Twins finalize Mahay signing, revamped bullpen takes shape for stretch run in AL Central raceMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have signed left-hander Ron Mahay, another arm for their struggling bullpen. Minnesota makes 16 three-pointers in 100-95 victory over Monarchs
Twins acquire right-hander Jon Rauch from Diamondbacks for more bullpen helpMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have acquired right-hander Jon Rauch from the Arizona Diamondbacks to fill another hole in their bullpen. Delmon Young singles in 9th to lift Twins to 7-6 victory over Orioles
Baker, Twins hold Baltimore to four hits in 2-1 victory.
Baltimore OF Adam Jones listed as day-to-day with back injuryMINNEAPOLIS — Baltimore Orioles outfielder Adam Jones is out of the lineup because of a sore back. Twins All-Star 1B Justin Morneau returns to lineup after ear infectionMINNEAPOLIS — Twins first baseman Justin Morneau walked into manager Ron Gardenhire’s office Monday afternoon with a simple message. Favre shaky in purple, goes 1 for 4 in debut as Vikings beat Chiefs 17-14 in preseason gameMINNEAPOLIS — Brett Favre jogged onto the turf to a chorus of cheers and a hero’s welcome — the kind of reception he’s grown used to over 18 brilliant seasons in his Hall of Fame career. Nervous Favre debuts in purple with a 1 for 4 passing performance, Vikings beat Chiefs 17-14MINNEAPOLIS — In a meaningless exhibition as he began his 19th NFL season, Brett Favre felt the butterflies. Off-target Favre starts with a 1 for 4 in Vikings victory over Chiefs, 17-13MINNEAPOLIS — Camera flashes illuminated the Metrodome on each of Brett Favre’s eight plays for Minnesota. Captured on film? Only one completed pass. Minnesota nice: Favre receives thunderous welcome in place he was once reviledMINNEAPOLIS — What was once unthinkable became reality on Friday night under the big white top of the Metrodome — Brett Favre received a standing ovation in Minnesota. How will Favre’s risk-taking reputation fit with conservative Vikings coach ChildressMINNEAPOLIS — Brad Childress wants his quarterbacks to play a certain way. Make the safe pass, keep an even keel, and follow the scheme how it’s coached. 2018-2022 US World Cup Bid ListNEW YORK — The 32 stadiums under consideration by the USA Bid Committee as possible sites for the 2018 and 2022 World Cup soccer tournaments, and the 13 stadiums eliminated Thursday: Grady Sizemore homers in six-run third to lead Indians to 7-4 win over TwinsMINNEAPOLIS — Kelly Shoppach and Luis Valbuena hit back-to-back homers and Grady Sizemore added a two-run shot in a six-run third inning as the Cleveland Indians beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on Sunday. Grady Sizmore homers in six-run third to lead Indians to 7-4 win over TwinsMINNEAPOLIS — Kelly Shoppach and Luis Valbuena hit back-to-back homers and Grady Sizemore added a two-run shot in a six-run third inning as the Cleveland Indians beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 on Sunday. Choo, Sizemore go deep for Indians, as Swarzak, Twins sputter their way to a 7-3 lossMINNEAPOLIS — Shin-Soo Choo and Grady Sizemore hit early homers Saturday to lead the Cleveland Indians to a 7-3 victory over the Twins, another failure by Minnesota to create some late-season momentum. Baker faces three over the minimum, tosses two-hitter as Twins rough up Indians 11-0MINNEAPOLIS — Scott Baker pitched a two-hitter, Jason Kubel homered and had five RBIs and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 11-0 on Friday night. Royals take 2 of 3 in series with 5-4 victory to keep Twins from gaining ground in AL CentralMINNEAPOLIS — The table was set for the Minnesota Twins to get right back into the race in the AL Central. Royals beat Twins 5-4, take 2 of 3 to keep Twins from gaining ground in AL CentralMINNEAPOLIS — Gil Meche was victorious in his return from the disabled list and the Kansas City Royals dealt the Minnesota Twins a major setback in the AL Central with a 5-4 series-clinching victory Thursday. Kahn says Ricky Rubio’s buyout situation is ’still very problematic’MINNEAPOLIS —Minnesota Timberwolves president David Kahn said point guard Ricky Rubio’s buyout situation is “still very problematic” and he remains unsure of when the fifth overall pick will come to the United States. Timberwolves reach agreement with Kurt Rambis to become team’s new coachMINNEAPOLIS —After years spent playing under Pat Riley and coaching under Phil Jackson, Kurt Rambis is finally getting a chance to run a team. Person with knowledge of negotiations tells AP that Rambis reaches deal to coach TimberwolvesMINNEAPOLIS —Long considered the heir apparent to Phil Jackson in sunny Los Angeles, Lakers assistant Kurt Rambis is taking a much different, and colder, route to a head coaching job. AP Source: Wolves reach verbal agreement with Rambis to become next coachMINNEAPOLIS —A person with knowledge of the negotiations says the Minnesota Timberwolves have reached a verbal agreement with Kurt Rambis to become the team’s next head coach. Twins try to help ragged rotation by acquiring right-hander Carl Pavano from IndiansDETROIT — Craving help for their starting rotation, the Minnesota Twins have turned to Carl Pavano. Timberwolves nearing end of a long, exhaustive coaching searchMINNEAPOLIS — The three finalists for the Minnesota Timberwolves coaching vacancy have three distinctly different resumes. Former Vikings guard and current 2nd-grade teacher Randall McDaniel heads for Hall of FameMINNEAPOLIS — Randall McDaniel still looks as if he could lower his 6-foot-4, 275-pound frame into that strange, off-balance stance and line up at left guard, poised to plow into the guy on the other side. Pitching problems: After strong ‘08 season by young starters, Twins’ rotation in rough shapeMINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota’s young starting pitchers exceeded expectations and propelled the Twins to the brink of the playoffs last season. Timberwolves sign restricted free-agent C Hollins to offer sheet, Mavs have 7 days to matchMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves have signed restricted free-agent center Ryan Hollins to an offer sheet, giving the Dallas Mavericks seven days to match the offer. Kendry Morales hits 2 HRs as Angels beat Twins 13-4 to sweep three-game seriesMINNEAPOLIS — Kendry Morales homered twice and had a career-high six RBIs, helping the Los Angeles Angels beat the Minnesota Twins 13-4 Sunday to sweep their three-game series. Taurasi scores 20 points, Pondexter adds 17 to lead Mercury past Lynx, 84-74MINNEAPOLIS — Coming off their worst loss of the season, the Phoenix Mercury weren’t feeling much better after a 13-point win. Angels hit three homers in the sixth to rout Twins 11-6MINNEAPOLIS — Kendry Morales, Maicer Izturis and Juan Rivera each homered in the sixth inning and Joe Saunders won for the first time in more than a month to help the Los Angeles Angels beat Minnesota 11-6 on Saturday night. Make room for Cabrera: Twins send Brian Buscher to Triple-AMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins made room for new shortstop Orlando Cabrera by optioning infielder Brian Buscher to Triple-A Rochester. Angels come from behind again, defeat Twins 11-5 with a six-run 11thMINNEAPOLIS — Howie Kendrick’s pinch-hit RBI single started Los Angeles’ six-run 11th inning and the Angels recorded their major league-leading 34th comeback victory of the season, 11-5 over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night. Twins strike deal with A’s for shortstop Orlando Cabrera, targeting boost for middle infieldMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins made a rare move at the trade deadline, upgrading their middle infield by acquiring shortstop Orlando Cabrera from the Oakland Athletics for the stretch run in the crowded AL Central race. Casilla has 2 RBIs, bullpen throws 4 scoreless innings; Twins beat White Sox 3-2 to sweepMINNEAPOLIS — Light-hitting Alexi Casilla had two RBIs, Minnesota’s bullpen pitched four scoreless innings and the Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 on Wednesday night to sweep the three-game series. |
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MINNEAPOLIS — Scott Baker allowed a run and four hits over seven innings Monday night, leading the Minnesota Twins to their fourth straight win, 2-1 over the Baltimore Orioles.
