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Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (17) delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 29, 2024.

Disappointing Twins season ends after getting swept by Orioles

The focus now turns toward fixing the team's issues in the offseason.

Nolan O'Hara
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Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (17) delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 29, 2024.
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Disappointing Twins season ends after getting swept by Orioles

The focus now turns toward fixing the team's issues in the offseason.

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Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (49) exits the field after the second inning after giving up two runs to the Baltimore Orioles at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 27, 2024.
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Twins eliminated from playoff contention with ugly loss to Orioles

Minnesota was unable to keep its slim playoff hopes alive on Friday.

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Sep 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins second base Willi Castro (50) catches the second out of the first inning hit by Miami Marlins second base Otto Lopez (61) at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images
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Twins' season on the brink after disastrous extra-innings loss to Miami

In the longest, most painful and putridly played game of the season, the Minnesota Twins fell 8-6 in 13 innings to the Miami Marlins.

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Sep 25, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (23) and first baseman Carlos Santana (30) after defeating the Miami Marlins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
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Updated playoff odds for the Minnesota Twins with 4 games to go

The Twins did their job by beating the Marlins 8-3 Wednesday night in Minneapolis, but they didn't get any help as the two teams they're chasing — the Royals and Tigers — both won to remain two games ahead with four days left in the regular season.

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Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson (78) delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins in the first inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 25, 2024.
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Twins use five-run seventh to beat Marlins, but remain two back of wild-card spot

The Tigers and Royals both won Wednesday night, keeping the Twins two games behind.

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Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (17) pitches to the Miami Marlins in the first inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 24, 2024.
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Twins' playoff hopes continue to tumble with loss to Marlins

Miami used a four-run second inning to power its way past Minnesota Tuesday night.

Nolan O'Hara
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Sep 22, 2024; Boston, MA, USA;  Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli (5) relives pitcher Cole Irvin (24) of pitching duties during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
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Saturday's Twins-Orioles game flexed to national TV; first pitch now at 6:15 p.m.

The penultimate game of the Twins' season has been moved to national TV, the team announced Monday.

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Sep 22, 2024; Boston, MA, USA;  Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli (5) relives pitcher Cole Irvin (24) of pitching duties during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
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Devastating doubleheader puts Twins on outside of playoff picture with 1 week to go

The Royals, Tigers, Twins and Mariners are fighting for the last two wild-card spots with six games to go.

Joe Nelson
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Boston Red Sox first baseman Triston Casas (36) celebrates his three-run home run with shortstop Trevor Story (10) during the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 22, 2024.
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Twins fall victim to Triston Casas, Red Sox in first game of doubleheader

Casas hit three homers, including two three-run bombs, in the Red Sox victory.

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A view of the tarp on the field prior to a game between the Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 21, 2024.
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Twins-Red Sox game rained out, doubleheader Sunday

The games will take place at 11:35 a.m. and 5:35 p.m.

Sep 20, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox shortstop Trevor Story (10) tags out Minnesota Twins second baseman Willi Castro (50) during the eighth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
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Twins escape jaws of defeat with harrowing win over Red Sox in 12 innings

The Red Sox left runners at third base in the eighth, ninth, 10th and 11th innings.

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Minnesota Twins shortstop Willi Castro (50) forces out Cleveland Guardians designated hitter Kyle Manzardo (9) and turns the double play during the third inning at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Sept. 19, 2024.
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Twins dealt another blow with second straight walk-off loss to Guardians

Minnesota is now tied with the Detroit Tigers for the final AL wild-card spot.

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Sep 16, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) reacts after hitting a double during the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Twins lineup fully loaded for critical series finale in Cleveland

Carlos Correa, Byron Buxton and Royce Lewis are all in the starting lineup.

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Sep 18, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) hits an RBI single in the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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Twins suffer crushing loss after taking two-run lead in 10th against Cleveland

Minnesota could hang on when it mattered most Wednesday night in Cleveland.

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Sep 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (23) fields a ground ball in the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images
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No Royce Lewis, Byron Buxton in lineup for key game in Cleveland

Lewis is out of the lineup a day after an awkward check swing.

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Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (27) scores in the third inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field in Cleveland on Sept. 17, 2024.
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Willi Castro provides Twins some insurance in win over Guardians

Castro hit a two-out, two-run homer to support a strong day from the Twins pitching staff.

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Sep 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins players huddle on the field after defeating the Cincinnati Reds at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images
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Why the Twins should consider Tuesday's game in Cleveland a must win

If there was ever a night where the Tigers are expected to lose, Tuesday is it.

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Sep 16, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (23) misses a ball hit by Cleveland Guardians left fielder Angel Martinez (not pictured) during the first inning at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: Ken Blaze-Imagn Images
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Towering homer in 8th inning sinks Twins in Cleveland

The Minnesota Twins till control their own destiny, but they aren't making it easy on themselves as they try to secure a bid to the 2024 MLB playoffs. On Monday night, the Twins blew a 3-0 lead and lost a pivotal game to the Cleveland Guardians.

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Minnesota Twins starting pitcher David Festa (58) delivers a pitch against the Cincinnati Reds in the first inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 15, 2024.
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Twins close homestand on high note, crush Reds in series finale

Minnesota plated eight runs in the sixth and seventh innings in the victory.

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Cincinnati Reds center fielder TJ Friedl (29) runs the bases after hitting a two-run home run as Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Louie Varland (37) watches in the fourth inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 14, 2024.
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Disastrous nine-run fourth inning brings Twins another loss to Reds

It was a tough fourth inning for Simeon Woods Richardson and Louie Varland.

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Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) celebrates after hitting a solo home run against the Cincinnati Reds in the fifth inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 13, 2024.
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Byron Buxton homers in return, but Reds' six-run seventh dooms Twins in loss

Buxton hit his 17th homer of the season in the fifth inning of Friday's loss.

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

Lewis and Lee each hit two-run doubles in another needed win for Minnesota.

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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.
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Sausage returns and so does Twins offense in victory over Angels

Minnesota turned 10 hits into 10 runs in a convincing win over Los Angeles.

Nolan O'Hara
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Minnesota Twins shortstop Brooks Lee (72) throws to first for an out against the Los Angeles Angels in the second inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 9, 2024.
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Offensive struggles continue as Twins drop fourth straight with loss to Angels

Minnesota wasn't able to get back on track in the series opener at home.

Nolan O'Hara
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Sep 8, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Jose Miranda (64) is tagged out at home by Kansas City Royals catcher Freddy Fermin (34) during the first inning at Kauffman Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jay Biggerstaff-Imagn Images
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Royals sweep Twins out of Kansas City, further back in AL Central

The Twins are in rough shape with 19 games left in the regular season.

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