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Byron Buxton's RBI double in 11th inning gives Twins a 2-1 victory over Guardians

Byron Buxton doubled off the wall in left-center with one out in the 11th inning, scoring automatic runner Matt Wallner, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 2-1

5 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Ruiz powers the Nationals past the Twins 7-5 with a go-ahead 7th-inning homer and 4 RBIs

Keibert Ruiz homered, doubled twice and drove in four runs to lift the Washington Nationals to a 7-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

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3 DAYS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Abrams has grand slam and 5 RBIs, House, Tena and Millas also homer as Nationals rout Twins 15-2

CJ Abrams hit a grand slam with a career-high five RBIs, Drew Millas, Brady House and José Tena also homered and the Washington Nationals set their season high for runs in a 15-2 r...

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Playing time continues to dwindle Wallner is absent from the lineup for Friday's game versus the Blue Jays.

Impact The left-handed-hitting Wallner not starting Friday against southpaw Patrick Corbin isn't a surprise, but it's the third time in the last four games that he's been out of the lineup, and the first two occasions came versus righties. Austin Martin is starting in right field Friday and might have leap-frogged Wallner as the preferred option at the position. Wallner is sporting a .559 OPS and an ugly 37.6 percent strikeout rate this season.

MAY 1 • ROTOWIRE

Idle Thursday Wallner isn't in the lineup for Thursday's game against the Blue Jays.

Impact After going 0-for-6 with four strikeouts and a walk during Minnesota's last series against Seattle, Wallner will step out of the lineup Thursday while Austin Martin starts in right field for the Twins.

APRIL 30 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Minnesota lineup Wallner is absent from the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Mariners.

Impact Wallner had started the last four contests, but this is the third time over the last nine games versus right-handed pitching that the lefty-swinger has been out of the lineup. He's sporting a .564 OPS and 36.8 percent strikeout rate in 106 plate appearances this season. Austin Martin is in right field and batting third Tuesday.

APRIL 28 • ROTOWIRE

Absent from lineup Wallner is out of the lineup for Thursday's contest against the Mets.

Impact It's just the second time this season that the lefty-swinging Wallner has been out of the lineup versus a righty, but both of those instances have come among the last five games. Wallner is slashing only .190/.281/.329 with a 40.4 percent strikeout rate this season and could be at risk of losing additional playing time if he's unable to snap out of his funk. Austin Martin is playing right field and batting sixth for the Twins on Thursday.

APRIL 23 • ROTOWIRE

Matt Wallner's struggles could lead to highly touted Twins outfield prospect's MLB debut Wallner is having a rough start to the season, while a top outfield prospect is on a tear with Triple-A St. Paul.

APRIL 23 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

New York Mets Drop A 12th Straight Game After 9th Inning Collapse

Closer Devin Williams allowed a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning as the New York Mets lost their 12th consecutive game.

APRIL 22 • FOX SPORTS

New York Mets Drop A 12th Straight Game After 9th Inning Collapse

Mets drop their 12th straight as Devin Williams struggles again in 5-3 loss to Twins

Embattled Mets closer Devin Williams allowed a tiebreaking RBI single to Luke Keaschall in the ninth inning, and New York lost its 12th consecutive game, falling 5-3 to the Minneso...

APRIL 22 • Associated Press

On bench for series finale Wallner is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Reds.

Impact Wallner will take a seat for the second straight day, this time against a right-handed starter (Brady Singer) after he had been out of the lineup for Saturday's 5-4 loss while southpaw Andrew Abbott opened the game for the Reds. James Outman will fill in as the Twins' starting right fielder in place of Wallner, who still appears to be locked into a full-time role despite slashing a meager .181/.272/.333 with three home runs and six RBI over 81 plate appearances to begin the season.

APRIL 19 • ROTOWIRE

Twins host the Red Sox on home winning streak

The Minnesota Twins, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Boston Red Sox

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Blue Jays and Twins meet to determine series winner

The Toronto Blue Jays and Minnesota Twins meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

APRIL 12 • Associated Press

Twins try to keep home win streak going, host the Tigers

The Minnesota Twins host the Detroit Tigers trying to extend a three-game home winning streak

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Twins score 6 runs against Valdez in first inning and hold off Tigers 8-6

Byron Buxton had three hits and the Minnesota Twins batted around in a six-run first inning against Framber Valdez before holding off the Detroit Tigers 8-6

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Tigers look to end 6-game road losing streak, play the Twins

The Detroit Tigers hit the road against the Minnesota Twins looking to end a six-game road losing streak

APRIL 8 • Associated Press

Keaschall hits a 2-run homer and the Twins hold on for a frigid 7-3 win over the Tigers

Luke Keaschall hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning and four Minnesota relievers combined for four scoreless innings as the Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 7-3 on a frigid night

APRIL 7 • Associated Press

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APRIL 6 • FOX SPORTS

Richie Palacios hits 2-run homer in 10th inning to lift Rays over Twins 4-1

Richie Palacios hit a two-run homer in a three-run 10th inning, and the Tampa Bay Rays beat the Minnesota Twins 4-1

APRIL 5 • Associated Press

Caminero previews Masters with golf shot into second deck MINNEAPOLIS -- With spring weather and the return of Masters week, it’s only natural that people’s thoughts might turn to golf -- even baseb...

APRIL 5 • MLB.COM

Taj Bradley tosses 6 shutout innings, Minnesota homers 3 times in the 9th in a 5-1 win over KC

Taj Bradley pitched six innings of five-hit ball while Matt Wallner, Kody Clemens and Josh Bell each hit solo shots in the ninth, helping the Twins to a 5-1 victory over the Royals

APRIL 2 • Associated Press

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MARCH 31 • FOX SPORTS

Royals use rare long ball to defeat the Twins 3-1

The Kansas City Royals used home runs by Kyle Isbel and Isaac Collins, two hitters not known for their power, to defeat the Minnesota Twins 3-1 on an unseasonably warm day in front...

MARCH 30 • Associated Press

Set for everyday role Wallner is expected to play everyday in right field and won't sit against left-handed pitchers early in the season, according to manager Derek Shelton via Matthew Leach of MLB.com.

Impact Wallner has had problems against left-handed pitching (career .641 OPS against LHP) so this is a good sign for his playing time. He did improve to a .790 OPS vs. LHP last season. Wallner reduced his problematic strikeout rate below 30 percent for the first time in his career (29.1%) last season and had the best contact rate of his career (66.1%), so there are promising signs he could have a breakout season despite posting just a .775 OPS last year.

MARCH 25 • ROTOWIRE

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