Michael Pineda
Houston Astros pitcher Luis Garcia (77) throws against the Minnesota Twins in the first inning of a baseball game, Saturday, June 12, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Berríos pitching, Polanco power carry Twins past Astros 5-2

By Dave Campbell Jun. 12, 2021 10:48 PM EDT

Boston Red Sox's Xander Bogaerts hits a two-run single during the 10th inning of a baseball game against the New York Yankees, Sunday, June 6, 2021, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Yankees catcher Gary Sanchez (24) is behind the plate. (AP Photo/Kathy Willens)
Red Sox hold off Yankees 6-5 in 10 for 3-game sweep in Bronx

By Mike Fitzpatrick Jun. 06, 2021 11:37 PM EDT

Chicago White Sox relief pitcher Liam Hendriks celebrates striking out Minnesota Twins' Trevor Larnach in the ninth inning of a baseball game giving the White Sox a 4-2 win and series sweep Thursday, May 13, 2021, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast)
White Sox beat Twins 4-2, stretch winning streak to 6

May. 13, 2021 06:02 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

Houston Astros' Jose Altuve flips his bat as he watches his home run during the seventh inning of the team's baseball game against the Oakland Athletics on Thursday, April 8, 2021, in Houston. (AP Photo/Michael Wyke)
LEADING OFF: Jackie Robinson Day, Red Sox go for 10th in row

By The Associated Press Apr. 15, 2021 03:34 AM EDT

Boston Red Sox celebrate a 4-2 win over the Minnesota Twins in a baseball game Tuesday, April 13, 2021, at Target Field in Minneapolis. In the background is a sign about George Floyd. (Elizabeth Flores/Star Tribune via AP)
LEADING OFF: Jackie Robinson Day, Red Sox go for 10th in row

By The Associated Press Apr. 14, 2021 09:12 PM EDT

Seattle Mariners pitcher Yusei Kikuchi (18) stands on the mound during the first inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins, Saturday, April 10, 2021, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Stacy Bengs)
Haniger, Mariners win 4-3 as Twins' trouble in 10th persists

By Dave Campbell Apr. 10, 2021 05:42 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

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

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

FILE - In this Monday, Sept. 14, 2020 file photo, Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios delivers during the first inning of a baseball game against the Chicago White Sox in Chicago. Minnesota's pitching staff carried the load for the team last year, but it'll be a prove-it season again for most of the starters and relievers the Twins have assembled for 2021 in attempt to win a third straight AL Central title. Jose Berrios is at the top of the list. (AP Photo/Charles Rex Arbogast, File)
Twins pitchers again in prove-it mode, starting with Berrios

By Dave Campbell Feb. 19, 2021 06:19 PM EST

FILE - Minnesota Twins pitcher Kenta Maeda of Japan throws against the Houston Astros in the first inning of an American League playoff baseball game in Minneapolis, in this Tuesday, Sept 29, 2020, file photo. Maeda's first season in Minnesota, albeit abbreviated by the pandemic, was a runaway success. The Japanese right-hander who has averaged 120 innings over the past four years, will have his durability tested in 2021. (AP Photo/Jim Mone, File)
After solid Twins debut, Maeda aims to finish even stronger

By Dave Campbell Feb. 18, 2021 05:57 PM EST

FILE - This Sept. 23, 1983 file photo shows Chicago White Sox manager Tony La Russa. La Russa, the Hall of Famer who won a World Series championship with the Oakland Athletics and two more with the St. Louis Cardinals, is returning to manage the Chicago White Sox 34 years after they fired him, the team announced Thursday, Oct. 29, 2020. (AP Photo/File)
AL Central teams at the start of spring training

By The Associated Press Feb. 11, 2021 12:38 PM EST

Cleveland Indians' Jose Ramirez jogs toward home on a solo home run off Minnesota Twins pitcher Rich Hill in the fourth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 12, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Byron Buxton homers again as Twins beat Indians 8-4

By Brian Hall Sep. 12, 2020 11:18 PM EDT

Detroit Tigers third baseman Isaac Paredes throws out Minnesota Twins' Brent Rooker after fielding a short grounder in the first inning of a baseball game Monday, Sept. 7, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
Pineda stays sharp with 7 innings as Twins beat Tigers 6-2

By Dave Campbell Sep. 07, 2020 05:05 PM EDT

Houston Astros pitcher Zack Greinke works against the Oakland Athletics in the first inning of a baseball game Friday, Aug. 7, 2020, in Oakland, Calif. (AP Photo/Ben Margot)
AP study: MLB average salary under $1.3M; Scherzer tops list

By Ronald Blum Aug. 10, 2020 12:37 PM EDT

Minnesota Twins' Josh Donaldson takes batting practice during the baseball summer camp Wednesday, July 8, 2020 in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)
With boost from Donaldson, Twins boldly aim for World Series

By Dave Campbell Jul. 14, 2020 05:50 PM EDT

FILE - In this Sept. 28, 2019, file photo, Tampa Bay Rays' Kevin Kiermaier, top left, relaxes in the dugout with teammates in the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Toronto Blue Jays in Toronto. Major League Baseball’s average salary as opening day approached remained virtually flat at around $4.4 million for the fifth straight season, according to a study of contracts by The Associated Press. (Fred Thornhill/The Canadian Press via AP, File)
AP study: MLB average at around $4.4M for 5th year in row

By Ronald Blum May. 05, 2020 02:00 AM EDT