Playoff Capsules

2010-10-08T09:25:53Z

Playoff Capsules

Andy Pettitte gave the New York Yankees yet another clutch performance in the postseason, pitching seven smooth innings in a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday evening for a 2-0 lead in their AL division series.

Gardenhire ejected in 7th inning

2010-10-08T09:17:55Z

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire ejected in 7th inning against Yankees

Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire has been ejected in the seventh inning of Game 2 against the Yankees for arguing balls and strikes.

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Gardenhire OK after being hit by thrown ball

2010-09-25T16:15:23Z

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire OK after being hit by thrown ball during batting practice

Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire has been hit in the ear by a thrown ball during batting practice, but does not appear to be seriously hurt.

A Twins spokesman said Gardenhire appeared to be OK after being hit in the right ear, and tha...

Liriano will open playoffs for Twins

2010-09-22T16:00:34Z

Twins hurler Francisco Liriano will get the start when Minnesota open their American League playoff campaign next month, manager Ron Gardenhire said Wednesday.

"He's been winging it pretty good," Gardenhire said before the Twins hosted Cleveland...

Twins name Liriano as starting pitcher for playoffs

2010-09-22T15:31:13Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Left-hander Francisco Liriano will pitch the opening game of the playoffs for the Minnesota Twins next month, the Major League Baseball te...

Twins first team to claim post-season berth

2010-09-21T23:15:40Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - The Minnesota Twins became the first team to claim a berth in Major League Baseball's post-season by clinching the American League Central division title on Tuesday....

Ellis homers as A's top Twins 6-2

2010-09-21T13:50:41Z

Mark Ellis homers, Bobby Cramer picks up second career win as Oakland beats Minnesota 6-2

Mark Ellis had three hits, including a two-run homer, and 30-year-old rookie Bobby Cramer won his second consecutive start, helping the Oakland Athletics beat the Injuries, dreadful pitching cause Twins to plummet from 1st place to 3rd at All-Star break

With a payroll swelling to nearly $100 million and a spectacular new open-air ballpark, this was supposed to be the season the Minnesota Twins took hold of the AL Central from the start and challenged the

Rays rally to beat Twins 5-4 in 10th on Aybar hit

2010-07-01T21:15:38Z

Rays rally to beat Twins 5-4 in 10th on Willy Aybar's hit, despite Delmon Young's big game

Willy Aybar's single off Matt Guerrier gave the Tampa Bay Rays a 10th-inning lead in a back-and-forth 5-4 victory over the

Mauer gets day off against Rockies

2010-06-17T09:15:45Z

'Beat up' Mauer given day off against Rockies

The Minnesota Twins are giving Joe Mauer the day off against the Colorado Rockies after the star catcher had a tough few days behind the plate.

Manager Ron Gardenhire says Thursday...

Slowey, Twins top Greinke in 7-3 win over Royals

2010-06-08T20:15:22Z

Twins hit Greinke hard and beat Royals 7-3 behind 7 shutout innings by Slowey, 3 RBIs by Kubel

Zack Greinke was hit hard again, and the Kansas City Royals never recovered from their first-inning deficit in a 7-3 loss to Kevin Slowey and the Blown umpire's call spurs MLB to take another look at more replay _ is there a perfect system?

A bouncing ball to the right side of the infield, a flip to the bag, a surprising safe call by the umpire, and a furious manager.

Nah, not the play in Detroit. We've seen that enough. This one came a few hours later in Seattle, far from the eye of a sports medi...

Gardenhire tells Neshek no medical tweets

2010-05-14T15:15:35Z

Tweeting out of turn: Gardenhire tells Neshek not to criticize medical staff in cyberspace

Ron Gardenhire wants Pat Neshek to stop tweeting out of turn.

The Minnesota Twins pitcher, on the disabled list since May 2 with a hand injury, wrote on his Tigers score 6 in 6th helped by disputed play, rally to beat Twins 11-6

Brandon Boesch hit a go-ahead double shortly after a disputed play that got Minnesota manager Ron Gardenhire ejected, and the Detroit Tigers rallied for six runs in the sixth inning to beat the Minnesota Twins 11-6...

Several stars out for opening day

2010-07-14T14:13:04Z

Baseball kicks off with several stars beginning season on disabled list

Texas Rangers second baseman Ian Kinsler is on the list. So are Jose Reyes and Carlos Beltran of the New York Mets...

Yankees, Phillies are teams to beat in 2010

2010-07-14T14:13:42Z

Lest there be any doubt, manager Joe Girardi made the New York Yankees' 2010 intentions perfectly clear when he upped the number on his jersey from 27 to 28.

Girardi's gesture came after the storied franchise captured their 27th World Series title in 2009.

But the Yankees may find it's not so simple to get to number 28, with a bevy of challengers lying in wait...

Twins tag Davis for 5 in 1st in 12-3 rout of Rays

2010-03-21T17:15:23Z

Twins tag Wade Davis for 7 runs, 5 in the first inning, en rout to 12-3 win over Rays

Jim Thome has impressed the Minnesota Twins so far this spring.

Thome went 2 for 4 with a double and three RBIs, leading the Twins past the Tampa Bay Rays

Varitek appears for Red Sox in 6-4 win vs. Twins

2010-03-14T16:00:25Z

Varitek makes spring debut but Ortiz slump continues for Red Sox in 6-4 win over Slowey, Twins

Kevin Slowey threw three perfect innings for Minnesota. He was even happier to be pitching pain-free.

Jacoby Ellsbury, Dustin Pedro...

Colorado's Tracy, LA's Scioscia managers of the year

2010-06-12T02:02:22Z

NEW YORK (Reuters) - Colorado Rockies manager Jim Tracy and Los Angeles Angels skipper Mike Scioscia were named managers of the year on Wednes...

Blown calls and missed balls punctuate playoffs

2010-06-16T11:58:09Z

Playoff Follies now playing for a limited run: blown calls, missed balls and pratfalls

Ron Gardenhire was still miffed about a fair ball ruled foul when the Minnesota manager was asked whether Major League Baseball should extend the use of instant replay.

"I can't m...

April races bring October powers

2010-10-22T12:13:19Z

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No rest, no win for tired Twins in playoff opener

2010-04-16T09:56:12Z

Tired Twins wake up in time to lose AL playoff opener at Yankee Stadium

After the Minnesota Twins lost Game 1 of the AL playoffs, manager Ron Gardenhire was really looking forward to Thursday.

Not because h...

Nothing goes right for Twins lefties in opener

2010-04-16T09:56:16Z

Nothing goes right for Twins lefties in playoff opener against Yankees

Ron Gardenhire threw a couple of lefties at the New York Yankees and nothing went right.

Before it gets too late, his Minnesota Twins better find someone who can stop the Bronx Bombers — no matter which si...

Twins-Tigers game postponed by rain; DH on Tuesday

2010-04-16T10:05:54Z

AL Central showdown put on hold: Twins-Tigers game postponed by rain and DH slated for Tuesday

The AL Central showdown was put on hold. Steady rain Monday night postponed the opener of a crucial four-game series between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins. The first-place Tigers lead the Tw...

Morneau's season is over, Crede probably done, too

2010-04-16T10:19:57Z

Ouch: Twins learn Morneau is finished for the year due to back injury, Crede likely done too

Justin Morneau's season is over because of a stress fracture in his lower back.

Minnesota's slim chance of catching Detroit in the AL Centr...

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2010-10-22T11:30:32Z

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Morneau returns to lineup for Twins

2010-04-16T10:40:16Z

Twins All-Star 1B Justin Morneau returns to lineup after ear infection

Twins first baseman Justin Morneau walked into manager Ron Gardenhire's office Monday afternoon with a simple message.

"I'm good," Morneau said.

And with that, Morneau returned to the Minnesota lineup fo...

Twins recall RHP Humber to take Liriano's spot

2010-04-16T10:45:31Z

Twins recall RHP Philip Humber to take LHP Francisco Liriano's roster spot

The Minnesota Twins recalled right-hander Philip Humber from Triple-A Rochester on Tuesday to take the roster spot of lefty Francisco Lir...

Twins need 'Go-Go' Gomez to get going in 2nd half

2010-04-16T11:18:06Z

Twins need center fielder Carlos 'Go-Go' Gomez to finally get going in 2nd half of season

Carlos Gomez had just reached fifth gear and was speeding around second base when his gapper bounced high off the Metrodome turf and into the stands for a ground-rule double.

That didn't stop the precocious Theriot's bases-loaded single in 9th leads Cubs to 3-2 win over Twins

Ryan Theriot drove in Derrek Lee with a bases-loaded single with one out in the ninth, and the Chicago Cubs beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2 Sunday to snap a four-game losing s...

Mariners down Twins to win third successive series

2010-04-16T11:55:12Z

SEATTLE (Reuters) - The Seattle Mariners downed the Minnesota Twins 4-2 on Sunday to win their third consecutive series.

Pitcher Erik Bedard (5-2) picked up his third victory in a row, continuing to rebound from shoulder problems that have ...

Crede questionable for Twins series vs Yankees

2010-09-01T12:17:23Z

Crede's back better but Twins 3B unsure whether he'll play rest of series vs Yankees

When Joe Crede's back started bothering him Friday night and his hamstrings began to cramp up, the third baseman quickly decided he needed to leave the Minnesota Twins' game against the New York Yankees.

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Twins' Young goes to California for family matter

2010-04-16T12:18:11Z

Twins' Young goes to California to be with mother; Morales recalled from Triple-A

Minnesota Twins outfielder Delmon Young left the team to attend to his ill mother in California and missed Friday's start of a weekend series at the New Yor...

Twins' Gardenhire ejected from game in 7th

2010-04-16T12:19:16Z

Claiming Cuddyer hit by pitch, Twins manager Gardenhire ejected for arguing with ump in 7th

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was ejected in the seventh inning of the series finale Thursday against Detroit by plate umpire Paul Nauert.

Gardenhire...

Twins send slumping Casilla down, call up Tolbert

2010-04-16T12:28:38Z

Twins send slumping second baseman Casilla down, call up versatile infielder Matt Tolbert

Second baseman Alexi Casilla has been sent to Triple-A Rochester by the Minnesota Twins, who tired of his lack of hustle and his str...

Reds beat Liriano, Twins

2010-04-16T16:04:19Z

Liriano gives up 1st homer of season, but is still sharp in Twins' 1-0 loss to Reds

Francisco Liriano surrendered his first home run of the spring on Friday, but the Minnesota Twins' pitcher has not lost his focus on returning to his 2006 form.

Liriano struck out five and walked one in 3 1-3 innings in front of a sellout crowd at

Twins land 3B Joe Crede

2010-04-16T14:11:39Z

Twins finally make a splash: Sign free agent 3B Joe Crede to 1-year deal

The Minnesota Twins finally made a big move. After sitting idle for more than four months following a season in which they lost to the White Sox in a one-game playoff for the AL Central title, the Twins agreed to terms with free-ag...

Twins catcher Mauer expects to be ready on Opening Day

2010-04-16T17:23:16Z

Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer, who had kidney surgery this off-season, says he expects to be ready to play on baseball's Opening Day.

"I should be ready to go then," Mauer said Friday as the Twins hosted their annual winter fan event TwinsFest. "I know what I need to do to be ready for the season."

Twins manager Manager Ron Gardenhire gets 2-year extension from Minnesota Twins through 2011

Ron Gardenhire figures he has one thing left to do as manager of the Minnesota Twins.

"It's a very young and exciting team and, if we can fill in a couple of holes, we believe we are going to be right there with this team and win a World Series," Gardenhire sai...

The 2008 Twins have defied plenty of doubts

2010-04-16T13:12:45Z

It's been a stressful summer, but Gardenhire's glad to have surprising Twins in contention

This Minnesota Twins team has scored more runs than any other during manager Ron Gardenhire's seven years, a tenure that already includes four division titles. He's watched five starting pitchers post 10 or more victories in 2008, too, just the second tim...

H&R Block buys operator of franchise units

2010-10-21T09:40:05Z

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Twins manager Gardenhire suspended 1 game

2010-04-16T16:23:47Z

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire suspended 1 game after fans react to outburst against White Sox

Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was suspended for one game Saturday for his outburst Thursday night that led fans to throw hats and baseballs on the field during a victory over the Chi...

Guillen pulls White Sox off field at Metrodome

2010-04-16T16:27:05Z

With Twins fans throwing hats and balls on field, Guillen pulls White Sox off field

Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen pulled his team off the field at the Metrodome in the seventh inning Thursday night after fans threw hats and baseballs onto the fie...

Blackburn leads Twins over Tigers 7-0

2010-04-16T16:58:42Z

Blackburn leads Twins over Tigers 7-0, major league-high 10th shutout against Detroit

Nick Blackburn combined with two relievers on a five-hitter, and Joe Mauer's two-out, two-run single sparked a five-run third inning that led the surging ...

Twins back at it, with bridge on minds

2010-09-09T12:39:43Z

Twins Begin Series With Indians, Hoping to Offer Diversion 2 Days After Bridge Collapse

The Interstate 35W bridge provided an eye-catching view of downtown Minneapolis as it snaked through the city and over the river, framing the Metrodome's white, puffy roof ...

Santana hits triple as Twins top Marlins

2010-09-09T04:17:03Z

Johan Santana Pitches 6 Strong Innings, Hits 1st Career Triple As Twins Beat Marlins 7-4

Between the 90-degree sunshine and National League rules, Johan Santana's first game in Miami left him exhausted. But he won. The Twins ace pitched six innings and drove in a run with his first career trip...

Randolph heads All-Star coach selections

2010-09-09T03:27:22Z

Randolph, Bochy Picked As NL Coaches; Gardenhire, Washington to Lead AL at MLB All-Star Game

Willie Randolph of the New York Mets and Bruce Bochy of the San Fra...

Twins avoid 1st interleague home sweep

2010-09-09T01:19:37Z

Twins Beat Nationals 6-3 to Avoid 1st Home Sweep by an NL Team Since Interleague Play Began

Dmitri Young and the Washington Nationals thought they had an early lead with an upper-deck home run. Then the umpires conferred, the ball was ruled foul, and the Minnesota Twins seized ...

Cirillo, Redmond help Twins beat A's 3-2

2010-09-08T23:47:03Z

Jeff Cirillo, Mike Redmond Help Twins Hang on for Their 5th Straight Win, 3-2, Over Athletics

On many a night, Kevin Slowey's numbers would have earned him a win in his major league debut. His Minnesota Twins teammates pulled out a victor...

Twins' rally leaves Guillen envious

2010-09-08T23:13:31Z

Torii Hunter Walks With Bases Loaded in 9th, Forcing in Winning Run As Twins Top White Sox 7-6

The Twins pieced together another small-ball comeback, leaving Chicago White Sox manager Ozzie Guillen a little jealous _ and mostly furious. Torii Hunter's four-pitch, bases-loaded walk forced...

Morneau at home in Texas as Twins win

2010-09-08T21:51:57Z

Justin Morneau Homers for Third Time in 2 Games, Leading Minnesota Twins Over Texas 5-3

Justin Morneau says he enjoys hitting at Rangers Ballpark in Arlington, and the numbers back him up. Morneau h...

Brewers avoid sweep, rally to beat Twins

2010-09-08T21:32:41Z

Brewers Avoid Being Swept for 1st Time This Season, Rally From 4-Run Deficit to Beat Twins 6-5

Geoff Jenkins waited until his teammates pushed him out for a curtain call in the fifth. After all, he'd only tied the game, and the Brewers were still struggling on offense. So the 10-year veteran drove in the go-ahead run in his next at-bat for good measure.

Jenkins hit his 200th homer, all for the Brewers...

Contreras tosses 5-hitter to beat Twins

2010-09-07T10:22:44Z

Jose Contreras Pitches 5-Hitter for 2nd Career Shutout to Lead White Sox Past Twins 3-0

Jose Contreras is glad to put his opening-day problems in the past. Contreras pitched a five-hitter Thursday for his second career shutout, and the White Sox defeated the Minnesota Twins 3-0.

Tagged for seven runs by Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire during a news conference, at Yankee Stadium in New York. Gardenhire won the AL Manager of the Year award Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010. (AP Photo/Bill Kostroun, File)

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Managers of the Year Baseball

2010-11-18T14:05:16Z

FILE - This Sept. 24, 2010, file photo shows Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire in the first inning of a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers, in Detroit. Gardenhire won the AL Manager of the Year award Wednesday, Nov. 17, 2010. (AP Photo/Paul Sancya)

Twins Wrapup Baseball

2010-10-11T17:02:05Z

Signed baseballs are left with a note requesting that Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire add his signature, at Target Field on Monday, Oct. 11, 2010, in Minneapolis. The Twins cleaned out their lockers Monday, two days after losing in the first round of the playof...

ALDS Twins Yankees Baseball

2010-10-09T21:02:14Z

Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire, left, and pitching coach Rick Anderson watch the Twins bat during the sixth inning in Game 3 of their American League Championship Series baseball game at Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire, left, visits with, from second left, infielders Danny Valencia, J.J. Hardy and Alexi Casilla during a baseball workout, Tuesday, Oct. 5, 2010, in

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Playoff Capsules

Gardenhire ejected in 7th inning

Gardenhire OK after being hit by thrown ball

Liriano will open playoffs for Twins

Twins name Liriano as starting pitcher for playoffs

Twins first team to claim post-season berth

Ellis homers as A's top Twins 6-2

Rays rally to beat Twins 5-4 in 10th on Aybar hit

Mauer gets day off against Rockies

Slowey, Twins top Greinke in 7-3 win over Royals

Gardenhire tells Neshek no medical tweets

Several stars out for opening day

Yankees, Phillies are teams to beat in 2010

Twins tag Davis for 5 in 1st in 12-3 rout of Rays

Varitek appears for Red Sox in 6-4 win vs. Twins

Colorado's Tracy, LA's Scioscia managers of the year

Blown calls and missed balls punctuate playoffs

April races bring October powers

No rest, no win for tired Twins in playoff opener

Nothing goes right for Twins lefties in opener

Twins-Tigers game postponed by rain; DH on Tuesday

Morneau's season is over, Crede probably done, too

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Morneau returns to lineup for Twins

Twins recall RHP Humber to take Liriano's spot

Twins need 'Go-Go' Gomez to get going in 2nd half

Mariners down Twins to win third successive series

Crede questionable for Twins series vs Yankees

Twins' Young goes to California for family matter

Twins' Gardenhire ejected from game in 7th

Twins send slumping Casilla down, call up Tolbert

Reds beat Liriano, Twins

Twins land 3B Joe Crede

Twins catcher Mauer expects to be ready on Opening Day

The 2008 Twins have defied plenty of doubts

H&R Block buys operator of franchise units

Twins manager Gardenhire suspended 1 game

Guillen pulls White Sox off field at Metrodome

Blackburn leads Twins over Tigers 7-0

Twins back at it, with bridge on minds

Santana hits triple as Twins top Marlins

Randolph heads All-Star coach selections

Twins avoid 1st interleague home sweep

Cirillo, Redmond help Twins beat A's 3-2

Twins' rally leaves Guillen envious

Morneau at home in Texas as Twins win

Brewers avoid sweep, rally to beat Twins

Contreras tosses 5-hitter to beat Twins

Managers of the Year Baseball

Twins Wrapup Baseball

ALDS Twins Yankees Baseball