Mnnesota Twins

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins have hired former manager Ron Gardenhire as a special assistant to general manager Terry Ryan.

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Salvador Perez added to his career-best home run total, Johnny Cueto tossed five solid innings and the Kansas City Royals secured home-field advantage throughout the postseason by beating the Minnesota Twins 6-1 on Sunday.