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Guardians clinch AL playoff berth with walk-off, 3-2 win in 10 innings over Twins
Read full article: Guardians clinch AL playoff berth with walk-off, 3-2 win in 10 innings over TwinsAndrés Giménez singled home José Ramírez from second base in the 10th inning as the Cleveland Guardians clinched a playoff berth in dramatic, fitting fashion, beating the Minnesota Twins 3-2.
Twins unveil Prince-inspired home run celebration complete with purple vest, inflatable guitar
Read full article: Twins unveil Prince-inspired home run celebration complete with purple vest, inflatable guitarThe Minnesota Twins have a new home run celebration — and players and fans are going crazy over it.
José Abreu homers again to power the Astros past the Twins 3-2 and into their 7th straight ALCS
Read full article: José Abreu homers again to power the Astros past the Twins 3-2 and into their 7th straight ALCSJosé Abreu homered for the third time in two games for the Houston Astros in a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins.
Astros pound 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins 9-1 and take 2-1 ALDS lead
Read full article: Astros pound 4 homers, with a pair by Abreu, to rout Twins 9-1 and take 2-1 ALDS leadJosé Abreu hit a three-run homer for Houston in a four-run first inning against Sonny Gray and piled on with a two-run shot in the ninth to power the Astros past the Minnesota Twins 9-1.
Carlos Correa stars against former team as Twins beat Astros 6-2 in Game 2 to tie ALDS
Read full article: Carlos Correa stars against former team as Twins beat Astros 6-2 in Game 2 to tie ALDSCarlos Correa had three hits and three RBIs and Pablo López pitched seven shutout innings, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game 2 of their AL Division Series.
Carlos Correa stars against former team as Twins beat Astros 6-2 in Game 2 to tie ALDS
Read full article: Carlos Correa stars against former team as Twins beat Astros 6-2 in Game 2 to tie ALDSCarlos Correa had three hits and three RBIs and Pablo López pitched seven shutout innings, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros 6-2 in Game 2 of their AL Division Series.
Former Astros star Carlos Correa leads Minnesota Twins in ALDS; Dusty Baker admits he’s a favorite
Read full article: Former Astros star Carlos Correa leads Minnesota Twins in ALDS; Dusty Baker admits he’s a favoriteHouston manager Dusty Baker admitted this week that Carlos Correa is one of his favorite players.
Twins advance for 1st time in 21 years with 2-0 win to sweep Blue Jays behind Gray, Correa
Read full article: Twins advance for 1st time in 21 years with 2-0 win to sweep Blue Jays behind Gray, CorreaThe Minnesota Twins swept the Toronto Blue Jays in their AL Wild Card Series with a 2-0 win in Game 2.
MLB game time drops 24 minutes to 2:40 with pitch clock. Players steal most bases since 1987
Read full article: MLB game time drops 24 minutes to 2:40 with pitch clock. Players steal most bases since 1987The average time of a nine-inning major league game dropped to 2 hours, 40 minutes in the first year of the pitch clock, a 24-minute decrease in a season of change that resulted in a spike in batting average and the most stolen bases in nearly 40 years.
MLB playoffs 2023: Verlander gets Game 1, all 8 teams prep for Division Series openers Saturday
Read full article: MLB playoffs 2023: Verlander gets Game 1, all 8 teams prep for Division Series openers SaturdayJustin Verlander is scheduled to start for the Houston Astros against former teammate Carlos Correa and the Minnesota Twins in Game 1 of their AL Division Series on Saturday.
What is a strike in baseball? Robots, rule book and umpires view it differently
Read full article: What is a strike in baseball? Robots, rule book and umpires view it differentlyThe education of robot umpires has been complicated by an open secret in baseball for the past 150 years: The strike zone called on the field doesn’t match the one mapped out in the rule book.
Rob Manfred says granting sign-stealing Astros immunity was ‘maybe not my best decision ever’
Read full article: Rob Manfred says granting sign-stealing Astros immunity was ‘maybe not my best decision ever’Baseball Commissioner Rob Manfred says if he could do it over again, he may not have granted immunity to Houston Astros players while investigating the team's sign-stealing scandal in 2020.
Cole tosses 2-hitter with 10 Ks as Yanks blank Twins 2-0
Read full article: Cole tosses 2-hitter with 10 Ks as Yanks blank Twins 2-0Gerrit Cole pitched a two-hitter with 10 strikeouts for his fourth career shutout and the second complete game in the majors this season, leading the New York Yankees to a 2-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
AP exclusive: MLB average salary up 11% year after lockout
Read full article: AP exclusive: MLB average salary up 11% year after lockoutThe average Major League Baseball salary was up 11.1% to a record $4.9 million to start this season, the biggest jump for the sport since 2001, according to a study by The Associated Press.
Q&A: ‘The best of Jeremy Pena is about to come’: Former Astro Carlos Correa talks offseason, the Twins, and his future TV broadcast career
Read full article: Q&A: ‘The best of Jeremy Pena is about to come’: Former Astro Carlos Correa talks offseason, the Twins, and his future TV broadcast careerFormer Houston Astros shortstop Carlos Correa is spending his offseason in Houston following a deal struck with the Minnesota Twins a second time.
AP source: Carlos Correa reaches $200M, 6-year deal with Twins
Read full article: AP source: Carlos Correa reaches $200M, 6-year deal with TwinsA person familiar with the negotiations says Carlos Correa has agreed to a $200 million, six-year contract that keeps him with the Minnesota Twins after failing to complete deals with the New York Mets and San Francisco Giants.
Zaidi: Giants immediately communicated concerns about Correa
Read full article: Zaidi: Giants immediately communicated concerns about CorreaGiants executive Farhan Zaidi says the club expressed concerns to Carlos Correa’s representative immediately when an issue arose with the shortstop’s physical exam that led to the deal collapsing.
AP source: Correa's ankle subject of talks with Mets
Read full article: AP source: Correa's ankle subject of talks with MetsThe New York Mets and Carlos Correa’s agent are having discussions over the infielder’s physical days after similar concerns from the San Francisco Giants led to a collapse of their agreement with All-Star.
Reports: Mets swoop in overnight, snatch Carlos Correa for $315M
Read full article: Reports: Mets swoop in overnight, snatch Carlos Correa for $315MCarlos Correa has agreed to a $315 million, 12-year contract with the free-spending New York Mets after his pending deal with the San Francisco Giants came apart over an issue with his physical.
AP source: Carlos Correa, Giants reach $350M, 13-year deal
Read full article: AP source: Carlos Correa, Giants reach $350M, 13-year dealStar shortstop Carlos Correa and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $350 million, 13-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations has told The Associated Press.
DeGrom, Correa, Bogaerts, Rodón turn down options, go free
Read full article: DeGrom, Correa, Bogaerts, Rodón turn down options, go freeJacob deGrom, Carlos Correa, Xander Bogaerts and Carlos Rodón have turned down player options, joining a free agent market that includes Aaron Judge, Trea Turner and Dansby Swanson.
Dusty Baker agrees to new Houston Astros contract extension after 2022 World Series title
Read full article: Dusty Baker agrees to new Houston Astros contract extension after 2022 World Series titleThe Houston Astros just won their second World Series in six years and have been a consistent presence in the playoffs.
Judge, Díaz, Turner among 131 free agents after Series ends
Read full article: Judge, Díaz, Turner among 131 free agents after Series endsAaron Judge, Edwin Díaz, Trea Turner, Dansby Swanson and Xander Bogaerts were among 131 players who became free agents as baseball’s business season began just hours after the final out of the World Series.
Verlander Ks 11 to lead Astros over Yankees 4-2 in ALCS
Read full article: Verlander Ks 11 to lead Astros over Yankees 4-2 in ALCSJustin Verlander struck out 11 in six strong innings and Yuli Gurriel, Chas McCormick and Jeremy Peña all homered to power the Houston Astros to a 4-2 win over the New York Yankees in their AL Championship Series opener.
Verlander Ks 11 to lead Astros over Yankees 4-2 in ALCS
Read full article: Verlander Ks 11 to lead Astros over Yankees 4-2 in ALCSJustin Verlander struck out 11 in six strong innings and Yuli Gurriel, Chas McCormick and Jeremy Peña all homered to power the Houston Astros to a 4-2 win over the New York Yankees in their AL Championship Series opener.
Houston Astros take Game 1 of ALDS with walk-off three-run homer by Yordan Alvarez
Read full article: Houston Astros take Game 1 of ALDS with walk-off three-run homer by Yordan AlvarezWhen Justin Verlander takes the mound for the Houston Astros in Game 1 of the AL Division Series on Tuesday against the Seattle Mariners, it will have been almost three years since his last playoff appearance.
2 under 2: Former Astros Carlos Correa, wife, Daniella Correa Rodriguez, say they’re expecting a second child
Read full article: 2 under 2: Former Astros Carlos Correa, wife, Daniella Correa Rodriguez, say they’re expecting a second childLooks like former Houston Astros Carlos Correa, now with the Minnesota with the Twins, will have his hands full as he and his wife Daniella Correa Rodriguez just announced they are having another baby.
Arraez, McNeil win batting titles, Judge misses Triple Crown
Read full article: Arraez, McNeil win batting titles, Judge misses Triple CrownMinnesota’s Luis Arraez finished with the lowest average for an American League batting champion since 1968, and the Mets’ Jeff McNeil won the National League title.
Twins' bid for combo no-hitter ends with 1 out in 9th vs KC
Read full article: Twins' bid for combo no-hitter ends with 1 out in 9th vs KCMinnesota rookie Joe Ryan and reliever Jovani Moran combined to pitch no-hit ball until Bobby Witt Jr. doubled with one out in the ninth inning as the Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 6-3.
Judge's 55th homer, IKF's slam lead Yanks to sweep of Twins
Read full article: Judge's 55th homer, IKF's slam lead Yanks to sweep of TwinsAaron Judge started the first-game comeback with his major league-leading 55th home run, Isiah Kiner-Falefa hit a go-ahead grand slam in the nightcap and the New York Yankees swept a doubleheader from the Minnesota Twins 5-4 and 7-1.
Verlander 6 no-hit innings, 16th W; Astros top Correa, Twins
Read full article: Verlander 6 no-hit innings, 16th W; Astros top Correa, TwinsJustin Verlander was pulled after pitching six no-hit innings in his major league-leading 16th win and the Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 in Carlos Correa’s return to Houston.
Daniella Correa chats life as a busy mom, the Correa Family Foundation, and what she misses about Houston
Read full article: Daniella Correa chats life as a busy mom, the Correa Family Foundation, and what she misses about HoustonWe're catching up with Daniella about how her family and foundation are still supporting Texas.
Former Astros player Carlos Correa homecoming begins tonight at Minute Maid Park
Read full article: Former Astros player Carlos Correa homecoming begins tonight at Minute Maid ParkPuerto Rico was full of talented young baseball players back in 2012 but there was one face and one name at the top of every amateur scout’s prospect list.
LEADING OFF: O's get 1st pick in draft, M's win 13 in row
Read full article: LEADING OFF: O's get 1st pick in draft, M's win 13 in rowThe Baltimore Orioles have the first pick in the amateur draft for the second time in four years -- and they’ll be looking for someone who can join 2019 top pick Adley Rutschman in the core of their next contender.
Steinbrenner realizes may take record price to keep Judge
Read full article: Steinbrenner realizes may take record price to keep JudgeYankees owner Hal Steinbrenner realizes there is a chance the price may be going up to sign Aaron Judge to a long-term contract after the star slugger’s outstanding first half.
Giménez homer in 9th gives Guardians 5-3 win over Twins
Read full article: Giménez homer in 9th gives Guardians 5-3 win over TwinsAndrés Giménez hit a two-run homer in the ninth inning and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3 for their second straight walk-off win against their AL Central rivals.
Guardians score 4 in 9th to rally past Twins 11-10
Read full article: Guardians score 4 in 9th to rally past Twins 11-10Oscar Gonzalez tied the game with a two-run single and scored on Owen Miller’s go-ahead sacrifice fly as the Cleveland Guardians rallied for four runs in the ninth inning to stun the Minnesota Twins 11-10.
Twins start with 3 HRs, Yanks' Cole gives up career-high 5
Read full article: Twins start with 3 HRs, Yanks' Cole gives up career-high 5Minnesota’s Luis Arraez, Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa became the seventh trio of teammates to open a game with three straight home runs, starting a barrage of five long balls in 2 1/3 innings against New York Yankees ace Gerrit Cole.
LEADING OFF: Angels skid goes on sans Maddon, Correa ready
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Angels skid goes on sans Maddon, Correa readyFree falling toward a dreadful bit of team history, the Angels fired manager Joe Maddon on Tuesday and appointed third base coach Phil Nevin to the role on an interim basis.
Kepler, Pagán among 4 unvaccinated Twins to miss Jays series
Read full article: Kepler, Pagán among 4 unvaccinated Twins to miss Jays seriesThe struggling Minnesota Twins have arrived in Toronto without regular right fielder Max Kepler and relief pitchers Emilio Pagán, Caleb Thielbar and Trevor Megill.
LEADING OFF: Thor back in NY, Pérez on a roll, Correa out
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Thor back in NY, Pérez on a roll, Correa outNoah Syndergaard pitches in New York for the first time since leaving the Mets during the offseason, starting the Los Angeles Angels’ series opener at Yankee Stadium on Tuesday night.
Former Houston Astro Carlos Correa tests positive for COVID-19, Twins manager says
Read full article: Former Houston Astro Carlos Correa tests positive for COVID-19, Twins manager saysFollowing the Minnesota Twins' game on Monday afternoon, Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said star shortstop Carlos Correa has tested positive for COVID-19.
Verlander loses no-hitter in 8th, Astros beat Twins 5-0
Read full article: Verlander loses no-hitter in 8th, Astros beat Twins 5-0Justin Verlander missed out on his fourth no-hitter by five outs but still faced the minimum through eight innings, and the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 5-0 for their eighth straight win.
LEADING OFF: Verlander pitches as Astros face Twins, Correa
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Verlander pitches as Astros face Twins, CorreaJustin Verlander and the Astros try for their eighth straight win when they visit Joe Ryan and the first-place Twins in a matchup of American League contenders with identical 18-11 records.
LEADING OFF: Correa's finger not broken, 6 MLB rainouts
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Correa's finger not broken, 6 MLB rainoutsThe Minnesota Twins avoided a daunting injury when it was determined star shortstop Carlos Correa’s right middle finger is not broken as was initially feared after he was hit by a pitch this week.
AP exclusive: MLB average salary up 5.9% after lockout
Read full article: AP exclusive: MLB average salary up 5.9% after lockoutThe average salary in the major leagues rebounded to $4.4 million on opening day, boosted by a frenzy of free agent signings before and after the 99-day lockout, according to a study of baseball contracts by The Associated Press.
Alex Bregman delivers big hit, Astros take 3 of 4 from Halos
Read full article: Alex Bregman delivers big hit, Astros take 3 of 4 from HalosAlex Bregman put the Astros ahead with a two-run single in the fifth, and José Urquidy yielded four hits over five innings in Houston’s 4-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
Peña homers with parents watching, Astros thump Angels 13-6
Read full article: Peña homers with parents watching, Astros thump Angels 13-6Jeremy Peña hit his first major league home run while his parents were being interviewed on the broadcast, Kyle Tucker went deep twice and the Houston Astros pounded the Los Angeles Angels 13-6.
LEADING OFF: Balkovec up; Scherzer, Freeman, Correa debut
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Balkovec up; Scherzer, Freeman, Correa debutRachel Balkovec is set to become the first woman to manage a minor league affiliate of a major league team Friday when her Class-A Tampa Tarpons in the New York Yankees’ organization face the Lakeland Flying Tigers in the Florida State League.
Valdez bests Ohtani, Astros top Angels 3-1 for opener record
Read full article: Valdez bests Ohtani, Astros top Angels 3-1 for opener recordFramber Valdez outpitched Shohei Ohtani with 6 2/3 dominant innings of two-hit ball, and the Houston Astros tied the longest opening day winning streak in major league history with a 3-1 victory over the Los Angeles Angels.
LEADING OFF: Opening day! Guardians debut, Ohtani and Braves
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Opening day! Guardians debut, Ohtani and BravesCubs veteran Kyle Hendricks is set to deliver the first pitch of the season against Corbin Burnes and Milwaukee at Wrigley Field just past 2:20 p.m. EDT, the first of seven games still on the calendar amid rainy forecasts across the country.
Correa promises ‘championship culture’ for luckless Twins
Read full article: Correa promises ‘championship culture’ for luckless TwinsCarlos Correa has declared the postseason “his time,” and the Minnesota Twins hope all that October experience can turn around the fortunes of a snake-bitten franchise.
🔒Insiders, these are 6 ways Houston felt BIG LOVE♥ for Carlos Correa over his years in H-Town
Read full article: 🔒Insiders, these are 6 ways Houston felt BIG LOVE♥ for Carlos Correa over his years in H-TownCarlos Correa is leaving Houston for the Twins, but the love is still there for Houston. Here are six times when Houston fell in love with the baseball player during his tenure with the Astros.
‘We’re going to miss him’: Astros’ Altuve ‘surprised’ by Correa’s signing with Twins
Read full article: ‘We’re going to miss him’: Astros’ Altuve ‘surprised’ by Correa’s signing with TwinsHouston Astros second baseman Jose Altuve says he was surprised to hear that longtime double play partner Carlos Correa had signed with the Minnesota Twins.
‘Correa fan for life’: 9-year-old girl who met Carlos Correa after viral video in 2017 reacts to his departure
Read full article: ‘Correa fan for life’: 9-year-old girl who met Carlos Correa after viral video in 2017 reacts to his departureCarlos Correa’s young fans are sad that he’s leaving Houston, including a little girl that went viral after the Houston Astros won the 2017 World Series.
‘A sad day for Houston’: Houstonians react to Carlos Correa reportedly leaving Astros for Twins
Read full article: ‘A sad day for Houston’: Houstonians react to Carlos Correa reportedly leaving Astros for TwinsHoustonians are waking up to the news of one of the Astros’ most prized players reportedly leaving the team.
AP source: Correa and Twins agree to $105.3M, 3-year deal
Read full article: AP source: Correa and Twins agree to $105.3M, 3-year dealStar shortstop Carlos Correa and the Minnesota Twins have agreed to a $105.3 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations tells The Associated Press.
Spring forward: What to know as MLB camps open Sunday
Read full article: Spring forward: What to know as MLB camps open SundayShohei Ohtani, Aaron Judge and the rest of baseball’s biggest stars are due at spring training Sunday for the first official day of preseason training following the end of Major League Baseball’s 99-day labor lockout.
MLB spring camps open, Bieber in Guardians gear, Vlad Jr set
Read full article: MLB spring camps open, Bieber in Guardians gear, Vlad Jr setCleveland ace Shane Bieber limbered up in Guardians gear, Toronto Blue Jays star Vladimir Guerrero Jr. began taking grounders and new St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol signed autographs as spring training camps in Florida and Arizona finally opened to big leaguers.