Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1982 to the present, the Twins have played in the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. The "Twins" name originates from Minnesota's Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Washington, D.C. in 1901. Then the Washington Senators (not to be confused with the Washington Senators that were enfranchised in 1961 as a replacement and eventually became the Texas Rangers), the team moved to Minneapolis in 1961, then based in Metropolitan Stadium.The Twins were eagerly greeted in Minnesota when they arrived in 1961. They brought a nucleus of talented players: Harmon Killebrew, Bob Allison, Camilo Pascual, Zoilo Versalles, Jim Kaat, Earl Battey,Bob Kangas and Lenny Green. The Twins won the American League Pennant in 1965.
Minnesota Twins promote 3 pitchers, including starter for tonight The Minnesota Twins have promoted right-handed pitchers Matt Fox, Rob Delaney and Alex Burnett from Class AAA Rochester, and Fox will start tonight for the pitching-depleted team against Texas at Target Field, the Twins announced today.
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Washington PostRangers-Twins PreviewCBSSports.comThe Rangers try for their first win in five tries at the Minnesota Twins' new ballpark as this three-game set continues Saturday. Minnesota (78-57) leads ...Texas Rangers (75-58) at Minnesota Twins (77-57), 8:40 pmMiamiHerald.comFox picks up short-handed Twins in 4-3 winThe Associated PressTwins promote P Fox, two othersSeattle Post IntelligencerLubbockOnline.com -Lone Star Ball (blog) -Twinsbaseball.comall 418 news articles »
Washington PostRangers-Twins PreviewCBSSports.comThe Rangers try for their first win in five tries at the Minnesota Twins' new ballpark as this three-game set continues Saturday. Minnesota (78-57) leads ...Texas Rangers (75-58) at Minnesota Twins (77-57), 8:40 pmMiamiHerald.comFox picks up short-handed Twins in 4-3 winThe Associated PressTwins promote P Fox, two othersSeattle Post IntelligencerLubbockOnline.com -Lone Star Ball (blog) -Twinsbaseball.comall 418 news articles » Minnesota Twins' Ron Gardenhire ejected during seventh inning Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was ejected in the seventh inning against Detroit on Thursday night after arguing a close play at second base.
Fox Picks Up Short-Handed Twins in 4-3 Win MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Denard Span delivered the go-ahead single in the seventh inning, emergency starter Matt Fox pitched 5 2-3 innings in his major league debut, and the depleted Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Friday night.
Minnesota Twins' Scott Baker leaves after two innings with elbow pain Minnesota Twins starter Scott Baker left Thursday night's game against Detroit after two innings because of pain in his right elbow.
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Kansas City StarThe Juice: Well, that was ugly; Tigers outlast Twins in 13Yahoo! Sports (blog)The series finale between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins was about as ugly as it gets. "It didn't look too good, obviously," Tigers manager Jim ...Gerald Laird's home run in 13th inning sends Tigers past TwinsMLive.comLaird's HR in 13th lifts TigersThe Associated PressTigers-Twins PreviewCBSSports.comTSN -The Detroit News -Examiner.comall 736 news articles »
Kansas City StarThe Juice: Well, that was ugly; Tigers outlast Twins in 13Yahoo! Sports (blog)The series finale between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins was about as ugly as it gets. "It didn't look too good, obviously," Tigers manager Jim ...Gerald Laird's home run in 13th inning sends Tigers past TwinsMLive.comLaird's HR in 13th lifts TigersThe Associated PressTigers-Twins PreviewCBSSports.comTSN -The Detroit News -Examiner.comall 736 news articles » Minnesota Twins Send Seven-Foot Dutchman to Angels The Minnesota Twins are reported to have completed the recent trade for lefty reliever Brian Fuentes, sending 7?1? Dutchman Loek Van Mil to the Anaheim Angels as the player to be named later.
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Minnesota Twins Starting Pitching: Who Will Emerge As the Ace? For the Minnesota Twins, 2010 has been a roller coaster ride for the starting pitching staff.
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Twins' Valencia leaves game with hamstring injuryUSA TodayMINNEAPOLIS (AP) ? Minnesota Twins third baseman Danny Valencia left the game against Texas in the seventh inning on Friday night with a tight right ...and more »
Minnesota Twins: Getting Closer(s) to The Postseason On Friday the Minnesota Twins acquired Brian Fuentes from the Los Angeles Angels.
Twins Summon Rookie Matt Fox to Start vs. Rangers MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Twins have picked rookie right-hander Matt Fox to pitch Friday's series opener against Texas.
Minnesota Twins right-hander Scott Baker (elbow tendinitis) likely to miss two starts Twins manager Ron Gardenhire says right-hander Scott Baker will probably miss two starts because of tendinitis in his pitching elbow.
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Bleacher ReportJosh Hamilton Leaves Game Early Versus Minnesota Twins Time to Panic?Bleacher ReportJosh Hamilton left Friday's game versus the Twins with back stiffness. The injury doesn't appear to be too serious after hearing Hamilton's comments but the ...Josh Hamilton leaves with back issuesESPNAfter missing game, Josh Hamilton back in Texas Rangers lineup as DHESPNall 27 news articles »
Bleacher ReportJosh Hamilton Leaves Game Early Versus Minnesota Twins Time to Panic?Bleacher ReportJosh Hamilton left Friday's game versus the Twins with back stiffness. The injury doesn't appear to be too serious after hearing Hamilton's comments but the ...Josh Hamilton leaves with back issuesESPNAfter missing game, Josh Hamilton back in Texas Rangers lineup as DHESPNall 27 news articles » Minnesota Twins slugger Justin Morneau not any closer to return Doctors have told Minnesota Twins slugger Justin Morneau to remain at home until Friday as he continues to work his way back from a concussion nearly two months ago.
Manny Ramirez Has Good View of Win in White Sox Debut Chicago trailed, 4-1, going into the eighth, but the White Sox rallied and beat the Indians 6-4.
Twins' Valencia leaves game with hamstring injury Minnesota Twins third baseman Danny Valencia left the game against Texas in the seventh inning on Friday night with a tight right hamstring. Valencia singled with one out in the seventh. He broke for second on a foul ball off the bat of Jason Repko and came up lame. Twins trainers came out to check on him, and he left the game.
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Chicago Breaking Sports - Tribune (blog)Gardenhire: Baker likely to miss 2 starts because of tendinitis in elbowThe Canadian PressMINNEAPOLIS ? Minnesota Twins right-hander Scott Baker will probably miss two starts because of tendinitis in his pitching elbow, manager Ron Gardenhire ...Twins' Baker leaves gameKSDKTwins | Scott Baker leaves early ThursdayKFFL (blog)all 78 news articles »
Chicago Breaking Sports - Tribune (blog)Gardenhire: Baker likely to miss 2 starts because of tendinitis in elbowThe Canadian PressMINNEAPOLIS ? Minnesota Twins right-hander Scott Baker will probably miss two starts because of tendinitis in his pitching elbow, manager Ron Gardenhire ...Twins' Baker leaves gameKSDKTwins | Scott Baker leaves early ThursdayKFFL (blog)all 78 news articles » Fox picks up short-handed Twins in 4-3 win The Minnesota Twins chose Matt Fox to start Friday's game not because of his dazzling stuff or eye-popping statistics. He was their only option. Turns out, he was the perfect choice. Denard Span delivered the go-ahead single in the seventh inning, emergency starter Fox pitched 5 2-3 innings in his major league debut, and the depleted Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Rangers 4-3 on Friday night.
Rays Beat Red Sox on Homer in 10th 
Dan Johnson?s second homer of the season lifted Tampa Bay to a 3-2 victory and dropped Boston to five and a half games behind in the wild-card race.
Dan Johnson?s second homer of the season lifted Tampa Bay to a 3-2 victory and dropped Boston to five and a half games behind in the wild-card race. Minnesota Twins' rotation shaken up - ESPN Minnesota Twins' rotation shaken upESPNColby Lewis has never beaten the Minnesota Twins, though he does have a 3.65 ERA against them in two 2010 starts. Ted Lilly has a 3-1 lifetime mark facing ...
Carl Pavano Gives Twins His Best 
After departing the Yankees with nine wins in four injury-filled seasons, Carl Pavano is the bright light of the Twins? pitching staff.
After departing the Yankees with nine wins in four injury-filled seasons, Carl Pavano is the bright light of the Twins? pitching staff. Shooter Now: For Vikings, cutting Rosenfels makes cents; Liriano was Twins ... - Pioneer Press Shooter Now: For Vikings, cutting Rosenfels makes cents; Liriano was Twins ...Pioneer PressMinnesota Twins general manager Billy Smith said the closest comparison his club can make to the season-ending elbow injury of Washington Nationals rookie ...and more »
BATS; Rays Surge Into First By Beating The Twins Joe Maddon, the Tampa Bay Rays' manager, admitted checking the out-of-town scoreboard and liking what he saw. Sean Rodriguez and B. J. Upton hit three-run homers and Tampa Bay beat the Minnesota Twins, 6-4, on Tuesday night, winning for the 10th time in 11 games and taking over first place in the American League East.
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KAALtv.comTwins and Vikings Fans Win Traffic GameKARE"We have a lot of people," said Kevin Smith with the Minnesota Twins. "It's the perfect storm of traffic," said Al Walker of Winona as he walked into the ...Three Minnesota teams playing at same timePost-BulletinVikings, Twins, State Fair Make Traffic ChaosFOX 9 NewsTom Powers: A remarkable sportsThursday awaitsPioneer Pressall 72 news articles »
KAALtv.comTwins and Vikings Fans Win Traffic GameKARE"We have a lot of people," said Kevin Smith with the Minnesota Twins. "It's the perfect storm of traffic," said Al Walker of Winona as he walked into the ...Three Minnesota teams playing at same timePost-BulletinVikings, Twins, State Fair Make Traffic ChaosFOX 9 NewsTom Powers: A remarkable sportsThursday awaitsPioneer Pressall 72 news articles » Twins Find Deeper Meaning in the Triathlon 
The Wassner twins, Rebeccah and Laurel, are triathletes with an interesting story to tell.
The Wassner twins, Rebeccah and Laurel, are triathletes with an interesting story to tell. Gerald Laird's late-inning sacrifice bunt and homer for Tigers a rare feat - MLive.com ![](http://="http://nt0.ggpht.com/news/tbn/hPy1S7WCsAI0tM/6.jpg")
MLive.comGerald Laird's late-inning sacrifice bunt and homer for Tigers a rare featMLive.comLeyland said the team flight from Minneapolis to Kansas City was "a nice ride," and the 10-9 win against the Minnesota Twins still had him glowing Friday. ...Twins lose to Tigers in 13 innings, 10-9bettor.com (blog)all 29 news articles »
MLive.comGerald Laird's late-inning sacrifice bunt and homer for Tigers a rare featMLive.comLeyland said the team flight from Minneapolis to Kansas City was "a nice ride," and the 10-9 win against the Minnesota Twins still had him glowing Friday. ...Twins lose to Tigers in 13 innings, 10-9bettor.com (blog)all 29 news articles » Francoeur Provides Power as Mets Keep Surging 
Jeff Francoeur?s two-run home run off Minnesota?s Scott Baker in the fourth inning broke a scoreless tie at Citi Field.
Jeff Francoeur?s two-run home run off Minnesota?s Scott Baker in the fourth inning broke a scoreless tie at Citi Field. Minnesota Twins: Getting Closer(s) to The Postseason - Bleacher Report ![](http://="http://nt2.ggpht.com/news/tbn/zod1uf3XUXEXGM/6.jpg")
Los Angeles TimesMinnesota Twins: Getting Closer(s) to The PostseasonBleacher ReportFor the Minnesota Twins, Fuentes gives their bullpen a proven closer?that makes three proven closers since Joe Nathan injured his pitching shoulder in ...Angels' Fernando Rodney gets early pitching promotionLos Angeles TimesBrian Fuentes Accepts Set Up Role With Minnesota TwinsSportsbook GurusTwins Trade for Angels Closer Brian FuentesThe Big LeadNorthland's NewsCenter -Worcester Telegram -ESPNall 580 news articles »
Los Angeles TimesMinnesota Twins: Getting Closer(s) to The PostseasonBleacher ReportFor the Minnesota Twins, Fuentes gives their bullpen a proven closer?that makes three proven closers since Joe Nathan injured his pitching shoulder in ...Angels' Fernando Rodney gets early pitching promotionLos Angeles TimesBrian Fuentes Accepts Set Up Role With Minnesota TwinsSportsbook GurusTwins Trade for Angels Closer Brian FuentesThe Big LeadNorthland's NewsCenter -Worcester Telegram -ESPNall 580 news articles » Santana?s Rough Week Ends With Another Loss Johan Santana, who was accused of sexual assault, lost on Saturday for the third time in four starts.
As Pelfrey Wins 10th, Santana Gets a Break 
Mike Pelfrey raised his record to 10-2 to enhance his profile as the current ace of the staff and one of the best in major league baseball in a season of pitching revival.
Mike Pelfrey raised his record to 10-2 to enhance his profile as the current ace of the staff and one of the best in major league baseball in a season of pitching revival. BASEBALL ROUNDUP; Twins' Pavano Bests Halladay And Phillies Carl Pavano and Roy Halladay each threw strikes and pitched to contact. Minnesota was the team that found a few holes. Pavano finished with a four-hitter on Sunday for his second complete game this season, and Justin Morneau and Denard Span homered to lead the visiting Twins past Halladay and the Philadelphia Phillies, 4-1.
Offense Sputters, as Vazquez Takes a Step Back After two encouraging starts sandwiched around a one-batter relief stint, the Yankees? Javier Vazquez could not fashion a third strong game.
The Yankees Get by Twice With a Home Run, and a Save by Rivera Derek Jeter?s home run in the sixth inning of the first game, and Nick Swisher?s homer in the ninth inning of the second game, gave the Yankees two wins.
Open Air a Nice Change, Until It Starts to Rain It felt like summer for Joe Girardi?s team in their first visit to Target Field, but then rain forced the game to be suspended after the fifth inning.
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