Cubs 3, Twins 2One out when winning run scored. E_Miles (2). LOB_Minnesota 10, Chicago 6. 2B_Gomez (7), Bradley (5), Soto 2 (6). HR_Gomez (1). SB_Gomez (5). SF_Theriot. Twins OF Cuddyer sits with inflamed right index fingerCHICAGO — Minnesota Twins outfielder Michael Cuddyer sat out Saturday’s game against the Chicago Cubs because of an inflamed right index finger. Twins 2, Cubs 0DP_Chicago 1. LOB_Minnesota 3, Chicago 7. 2B_Theriot (12). HR_Kubel (11). CS_Gomez (4). S_A.Blanco, Harden. Jackson has 22 points, 11 rebounds as Storm shut down Lynx, 88-71MINNEAPOLIS — Lauren Jackson had 22 points and 11 rebounds to lead the Seattle Storm to an 88-71 victory over Minnesota on Friday night, handing the Lynx their first loss of the season. Twins 7, Cubs 4E_Bradley (1). DP_Chicago 1. LOB_Minnesota 9, Chicago 4. 2B_Cuddyer (12), Bradley (4). HR_Mauer (13), Kubel (10). S_Slowey, Ayala. SF_Mauer. Report: Vikings reps will soon visit Favre to gauge progress of QB’s repaired throwing armMINNEAPOLIS — ESPN is reporting that the Minnesota Vikings are planning to send a trainer and a coach to Mississippi to work with Brett Favre. Davis, Kennedy get big hits in A’s late rally for 4-3 win over TwinsOAKLAND, Calif. — Rajai Davis slapped a single to right to drive in the winning run in the ninth, and the Oakland Athletics rallied from a late three-run deficit for a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday. Vikings coach says to ’stay tuned’ to see if Brett Favre can still throw; coach and QB talkedEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Eventually, the Minnesota Vikings will need to know: Is Brett Favre going to play or not? Twins 6, Athletics 3DP_Minnesota 1, Oakland 1. LOB_Minnesota 6, Oakland 5. 2B_Tolbert (3), Holliday (11), K.Suzuki (17), Giambi (8). 3B_Crede (1). HR_Kubel (9). SB_K.Suzuki 2 (3). Vikings coach says he never told Favre to make up his mind about playing by this weekMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings never told Brett Favre to make up his mind by this week if he wants to play, according to coach Brad Childress. Twins 10, Athletics 5E_A.Casilla (5). DP_Minnesota 1. LOB_Minnesota 10, Oakland 4. 2B_Gomez (6), B.Harris (10), Delm.Young (2), R.Davis (3). HR_Morneau (16), Kubel (8). SB_R.Davis (7). CS_Kennedy (3). SF_Delm.Young. Nice catch: New Jersey high school OF Mike Trout celebrates pick with family at draftSECAUCUS, N.J. — Mike Trout and his family drove more than two hours to attend baseball’s amateur draft. Welterweight boxer Javontae Starks regaining strength in left leg after being hit by bulletDENVER — Javontae Starks bounded around the ring, barely even favoring his left leg. Athletics 4, Twins 3One out when winning run scored. E_O.Cabrera (9). DP_Minnesota 3, Oakland 2. LOB_Minnesota 6, Oakland 6. 2B_Cust (7), Giambi (9). 3B_Hannahan (1). HR_Crede (10), Kennedy (5). S_D.Barton. Brett Favre faces possible deadline to tell Minnesota Vikings if he wants to play next seasonMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings reportedly have told Brett Favre to decide this week if he wants to play this year. Report: Vikings coach Brad Childress tells Favre to decide this week on playing this seasonMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Vikings reportedly have told Brett Favre to decide this week if he wants to play this year. Jose Lopez’s HR and 2 RBIs lead Seattle Mariners to 4-2 victory over Minnesota TwinsSEATTLE — Jose Lopez homered and drove in two runs, leading Erik Bedard and the Seattle Mariners to a 4-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. Mariners 4, Twins 2LOB_Minnesota 12, Seattle 13. 2B_Mauer (9), B.Harris (9), Jo.Lopez (12). HR_Branyan (13), Jo.Lopez (6), J.Burke (1). CS_Cedeno (2). SF_Crede. Mariners 2, Twins 1E_Jo.Lopez (9). DP_Minnesota 1, Seattle 1. LOB_Minnesota 9, Seattle 6. 2B_Redmond (4), A.Casilla (3), I.Suzuki (10), Branyan (14), Griffey Jr. (8). Twins 2, Mariners 1, 10 inningsE_Balentien (1). DP_Minnesota 1. LOB_Minnesota 10, Seattle 6. 2B_Mauer (8), Balentien (10). HR_M.Sweeney (3). SB_Tolbert (3). CS_Span (4), Mauer (1). S_Span, F.Gutierrez. SF_Morneau. Favre’s agent says quarterback is still retired, Vikings coach says he’s not thinking about itMINNEAPOLIS — Brett Favre remains retired, as far as his agent is concerned. Priceless: Senior tour stop at 3M Championship in Minnesota thanks fans with free admissionMINNEAPOLIS — Admission to this year’s 3M Championship? Priceless. Jason Kubel powers Scott Baker and Twins to 11-3 victory over IndiansMINNEAPOLIS — Jason Kubel hit a pair of three-run homers to back Scott Baker, who pitched seven effective innings for the Minnesota Twins in an 11-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Thursday. Twins 11, Indians 3E_B.Harris (1). LOB_Cleveland 6, Minnesota 7. 2B_DeRosa (11), Valbuena (7), Morneau (17), Kubel (13), B.Harris (8). HR_Gimenez (1), Span (4), Morneau (15), Kubel 2 (7). SB_Choo (9). SF_Crede. Vikings CB Winfield continues to stay away from team after extension negotiations stallEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Vikings cornerback Antoine Winfield is not participating in the team’s offseason practices this week, a decision coinciding with stalled negotiations on a contract extension. Tough-luck ace Cliff Lee goes 8 innings, finally gets run support as Indians crush Twins 10-1MINNEAPOLIS — Cliff Lee has been patiently waiting for run support. That pesky bunt by Minnesota’s Carlos Gomez wasn’t nearly enough to distract Cleveland’s reigning Cy Young Award winner. Indians 10, Twins 1E_Cl.Lee (1), A.Casilla (4). DP_Cleveland 4. LOB_Cleveland 10, Minnesota 6. 2B_B.Francisco (12), V.Martinez (16), Shoppach (5). HR_Jh.Peralta (2). SF_B.Francisco. Tough-luck Lee goes 8, finally gets some help from Indians in 10-1 victory over TwinsMINNEAPOLIS — Cleveland gave Cliff Lee the run support he needed for once, and the reigning AL Cy Young Award winner cruised through eight innings to spur the ailing Indians past the Minnesota Twins 10-1 on Wednesday. Indians’ Asdrubal Cabrera put on DL with sprained shoulder, Barfield called up from Triple-AMINNEAPOLIS — The Cleveland Indians are testing the limits of their medical staff. Yahoo sues NFL Players Association for free access to data for its fantasy football gameMINNEAPOLIS — Yahoo Inc. is suing the NFL Players Association to try to ensure it won’t be sued for using player statistics, photos and other data for its popular online fantasy football game. Indians SS Asdrubal Cabrera leaves in first inning after injuring left shoulderMINNEAPOLIS — Cleveland Indians shortstop Asdrubal Cabrera separated his left shoulder in the first inning of Tuesday night’s 4-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins. Strong outing by Slowey and more power from Mauer carries Twins to win over hobbling IndiansMINNEAPOLIS — Joe Mauer homered and had three RBIs to help Kevin Slowey win again in the Minnesota Twins’ 4-3 victory over the Cleveland Indians on Tuesday night. Twins 4, Indians 3E_V.Martinez (3). DP_Cleveland 2. LOB_Cleveland 8, Minnesota 6. 2B_DeRosa (10), Shoppach (4), Morneau (16), A.Casilla (2). HR_V.Martinez (9), Mauer (12). SB_Span (12). S_Span. Twins concerned Cuddyer’s strained finger could linger, and Crede sits again with swollen kneeMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins are missing third baseman Joe Crede and right fielder Michael Cuddyer due to injuries. Vikings’ McKinnie says it ain’t always easy being big; he’s ready to advise rookie LoadholtEDEN PRAIRIE, Minn. — Being big has obvious rewards. There are millions of dollars Bryant McKinnie never would have made, had he stopped filling out, oh, 100 pounds ago. |
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