http://mlb.mlb.com MIN Homepage News Thu, 23 May 2013 09:32:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48306150&vkey=news_min&c_id=min Wed, 22 May 2013 20:48:24 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48306150&vkey=news_min&c_id=min The University of Minnesota provided a stylish opening for the 2013 Big Ten baseball tournament Wednesday at Target Field in the conference's first tourney to be held at a Major League ballpark. Nate Sandell http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48282594&notebook_id=48304452&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Wed, 22 May 2013 16:14:06 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48282594&notebook_id=48304452&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min After giving up a career-worst eight runs in just 3 2/3 innings in the Twins' 8-3 loss to the Braves on Wednesday, Vance Worley was optioned to Triple-A Rochester after the game. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_23_minmlb_detmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=min Thu, 23 May 2013 01:00:46 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_23_minmlb_detmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_away&c_id=min The Twins, who've dropped eight straight, and Tigers, near the top of the AL Central, begin a four-game set at Comerica Park on Thursday night at 7:08 ET with Scott Diamond facing Rick Porcello. Joey Nowak http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48282594&notebook_id=48283872&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Wed, 22 May 2013 11:56:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48282594&notebook_id=48283872&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min The Twins made a slew of roster moves before Wednesday's game against the Braves, placing third baseman Trevor Plouffe on the 7-day disabled list with concussion-like symptoms and recalling infielder/outfielder Chris Colabello from Triple-A Rochester. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48282594&notebook_id=48283870&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Wed, 22 May 2013 11:56:25 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48282594&notebook_id=48283870&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min With Tuesday night's game ending just before midnight because of a 76-minute rain delay and 10 innings of play, Twins catcher Joe Mauer was held out of the starting lineup on Wednesday afternoon against the Braves. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48282594&notebook_id=48283868&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Wed, 22 May 2013 11:56:23 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130522&content_id=48282594&notebook_id=48283868&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Mike Pelfrey's start against the Braves on Tuesday night lasted just two innings because of a 76-minute rain delay, but he is still slated to start on normal rest on Sunday against the Tigers. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_22_minmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=min Wed, 22 May 2013 17:41:40 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_22_minmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=min Vance Worley surrendered a career-high eight earned runs in just 3 2/3 innings as the Twins dropped their eighth straight in an 8-3 loss to the Braves on Wednesday afternoon at Turner Field. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48196450&notebook_id=48268656&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Wed, 22 May 2013 02:15:08 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48196450&notebook_id=48268656&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Third baseman Trevor Plouffe left Tuesday's game against the Braves in the 10th inning after being kicked in the head by second baseman Dan Uggla while trying to break up a double play. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_minmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=min Wed, 22 May 2013 01:27:43 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_21_minmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=min Brian Duensing gave up a walk-off RBI single to Freddie Freeman with two outs in the 10th inning to hand the Twins a 5-4 loss to the Braves on a rainy Tuesday night that featured a 76-minute delay at Turner Field. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48204912&vkey=news_min&c_id=min Tue, 21 May 2013 20:11:43 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48204912&vkey=news_min&c_id=min The Twins have the No. 4 overall selection in the Draft, which begins on June 6. It comes on the heels of the club having the No. 2 overall pick last year, when they took rising star Byron Buxton. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48196450&notebook_id=48197764&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Tue, 21 May 2013 19:01:25 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48196450&notebook_id=48197764&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Right-hander Samuel Deduno, not prospect Kyle Gibson, will start against the Tigers on Friday at Comerica Park. Deduno, who was slated to start for Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, was chosen over Gibson, right-hander P.J. Walters and left-hander Andrew Albers. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48196450&notebook_id=48197762&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Tue, 21 May 2013 19:01:23 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48196450&notebook_id=48197762&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min By the time Caleb Thielbar checked his phone after making his Major League debut against the Braves on Monday night, he already had 81 text messages. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48196450&notebook_id=48197760&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Tue, 21 May 2013 19:01:21 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48196450&notebook_id=48197760&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Twins manager Ron Gardenhire shook up his lineup Tuesday night against the Braves, as Jamey Carroll got the start at second and hit leadoff while Ryan Doumit made his first start of the year in right field. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48196450&notebook_id=48197758&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Tue, 21 May 2013 19:01:18 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130521&content_id=48196450&notebook_id=48197758&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Twins manager Ron Gardenhire, an Okmulgee, Okla., native, said his family was unaffected by Monday's tornado that hit the Oklahoma City suburbs and took the lives of at least 24 people. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_minmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=min Tue, 21 May 2013 00:06:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_20_minmlb_atlmlb_1&mode=recap_away&c_id=min Kevin Correia continued the Twins' alarming trend of their starting pitchers not going deep into games, as the right-hander struggled over just four innings in a 5-1 loss to the Braves in Interleague Play on Monday night at Turner Field. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48077874&notebook_id=48094716&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Mon, 20 May 2013 19:11:11 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48077874&notebook_id=48094716&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Monday marked the Twins' first return to Atlanta for regular-season play since playing the Braves in the 1991 World Series. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48077874&notebook_id=48093872&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Mon, 20 May 2013 19:02:54 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48077874&notebook_id=48093872&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min With the Twins playing in a National League park for the first time this season, manager Ron Gardenhire had to write out his lineup without a designated hitter for the first time all year. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48077874&notebook_id=48077882&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Mon, 20 May 2013 15:49:45 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130520&content_id=48077874&notebook_id=48077882&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min The Twins optioned struggling left-hander Pedro Hernandez to Triple-A Rochester on Monday and recalled left-handed reliever Caleb Thielbar from Rochester to take his place on the roster. The Twins will recall a starting pitcher for Friday's game in Detroit. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47980548&notebook_id=47980768&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Sun, 19 May 2013 12:03:36 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47980548&notebook_id=47980768&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min 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. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47980548&notebook_id=47980766&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Sun, 19 May 2013 12:03:34 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47980548&notebook_id=47980766&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min 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. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_bosmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min Sun, 19 May 2013 22:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_19_bosmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min 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. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47970866&vkey=news_min&c_id=min Sun, 19 May 2013 01:23:33 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130519&content_id=47970866&vkey=news_min&c_id=min 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. Patrick Donnelly http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_bosmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min Sun, 19 May 2013 00:34:25 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_bosmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min 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. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47925212&vkey=news_min&c_id=min Sat, 18 May 2013 19:57:09 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47925212&vkey=news_min&c_id=min 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. Jason Mastrodonato http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47914320&notebook_id=47914982&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Sat, 18 May 2013 18:36:25 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47914320&notebook_id=47914982&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min After missing Friday's game with back stiffness, Joe Mauer returned to the Twins' lineup against the Red Sox on Saturday. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47914320&notebook_id=47914762&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Sat, 18 May 2013 18:33:28 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47914320&notebook_id=47914762&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min 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. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47914320&notebook_id=47914528&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Sat, 18 May 2013 18:30:39 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130518&content_id=47914320&notebook_id=47914528&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Right-hander Cole De Vries was reinstated from the 15-day disabled list on Saturday and optioned to Triple-A Rochester. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_bosmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min Sat, 18 May 2013 00:48:29 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_17_bosmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min 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. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47796252&notebook_id=47818018&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Fri, 17 May 2013 19:47:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47796252&notebook_id=47818018&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min 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. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47796252&notebook_id=47817990&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Fri, 17 May 2013 19:44:38 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47796252&notebook_id=47817990&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min 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. Rhett Bollinger