Turnaround for Twins closing in on a postseason clinch

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Twins could only watch and wince when their All-Star closer and newly acquired veteran starting pitcher were both traded in the last two days before the non-waiver deadline.

Young girl hospitalized by foul ball during Twins-Yankees game

 NEW YORK (AP) -- A young girl at Yankee Stadium was injured by a 105 mph foul ball off the bat of Todd Frazier during Wednesday's game against Minnesota, leading some players to call for protective netting to be extended.  

Dozier slam among 5 homers for Twins in 11-4 win vs. Brewers

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Twins have won three straight games, all after falling behind early. They're not too late to catch up in the playoff race, either, despite losing two key pitchers at the trade deadline and enduring 1-7 stretch that ended a week ago. Brian Dozier hit his first career grand slam and Max Kepler and Eddie Rosario each homered twice, powering the Twins past the...