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MVPs and LVPs, Cy Youngs and Yuks …

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

It's time to bid farewell to another season that was filled with highs, lows and so much in between. With that said, here come the awards.

Story | Conversation | October 02, 2009

Mauer keys five-run first inning in Twins' win

Associated Press

Joe Mauer got three more hits and keyed a five-run first inning that sent the Twins over the Blue Jays 6-3 Monday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 07, 2009

Twins spoil Pudge's return, drop Rangers back into tie for wild card

Associated Press

Delmon Young hit a tiebreaking two-run shot in the seventh inning to help the Twins spoil Ivan Rodriguez's return to Texas with a 9-6 victory.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 18, 2009

Angels overpower Twins to waste Cabrera's introduction to Minnesota

Associated Press

Kendry Morales, Maicer Izturis and Juan Rivera each homered in the sixth inning and Joe Saunders won for the first time in more than a month to help the Los Angeles Angels beat Minnesota 11-6 on Saturday night.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | August 01, 2009

Best, worst and weirdest of the first half

Jayson Stark, ESPN.com

From Cy Youngs and Cy Yuks to MVPs and LVPs to some of the stranger moments on the diamond, we look back at the first half of the 2009 season.

Story | Conversation | July 09, 2009

Back-to-back homers propel Twins past Mariners

Associated Press

Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau hit back-to-back homers for the second straight night and Minnesota roughed up Seattle ace Felix Hernandez in a 9-6 victory over the Mariners on Saturday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | May 09, 2009

Mariners salvage split of four-game series vs. Twins

Associated Press

Jarrod Washburn gave up five hits in eight innings and Brandon Morrow got his first save of the season to lead the Mariners over the Twins 2-0.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | April 09, 2009

Injuries to watch heading into 2009

Stephania Bell, ESPN.com

Stephania Bell analyzes injury concerns heading into the 2009 season, like Chase Utley and Chris Carpenter.

Story | Conversation | March 19, 2009

Looking for competition? Here you go

Jerry Crasnick, ESPN.com

Plenty of competition battles around the big leagues as spring training begins in earnest.

Story | Conversation | February 16, 2009

Reporting From ... The Winter Meetings

Rick Paulas

...potential. Just what are these Winter Meetings anyway? Everything we know suggest this event is like a combine sans the scouting, a warm place where GMs can gather and make trades. And while there's...

Blog Entry | Conversation | December 09, 2008

FUN FACTS: WHITE SOX VS. TWINS

Ted Bauer

...yard dash according to MLB. (For reference, Darren McFadden ran about that last year at the NFL Combine.) Manager Ron Gardenhire refers to him as "Go-Go." (9) Mark Buerhle could be the solution to...

Blog Entry | Conversation | September 30, 2008

White Sox hurlers toss four-hit shutout vs. Royals

Associated Press

John Danks and two relievers combined on a four-hitter and Paul Konerko hit a two-run homer as the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox beat the Kansas City Royals 3-0 on Sunday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | September 21, 2008

Hard luck for Scott Baker

Tristan H. Cockcroft

...it speaks well of his performance to date, and his potential looking forward. The Twins' remaining opponents combine for a .494 winning percentage and average 4.44 runs per game; the American League average is...

Story | July 21, 2008

Blackburn, Twins bullpen combine on five-hit shutout of Tigers

Nick Blackburn combined with two relievers on a five-hitter and Joe Mauer's two-out, two-run single sparked a five-run third inning that led the surging Twins over the Tigers 7-0.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | July 02, 2008

Buscher shines again as Twins hand Webb, D-backs another loss

Brian Buscher had two hits and drove in two runs, helping the Twins beat struggling Brandon Webb and the Arizona Diamondbacks 5-3 on Sunday.

Recap | Box Score | Conversation | June 22, 2008