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MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan is on the verge of playing catch for the first time since season-ending elbow surgery. Nathan said Friday he expects to pick...

By Jon Krawczynski, AP Baseball Writer MINNEAPOLIS -- The Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins at their own game. Gordon Beckham had a home run and two RBIs and...

By Jon Krawczynski, AP Baseball Writer MINNEAPOLIS -- With a payroll swelling to near $100 million and a spectacular new open-air ballpark, this was supposed to be the season the...

NEW YORK -- Even a prodigious home run by Ike Davis and a spotless outing by Jonathon Niese couldn't prevent them from looking silly in those skimpy soccer outfits Sunday...

By Chris Jenkins, AP Sports Writer MILWAUKEE -- Yovani Gallardo said it was too early to start pondering the possibility of a perfect game. It certainly was on the minds...

Twins catcher Joe Mauer remains the leading vote-getter in the American League for next month's All-Star Game in Anaheim. Mauer has 2,617,822 votes for the starting catcher position, while Justin...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- After a pair of pitching duels, Atlanta's offense broke loose and powered the Braves to another series victory. Troy Glaus homered twice and tied a career high...

By Jon Krawczynski, AP Baseball Writer MINNEAPOLIS -- Francisco Liriano and Tim Hudson are showing that there is indeed life after Tommy John surgery. Liriano struck out a season-high 11...

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Wilson Betemit hit solo home runs from both sides of the plate and Joakim Soria picked up his 14th save in a hairy ninth inning and the...