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Pictures from series against the Indians!
Posted on July 21st, 2011Twins defeat the Indians 7-5 !
Posted on July 21st, 2011
Danny Valencia stroked a go-ahead single to drive home Alexi Casilla in the eighth inning to break the tie. More »
Twins 7, Cleveland 5
Twins on a believable roll
The Twins, who split with Cleveland, don’t resemble the team the Tigers roughed up at the beginning of June
Twins fall to the Indians 6 to 3
Posted on July 19th, 2011
Rookie Scott Diamond pitched well in the nightcap, but it wasn’t enough to secure a Twins victory. Meanwhile, one bad frame undid Anthony Swarzak in Game 1. More »
The Twins, other than Joe Mauer, struggled to find offense in a sweep that dropped them seven games back.
RECAP: Two missed opportunities for the Twins to gain ground on AL Central leader Cleveland, which swept a series-opening doubleheader at Target Field.
Saturday Final: Twins 4, Royals 3
Posted on July 17th, 2011
Twins' Drew Butera celebrates his fourth inning home run with teammates Saturday, July 16, 2011, against the Kansas City Royals at Target Field in Minneapolis, MN. (Pioneer Press: Sherri LaRose-Chiglo)
Michael Cuddyer’s single in the eighth was the difference and Joe Nathan saved it in his return as closer. More »
Twins 4, Royals 3: Michael Cuddyer’s hit in eighth beats Royals
TWINS 4 / ROYALS 3 RECAP: Michael Cuddyer drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the eighth inning, and Joe Nathan earned his first save
Seems like old times as Nathan closes the door
TWINS 4 / ROYALS 3 RECAP: Michael Cuddyer drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the eighth inning, and Joe Nathan earned his first save
Seems like old times as Nathan closes the door
Michael Cuddyer got the big hit in the eighth before Joe Nathan picked up the save. Updated: 09:39 AM
Joe spends time in Duluth during the All Star break!
Posted on July 13th, 2011Here are the many articles about Joe’s little vacation in Duluth. There is a video and some pictures too!
July 12, 2011 – Twins Catcher Joe Mauer Visits Duluth – Northlandsnewscenter
Twins star Mauer spends part of All-Star break in Duluth – Duluthnewstribune
Video update from the last few weeks!
Posted on July 9th, 2011
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07/08/11 – Twins on win, Mauer at first
07/08/11 – Twins on win, Mauer at first
Joe Mauer, Ron Gardenhire and Carl Pavano discuss the win against the White Sox and Joe Mauer’s first start at first base
Who’s on first? Mauer is!
Joe Mauer talks with Robby Incmikoski about playing first base in the Twins’ 6-2 win over Chicago.
Twins’ streak against Chicago ends
Posted on July 9th, 2011
Alex Burnett gave up a two-out RBI single in the ninth inning as the Twins lost to the White Sox. More »
Twins bullpen serves up runs in eighth and ninth inning in loss
CHICAGO – The Twins had a one-run lead in the eighth inning Saturday, and their best relievers were warmed up and ready.
Game 1 photos against the White Sox in Chicago!
Posted on July 8th, 2011Joe looked great at 1st base and the pictures are nice capture of that. Of course, I think we all want to see him behind the plate catching soon, but first base wasn’t bad for him!
Enjoy the photos!
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Photo credit to AP
Pavano, Mauer shine on South Side – Twins win! – Game Wrap
Posted on July 8th, 2011
RBIs: 
Mauer likely to make start at first base Thursday – MLB.com
Posted on July 6th, 2011
MINNEAPOLIS — Catcher Joe Mauer was held out of the lineup on Wednesday against the Rays after taking a foul tip to his shoulder the night before, but he is expected to return to action on Thursday in Chicago — where he will likely play first base for the first time in his big league career.
Joe participates in Harmon Killebrew Golf Tournament – 2 videos
Posted on July 5th, 2011Here are two videos of Joe from the Harmon Killebrew golf tournament that was last week!
Duensing completely brilliant on 4th – Game Wrap
Posted on July 5th, 2011
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Brian Duensing rode a pair of homers and some fine defense to the second shutout of his career. More »
Duensing hangs in there for shutout-StarTribune
The Twins lefthander wasn’t overpowering, but he managed to baffle Tampa Bay with a complete-game shutout. Updated: Jul. 4, 2011 – 11:00 PM
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Twins condensing Joe Mauer’s prep time at first base
Posted on July 2nd, 2011Thome’s bat backs Liriano in opener
Posted on July 2nd, 2011
Francisco Liriano surrendered two runs in seven innings and Jim Thome drilled his 594th career homer. More »
Twins wait it out, win third in a row
A rain delay set everybody back, but Jim Thome and Francisco Liriano did good work once they got the chance.
Final: MIN 6, LAD 4 – Twins win!
Posted on June 29th, 2011
Luke Hughes hit a go-ahead two-run shot in the fifth and the bullpen held the lead with four scoreless innings as the Twins ended their losing streak at six games. More »