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5/19/2013 |
Braves welcome Twins for rare matchup in Atlanta
Other than an exhibition game before the 2011 season, all nine of Atlanta and Minnesota's meetings since the 1991 World Series have taken place in Minnesota. But that run will come to an end Monday night, when the Braves welcome the Twins to Turner Field for the start of a three-game series, pitting Kevin Correia against Julio Teheran.
5/19/2013 |
Gardy opts for Carroll over Dozier in finale
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire went with the hot hand on Sunday, starting Jamey Carroll at second base over a slumping Brian Dozier against the Red Sox. Carroll batted leadoff for a second straight game after going 2-for-4 with a walk on Saturday.
5/19/2013 |
Doumit, Willingham out of Sunday's lineup
Veteran sluggers Josh Willingham and Ryan Doumit were both held out of the lineup on Sunday against the Red Sox. Willingham is hitting just .103 (4-for-39) over his last 10 games with no homers, while Doumit was given the day off after catching in Saturday's slugfest.
5/19/2013 |
Mauer's streak ends, Twins drop finale with Sox
Joe Mauer's 15-game hitting streak ended and Pedro Hernandez took another loss to the Red Sox, as the Twins dropped a 5-1 decision in the series finale on a rainy Sunday afternoon that saw a three-hour rain delay at Target Field.
5/19/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 19
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/19/2013 |
Heads-up play swung momentum back to Sox
The Red Sox won going away on Saturday night, beating the Twins, 12-5, at Target Field, but one play in the middle innings truly seemed to turn the tide -- and turned catcher Ryan Lavarnway upside down in the process.
5/18/2013 |
Sox hope resurgent offense powers them to sweep
John Lackey, who is 1-3 with a 4.03 ERA since returning from the disabled list, gets the ball opposite Pedro Hernandez as the Red Sox look to sweep the Twins in Sunday afternoon's series finale.
5/18/2013 |
Diamond, bullpen unable to contain Ortiz, Red Sox
David Ortiz hit two homers and had six RBIs to help the Red Sox hand the Twins a 12-5 loss in a three-hour, 53-minute slugfest on Saturday night at Target Field.
5/18/2013 |
Big 10 releases baseball tournament bracket
The Minnesota Gophers will open the first Big 10 Conference baseball tournament to be held at a Major League Park as they play Illinois on Wednesday at 12:05 p.m. CT.
5/18/2013 |
In return to lineup, Mauer extends hitting streak
After missing Friday's game with back stiffness, Joe Mauer returned to the Twins' lineup against the Red Sox on Saturday.
5/18/2013 |
Mastroianni aims to return after All-Star break
Darin Mastroianni admitted his left ankle injury has been frustrating this year, but he is confident that surgery will help him get past the affliction.
5/18/2013 |
De Vries activated off DL, optioned to Triple-A
Right-hander Cole De Vries was reinstated from the 15-day disabled list on Saturday and optioned to Triple-A Rochester.
5/18/2013 |
Diamond seeks repeat performance vs. Red Sox
After allowing just three hits over seven scoreless frames vs. the Red Sox on May 7, Twins left-hander Scott Diamond takes the ball opposite Ryan Dempster in Saturday night's game at Target Field.
5/17/2013 |
Rookies' mistake proves costly in 10th-inning loss
The Twins couldn't hold a late lead against the Red Sox and ended up losing in extras with Jonny Gomes providing a go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 10th inning in a 3-2 loss on Friday night at Target Field.
5/17/2013 |
Mastroianni to have left ankle surgery Wednesday
Outfielder Darin Mastroianni, on the 15-day disabled list with a left ankle stress reaction, will have surgery to repair a bone chip in his left ankle on Wednesday and is expected to be out at least six weeks.
5/17/2013 |
Back stiffness keeps Mauer out of starting lineup
Joe Mauer was held out of the Twins' lineup against the Red Sox on Friday night because of back stiffness and is day to day.
5/17/2013 |
Parmelee makes first appearance in two hole
Right fielder Chris Parmelee made his first start as the Twins' No. 2 hitter on Friday against the Red Sox and right-hander Clay Buchholz.
5/17/2013 |
Today's MLB starting lineups: May 17
Every lineup, every day, as they are made public by the clubs.
5/16/2013 |
Target Field preparing to host 2013 Big Ten tournament
The 2013 Big Ten Conference baseball tournament is coming to Target Field. It marks the first time the tournament, which will be held May 22-25, will be played at a Major League ballpark.
5/16/2013 |
MRI clean, Twins' Wood seeks second opinion
An MRI on Twins right-hander Tim Wood's shoulder came back clean Thursday, and the 30-year-old reliever will fly to Minneapolis to get a second opinion.
5/15/2013 |
Amid much chatter, Buchholz eyes 7-0 start
Through all of the controversy revolving around him, Clay Buchholz has amassed a sterling 6-0 record and 1.69 ERA through eight starts. The Red Sox right-hander will face off with a powerful Twins offense in Friday's opener.
5/15/2013 |
Pelfrey takes step back in loss to White Sox
Mike Pelfrey saw his streak of quality starts end at two, as he struggled against the White Sox during the Twins' 9-4 loss at Target Field.
5/15/2013 |
Dozier, Plouffe get a break in finale
The Twins gave second baseman Brian Dozier and third baseman Trevor Plouffe a rest in the series finale against the White Sox on Wednesday afternoon.
5/15/2013 |
Morneau has hot bat, but glove wowing Twins
Justin Morneau was impressive again at the plate against the White Sox on Tuesday night with three hits, but it was his defense that caught the eye of Twins manager Ron Gardenhire.
5/15/2013 |
Flowers positive he tagged Morneau out at plate
White Sox catcher Tyler Flowers was convinced he tagged out Justin Morneau not once, but twice, in the fifth inning of Chicago's 4-2 win over Minnesota on Tuesday. The replays seem to back him up, too. More Results > |
