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Delmon Young returning to Twins from ankle sprain

Admin — Tue, 12 Jul 2011 18:18:42 +0000

Delmon Young returning to Twins from ankle sprain
The Minnesota Twins are in fourth place in the American League Central, 6½ games behind the Detroit Tigers . The Minneapolis Star Tribune reports that the team is about to get more help when the All-Star break ends. Outfielder Delmon Young , who has been out with a sprained right ankle since June 26, will return from the disabled list and be in the lineup against the Kansas City Royals on …

Shooter Now: Minnesota Twins’ Joe Nathan ‘turning the corner’

Admin — Wed, 06 Jul 2011 18:15:17 +0000

Shooter Now: Minnesota Twins’ Joe Nathan ‘turning the corner’
In his last three appearances, Joe Nathan has not allowed a hit or run or walk while striking out four.

Nishioka eager to rejoin Twins after leg recovery

Admin — Thu, 16 Jun 2011 18:33:09 +0000

Nishioka eager to rejoin Twins after leg recovery
DAVE CAMPBELL AP Sports Writer MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Twins have reinstated shortstop Tsuyoshi Nishioka from the 60-day disabled list. The move was made before Wednesday night’s game against the Chicago White Sox, though Nishioka was not in the lineup. Nishioka broke his lower left leg April 8 while trying to turn a double play and has been out of action since. The Japanese batting champion …

Texas’ Lewis’ day is over quickly in loss to Twins

Admin — Sun, 12 Jun 2011 18:17:12 +0000

Texas’ Lewis’ day is over quickly in loss to Twins
The Associated Press The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS Colby Lewis’ up-and-down season reached a new low. Scott Baker pitched a five-hitter for his fourth complete game and Alexi Casilla had three hits and scored two runs, leading the Minnesota Twins to an 8-1 win over the Rangers. The Rangers have lost eight of nine games in Minnesota since the outdoor ballpark opened last season. The Twins …

Unearned run, Carrasco pitching lift Tribe past Twins

Admin — Wed, 08 Jun 2011 18:20:02 +0000

Unearned run, Carrasco pitching lift Tribe past Twins
Carlos Carrasco took a shutout into the ninth inning and the Cleveland Indians pushed across an unearned run to defeat the Minnesota Twins 1-0.

Twins Put Thome, Kubel On 15-Day Disabled List

Admin — Sat, 04 Jun 2011 18:15:34 +0000

Twins Put Thome, Kubel On 15-Day Disabled List
The Minnesota Twins have put designated hitters Jim Thome and Jason Kubel on the 15-day disabled list.

Mariners at Minnesota Twins: May 24, 2011 game thread

Admin — Sun, 29 May 2011 18:16:12 +0000

Mariners at Minnesota Twins: May 24, 2011 game thread
The Mariners came a bit undone defensively in the bottom of the seventh and trail 4-2 as a result. Minnesota scored twice that frame, with a lot of help from a balk called on Doug Fister. Fister got his sixth strikeout to start things off, then saw Rene Rivera hit a ball down the right field line. Ichiro ran in on it, but pulled up late and allowed the ball to drop in for a single. Ichiro made a …

Twins will recall Hoey from Triple-A

Admin — Fri, 27 May 2011 18:33:06 +0000

Twins will recall Hoey from Triple-A
The Associated Press The Associated Press MINNEAPOLIS The Minnesota Twins will recall right-handed reliever Jim Hoey from Triple-A Rochester, filling the roster spot opened when Kevin Slowey was placed on the disabled list. The Twins announced Thursday that Hoey would join the team for Friday’s game. Hoey is a hard thrower in the middle innings, who reaches the upper 90 mph range with his …

Twins Bullpen Falls Apart In 8-7 Loss To Seattle

Admin — Wed, 25 May 2011 18:14:53 +0000

Twins Bullpen Falls Apart In 8-7 Loss To Seattle
The Minnesota Twins took a 7-4 lead into the top of the eighth inning on Monday night against the Seattle Mariners , and it looked as though the team was about to get back on the winning track. The Minnesota bullpen once again fell apart when it mattered, and the Twins wound up giving one away to the Mariners, losing 8-7 in ten innings. The Mariners got on the board right away in the top of the …

Pick a problem, any problem: Pitching, defense, hitting, intangibles have all failed Twins

Admin — Fri, 13 May 2011 18:25:08 +0000

Pick a problem, any problem: Pitching, defense, hitting, intangibles have all failed Twins
MINNEAPOLIS – There is no other way to put it: The Minnesota Twins are off to a terrible start. With a 12-23 record that’s the worst in the major leagues, the defending American League Central champions are in a huge hole as the quarter mark of the season approaches.