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The pop of the 96 mph fastball that rocketed past Max Kepler’s bat and slammed into Cal Raleigh’s catcher’s mitt echoed Tuesday night throughout a sparsely crowded T-Mobile Park. Before the crowd of 13,019 could applaud his accomplishment, another pop of similar decibel level could be heard.

NEW YORK — The Yankees came prepared. This stretch of the season is expected to be a test for the Bombers, a chance to see how they measure up against the teams they are projected to be battling at the end of the year for playoff position, and in the…

MINNEAPOLIS — They badgered Jameson Taillon, they battered Nestor Cortes, and on Thursday, the Twins absolutely blasted Gerrit Cole, socking five home runs while making only seven outs against the righthander.

MINNEAPOLIS — He'd never admit it, ballplayers almost never do. And Gio Urshela knows the code.

MINNEAPOLIS — As big-dog moves go, as a way to remove any doubt about who's in charge, it's hard to beat the effect that 876 feet of home runs in the first 10 minutes can have.

Are M-Lo and A-Rod building the best organization in the sordid history of the Minnesota Timberwolves?

TORONTO — Tyler Duffey nearly blew a five-run lead in the ninth inning, but the Twins hung on for a 8-6 victory on Sunday at Rogers Centre.

TORONTO — Jose Berrios had by far his best outing against his former team, striking out 13 Twins over seven strong innings Saturday.

TORONTO — The Twins are currently without the services of 18 players on their 40-man roster thanks to the injured list, COVID list and restricted list.