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Two-Time American League All-Star Infielder Passes Away • May 13, 2025, 11:07 PM ET (Newsweek)
With dad on hand, Kody Clemens homers in 1st game at Fenway Park to lead Twins past Red Sox 4-3 • May 4, 2025, 11:09 AM ET (CBS)
Rafael Devers helps Red Sox break out late vs. Twins • May 2, 2025, 5:13 PM ET (Reuters)
Trevor Larnach's blast, Byron Buxton's diving catch help Twins top White Sox • Apr. 22, 2025, 5:02 PM ET (Reuters)

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Also Known As Washington Senators
Awards And Honors World Series (1991) • World Series (1987) • World Series (1924)
Date 1901 - present
Headquarters Minnesota
Areas Of Involvement baseball
Related People Dave Winfield • Ted Williams • Kirby Puckett • Paul Molitor • Luis Tiant • Rod Carew • Tris Speaker • Walter Johnson • Harmon Killebrew

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