Bobby Nightengale
Minnesota Twins reporter
Bobby Nightengale joined the Star Tribune in May, 2023, after covering the Reds for the Cincinnati Enquirer for five years. He's a graduate of Bradley University.
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Bullpen preserves narrow lead, helps Twins nip Rays 5-4
While five relievers combined to get the final 16 outs, Trevor Larnach and Brooks Lee sparked the offense with homers.
September 3, 2024
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Twins’ Byron Buxton starts rehab assignment; Emmanuel Rodriguez promoted to St. Paul
Byron Buxton began a rehab assignment with the Class AAA St. Paul Saints on Monday. He has been on the 10-day injured list since Aug. 15 because of right hip inflammation.
September 3, 2024
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Matt Wallner’s laser throw from right field keeps Twins out of trouble
Matt Wallner’s fourth outfield assist of the season nabbed Toronto’s Spencer Horwitz as he attempted to stretch a single to a double Friday.
September 1, 2024
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Pablo López extends scoreless streak to 20⅔ innings in Twins’ victory over Blue Jays
Following Friday night’s 2-0 victory, Pablo López has posted a 1.92 ERA in eight starts since the All-Star break.
August 31, 2024
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Twins’ Jorge Alcala says he feels well despite August struggles out of bullpen
The righthander had been one of the Twins’ most effective relievers until recently, but he credits batters for their success.
August 31, 2024
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Twins starting pitching thriving post All-Star break with help of stick figures
Aided by Martijn Verhoeven, stick figure animations and biomechanics have become a big help for Pablo López and other Twins starters.
August 30, 2024
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Twins blow ninth-inning lead, fall to Cardinals 3-2 after Edouard Julien’s costly error
Twins second baseman Edouard Julien’s throw into left field gave the St. Louis Cardinals a scoring threat that they capitalized on with Lars Nootbaar’s two-out, two-run single.
August 26, 2024
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Home night games are creating extra challenge for Twins hitters
Trevor Larnach and Willi Castro are among those saying it’s difficult to see at first pitch of the Twins’ night games at Target Field.
August 26, 2024
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Twins’ Jorge Alcala says he feels well despite August struggles out of bullpen
The righthander had been one of the Twins’ most effective relievers until recently, but he credits batters for their success.
August 31, 2024
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Twins starting pitching thriving post All-Star break with help of stick figures
Aided by Martijn Verhoeven, stick figure animations and biomechanics have become a big help for Pablo López and other Twins starters.
August 30, 2024
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Twins blow ninth-inning lead, fall to Cardinals 3-2 after Edouard Julien’s costly error
Twins second baseman Edouard Julien’s throw into left field gave the St. Louis Cardinals a scoring threat that they capitalized on with Lars Nootbaar’s two-out, two-run single.
August 26, 2024
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Home night games are creating extra challenge for Twins hitters
Trevor Larnach and Willi Castro are among those saying it’s difficult to see at first pitch of the Twins’ night games at Target Field.
August 26, 2024