http://mlb.mlb.com/news/index.jsp?c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Minnesota Twins News http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5681026&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:33:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5681026&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Date set for Twins' Target Field opener The Twins have a tentative date for the opening of Target Field in 2010, according to a report by the Associated Press. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5682174&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Fri, 03 Jul 2009 22:47:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090703&content_id=5682174&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Guerra flirts with Class A no-hitter Deolis Guerra took a no-hitter into the eighth inning Friday as the Fort Myers Miracle edged the Charlotte Stone Crabs, 2-1. Danny Wild http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5658324&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Thu, 02 Jul 2009 13:14:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5658324&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Morneau manages to slip under radar With the tremendous season that catcher Joe Mauer has been putting together after missing all of April, the other member of the Minnesota M&M Boys has seen his impressive year go virtually unrecognized outside of his own clubhouse. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5662868&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Thu, 02 Jul 2009 18:29:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090702&content_id=5662868&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Twins recall Duensing, demote Henn The Twins swapped left-handers in their bullpen on Thursday, calling up Brian Duensing from Triple-A Rochester and sending down Sean Henn. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5638504&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Wed, 01 Jul 2009 19:40:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5638504&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Twins end successful road trip with win The Twins capped off a successful nine-game road trip on Wednesday afternoon with a 5-1 victory over the Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5647480&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:30:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5647480&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Trio of Twins hurt in series finale Three Twins players -- first baseman Justin Morneau, shortstop Nick Punto and catcher Mike Redmond -- left Wednesday's 5-1 victory over the Royals due to injuries. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5638886&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Wed, 01 Jul 2009 20:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5638886&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Twins at home until All-Star break The Twins have only nine games remaining until the All-Star break, and after playing 22 of their past 31 contests on the road, all of them will take place at the Metrodome. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5621512&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:25:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5621512&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Twins find just enough offense in win Justin Morneau homered for the third straight game and Michael Cuddyer drove in the winning run on a sacrifice fly as the Twins captured a 2-1 win over the Royals on Tuesday night at Kauffman Stadium. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5630710&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Wed, 01 Jul 2009 01:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090701&content_id=5630710&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Pair of Royals tax Twins' Baker Tony Pena Jr. and Willie Bloomquist made Twins starter Scott Baker work overtime, but, ultimately, it was Baker who cashed in with a 2-1 victory on Tuesday night. Dick Kaegel http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5625834&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Wed, 01 Jul 2009 00:35:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5625834&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Twins looking to help Guerrier in eighth In an effort to prevent the entire eighth-inning load from being placed on Matt Guerrier, the Twins recently have been turning to knuckleballer R.A. Dickey as another option. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5621176&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Tue, 30 Jun 2009 20:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090630&content_id=5621176&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Crede returns to Twins' lineup Twins third baseman Joe Crede returned to the club's lineup on Tuesday against the Royals, one night after he was a late scratch due to a stiff back. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090628&content_id=5581460&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Tue, 30 Jun 2009 13:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090628&content_id=5581460&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Mauer on track; Morean needs help Joe Mauer is chasing .400 and hitting with power, which makes it no surprise that the catcher is on the verge of securing his third All-Star appearance. Justin Morneau ranks third at first base and needs a late push. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5603558&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Tue, 30 Jun 2009 01:11:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5603558&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Twins fall with sloppy defense, flat bats Minnesota's offense couldn't find a way to provide Nick Blackburn with enough run support on Monday night as the Twins fell to the Royals, 4-2, in the series opener at Kauffman Stadium. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090616&content_id=5353382&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_min Mon, 22 Jun 2009 19:19:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090616&content_id=5353382&vkey=news_mlb&fext=.jsp&c_id=mlb&partnerId=rss_min Streaming video now part of At Bat Streaming video is now a part of the MLB.com At Bat 2009 app on the iPhone and iPod Touch -- at no additional cost to current subscribers. Mark Newman http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5605196&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Mon, 29 Jun 2009 21:15:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5605196&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Nathan awed by Rivera's 500th save Joe Nathan has been among baseball's best closers in recent years, but even he could never imagine accomplishing the feat that Mariano Rivera reached Sunday night. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5602960&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Mon, 29 Jun 2009 20:17:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5602960&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Krest named Twins' All-Star Among Us The Minnesota Twins' "All-Star" is Marylou Krest, who was chosen by fans for engaging young people in initiatives ranging from increasing access to education to fighting poverty. Barry M. Bloom http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5603664&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Mon, 29 Jun 2009 23:41:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090629&content_id=5603664&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Six relievers handling load on road trip As long as the starting pitchers continue to go deep into ballgames and eat innings, the Twins will stick with a six-man bullpen. It has worked thus far, particularly on their current road trip. Kelly Thesier http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090628&content_id=5580236&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Sun, 28 Jun 2009 19:50:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090628&content_id=5580236&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Morneau, Liriano boost Twins Justin Morneau hit a three-run homer in the first inning and Francisco Liriano worked seven strong innings as the Twins took two of three from the Cardinals with a 6-2 win on Sunday afternoon at Busch Stadium. B.J. Rains http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090628&content_id=5590308&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Sun, 28 Jun 2009 21:06:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090628&content_id=5590308&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Twins look to improve record in KC Twins manager Ron Gardenhire has heard the stats about his teams being better in the last four months of the season as opposed to the first two, but that doesn't mean he has any ideas why. B.J. Rains http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090628&content_id=5580918&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Sun, 28 Jun 2009 14:23:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090628&content_id=5580918&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Punto working his way back from rib injury Twins infielder Nick Punto was out of the starting lineup for the fifth straight game on Sunday afternoon with bruised ribs, but manager Ron Gardenhire hopes that he can return on Monday night against the Royals. B.J. Rains http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090627&content_id=5564108&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:38:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/gameday_recap.jsp?ymd=20090627&content_id=5564108&vkey=recap&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Slowey, Twins overheated at Busch Kevin Slowey gave up two home runs to Albert Pujols and lasted only three innings as the Twins fell to the Cardinals, 5-3, on a hot and humid Saturday afternoon at Busch Stadium. B.J. Rains http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090627&content_id=5568098&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Sat, 27 Jun 2009 19:16:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20090627&content_id=5568098&vkey=news_min&fext=.jsp&c_id=min&partnerId=rss_min Liriano hopes for easier outing in St. Louis Twins manager Ron Gardenhire referred to Francisco Liriano's last start as "five innings of living hell" after the lefty walked five and needed 117 pitches to get through five innings in Minnesota's 7-3 win over Milwaukee. B.J. Rains