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Down 10-1, Twins storm back but can’t finish comeback vs. Yankees

After falling behind 10-1 Tuesday night, the Minnesota Twins staged a comeback bid only to fall short in a 10-9 loss to the New York Yankees. Zebby Matthews, who the Twins hope can be part of their long-term starting rotation, was rocked.

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Yankees 10, Twins 9: Comeback falls short

Zebby Matthews had a rough start, to say the least. In the 1st, 3 singles and a sac fly put the Yankees up 2-0. In the 2nd, an RBI double by Austin Wells and a 2-run homer by Trent Grisham made it 5-1.

Simeon Woods Richardson News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 16

Twins blank Yankees for first time in 17 years as Woods Richardson dominates

The Minnesota Twins shut out the New York Yankees on Monday night, marking the first time they've accomplished the feat against the Bronx Bombers since 2008.

Zebby Matthews News / Field Level Media / September 16

Zebby Matthews, Twins plot to keep Yankees' bats quiet

The New York Yankees might benefit from a full night's rest heading into their next game. New York will try to even a three-game series at one win apiece when it faces the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 15

Yankees blanked by Twins, fall 5 back in AL East race

Austin Martin doubled and drove in four runs, Simeon Woods Richardson struck out a career-high 11 over six scoreless innings, and the Minnesota Twins pulled away for a 7-0 win over the New York Yankees on Monday night in Minneapolis.

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Kody Clemens News / Twinkie Town / September 15

Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Kody Clemens Appreciation Post” Edition

Another week, more series losses. The Twins went 2-4 this week, dropping series to both the Los Angeles Angels and Arizona Diamondbacks. There were some fireworks, including a three-homer game from Kody Clemens last Friday and a two-homer game from Royce Lewis on Monday.

Walker Jenkins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 14

Watch: Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins destroys first CHS Field homer

Walker Jenkins' first home run at CHS Field was one to remember. The Twins' top prospect absolutely demolished a baseball in Triple-A St. Paul's 11-7 win over Columbus on Sunday afternoon.

Kody Clemens News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 13

Kody Clemens joins 3-home run club in Twins' dramatic walkoff win

Kody Clemens joined a fairly small club (and one much smaller one) with an incredible, career-best performance on Friday night at Target Field. He bashed three home runs and also hit an RBI double in the Twins' wild 9-8 walkoff win over the Arizona Diamondbacks.

Kody Clemens News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 13

Twins’ Kody Clemens hits astounding 3 home runs in battle with Diamondbacks

Kody Clemens had an explosive performance in the Minnesota Twins’ matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. Minnesota was coming off a series loss to the Los Angeles Angels, falling in two of the three games.

Brooks Kriske News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12

Twins outright reliever Brooks Kriske

Right-hander Brooks Kriske has been sent outright to Triple-A St. Paul, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com.

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Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12

Twins select intriguing pitching prospect

He has thrown 44 innings this year between Double-A and Triple-A with a 2.86 ERA, 24.6% strikeout rate, 7.7% walk rate and 46.3% ground-ball rate.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / September 10

Carlos Correa's HR becomes difference-maker for Astros

Carlos Correa's milestone HR becomes difference-maker for Astros

The Houston Astros needed every bit of Carlos Correa's milestone home run on Wednesday. In a game the Astros edged out the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2, Correa reached a new round number for career home runs.

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David Festa News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10

Twins pitcher potentially dealing with career-altering condition

Minnesota Twins right-hander David Festa has been on the injured list since late July due to shoulder inflammation.

Local product Royce Lewis homers twice as Twins rout Angels

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Luke Keaschall News / Just Baseball / September 10

The Twins Have a Star in Luke Keaschall

In what has been a season full of despair, Luke Keaschall has certainly been a bright spot in the Twin Cities. The rookie infielder debuted this season in April before getting injured and returning in August.

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Byron Buxton News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Twins Announce Byron Buxton News After Leaving Royals Game

The Minnesota Twins were hit with a wave of concern on Sunday after center fielder Byron Buxton exited the game following a hit-by-pitch. In the top of the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals, Buxton was struck in the left knee by a 91.8 mph sinker from starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen.