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The official site of the Minnesota Twins. You're not going to find much analysis or tough talk here, just a stream of team news and press releases.

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Twins' Perkins a rarity: a stathead pitcher: via Mlb.com - Twins June 17, 2013 at 08:50 PM; Lefty closer Glen Perkins is a fan of advanced statistics, becoming the club's stat maven. But that doesn't mean he agrees with everything the numbers say.
Willingham gets cortisone shot, eyes Tuesday return: via Mlb.com - Twins June 16, 2013 at 08:50 PM; Left fielder Josh Willingham had a cortisone shot in his left knee on Saturday night and was held out of the lineup on Sunday, but is hoping to return on Tuesday after the Twins' off-day on Monday.
Plouffe leads Twins past Tigers on his birthday: via Mlb.com - Twins June 15, 2013 at 10:38 PM; It turns out the Twins just needed Trevor Plouffe to kick-start their offense, as he homered, doubled and drove home three runs in his return to the lineup to help lead Minnesota to a 6-3 win over the Tigers on Saturday night at Target Field.
Mauer holds nice lead on Wieters among AL catchers: via Mlb.com - Twins June 15, 2013 at 08:56 PM; Twins catcher Joe Mauer remains the top vote-getter among American League catchers in the latest All-Star Game ballot update released Saturday night. Mauer, who is aiming for a sixth career All-Star Game appearance, has picked up 2,127,175 votes to lead Orioles backstop Matt Wieters, who ranks second with 1,615,625 votes.
Guardado, Mee inducted into Twins Hall of Fame: via Mlb.com - Twins June 14, 2013 at 10:09 PM; Former closer Eddie Guardado and former director of public relations Tom Mee were officially inducted into the Twins' Hall of Fame in a pregame ceremony before Friday's game against the Tigers at Target Field.
Twins unable to hold off Phillies' late charge: via Mlb.com - Twins June 13, 2013 at 11:33 PM; The Twins looked on their way to another comeback win before the Phillies used a two-run eighth to take the series finale at Target Field, 3-2, on Thursday night.
Thomas fitting in while Hicks rests hamstring: via Mlb.com - Twins June 13, 2013 at 10:09 PM; Aaron Hicks, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Monday with a strained left hamstring, said he's feeling better but that it's still too early to pinpoint a return date. With Hicks out, Clete Thomas will be the Twins' regular center fielder.
Clete's career night caps Twins' comeback win: via Mlb.com - Twins June 12, 2013 at 11:39 PM; Mike Pelfrey tossed a season-high seven innings and the Twins rallied for two runs in the eighth to down the Phillies with a 4-3 win on Wednesday night at Target Field.
Morneau maintains optimism amid homer drought: via Mlb.com - Twins June 12, 2013 at 10:09 PM; It's been an interesting season for Twins first baseman Justin Morneau. Morneau is hitting for average, batting .297, and driving in runs, as he leads the team with 36 RBIs. But the slugger has just two homers in 57 games entering Wednesday's contest with the Phillies.
Morneau's key hit leads Twins to victory: via Mlb.com - Twins June 11, 2013 at 10:39 PM; Justin Morneau delivered a clutch base hit just when the Twins needed it most, as he drove in the eventual winning run in the eighth inning at Target Field, and Minnesota took Game 1 of the three-game Interleague set against the Phillies, 3-2, on Tuesday.
Revere returns to Minnesota for first time since trade: via Mlb.com - Twins June 11, 2013 at 10:09 PM; Ben Revere is back at Target Field for the first time since the Twins traded him in December. Maybe he can recapture some good vibes.
Arcia called up after Hicks placed on disabled list: via Mlb.com - Twins June 10, 2013 at 10:09 PM; The Twins placed Aaron Hicks on the disabled list Monday with a strained left hamstring and recalled Oswaldo Arcia from Triple-A Rochester.
Hicks exits nightcap after straining left hamstring: via Mlb.com - Twins June 09, 2013 at 10:09 PM; Aaron Hicks left the second game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Nationals with a left hamstring strain. He is day to day
In Draft, Twins stockpile system with pitching: via Mlb.com - Twins June 08, 2013 at 10:09 PM; The Twins have noted time and again, when it comes to the Draft, they will take the best available player. Luckily for them, who best available with the No. 4 overall pick was right-hander Kohl Stewart out of St. Pius High School in Houston. Before the Draft wrapped, the Twins selected 24 pitchers -- seven lefties and 17 righties.
Twins' offense tries to kick it into gear against Gio: via Mlb.com - Twins June 07, 2013 at 10:09 PM; The Twins are struggling at the top of their lineup, and now they have to wait one extra day to try to get things in gear. Minnesota leadoff hitters ranked last in the Majors with a .181 batting average, a .230 on-base percentage and 54 total bases entering Friday, when the team's series opener against the Nationals in Washington was rained out.
Twins build lead early, unable to hold it late: via Mlb.com - Twins June 06, 2013 at 11:39 PM; Reliever Jared Burton had been on a roll prior to Thursday, but the Royals got to him with an Eric Hosmer eighth-inning RBI single that snapped a tie and boosted Kansas City toward a 7-3 victory at Kauffman Stadium.
Twins select high school righty Stewart with No. 4 pick: via Mlb.com - Twins June 06, 2013 at 10:09 PM; After taking outfielder Byron Buxton as the No. 2 pick in last year's Draft, the Twins selected right-handed pitcher Kohl Stewart from St. Pius X High School in Houston as the No. 4 overall pick on Thursday night.
Offense comes up short after eventful first inning: via Mlb.com - Twins June 05, 2013 at 10:33 PM; The Royals scored three unearned runs in the first inning Wednesday night, and the Twins offense couldn't make up the deficit in a 4-1 loss at Kansas City.
Twins welcome break in schedule on Mondays: via Mlb.com - Twins June 05, 2013 at 10:09 PM; For the entire month of June, Monday will be a day of rest for the Minnesota Twins.
Deduno's second straight solid start delivers win in KC: via Mlb.com - Twins June 04, 2013 at 10:33 PM; Samuel Deduno threw six scoreless innings to boost the Twins to a 3-0 victory against the Royals on Tuesday at Kauffman Stadium.