The Minnesota Twins, based in Minneapolis, Minn., participate in Major League Baseball (MLB) and are a member of the American League Central Division. The Twins were founded as the Washington Senators in 1901.
SEATTLE — Just about one month ago, Nick Blackburn had lost his starting spot, then lost his Twins roster spot, spending time in the Minors in a desperate attempt to revive his career in the big leagues. After scattering two hits over 8 2/3 innings Saturday in a 1-0 victory over Seattle, Blackburn seemed to [...]
SEATTLE — New team, new role for left-handed reliever Brian Fuentes, but he just hopes for the same results as last year. Fuentes was acquired Friday from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for a player to be named or cash. That player must be named by Oct. 15. Fuentes, 34, had been the closer [...]
SEATTLE — New team, new role for left-handed reliever Brian Fuentes, but he just hopes for the same results as last year. Fuentes was acquired Friday from the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim for a player to be named or cash. That player must be named by Oct. 15. Fuentes, 34, had been the closer [...]
SEATTLE — Scott Baker has found his groove. The Twins right-hander allowed five hits and two runs over 6 2/3 innings Friday while Joe Mauer and Danny Valencia combined to drive in four runs in a 6-3 victory over the Seattle Mariners. Baker (12-9) won his fifth straight decision, the longest streak of his career. [...]
ARLINGTON — In the Twins' 50-year history, the team had never had a combined no-hitter thrown against it. And on Monday night, Joe Mauer made sure that record remained intact. The Twins were on the brink of history against the Rangers at the Ballpark in Arlington. Starter Rich Harden had no-hit the club for 6 [...]
Torn rotator cuff could end Mahay's season Slowey suffers just mild strain of triceps Worth noting ARLINGTON — The Twins released their 2011 season ticket prices on Monday. A total of 59 percent of tickets will experience between a $1-$2 increase in price per game next season, according to the prices released by the Twins. [...]
MINNEAPOLIS — Michael Cuddyer had a plan when he went to the plate in the fifth inning on Sunday night to face Angels starter Jered Weaver with the bases loaded and two outs. Well, at least he knew what he had to do. "Obviously with the first two at-bats that I had off him, it [...]
Twins push Liriano back to Thursday Twins set to travel to play Central foes Worth noting MINNEAPOLIS — With Ron Mahay on the 15-day disabled list due to a strained right shoulder and Glen Perkins having thrown two innings in Saturday's loss to the Angels, the Twins were without an available left-hander in their bullpen [...]
MINNEAPOLIS — In the weeks leading up to this year's non-waiver Trade Deadline, the Twins were searching for starting pitching help — particularly a top-of-the-line starter that could give the team a boost during the final months of a pennant chase. Turns out the Twins had that starter already on their roster. Since moving from [...]
Emotional Torii mesmerized by Target Field Worth noting MINNEAPOLIS — Fewer than three days after Nick Punto was activated from the 15-day disabled list, he found himself back on it — with the same injury. The Twins placed Punto on the DL on Friday with a strained left hamstring and recalled infielder Matt Tolbert from [...]