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Minnesota Twins' Miguel Sano reacts after hitting a solo home run in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Cleveland Indians, Saturday, May 22, 2021, in Cleveland. (AP Photo/Tony Dejak)
Hernandez's homer in 10th gives Indians 5-3 win over Twins

Brian Dulik May. 22, 2021 08:21 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians' Jordan Luplow gets drenched by Eddie Rosario and his teammates after hitting a two-run home run off Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Alex Colome during the tenth inning of a baseball game in Cleveland, Monday, April 26, 2021. (AP Photo/Phil Long)
Indians top Twins 5-3 in 10 innings on Luplow's 2-run homer

By Brian Dulik Apr. 26, 2021 09:53 PM EDT

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher J.A. Happ delivers to the Pittsburgh Pirates in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, April 23, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/David Berding)
Happ loses no-hitter in 8th for Twins in 2-0 win vs Pirates

By Dave Campbell Apr. 24, 2021 12:02 AM EDT

Minnesota Twins' Miguel Sano walks to the dugout after striking out against the Oakland Athletics during the fourth inning of the first baseball game of a doubleheader in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Twins add Sanó to injured list, call up prospect Kirilloff

Apr. 23, 2021 08:27 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics second baseman Vimael Machin catches a fly out hit by Minnesota Twins' Willians Astudillo during the fifth inning of the second baseball game of a doubleheader in Oakland, Calif., Tuesday, April 20, 2021. (AP Photo/Jeff Chiu)
Luzardo follows Manaea's stellar start, A's beat Twins twice

By Janie Mccauley Apr. 20, 2021 09:03 PM EDT

Minnesota Twins' Jorge Polanco, right, races home to scores the winning run on a single by Max Kepler as Boston Red Sox catcher Christian Vazquez waits for the throw in the ninth inning of a baseball game, Thursday, April 15, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Twins won 4-3. (AP Photo/Craig Lassig)
Twins right fielder Max Kepler sidelined by the coronavirus

By Janie Mccauley Apr. 20, 2021 07:14 PM EDT

Minnesota Twins players wear masks during batting practice amid the COVID-19 pandemic, before a baseball game against the Los Angeles Angels on Friday, April 16, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. (AP Photo/Marcio Jose Sanchez)
Twins cleared to travel, set for Tuesday DH at Oakland

Apr. 19, 2021 10:45 PM EDT

Atlanta Braves' Ronald Acuna Jr. celebrates his home run during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the Miami Marlins on Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Atlanta. (AP Photo/Brynn Anderson)
LEADING OFF: Braves' Acuña uncertain vs struggling Yanks

By The Associated Press Apr. 19, 2021 07:53 PM EDT

A security guard moves a barrier to allow fans to leave Angel Stadium when a baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and the Los Angeles Angels was postponed Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. MLB said the game was postponed to allow for continued COVID-19 testing and contact tracing involving members of the Twins organization. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
Twins-A's postponed Monday for Minnesota's virus problems

Apr. 18, 2021 02:54 PM EDT

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons, left, greets outfielders Kyle Garlick (30), Brent Rooker (50) and Jake Cave after their win over the Detroit Tigers in a baseball game, Monday, April 5, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
LEADING OFF: Twins postponed at Angels because of virus

By The Associated Press Apr. 17, 2021 10:30 PM EDT

Fans walk outside Angel Stadium when a baseball game between the Minnesota Twins and the Los Angeles Angels was postponed Saturday, April 17, 2021, in Anaheim, Calif. MLB said the game was postponed to allow for continued COVID-19 testing and contact tracing involving members of the Twins organization. (AP Photo/Ashley Landis)
2 Twins-Angels games postponed by Minnesota's COVID-19 woes

By Greg Beacham Apr. 17, 2021 09:28 PM EDT

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda throws to the Boston Red Sox during the third inning during a baseball game, Wednesday, April 14, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Andy Clayton-King)
Eovaldi, Red Sox beat Twins 3-2, run winning streak to 8

By Brian Hall Apr. 14, 2021 05:16 PM EDT

Minnesota Twins' Andrelton Simmons catches Seattle Mariners' Mitch Haniger off second base in the fifth inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Minneapolis. The Twins won 10-2. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Twins SS Andrelton Simmons out after positive COVID-19 test

Apr. 14, 2021 02:21 PM EDT

Minnesota Twins' Mitch Garver runs the bases after hitting a three run home run against the Seattle Mariners in the third inning of a baseball game Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Bruce Kluckhohn)
Homers, happy: Twins welcome fans back with 10-2 win vs. M's

By Dave Campbell Apr. 08, 2021 08:07 PM EDT

Detroit Tigers' Akil Baddoo, right, is greeted by first base coach Ramon Santiago after hitting a walk-off single during the tenth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Tuesday, April 6, 2021, in Detroit. (AP Photo/Carlos Osorio)
Woo hoo! Baddoo hits again, Tigers rookie tops Twins in 10th

By Noah Trister Apr. 06, 2021 05:29 PM EDT

San Diego Padres shortstop Fernando Tatis Jr., center, leaves the field following an injury in the third inning of a spring training baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds Tuesday, March 23, 2021, in Peoria, Ariz. (AP Photo/Sue Ogrocki)
Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon

By The Associated Press Mar. 24, 2021 07:51 PM EDT

Oakland Athletics starting pitcher A.J. Puk throws against the Kansas City Royals during the first inning of a spring training baseball game, Wednesday, March 17, 2021, in Mesa, Ariz. (AP Photo/Matt York)
American League West Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:50 PM EDT

Cleveland Indians manager Terry Francona wears a face covering as he drives around on a golf cart during a spring training baseball practice Monday, Feb. 22, 2021, in Goodyear, Ariz. (AP Photo/Ross D. Franklin)
American League Central Preview Capsules

By The Associated Press Mar. 18, 2021 07:48 PM EDT

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli, left, and first base coach Tommy Watkins speak in the dugout before the start of a spring training baseball game against the Boston Red Sox, Thursday, March 11, 2021, in Fort Myers, Fla.. (AP Photo/John Bazemore)
Twins stacked again as postseason streak still looms large

By Dave Campbell Mar. 17, 2021 01:55 PM EDT

FILE - Then-Los Angeles Angels shortstop Andrelton Simmons throws to first to get Texas Rangers' Rougned Odor out on a ground ball during the sixth inning of a baseball game in Anaheim, Calif., in this Sunday, Sept. 20, 2020, file photo. After a travel documentation delay in his native country Curaçao, new shortstop Andrelton Simmons has finally settled in at spring training with the Minnesota Twins, who are getting a big boost to the left side of their infield from the 31-year-old glove whiz. (AP Photo/Alex Gallardo, File)
New SS Simmons finally in camp with Twins after travel delay

By Dave Campbell Mar. 08, 2021 05:07 PM EST