Twins | Baker available Tuesday
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:08:49 -0700

Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins SP Scott Baker will be available out of the bullpen Tuesday, Sept. 30, according to manager Ron Gardenhire.

Twins | Liriano will not be used Tuesday
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:08:20 -0700

Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins SP Francisco Liriano will not be used in the game Tuesday, Sept. 30, according to manager Ron Gardenhire.

Twins | Cuddyer at DH Tuesday
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 14:03:38 -0700

Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins OF Michael Cuddyer will be the team's designated hitter Tuesday, Sept. 30, against the Chicago White Sox. He is 7-for-12 (.583) in his career against White Sox SP John Danks.

Twins | Twins could extend Mauer
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 11:55:55 -0700

The Pioneer Press' Charley Walters reports the Minnesota Twins could try to lock up C Joe Mauer with a five-year extension, which would be expected to exceed $100 million. Mauer, 25, is signed for two more years.

Twins | Morneau has chance at RBI title
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:46:42 -0700

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins 1B Justin Morneau, who has 129 RBIs, is one shy of tying Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton for the RBI crown.

Twins | Morneau owns Danks
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:43:17 -0700

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins 1B Justin Morneau is hitting .438 with three homers and eight RBIs in 16 career at-bats against Chicago White Sox SP John Danks.

Twins | Mauer hits Danks well
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:40:53 -0700

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer is hitting .667 in 12 at-bats lifetime against Chicago White Sox SP John Danks.

Twins | Blackburn not real good against CWS
Tue, 30 Sep 2008 07:39:49 -0700

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins SP Nick Blackburn is 2-2 with a 5.67 ERA in 27 innings against the Chicago White Sox this year.

Twins | Slowey throws Monday
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 20:26:19 -0700

Kelly Thesier, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins SP Kevin Slowey (wrist) played catch Monday, Sept. 29, and could be available to pitch in the ALDS. The team is hoping Slowey can pitch in Game 3 of the ALDS, if the team makes the postseason.

Twins | Morneau could take over AL RBI lead
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:36:26 -0700

Dave Campbell, of The Associated Press, reports Minnesota Twins 1B Justin Morneau is one RBI shy of tying Texas Rangers OF Josh Hamilton for the lead in RBIs in the American League.

Twins | Struggle against White Sox on the road
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 19:26:45 -0700

Dave Campbell, of The Associated Press, reports the Minnesota Twins were 2-7 on the road against the Chicago White Sox this year. At home they went 8-1 against the White Sox this season.

Twins | Must play one-game tiebreaker
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 18:58:26 -0700

Scott Merkin, of MLB.com, reports the Minnesota Twins will play the Chicago White Sox in a one-game tiebreaker Tuesday, Sept. 30, to decide the American League Central division champion.

Twins | Slowey healing
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:43:59 -0700

Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins SP Kevin Slowey (wrist) is healing and could throw a bullpen session Wednesday, Oct. 1, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. If Slowey throws a successful bullpen session he could be available to start Game 3 or Game 4 of the American League Division Series.

Twins | Blackburn struggles in Chicago
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:38:22 -0700

Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins SP Nick Blackburn is 0-2 with a 7.20 ERA in three career starts at U.S. Cellular Field, the home of the Chicago White Sox.

Twins | Mijares could make playoff roster
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:33:21 -0700

Phil Miller, of the Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Twins P Jose Mijares could be included on the team's potential playoff roster for the American League Division Series if SP Kevin Slowey (wrist) is unavailable.

Twins | Slowey could be left off playoff roster
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 13:24:39 -0700

Phil Miller, of the Pioneer Press, reports Minnesota Twins SP Kevin Slowey (wrist) could be left off the team's potential playoff roster for the American League Division Series. Slowey is still suffering from a sore wrist. A decision likely will not be made until the deadline to finalize playoff rosters, which must be completed an hour before the first game of the series.

Twins | Blackburn slated for potential tie-breaker
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 12:19:37 -0700

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins SP Nick Blackburn would start a potential tie-breaking game against the Chicago White Sox Tuesday, Sept. 30.

Twins | Mauer has batting crown all but sealed
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:42:55 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer finished with a .330 average and has a four-point lead on Boston Red Sox 2B Dustin Pedroia. If there's a tiebreaker game, Mauer would have to go 0-for-7 or worse to lose the title.

Twins | Baker wins
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:41:13 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Minnesota Twins SP Scott Baker threw seven shutout innings in his win Sunday, Sept. 28. Baker finished his breakout season 11-4 with a 3.45 ERA.

Twins | Team waits for White Sox's fate
Mon, 29 Sep 2008 08:11:22 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Minnesota Twins ended the season one-half game ahead of the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central. The White Sox will play the Detroit Tigers Monday, Sept. 29, to determine whether the Twins will play the White Sox for the division title Tuesday.

Twins | Slowey still experiencing stiffness in wrist
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:18:49 -0700

Updating previous reports, Minnesota Twins SP Kevin Slowey (wrist) is still battling stiffness in his bruised right wrist, casting further doubt on his ability to pitch in a potential one-game tiebreaker Tuesday, Sept. 30, against the Chicago White Sox, according to The Associated Press.

Twins | Guerrier suffers loss Saturday
Sun, 28 Sep 2008 12:05:45 -0700

Minnesota Twins RP Matt Guerrier allowed two runs on two hits over two-thirds of an inning Saturday, Sept. 27, against the Kansas City Royals, according to The Associated Press. He fell to 6-9 on the season.

Twins | Perkins to start Saturday
Sat, 27 Sep 2008 05:07:09 -0700

Minnesota Twins SP Glen Perkins (12-4, 4.50 ERA) will start Saturday, Sept. 27, against the Kansas City Royals, according to The Associated Press.

Twins | Morneau continues to struggle
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:34:37 -0700

Jon Krawczynski, of The Associated Press, reports Minnesota Twins 1B Justin Morneau went 0-for-4 Friday, Sept. 26, and has just five hits in his last 30 at-bats.

Twins | Liriano hammered Friday
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 20:27:22 -0700

Jon Krawczynski, of The Associated Press, reports Minnesota Twins SP Francisco Liriano gave up six runs and 11 hits in just 4 1/3 innings Friday, Sept. 26.

Twins | Buscher leaves game early
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 19:37:25 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins 3B Brian Buscher (dizziness) left the game early Friday, Sept. 26, because of dizziness.

Twins | Slowey has no ligament damage
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 15:28:51 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins SP Kevin Slowey (wrist) has no ligament damage in his wrist, an MRI revealed Friday, Sept. 26. However, Slowey is not sure when he will be able to pitch again.

Twins | Liriano to start Friday
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 11:31:13 -0700

MLB.com reports Minnesota Twins SP Francisco Liriano (6-3, 3.39 ERA) will start Friday, Sept. 26, against the Kansas City Royals.

Twins | Team takes over division lead
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 08:33:08 -0700

The Associated Press reports the Minnesota Twins took a half-game lead in the American League Central Thursday, Sept. 25.

Twins | Slowey runs out of gas at end
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:04:43 -0700

According to The Associated Press, Minnesota Twins SP Kevin Slowey finished 1-3 with a 5.40 ERA over five September appearances. He failed to go at least five innings in five of his 27 starts this season, including the last two.

Twins | Gomez has four hits, two RBIs
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:03:53 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins OF Carlos Gomez had four hits and drove in two runs Thursday, Sept. 25, in a 7-6 win over the Chicago White Sox.

Twins | Nathan pitches two innings for win
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:03:28 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins CL Joe Nathan picked up a victory Thursday, Sept. 25, as his team scored a 7-6 victory over the Chicago White Sox. He pitched two perfect innings in the win.

Twins | Casilla singles home game-winning run
Fri, 26 Sep 2008 07:03:01 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins 2B Alexi Casilla singled home the game-winning run Thursday, Sept. 25, in a 7-6 win over the Chicago White Sox that completed a three-game sweep.

Twins | Perkins throws Wednesday
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:05:43 -0700

Kelly Thesier, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins SP Glen Perkins threw a normal side session Wednesday, Sept. 24. Manager Ron Gardenhire hopes the extra time off for Perkins will help him be more successful.

Twins | Slowey solid at home this year
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 14:04:03 -0700

Scott Merkin, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins SP Kevin Slowey is 7-4 with a 3.04 ERA in 11 starts at home this season.

Twins | Slowey to start Thursday
Thu, 25 Sep 2008 12:10:37 -0700

MLB.com reports Minnesota Twins SP Kevin Slowey (12-11, 3.85 ERA) will start Thursday, Sept. 25, against the Chicago White Sox.

Twins | Cuddyer getting healthy
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:31:04 -0700

Dave Campbell, of The Associated Press, reports Minnesota Twins OF Michael Cuddyer (foot) is almost healthy enough to begin playing in right field again, according to manager Ron Gardenhire.

Twins | Nathan earns save Wednesday
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:30:11 -0700

Dave Campbell, of The Associated Press, reports Minnesota Twins CL Joe Nathan earned his 39th save of the season Wednesday, Sept. 24.

Twins | Blackburn tough Wednesday
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 20:22:02 -0700

Dave Campbell, of The Associated Press, reports Minnesota Twins SP Nick Blackburn gave up eight hits while walking two in five innings Wednesday, Sept. 24, to pick up the win.

Twins | Blackburn struggles against White Sox
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 14:11:15 -0700

Scott Merkin, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins SP Nick Blackburn is 1-2 with a 6.14 ERA in four starts against the Chicago White Sox this year.

Twins | Blackburn to start Wednesday
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 12:12:21 -0700

MLB.com reports Minnesota Twins SP Nick Blackburn (10-10, 4.15 ERA) will start Wednesday, Sept. 24, against the Chicago White Sox.

Twins | Mauer's streak at 12
Wed, 24 Sep 2008 11:53:45 -0700

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer extended his hitting streak to 12 games.

Twins | Morneau hits double Tuesday
Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:57:14 -0700

Jon Krawczynski, of The Associated Press, reports Minnesota Twins 1B Justin Morneau hit his 47th double of the season Tuesday, Sept. 23, setting a new team record for doubles in a season.

Twins | Gomez steals base Tuesday
Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:56:04 -0700

Jon Krawczynski, of The Associated Press, reports Minnesota Twins OF Carlos Gomez stole his 32nd base of the season Tuesday, Sept. 23, which is the highest total by a player in team history since 1998.

Twins | Baker earns win Tuesday
Tue, 23 Sep 2008 20:55:42 -0700

Jon Krawczynski, of The Associated Press, reports Minnesota Twins SP Scott Baker gave up just one run and five hits in seven innings Tuesday, Sept. 23.