Twins | Redmond unlikely to play Friday
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:55:17 -0700

La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins C Mike Redmond (forearm) is very sore Friday, July 3, and is unlikely to be available.

Twins | Morneau, Punto playing Friday
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 15:39:46 -0700

La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins 1B Justin Morneau (groin) and SS Nick Punto (back) are in the starting lineup Friday, July 3.

Twins | Kepler signs
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 13:55:09 -0700

Ben Badler, of the Baseball America, reports the Minnesota Twins signed 16-year old German OF Max Kepler Friday, July 3. Several scouts have said he is the best European prospect to come along in years. There is talk that Kepler's bonus could be the highest in European history, which is believed to be around $800,000.

Twins | Interested in three Bucs
Fri, 03 Jul 2009 07:20:50 -0700

FOXSports.com's Jon Paul Morosi reports the Minnesota Twins are interested in Pittsburgh Pirates CL Matt Capps, 2B Freddy Sanchez and left-handed RP John Grabow. The two teams have had trade discussions.

Twins | Make offer to Sano
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 14:50:26 -0700

La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Twins have made an offer to Dominican SS Miguel Angel Sano, which is contingent upon him being able to prove that he is 16 years old. The Twins' offer is believed to be around $3 million.

Twins | Henn optioned
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:46:09 -0700

La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Twins optioned P Sean Henn to Triple-A Rochester Thursday, July 2. He had a 7.15 ERA in 14 games with the team.

Twins | Duensing recalled
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 10:41:45 -0700

La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Twins recalled P Brian Duensing from Triple-A Rochester Thursday, July 2. He was 4-6 with a 4.66 ERA in 13 starts with Rochester.

Twins | Mauer close to qualifying for batting lead
Thu, 02 Jul 2009 08:48:26 -0700

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer is eight at-bats shy of reaching the 3.1 at-bats per game mark to qualify for the batting average lead.

Twins | Morneau, Punto expect to return Friday
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:44:24 -0700

La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins 1B Justin Morneau (groin) and SS Nick Punto (back) are both confident that they will return to the lineup Friday, July 3.

Twins | Ayala released
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 21:43:38 -0700

La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports the Minnesota Twins released RP Luis Ayala Wednesday, July 1.

Twins | Nathan records save Wednesday
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:05:16 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins RP Joe Nathan recorded his 21st save in 23 chances Wednesday, July 1.

Twins | Perkins earns victory Wednesday
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 15:04:56 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins SP Glen Perkins (4-4) gave up one run and scattered 10 hits in seven innings to earn the win against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, July 1.

Twins | Mauer records three hits Wednesday
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:49:04 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer went 3-for-3 Wednesday, July 1, to raise his average to .392 this season.

Twins | Redmond day-to-day
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 14:19:01 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins C Mike Redmond's (forearm) X-rays came back negative Wednesday, July 1, and the team is listing him as day-to-day.

Twins | Trio leave with injuries Wednesday
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 13:54:01 -0700

Kelly Thesier, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins 1B Justin Morneau (groin), SS Nick Punto (back) and C Mike Redmond (forearm) all left the game Wednesday, July 1, with injuries. Morneau left the game with a tight left groin, Punto left with a tight lower back and Redmond left the game after being hit by a foul ball in the right forearm. Redmond is undergoing X-rays on his arm.

Twins | Baker gets sixth win
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:23:35 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins SP Scott Baker allowed a run on five hits, two walks and struck out one in five innings to beat the Kansas City Royals Tuesday, June 30. He's now 6-6.

Twins | Morneau homers again
Wed, 01 Jul 2009 07:12:46 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins 1B Justin Morneau hit a home run for the third straight game Tuesday, June 30.

Twins | Crede scratched
Tue, 30 Jun 2009 07:11:04 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins 3B Joe Crede (back) was scratched from the lineup Monday, June 29, due to back stiffness.

Twins | Morneau hits three-run homer Sunday
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:59:59 -0700

Minnesota Twins 1B Justin Morneau hit a three-run homer Sunday, June 28, in a 6-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals. The Associated Press reports Morneau was 3-for-18 in the first five games of his team's current road trip before this homer.

Twins | Liriano's stronger June continues
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:54:43 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins SP Francisco Liriano won his second start in a row Sunday, June 28, and he allowed two runs and four hits while striking out six and walking two in a 6-2 win over the St. Louis Cardinals.

Twins | Mauer briefly hits .400
Mon, 29 Jun 2009 04:51:27 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer singled in his first two at-bats to hike his average to .400 Sunday, June 28, against the St. Louis Cardinals. A double-play ball, a groundout and a strikeout then dropped him to .394.

Twins | Slowey suffers loss Saturday
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 14:46:17 -0700

R.B. Fallstrom, of The Associated Press, reports Minnesota Twins SP Kevin Slowey allowed five runs on six hits in three innings Saturday, June 27, to suffer his third loss of the season. He struck out four batters and walked one in the game.

Twins | Nathan earns save Friday
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:49:18 -0700

Minnesota Twins CL Joe Nathan earned his 18th save in 20 opportunities Friday, June 26, against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to The Associated Press. In one inning of work, he allowed one hit and struck out two. It was Nathan's 13th consecutive save and he extended his consecutive scoreless innings streak to 15.

Twins | Perkins earns win Friday
Sat, 27 Jun 2009 12:47:26 -0700

Minnesota Twins SP Glen Perkins allowed one run on four hits over seven innings Friday, June 26, against the St. Louis Cardinals, according to The Associated Press. He walked none and struck out three, improving to 3-4 on the season.

Twins | Mauer likely sitting Saturday
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:19:08 -0700

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer is likely to receive the day off Saturday, June 27.

Twins | Slowey good to go
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:17:27 -0700

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins SP Kevin Slowey (undisclosed) is set to make his start Saturday, June 27, after feeling stiffness during a throwing session Wednesday, June 24.

Twins | Cuddyer could play second
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:11:15 -0700

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins OF Michael Cuddyer could play second base this weekend. He has been taking grounders at the position for a few days.

Twins | Punto update
Fri, 26 Jun 2009 08:00:27 -0700

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins IF Nick Punto (ribs) had an MRI reveal no breaks in his ribs. It's unclear when he'll be ready to return, though.

Twins | Nathan earns save Thursday
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:31:14 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins RP Joe Nathan earned his 17th save of the season Thursday, June 25, with a scoreless ninth inning.

Twins | Baker pitches well Thursday
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:30:21 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins SP Scott Baker (5-6) pitched well in six innings for a win against the Milwaukee Brewers Thursday, June 25. He has won his last three decisions and has not allowed more than three runs in his last five outings.

Twins | Crede goes deep Thursday
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:30:05 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins 3B Joe Crede hit his 11th home run of the season in a win Thursday, June 25.

Twins | Span has busy day Thursday
Thu, 25 Jun 2009 14:21:58 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins OF Denard Span tripled, walked three times and scored three runs Thursday, June 25, in his first game back from the disabled list.

Twins | Pridie optioned
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:44:31 -0700

The Sports Network reports the Minnesota Twins optioned OF Jason Pridie to Triple-A Rochester Wednesday, June 24.

Twins | Span activated
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:41:47 -0700

The Sports Network reports the Minnesota Twins activated OF Denard Span (ear) from the 15-day disabled list Wednesday, June 24.

Twins | Mauer breaks out of slump
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 20:22:12 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins C Joe Mauer went 1-for-3 with two walks Wednesday, June 24, to break out of an 0-for-12 slump. He dropped his average to .394.

Twins | Punto to undergo MRI
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 19:13:03 -0700

Kelly Thesier, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins SS Nick Punto (ribs) will undergo a precautionary MRI Thursday, June 25.

Twins | Kubel back in lineup Wednesday
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:30:56 -0700

Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins OF Jason Kubel (illness) is back in the lineup Wednesday, June 24.

Twins | Punto still out
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:30:37 -0700

Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins SS Nick Punto (ribs) is out of the lineup Wednesday, June 24, and is listed as day-to-day. He is still dealing with sore ribs.

Twins | Span to take BP Wednesday
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 15:22:31 -0700

Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins OF Denard Span (ear, thumb) will take batting practice Wednesday, June 24, with the hope of being activated from the disabled list Thursday, June 25. He has a swollen left thumb after being hit with a pitch in his rehab outing Tuesday, June 23.

Twins | Ayala wanted to be given setup role
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 08:27:16 -0700

The Minneapolis Star Tribune's Joe Christensen reports the Minnesota Twins cut RP Luis Ayala after he requested a trade when he wasn't given the eighth-inning role. "He wanted an eighth-inning role; that's why he signed here," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "His thoughts were if we gave him the ball in that eighth inning, he'd be able to do the job. My thoughts are, 'If you're not getting them out, you're not going to pitch in the eighth inning.' When you walk into my office and tell me you don't like your role - and he talked about his contract for next year - you lose me right there. I don't deal with that. We're talking about winning now."

Twins | Liriano shaky in win
Wed, 24 Jun 2009 07:04:19 -0700

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins SP Francisco Liriano allowed three runs on seven hits, five walks and struck out six in five innings to beat the Milwaukee Brewers Tuesday, June 23. He needed 117 pitches to get through five innings.

Twins | Ayala asked to be traded
Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:55:35 -0700

Kelly Thesier, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins RP Luis Ayala asked to be traded three weeks ago, according to manager Ron Gardenhire.

Twins | Span likely to be activated Thursday
Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:55:13 -0700

Kelly Thesier, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins OF Denard Span (ear) went 1-for-4 in his rehab game with Triple-A Rochester Monday, June 22, and did not have any recurrences of dizziness. He is expected to be activated from the disabled list Thursday, June 25.

Twins | Kubel out Tuesday
Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:54:52 -0700

Kelly Thesier, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins OF Jason Kubel (illness) is not in the lineup Tuesday, June 23, with general illness.

Twins | Punto returns Tuesday
Tue, 23 Jun 2009 15:54:28 -0700

Kelly Thesier, of MLB.com, reports Minnesota Twins SS Nick Punto (ribs) returned to the lineup Tuesday, June 23, after missing the game Sunday, June 21, with bruised right ribs.