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Thu, Jul 2 | from AaronGleeman.com
Mauer, Morneau, Crede, and Span also ranked 1-2-3-4 in that order through the end of May, so there's no real change at the top, but Kubel and Brendan Harris moved up considerably in June to essentially give the Twins seven solidly productive spots in the lineup. Unfortunately a lineup has n...
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Twins call up reliever Duensing, send down Henn
The Minnesota Twins have made another move with their bullpen, bringing up Brian Duensing and sending down Sean Henn.
Thu, Jul 2 | from CBSSports.com
Mauer has three singles, leads Twins past Kansas City 5-1 on Wednesday
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Jœ Mauer went 3-for-3, raising his average to .392 and backing pitcher Glen Perkins in the Minnesota Twins' 5-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday. KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Joe Mauer went 3-for-3, raising his average to .392 and backing pitcher Glen Perkins in the Minn...
Wed, Jul 1 | from SLAM! Sports
Justin Morneau's homer helps the Minnesota Twins beat Royals 2-1
KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Justin Morneau homered for the third straight game and Scott Baker laboured through five tough innings, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 2-1 victory over the hapless Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Justin Morneau homered for the third straight game...
Tue, Jun 30 | from SLAM! Sports
Twins fielder Punto will have MRI on ribs
Minnesota Twins infielder Nick Punto has returned to Minneapolis and is scheduled to have an MRI on his sore ribs. Minnesota Twins infielder Nick Punto has returned to Minneapolis and is scheduled to have an MRI on his sore ribs.
Thu, Jun 25 | from SLAM! Sports
Maholm labors in tough loss to Twins
PA The Pirates' ace left-hander was knocked around Tuesday night by the Minnesota Twins, who played up their home-field advantage for an 8-2 interleague knockout at the Metrodome. In five-plus innings, Maholm (4-3) gave up eight runs on 14 hits, ...
Tue, Jun 16 | from Pittsburgh Tribune-Review
Tide turning to young arms
Talked to Twins staff and they believe Toronto's early-season play was the best they have seen in the AL. But Ron Gardenhire issued a caveat that Texas knows well, “we haven't seen a healthy Angels team.” 3. What money will do…checked the AL stats ...
Sat, Jun 13 | from MSNBC
Opinion:
While considered one of the draft's elite pitchers Gibson doesn't project as an ace, but everyone from Baseball America and MLB.com to ESPN and Baseball Prospectus seems to agree that he's capable of becoming a solid No. 2 or No. 3 starter and will be on the fast track to the big leagues once he g...
Tue, Jun 9 | from AaronGleeman.com
Twins take a double dunk
RED SOX 10, Twins 1 RED SOX 7, Twins 3 FENWAY PARK, BOSTON GAME 1 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 R H E Minnesota 0 0 0 0 1 0 0 1 5 0 Boston 2 2 2 0 0 0 4 10 14 2 Winning pitcher: Wakefield (2-1). Losing pitcher: Baker (0-2). Att: 37,608. Game 2 1 2 3 4 5 6 7 8 9 R H E Minnesota 0 0 0 2 0 1 0 0 0 3 6 0 Boston 0 3 2 2 0 0 0 0 X 7 5 1 Winning pitcher: Penny (2-...
Fri, Apr 24 | from FOXSports.com
Podcast: MLB Week 22: Instant replay debuts; Floridians don’t care about the Rays; Alvarez walks away from $6 million
The world is upside down in Major League Baseball this week, starting with the debut of instant replay for big league umpires and the AL East’s top team (the Rays) drawing 13,000 in their home ballpark in August. The Pitch tears apart both issues, as well as the Pirates’ second-overall MLB d...
Thu, Aug 28 | from MVN
Podcast: MLB Week 17: Braves bowing out? Author Eric Seidman argues for proper usage of stats; When to pitch from the stretch
Hosts Joe Aiello and Brandon Rosage also assess Steve Bartman’s decision to turn down $25,000 for an autograph session, Vicente Padilla’s value on the shallow pitching market, whether Cesar Izturis should quit hitting for good, Francisco Liriano’s long-shot grievance with the Twin...
Thu, Jul 24 | from MVN
Podcast: 2008 MLB Season Preview: Minnesota Twins
After the loss of Johan Santana to trade with the Mets and the departure of the team’s leading batter from 2007, Torii Hunter, Minnesota has a lot of questions for 2008. The Pitch welcomes Twins Nation’s Kris Richardson to to take a stab at answering those questions in the Minnesota Twins ed...
Thu, Mar 6 | from MVN
Podcast: Open Thread - Game 150: Tigers (82-67) vs. Twins (72-76)
I feel like I may have jinxed the Tigers last Sunday when using the "s" word. Instead, the Mariners hung a 14-7 loss on the Tigers and Jeremy Bonderman's elbow inflamed with pain, making us weep. So there will be no "s" word used today. I will just point out that Detroit has a chance to win a thir...
Sun, Sep 16 | from Bless You Boys
Opinion: Life Without Johan
Now I know this is a subject that Twins fans everywhere cringe at the thought of, but the sad reality of it is we need to start preparing for the inevitable: Johan Santana will no longer be a Minnesota Twin after his contract expires. I mean sure, theres always a chance the Twins could fork over...
Fri, Aug 24 | from Twins Killings
Opinion: What About Matt Tolbert?
Over the past few weeks, there have been a lot of questions swirling around Twins Territory. Why didnt we make any moves at the trade deadline? Why did we trade Luis Castillo for a couple of never-will-bes? Why cant this offense put up even the smallest amount of fight? And most recently, Why...
Sat, Aug 11 | from Twins Killings
Podcast: Twins 1B Morneau suffers broken nose
The Twins Justin Morneau left Saturdays game against Detroit in the eighth inning after breaking his nose.
Sun, May 13 | from AZ Central.com
Podcast: Twins' gift is violation of MLB rule
Torii Hunter was so happy last fall when Kansas Citys seasonending victory against Detroit gave Minnesota the division title that he vowed to buy a bottle of champagne for each of the Royals.
Tue, Apr 24 | from AZ Central.com
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