http://mlb.mlb.com MIN Homepage News Tue, 18 Jun 2013 17:32:16 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50889130&vkey=news_min&c_id=min Mon, 17 Jun 2013 12:09:29 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130617&content_id=50889130&vkey=news_min&c_id=min Lefty closer Glen Perkins is a fan of advanced statistics, becoming the club's stat maven. But that doesn't mean he agrees with everything the numbers say. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50803782&notebook_id=50805542&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:49:35 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50803782&notebook_id=50805542&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Left fielder Josh Willingham had a cortisone shot in his left knee on Saturday night and was held out of the lineup on Sunday, but is hoping to return on Tuesday after the Twins' off-day on Monday. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50803782&notebook_id=50803748&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:49:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50803782&notebook_id=50803748&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Outfielder Wilkin Ramirez, on the 7-day concussion disabled list since May 26, left for Fort Myers, Fla., on Sunday and is expected to officially begin a rehab assignment this week. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50803782&notebook_id=50803746&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Sun, 16 Jun 2013 13:49:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130616&content_id=50803782&notebook_id=50803746&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min The Twins held festivities for Father's Day on Sunday at Target Field, highlighted by Justin Morneau hosting 25 veterans and their children for a game of catch on the field before the game. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_detmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min Sun, 16 Jun 2013 18:57:24 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_16_detmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min P.J. Walters gave up a pair of two-run homers and the Twins were held to just three hits in a 5-2 loss to the Tigers on Sunday afternoon at Target Field. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_chamlb_minmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=min Tue, 18 Jun 2013 00:07:43 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_18_chamlb_minmlb_1&mode=preview&vkey=preview_web_home&c_id=min White Sox righty Dylan Axelrod hasn't pitched since dealing with thick fog June 10, but he said he's back on track and ready for his start on Tuesday night in the White Sox series opener against Mike Pelfrey and the Twins at Target Field. Kathleen Gier http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_detmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min Sat, 15 Jun 2013 23:06:22 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_15_detmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min It turns out the Twins just needed Trevor Plouffe to kick-start their offense, as he homered, doubled and drove home three runs in his return to the lineup to help lead Minnesota to a 6-3 win over the Tigers on Saturday night at Target Field. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50746322&vkey=news_min&c_id=min Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:28:34 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50746322&vkey=news_min&c_id=min Twins catcher Joe Mauer remains the top vote-getter among American League catchers in the latest All-Star Game ballot update released Saturday night. Mauer, who is aiming for a sixth career All-Star Game appearance, has picked up 2,127,175 votes to lead Orioles backstop Matt Wieters, who ranks second with 1,615,625 votes. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50738744&notebook_id=50744352&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:18:49 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50738744&notebook_id=50744352&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min With another hit by pitch in Friday's 4-0 loss to the Tigers, Josh Willingham leads the American League by a sizable margin in getting plunked by pitches. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50738744&notebook_id=50743498&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Sat, 15 Jun 2013 19:13:29 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50738744&notebook_id=50743498&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Center fielder Clete Thomas made his first start of the season in the leadoff spot for the Twins on Saturday against the Tigers. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50738744&notebook_id=50739514&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Sat, 15 Jun 2013 18:56:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50738744&notebook_id=50739514&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min After being activated from the 15-day disabled list following Friday's game, Trevor Plouffe made his return to the lineup on Saturday, starting at third base and batting sixth. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50704956&vkey=news_min&c_id=min Sat, 15 Jun 2013 12:20:53 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130615&content_id=50704956&vkey=news_min&c_id=min A big smile stretched across Zach Parks' face when he earned yet another Pitch, Hit & Run title Saturday at Target Field. He quickly had to wipe it off and wait for the official announcement, but that didn't stop him from relishing his fourth plaque in Major League Baseball's youth skills competition. Kelly Erickson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50624412&notebook_id=50629434&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:56:30 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50624412&notebook_id=50629434&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Former closer Eddie Guardado and former director of public relations Tom Mee were officially inducted into the Twins' Hall of Fame in a pregame ceremony before Friday's game against the Tigers at Target Field. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50624412&notebook_id=50629364&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:56:28 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50624412&notebook_id=50629364&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min The Twins activated Trevor Plouffe from the 15-day disabled list after their 4-0 loss to the Tigers on Friday night. To make room for Plouffe on the active roster, the Twins optioned catcher Chris Herrmann to Triple-A Rochester. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50624412&notebook_id=50628812&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Fri, 14 Jun 2013 19:56:25 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130614&content_id=50624412&notebook_id=50628812&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Outfielder Wilkin Ramirez, who is on the 7-day concussion disabled list, has progressed to baseball activities and said Friday he's feeling much better. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_detmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min Sat, 15 Jun 2013 00:53:31 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_14_detmlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min Scott Diamond could only contain the heart of Detroit's lineup for so long, as he struggled in the sixth inning to hand the Twins a 4-0 loss to the Tigers on Friday night at Target Field. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_13_phimlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min Fri, 14 Jun 2013 00:56:41 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_13_phimlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min The Twins seemed to be on their way to another comeback Thursday night win before the Phillies used a two-run eighth to take the series finale at Target Field, 3-2. Kelly Erickson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50557772&notebook_id=50559404&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:33:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50557772&notebook_id=50559404&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Aaron Hicks, who was placed on the 15-day disabled list on Monday with a strained left hamstring, said he's feeling better but that it's still too early to pinpoint a return date. With Hicks out, Clete Thomas will be the Twins' regular center fielder. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50557772&notebook_id=50559274&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:44:52 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50557772&notebook_id=50559274&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Twins reliever Ryan Pressly left Sunday with arm issues and was sent home Wednesday with strep throat but said he should be ready to pitch Thursday. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50557772&notebook_id=50558392&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Thu, 13 Jun 2013 20:44:44 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50557772&notebook_id=50558392&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min The Twins released Triple-A reliever Anthony Slama on Thursday and signed right-hander Cody Eppley to a Minor League deal, assigning him to Rochester. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50475130&vkey=news_min&c_id=min Thu, 13 Jun 2013 10:00:00 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130613&content_id=50475130&vkey=news_min&c_id=min Twins hurler Josh Roenicke grew up around the Major Leagues, following his father and uncle, and now he's able to call a big league mound his place of work. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_12_phimlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min Thu, 13 Jun 2013 00:22:12 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_12_phimlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min Mike Pelfrey tossed a season-high seven innings and the Twins rallied for two runs in the eighth to down the Phillies with a 4-3 win on Wednesday night at Target Field. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50448350&notebook_id=50448646&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:29:32 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50448350&notebook_id=50448646&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min It's been an interesting season for Twins first baseman Justin Morneau. Morneau is hitting for average, batting .297, and driving in runs, as he leads the team with 36 RBIs. But the slugger has just two homers in 57 games entering Wednesday's contest with the Phillies. Rhett Bollinger and Kelly Erickson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50448350&notebook_id=50448200&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Wed, 12 Jun 2013 19:29:29 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130612&content_id=50448350&notebook_id=50448200&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Ryan Pressly -- who left Game 1 of Sunday's doubleheader at Washington early due to a shoulder injury, and missed Tuesday's game against the Phillies -- also missed Wednesday's game not due to injury, but to sickness. Meanwhile, right-hander Jared Burton was expected to be available Wednesday night. Rhett Bollinger and Kelly Erickson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130611&content_id=50357844&vkey=news_min&c_id=min Wed, 12 Jun 2013 01:55:16 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130611&content_id=50357844&vkey=news_min&c_id=min Hope Week, which was started by the Twins in 2011, kicked off on Monday with two events. It lasts until Sunday, with 10 different events helping out several local charities, and many of the events coming as a surprise to the recipients. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_11_phimlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min Wed, 12 Jun 2013 00:20:50 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/mlb/gameday/index.jsp?gid=2013_06_11_phimlb_minmlb_1&mode=recap_home&c_id=min Justin Morneau delivered a clutch base hit just when the Twins needed it most, as he drove in the eventual winning run in the eighth inning at Target Field on Tuesday, and Minnesota took Game 1 of a three-game Interleague set against the Phillies, 3-2. Kelly Erickson http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130611&content_id=50328912&vkey=news_min&c_id=min Tue, 11 Jun 2013 20:16:07 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130611&content_id=50328912&vkey=news_min&c_id=min Ben Revere is back at Target Field for the first time since the Twins traded him in December. Maybe he can recapture some good vibes. Todd Zolecki http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130611&content_id=50323494&notebook_id=50323610&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:27:23 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130611&content_id=50323494&notebook_id=50323610&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Outfielder Oswaldo Arcia was officially recalled from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday, and started in left field and batted sixth against the Phillies. Arcia, 22, was recalled after rookie center fielder Aaron Hicks was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring on Monday. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130611&content_id=50323494&notebook_id=50323608&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:27:20 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130611&content_id=50323494&notebook_id=50323608&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Ryan Pressly, who left the first game of Sunday's doubleheader against the Nationals due to injury, threw a bullpen session on Tuesday and said everything felt fine. Jared Burton was unavailable for Tuesday's game after injuring his groin in Saturday's game in Washington. But his is considered a minor injury, and he should be ready to return soon. Rhett Bollinger http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130611&content_id=50323494&notebook_id=50323606&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min Tue, 11 Jun 2013 19:27:17 EDT http://mlb.mlb.com/news/article.jsp?ymd=20130611&content_id=50323494&notebook_id=50323606&vkey=notebook_min&c_id=min The campaign is a national initiative that recognizes veterans and military service members, and builds upon MLB and 'People' magazine's commitment to honoring our country's heroes. One winner from each of the 30 teams will be included in All-Star Week festivities. Rhett Bollinger