http://mlb.mlb.com MIN Homepage News Sat, 18 May 2013 04:32:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_bosmlb_minmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=min Sat, 18 May 2013 00:41:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_18_bosmlb_minmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=min 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. Jason Mastrodonato 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=47825152&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Fri, 17 May 2013 20:48:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130517&content_id=47796252&notebook_id=47825152&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min 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. 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 http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47711610&vkey=news_min&c_id=min Thu, 16 May 2013 14:08:29 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47711610&vkey=news_min&c_id=min 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. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47711402&vkey=news_min&c_id=min Thu, 16 May 2013 13:00:27 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130516&content_id=47711402&vkey=news_min&c_id=min 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. Cash Kruth http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_15_chamlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min Wed, 15 May 2013 18:31:03 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_15_chamlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min 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. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47614306&notebook_id=47614540&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Wed, 15 May 2013 14:19:48 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47614306&notebook_id=47614540&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min 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. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47614306&notebook_id=47614538&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Wed, 15 May 2013 14:19:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47614306&notebook_id=47614538&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min 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. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47597580&vkey=news_min&c_id=min Wed, 15 May 2013 10:40:58 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130515&content_id=47597580&vkey=news_min&c_id=min 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. Adam Berry http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47519794&notebook_id=47519806&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Tue, 14 May 2013 19:19:37 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47519794&notebook_id=47519806&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min With a breakout game against the White Sox on Monday, the Twins are hoping rookie Aaron Hicks can get on a roll. Hicks, who entered Monday's game with a .137 average and one homer, had his best game in the Majors, hitting two homers and robbing a potential game-tying homer in center with a leaping catch. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47519794&notebook_id=47519804&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Tue, 14 May 2013 19:19:34 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47519794&notebook_id=47519804&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min After struggling to score runs in April, the Twins have caught fire offensively in May behind Justin Morneau and Joe Mauer. Minnesota is tied with Detroit with the most runs scored in baseball this month, with 76 in 13 games. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47519794&notebook_id=47519802&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Tue, 14 May 2013 19:19:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47519794&notebook_id=47519802&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min The Twins' postponed game on April 17 against the Angels at Target Field will be made up on Monday, Sept. 9 at 6:10 p.m. CT, the club announced Tuesday. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_14_chamlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min Wed, 15 May 2013 00:23:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_14_chamlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min Kevin Correia was solid, but gave up a pair of solo homers early in the game and two runs in the eighth inning to hand the Twins a 4-2 loss to the White Sox on Tuesday night at Target Field. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47496446&vkey=news_min&c_id=min Wed, 15 May 2013 11:55:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130514&content_id=47496446&vkey=news_min&c_id=min For the third consecutive year, the Twins will host the RBI (Reviving Baseball in Inner Cities) World Series, with baseball and softball tournaments to be played around the Twin Cities. Joey Nowak http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47422762&notebook_id=47422776&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Mon, 13 May 2013 17:33:34 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47422762&notebook_id=47422776&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min The Twins unveiled their 1948 St. Paul Saints throwback jerseys on Monday for their "Turn Back The Clock" game against the Brewers on May 30 at Target Field. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47422762&notebook_id=47422774&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Mon, 13 May 2013 17:33:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47422762&notebook_id=47422774&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min After dealing with minor injuries, shortstop Pedro Florimon and center fielder Aaron Hicks both returned to the Twins' lineup on Monday against the White Sox. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47422762&notebook_id=47422772&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Mon, 13 May 2013 17:33:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130513&content_id=47422762&notebook_id=47422772&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Twins pitchers took early batting practice for the first time this year Monday in preparation for their upcoming Interleague games in Atlanta and Milwaukee. As manager Ron Gardenhire pointed out, the Twins added three pitchers this year who previously only pitched in the NL in Kevin Correia, Vance Worley and Mike Pelfrey. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_13_chamlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min Tue, 14 May 2013 00:16:14 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_13_chamlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min Rookie Aaron Hicks had his best game as a big leaguer, homering twice and robbing what would've been a game-tying home run with a leaping catch in center field, helping lead the Twins to a 10-3 win over the White Sox on Monday night at Target Field. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47360524&vkey=news_min&c_id=min Sun, 12 May 2013 20:00:15 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47360524&vkey=news_min&c_id=min Cheri Krejci was the primary caregiver for her parents as they endured battles with cancer, so she knew what she was up against when she was diagnosed with breast cancer in 2010. Krejci was honored on the field on Mother's Day as the Twins' Honorary Bat Girl. Derek Wetmore http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47320680&notebook_id=47359408&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Sun, 12 May 2013 17:57:10 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47320680&notebook_id=47359408&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Chris Parmelee, Brian Dozier and Wilkin Ramirez were three of hundreds of MLB players who used pink bats made by Louisville Slugger, the Official Bat of Major League Baseball, stamped with the MLB breast cancer awareness logo. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47320680&notebook_id=47320794&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Sun, 12 May 2013 13:34:47 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47320680&notebook_id=47320794&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min After being unavailable for two games with soreness in his left side, Twins closer Glen Perkins threw before Sunday's game against the Orioles and said he was cleared to return to action. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47320680&notebook_id=47320792&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Sun, 12 May 2013 13:34:43 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130512&content_id=47320680&notebook_id=47320792&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Center fielder Aaron Hicks and shortstop Pedro Florimon were both held out of the lineup with minor injuries on Sunday against the Orioles. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_12_balmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min Sun, 12 May 2013 18:45:15 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_12_balmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min Scott Diamond allowed six runs and walked three in 5 2/3 frames, and the Twins couldn't solve the Orioles' pitching in a 6-0 loss in the rubber match on Sunday. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130511&content_id=47253750&notebook_id=47260046&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Sat, 11 May 2013 19:23:13 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130511&content_id=47253750&notebook_id=47260046&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min The Twins would like to see more production out of their leadoff spot, as Minnesota's leadoff hitters have combined for an MLB-worst .191 average and .238 on-base percentage entering play on Saturday. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_11_balmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min Sat, 11 May 2013 23:40:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_05_11_balmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min Vance Worley continued his struggles, but the offense, led by Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau and Ryan Doumit, picked him up to carry the Twins to an 8-5 win over the Orioles on Saturday night at Target Field. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130504&content_id=46583996&vkey=news_min&c_id=min Fri, 10 May 2013 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130504&content_id=46583996&vkey=news_min&c_id=min Nick and Alicia Blackburn couldn't help but note the irony when they found out they were going to have twins. The good-natured laughs about that coincidence took a serious turn when Alicia found out there could be complications with her pregnancy. But the twins' rare condition was diagnosed early, and Alicia is due later this month. Rhett Bollinger