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Sep 10, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Carlos Santana (30) reacts to hitting a two-run home run during the fifth inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jordan Johnson-Imagn Images

Are the Twins dead in the AL Central? Don't count them out just yet...

Fort Myers Mighty Mussels' Emmanuel Rodriguez (13) reacts after hitting a home run during the bottom of the seventh inning of the Single-A MiLB game between the Jupiter Hammerheads and Fort Myers Mighty Mussels, Friday, April 15, 2022, at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Fla. The Fort Myers Mighty Mussels defeated the Jupiter Hammerheads 12-0.Carole Baskin threw out the first pitch, and the Mussels wore special Tiger-themed jerseys on Big Cat Rescue Night.

Fort Myers Mighty Mussels Big Cat Rescue

Thumb injury lands Twins' star prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez on IL for third time

ORLEANS 8/11/23 Fenwick Trimble of Orleans slides across the plate ahead of the throw to Bourne catcher Derek Bender. Cape League finals

Report: Twins release prospect Derek Bender for alleged harmful in-game actions

Bender was selected by Minnesota in the sixth round of the 2024 MLB draft.

Twins Cut Minor Leaguer for Telling Opposing Batters Incoming Pitches in Crucial Game

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Jul 31, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) reacts as he rounds the bases after hitting a solo home run against the New York Mets during the second inning at Citi Field.

Twins' Byron Buxton returns at crucial time, could still reach 100 games played

May 5, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Boston Red Sox Jarren Duran (16) slides into third base for a triple as Minnesota Twins third baseman Jose Miranda (64) fields the ball during the eighth inning at Target Field.

Due to tiebreakers, Red Sox look like Twins' main threat in AL wild card race

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Griffin Jax (22) greets his brother Captain Carson Jax after the captain threw out a ceremonial pitch before the game with the Los Angeles Angels at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 11, 2024. Other members of the Jax family participated in the flyover commemorating the 9/11 Remembrance.

Griffin Jax caps special family day with two dominant innings

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) reacts to hitting a solo home run during the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Target Field in Minneapolis on Aug. 11, 2024.

Byron Buxton returning to Twins lineup, Austin Martin optioned

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Zebby Matthews (52) throws to the Los Angeles Angels in the first inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 11, 2024.

Royce Lewis, Brooks Lee end slumps in Twins' win over Angels

The Twins hold a tribute in honor of the Sept. 11, 2001, tragedy ahead of a game against the Los Angeles Angels on Wednesday, Sept. 11, 2024, at Target Field in Minneapolis.

Watch: Flyover at Target Field in remembrance of Sept. 11 attacks

Jul 7, 2020; Boston, Massachusetts, United States; A general view of empty seats at Fenway Park during the Boston Red Sox Summer Camp. Mandatory Credit: David Butler II-Imagn Images

Why Not Us? Red Sox Not Ruled Out For Postseason Despite Given Low Odds

Minnesota Twins second baseman Kyle Farmer (12) throws to first base for an out against the Los Angeles Angels in the second inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 9, 2024.

Red-hot Kyle Farmer 'thankful' Twins kept him around this season

Minnesota Twins left fielder Manuel Margot (13) in action during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Minnesota Twins at Globe Life Field in Arlington, Texas, on Aug. 15, 2024.

Manny Margot reinstated from IL, Christian Vazquez back from paternity list

Minnesota Twins pitcher Pablo Lopez (49) throws a pitch against the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at Tropicana Field on Sept 5.

Minnesota Twins Pitcher Makes Insane History Not Seen in Nearly 30 Years

Aug 28, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli (5) looks on during the seventh inning against the Atlanta Braves at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Krohn-Imagn Images

Trevor Plouffe 'not a fan' of Rocco Baldelli calling Twins 'unprofessional'

Minnesota Twins first baseman Carlos Santana (30) hits a single during the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 10, 2024.

Sausage returns and so does Twins offense in victory over Angels

Farmer hit a three-run homer in the second inning of the Twins' tilt against the Angels on Tuesday night.

In Desperate Need of a Spark, Twins Bring Back Their Surely Expired Rally Sausage

Minnesota Twins third baseman Kyle Farmer (12) looks back after hitting a three-run home run during the second inning against the Los Angeles Angels at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 10, 2024.

Watch: Kyle Farmer brings back rally sausage after three-run homer

The 2024 MLB playoffs begin on October 1.

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