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Joe Nelson

Joined: Jan 4, 2024

Aug 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (23) in action during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Minnesota Twins at Globe Life Field. Mandatory Credit: Jerome Miron-Imagn Images
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Significant blame should fall on 3 Twins who fell off the face of the Earth

Injuries and lack of activity from ownership and the front office were problematic, but three regular players the Twins were counting on have failed over brutally-long stretches.

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Sep 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (25) is stranded on base after Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) strikes out to end the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images
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Must listen: Radio, TV announcers dumbfounded by 'atrocious' Twins

It's clear that Twins announcers Cory Provus and Kris Attebury have seen enough...

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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; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Washington Nationals third baseman José Tena (8) turns a double play ahead of Kansas City Royals outfielder Dairon Blanco (44) during the eighth inning at Nationals Park. Mandatory Credit: Geoff Burke-Imagn Images
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Live updates: Royals, Tigers play in key games for Twins' playoff hopes

The Twins need the Royals and Tigers to lose once or twice to have any shot of making the playoffs.

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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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Sep 20, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) hits a RBI against the Boston Red Sox during the seventh inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
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Carlos Correa: Only 'some guys' on Twins playing with sense of urgency

Carlos Correa made some noise with a response to a question from a reporter Tuesday night about the urgency the Minnesota Twins are feeling after falling two games out of the wild-card race with only five days left in the regular season.

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Sep 20, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; during the eighth inning at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Brian Fluharty-Imagn Images
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Where Twins pitching and offense rank since slump began Aug. 18

Minnesota was 70-53 entering play on Aug. 18. Since then, they own the third-worst record in the majors at 11-23 and have seen their healthy cushion in the wild-card race vanish. They're now two games out of a wild-card spot with five days left to go.

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Sep 24, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (17) gives the ball to manager Rocco Baldelli after pitching to the Miami Marlins as third baseman Royce Lewis (23) and Carlos Correa (4) look on in the sixth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images
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Updated playoff odds for the sinking Twins with 5 games to play

The Twins losing to the Marlins on Tuesday night coupled with the Tigers and Royals winning has put Minnesota's playoff hopes on life support. The only good news the Twins got Tuesday was Seattle losing to the Astros, which keeps the Mariners behind them.

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Sep 18, 2024; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins shortstop Xavier Edwards (63) catches a ground ball before throwing to first base to retire Los Angeles Dodgers left fielder Chris Taylor (not pictured) during the sixth inning at loanDepot Park. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images
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The Twins need a sweep and the Marlins are a perfect candidate to be swept

The Twins are playing at home. Every game is a must-win. The Marlins are terrible. It's a perfect storm for a sweep to stay alive in the playoff race and perhaps reclaim a wild-card spot before welcoming the Orioles to Minneapolis on Friday.

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Sep 22, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli (5) looks over paperwork during the eighth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images
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Twins' best shot at sneaking into playoffs is by passing Royals

While Detroit finishes the season at home against the White Sox, the Royals will be on the road against the Braves. That could open the door for Minnesota.

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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
Minnesota Twins Gameday

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.

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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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