Minnesota Twins

Minnesota Twins minor league pitcher Yorman Landa died early Saturday morning following an automobile accident in his native Venezuela. He was 22.

Veteran catcher Jason Castro reached an agreement Tuesday with the Minnesota Twins on a new contract.

The Minnesota Twins hired Thad Levine as their senior vice president and general manager Thursday:

Levine, 44, will work under chief baseball officer Derek Falvey, who was appointed several weeks ago.

Remember when touted young Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton was the butt of smarmy "Buston" jokes?

Yeah. About that.

Fact: Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier hit a home run in his fifth straight game on Tuesday. He joins Harmon Killebrew and Marty Cordova as the only players in Twins history to accomplish that feat. 

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler turned in a historic performance during Monday's 12-5 win over the Cleveland Indians, becoming the first rookie in franchise history to hit three home runs in a single game, per Sportsnet Stats.

Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler recently hit his eighth home run during the month of July, making this the first month in MLB history in which three rookies recorded eight or more homers, per Elias Sports Bureau (via ESPN.com).

With the Minnesota Twins struggling to the tune of an American League-worst record of 33-58, general manager Terry Ryan was relieved of his duties Monday.  

According to a press release issued by the organization, assistant general manager Rob Antony will replace Ryan on an interim basis:

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton suffered an apparent right knee injury when he crashed into the center field wall while trying to make a leaping catch during Friday night's game against the Texas Rangers.

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Minnesota Twins pitcher Glen Perkins will reportedly miss the remainder of the season due to a torn labrum and rotator cuff issues in his left shoulder, a source revealed to La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. 

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