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Twins sign Zumaya two years after pitcher's elbow exploded at Target Field [VIDEO]

​The last time Joel Zumaya was seen in a major league game, he was crumpled behind the pitching mound at Target Field, grasping his arm and writhing in pain after one of the hardest-to-watch baseball injuries in recent memory. Zumaya hopes to create better Minneapolis memories this season, as over ... More >>

Jim Thome's fate remains in question as he powers Twins to victory

​ Jim Thome cranked yet another home run last night, as the Minnesota Twins took two of three from the first place Detroit Tigers in an exciting, 6-5 win, decided in the last inning. With the bases loaded in the ninth, Justin Morneau smacked a solid single off normally reliable closer Jose Valver ... More >>

Justin Morneau to return to Twins lineup on Friday

​One of the Twins' biggest bats is about to return to their beleaguered lineup. Justin Morneau is set to join the team tomorrow in their opening game against the Cleveland Indians. According to the Star-Tribune's La Velle E. Neal III, Morneau's taking some cuts today at AAA Rochester before hopp ... More >>

Twins unravel, bicker, then stumble into basement

Imgur via RedditAt least someone appreciates Joe.​After going 15-3 in June, easily the best record in the majors' in that time, our gimpy Twins have fallen back to earth in a big way, dropping the last five games, including a three game sweep at the hands of the red-hot Milwaukee Brewers. The ... More >>

Twins swept this weekend as world comes to an end

MLBLiriano's got the best bat on the team.​ Despite what the mainstream media will tell you, the Twins actually achieved a sort-of baseball rapture this weekend, dropping three in a row to a truly resurgent Arizona Diamondbacks club, and perhaps watching the world come to an end as they fell f ... More >>

Twins close out the worst April in team history

Maybe Pavano should hit in the number four spot.​It could be worse: Tornadoes could have ripped through Target Field. Baseball-wise, however, it literally could not be worse: The Twins finish the month of cruelty with a 9-17 record, giving this year's club the dubious honor of having lost mor ... More >>

Joe Mauer signs 8-year/$184 million contract extension to stay with Twins

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The Twins' last year at the Dome was one for the ages

It was a season of surprises in 2009

Tigers will eventually lose their claws

Five reasons why Detroit will ultimately fade from first in the Central.

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Twins' Mid-Season Player Rater

Heating Up

The Shreveport Slinger

The Art of Deception

Johan Santana throws the trickiest pitch in baseball. Does he have a third Cy Young up his sleeve?

The Man at the Top

General Manager Terry Ryan talks about the fall and rise of the 2006 Twins

Bet the Underdog

It's time for the resilient Twins to beat the Yankees

Missed Demeanor

Snoozing through a pennant race