It didn't have to be that dramatic at the end, though.
The Minnesota Twins (22-15) kick off a three-game series on Friday against the Toronto Blue Jays (17-20). The matchup begins at 7:07 PM ET at Rogers Centre.
Well, they say 13 is an unlucky number. And the streak had to end eventually. The Boston Red Sox made sure the Twins wouldn't see their win streak reach 13 games, beating them 9-2 in the series finale Sunday afternoon at Target Field in Minneapolis.
The 2024 MLB season is still in its infancy, and dissecting a team's performance in May is usually a futile exercise. However, the red-hot Minnesota Twins are not only the talk of baseball, but their recent play has fans dreaming of October.
The Twins Almanac for April 27th spans 120 seasons, featuring Charles Albert Bender, Showboat Fisher, Camilo Pascual, Harmon Killebrew, Scott Erickson, David Ortiz, and Joe Ryan.
Joe Ryan got some early breathing room, and while the Chicago White Sox attempted to claw back, the Minnesota Twins made sure to keep piling on and never let this one become much of a game.
Extra-inning first games of doubleheaders always bode well. You shouldn’t be able to strike out 12 and leave the game losing, but that’s exactly what Joe Ryan managed to do in the first game in the double-header.
Carlos Santana has worn the No. 41 throughout his 14-year career and when he signed with the Minnesota Twins last month, he wanted to keep that tradition alive.
The Minnesota Twins had one of the best starting rotations in baseball last season but they could have some challengers in 2024. While the Twins rotation
The Minnesota Twins haven’t played in over a week, but it’s given us time to reflect on how the final game of their season ended. We can question how Rocco Baldelli deployed his pitchers, but two-thirds of the lineup failed to get a hit or even reach base.
The Minnesota Twins and the Houston Astros will do battle in Game 4 of the ALDS on Wednesday night. And YB's Jack Dougherty is all over this one with picks that can make you a winner.
Texas and Minnesota swept their respective AL wild-card series with relative ease, and now we've got two enticing ALDS matchups. YB's Jack Dougherty offers solid wagering opportunities for the savvy bettor.
The Minnesota Twins had one of the best starting rotations in baseball in the first half of the 2023 season. Their starting pitchers’ 3.64 ERA was second in baseball and led the league with 517 innings pitched at the All-Star Break.
Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan has been reinstated from the 15-day injured list and will start Saturday's game against the visiting Texas Rangers in Minneapolis.
The Minnesota Twins are set to receive a big rotational boost with the return of Joe Ryan.
Joe Ryan was on top of the world when he threw his first-ever complete-game shutout on Thursday, June 22. But regression hit him hard. He gave up a home run every other inning in his seven starts since the shutout.
The Minnesota Twins are getting closer to bringing back starting pitcher Joe Ryan to the rotation. The following update comes from the Rotowire fantasy baseball portal: Ryan (groin) will begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St.
A pair of right-handers who did not allow a run in their most recent starts will oppose each other on Tuesday when the visiting Minnesota Twins take on the Atlanta Braves in the second game of a three-game series.
The Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox on Thursday afternoon by a score of 6-0. While Byron Buxton hitting two home runs provided some history, and
When the Twins traded DH Nelson Cruz in 2021, they lost a big bat, but looking back in 2023, it turned out to be well worth it for Minnesota.
Joe Ryan has been incredible this year. In his second full season in the majors, Ryan has improved upon an impressive rookie year. Beyond just improving, Ryan has been one of the best pitchers in the majors this season.
Yesterday we gave some back with a 1-2 day in MLB betting. After some tough times early, we are getting the hang of this prop thing though. Losing to Tampa might have been a shame on me, while once again Milwaukee tells you to not really believe in them.
Joe Ryan was a solid starting pitcher for the Minnesota Twins last season. Through three starts this season, he looks dominant. His latest gem was at Yankee Stadium Thursday night when he struck out 10 and allowed just one run and three hits over seven innings. Is it the natural progression of a young pitcher or is it something more?
Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan will look for his fourth consecutive win over the Tigers this season when the teams begin a three-game series in Detroit on Friday night.
The Minnesota Twins have lost five of their last six games and find themselves in a tie for second place in the American League Central. The Twins look to apply the brakes on Monday when they open a three-game series against the Kansas City Royals in Minneapolis.
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