1 lead in the 5th, and Pablo López delivered his best outing in three-plus weeks to help the Twins take Game 1 of this road series in Space City.

Pablo Lopez News / Minnesota Twins on SI / 2 hours ago

Pablo Lopez gets back on track in Twins win over Astros

An impressive outing from Pablo Lopez led the Twins to a 6-1 win over the Astros Friday to open a three game series on the road. After losing three straight starts, Pablo Lopez looked to get back on track Friday night.

Royce Lewis News / Minnesota Twins on SI / 7 hours ago

Twins to activate Royce Lewis for showdown with Yankees?

Royce Lewis has yet to be activated from the injured list by the Twins and if he's not in the lineup Friday night for a series opener in Houston, then what about Tuesday when the Twins face the Yankees in New York?

MLB News / Yardbarker / 9 hours ago

How to watch Minnesota Twins at Houston Astros for free live stream in the USA (5/31/24)

The Houston Astros and the Minnesota Twins will face each other in the first meeting of their three-game series in the 2024 MLB. The event will occur on Friday, May 31, at 8:00 PM ET in the Minute Maid Park.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / 11 hours ago

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.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / 11 hours ago

The Twins Have Created Themselves a Platoon Disadvantage

If you have been watching the Minnesota Twins for any extended period of time the past two seasons, you know that their lineups have been built on platooning talent.

MLB News / Bleacher Nation / 12 hours ago

Astros vs. Twins Probable Starting Pitchers – May 31

The Minnesota Twins (31-25) open a three-game series against the Houston Astros (25-32) with a Friday matchup at Minute Maid Park. First pitch is at 8:10 PM ET.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / 13 hours ago

Ranking the Worst Free Agent Signings for the Minnesota Twins Since 2017

The Twins hired Derek Falvey and Thad Levine in November 2016, and their stamp is clearly on the organization. So, what have been the club’s worst free agent signings under their tenure?

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / 14 hours ago

Chris Paddack's Velocity is Down. Should David Festa Come Up?

It was always assumed that Chris Paddack would require some upkeep throughout his first season after Tommy John surgery. Are we seeing some signs that it’s time for a rest?

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.

MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / 14 hours ago

Carlos Correa says Bobby Witt Jr. is a 'future Hall of Famer'

When the Twins and Kansas City Royals face off, it’s not just two division rivals going at it, it’s a chance to see two top-tier shortstops in Carlos Correa and Bobby Witt Jr.

MLB News / Field Level Media / 6 hours ago

Twins rally from early deficit, take series from Royals

Ryan Jeffers went 2-for-3 with two home runs and three RBIs and the Minnesota Twins rallied for a 7-6 win over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Twins News / Yardbarker / 8 minutes ago

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.

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MLB News / Action Network / 23 hours ago

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.

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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 / 5 hours ago

The Twins’ very risky strategy with Royals' Witt Jr. pays off

The Twins’ very risky strategy with Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. pays off

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli sure has some major guts.

Twins stave off Royals' ninth-inning comeback

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Max Kepler News / Minnesota Sports Fan / May 27

Max Kepler Making Conversations About His Future with Twins Much More Interesting…

The Minnesota Twins had a couple of players they could have traded this offseason with an ownership group determined to cut payroll. Max Kepler was among the key names in that group.

MLB News / Action Network / 7 hours ago