BASEBALL

Prep

Section 1 tournament baseball pairings, results

A scoreboard of baseball games.

MLB: Kansas City Royals at Minnesota Twins

Pro

Twins blow late lead to Kansas City, squander terrific start by Devin Smeltzer

The left-hander gave up just two hits and a walk and struck out six in seven shutout innings in a 3-2 loss

May 26, 2022 09:57 PM

Prep

Baseball results for Thursday, May 26, 2022

A scoreboard of baseball games.

May 26, 2022 08:47 PM

Pro

Will hard-throwing Jhoan Duran be the Twins’ closer? Only sometimes

The rookie right-hander is officially the hardest-throwing Twins pitcher, ever, but he’ll do more than close games

May 26, 2022 07:54 PM

Latest Headlines

Prep

Section 1AAAA and 1AAA baseball first-round matchups: Mayo and Century square off in first round

Section 1AAAA and 1AAA baseball tournament play begins on Saturday and here is a look at the matchups in the opening round. Both section tournaments are double elimination

May 26, 2022 05:02 PM

By Guy N. Limbeck

Pro

Dane Mizutani: Twins have a plan for Byron Buxton. No matter how much Twitter complains

As long as Buxton is available in September or October, a scheduled day off in May or June shouldn’t be an issue.

May 26, 2022 02:28 PM

By Dane Mizutani / St. Paul Pioneer Press

Prep

Baseball results for Wednesday, May 25, 2022

A scoreboard of baseball games.

May 25, 2022 08:42 PM

By Staff reports

Pro

Detroit rallies late to hand Twins rare Central Division loss

Detroit’s 4-2, 10-inning victory snapped a six-game winning streak and dropped Minnesota to 14-4 in division games

May 25, 2022 06:29 PM

By John Shipley / St. Paul Pioneer Press

MLB: Cleveland Guardians at Minnesota Twins

Pro

Twins activate Devin Smeltzer, place Joe Ryan on COVID list

Smeltzer is scheduled to pitch Thursday’s series opener against Kansas City

May 25, 2022 04:29 PM

By John Shipley / St. Paul Pioneer Press

Sports

Royals top Greyhounds to post fourth straight victory

The Royals beat the Austin Greyhounds 8-3 in amateur baseball

May 24, 2022 11:12 PM

By Staff reports

Prep

Baseball results for Tuesday, May 24, 2022

A scoreboard of baseball games.

May 24, 2022 10:28 PM

By Staff reports

Pro

Sonny Gray throws gem as Twins beat Tigers

MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins’ winning streak has featured a little bit of everything.

May 24, 2022 10:07 PM

By Betsy Helfand / St. Paul Pioneer Press

Prep

Photos: Hayfield, Byron baseball on May 24, 2022

Hayfield hosted Byron for a baseball game on Tuesday, May 24, 2022, in Hayfield.

May 24, 2022 08:49 PM

By Traci Westcott