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Twins, professional baseball team and one of five teams in the Central
Division of the American League (AL). Named for Minnesota’s
Twin Cities of Minneapolis and Saint Paul, the club plays at the Hubert
H. Humphrey Metrodome in Minneapolis and wears white pinstriped uniforms
with red trim. The franchise originated as the Washington Senators,
a club that joined the American League at the time of the league’s
formation in 1901.
The
Minnesota Twins reached the playoffs three times from 1961 to 1970,
during the franchise’s first 10 years. The Twins first won
the World Series in 1987. The club won another Series title in 1991.
Both championship teams were led by manager Tom Kelly and perennial
.300 hitter and All-Star outfielder Kirby Puckett.
Two
of the greatest Twins players were slugger Harmon Killebrew and
line-drive hitter Rod Carew. Killebrew won six AL home run titles
and ranks in the top ten on the all-time home run list with 573.
Carew, recognized as the best pure hitter of his day, won seven
league batting crowns and compiled a career .328 average—among
the best averages recorded in the second half of the 20th century.
The
Twins joined the league in 1961 when, despite pleas from the Congress
of the United States and President Dwight D. Eisenhower, AL officials
reluctantly allowed Washington Senators owner Calvin Griffith to
relocate his club to Minneapolis. Sam Mele was named manager in
1961 and in 1965 led the Twins to the AL pennant with sluggers Harmon
Killebrew, Tony Oliva and Zoilo Versalles. Minnesota’s hitters,
however, succumbed to pitchers Sandy Koufax and Don Drysdale of
the Los Angeles Dodgers in the World Series.
In 1969
Minnesota captured the division title under the stormy leadership
of first-year manager Billy Martin. Killebrew provided the offensive
power and won the AL most valuable player (MVP) award. Rod Carew
captured the first of his seven batting titles, Oliva led the AL
in hits and doubles, and pitchers Dave Boswell and Jim Perry each
won 20 games. Despite solid hitting and pitching by the Twins, the
Baltimore Orioles swept the AL Championship Series (ALCS). Minnesota
returned to the playoffs in 1970 behind Perry, whose 24-12 win-loss
record earned him the Cy Young Award, but the Twins were once again
swept in the ALCS by the Orioles.
Minnesota’s
third base coach, Tom Kelly, became manager in 1986 and turned the
Twins into World Series champions in 1987. Outfielders Tom Brunansky
and Kirby Puckett, first baseman Kent Hrbek, and third baseman Gary
Gaetti each hit at least 28 home runs that year, while Frank Viola,
Bert Blyleven, and reliever Jeff Reardon led a strong pitching staff.
Minnesota upset the Detroit Tigers in the ALCS and went on to defeat
the St. Louis Cardinals in the World Series. Kelly was named AL
manager of the year.
Although
Minnesota finished last in 1990, pitchers Scott Erickson and Jack
Morris helped turn the team around in 1991, taking the Twins to
another AL pennant. Kelly again earned top managing honors as Minnesota
defeated the Atlanta Braves in the 1991 World Series. However, the
Twins struggled during most of the remainder of the 1990s.
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Twins Team Report (Yahoo! Sports)<p><p>For Nick Blackburn, his seven shutout innings against Detroit on Wednesday were a relief. In his previous start he'd lasted just 4 2/3 innings, giving up six runs and nine hits to the Brewers. Wednesday's rebound was reassuring more than anything. </p>
<p>"It's huge just to realize that you can still go back out there and get the job done and compete at this level especially after a rough one, it's good to see the turnaround."</p>
<p>The 26-year-old Blackburn is tied with Detroit's Armando Galarraga for the most wins by a rookie starter this season. Blackburn has won his last three decisions and is 6-2 with a 2.70 ERA at the Metrodome this season. </p>
<p>On Wednesday, Blackburn said he was able to establish his off-speed pitches early and with success.
No room for Liriano right now in Twins' rotation (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12ible0uv/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-twins-youngrotation&prov=ap&type=lgns"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080703/thumb.9a9a73238be543ae81f8aa17ab28a514.twins_young_rotation_baseball_mnjm101.jpg" width="130" height="93" alt="The Minnesota Twins are in contention at midseason because of their reliable rotation which includes Glen Perkins, left, and Kevin Slowey, shown Wednesday, July 2, 2008 in Minneapolis. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Over the last 18 games, Minnesota Twins starters are 12-2 with a 2.82 ERA and 88 strikeouts in 118 innings while the team has won 15 times. So where exactly is Francisco Liriano going to fit? Because, for now, there's clearly no room in the rotation. "I don't think too many clubs would mind being in that situation," manager Ron Gardenhire said.</p><br clear="all" />
Thursday's AL Capsules (AP)Jon Lester pitched a five-hitter while Boston roughed up Andy Pettitte in a 7-0 victory over New York on Thursday night that ended a five-game losing streak. A throwing error by shortstop Derek Jeter gave the Red Sox a quick lead. Coco Crisp came back from a five-game suspension to score twice, and it was 6-0 by the fifth inning.
Blackburn leads Twins over Tigers 7-0 (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11rqsn7vf/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280702109&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080702/thumb.493faf1332fc478dbbac844fdfa6bdcf.tigers_twins_baseball_mnjm111.jpg" width="100" height="129" alt="Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland, center, leaves the mound after putting in relief pitcher Casey Fossum, right, to replace starter Eddie Bonine in third inning of a baseball game Wednesday, July 2, 2008, in Minneapolis. At left is catcher Dane Sardinha. The Twins won 7-0. Bonine gave up five runs--two of them earned--in 2 2-3 innings. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>This is what it often looks like when the Minnesota Twins are winning: bunts, two-out singles and a whole lot of speed. Nick Blackburn combined with two relievers on a five-hitter, and Joe Mauer's two-run single with two outs sparked a five-run third inning that led the surging Twins over the Detroit Tigers, 7-0 Wednesday.</p><br clear="all" />
Monroe gets some revenge against his former team (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11rlij96b/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280701109&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080702/thumb.68aaf54cadc14f96bdf2b8e37e960035.tigers_twins_baseball_mnjm111.jpg" width="130" height="89" alt="Detroit Tigers' Marcus Thames (33) is greeted at the dugout after hitting two-run home run off Minnesota Twins' Scott Baker in the sixth inning of a baseball game, Tuesday, July 1, 2008 in Minneapolis. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Craig Monroe is growing into his new role as a reserve. Monroe hit a three-run homer and just missed a second, and Justin Morneau added three hits to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 6-4. Mike Redmond had two RBIs for Minnesota, which has won eight of 10 and 12 of its last 14. The Twins remain 2 1/2 games behind Chicago in the AL Central; Detroit is six back.</p><br clear="all" />
Twins, Tigers trade barbs about close pitches (AP)It takes a lot to get the cucumber-cool Joe Mauer upset. Two pitches by Detroit's Armando Galarraga that had him jumping out of the way in Monday night's series opener would certainly qualify for that list. Mauer said after the game that he was convinced the third-inning pitches -- one behind him and another that made him lunge out of harm's way and give a long look to Galarraga and home plate...
Pass out the midterm report cards (Yahoo! Sports)We don't grade on a curve, and that's why only the Rays get an A-plus while three teams are given Fs.
Morning Juice: Tigers on way in, Tiger Stadium on way out (Yahoo! Sports)This and every weekday a.m., let's rise and shine together with the most recent and decent major league...
Tigers rally in eighth to beat Twins (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11r68fe3e/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280630109&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080701/thumb.c0311a4f904142818b128f222258dbb7.tigers_twins_baseball_mnjm113.jpg" width="130" height="94" alt="Detroit Tigers' Curtis Granderson drives in the go-ahead run with a single in eighth inning of a baseball game Monday, June 30, 2008, in Minneapolis. The Tigers came from behind to beat the Twins 5-4. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>There was no way Joel Zumaya was going to disappoint Todd Jones and the rest of his teammates. Zumaya got five outs for his first save in more than a year, and Curtis Granderson's go-ahead RBI single capped Detroit's two-run eighth inning as the Tigers rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 5-4 on Monday night.</p><br clear="all" />
A look back at June blooms, swoons (Yahoo! Sports)Interleague action benefited the AL, Jim Edmonds benefited from Chicago, and home cooking benefited many.
Slowey's shutout sends Twins past Brewers 5-0 (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11r6vr095/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280629109&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080629/thumb.2b59e25f2f274fbb80896c53d1c8f7b3.brewers_twins_baseball_mnhf110.jpg" width="129" height="80" alt="Minnesota Twins' Carlos Gomez (22) is congratulated by Brian Buscher (32) after Gomez hit an RBI triple that scored Buscher against the Milwaukee Brewers in the fifth inning of a baseball game on Sunday, June 29, 2008 in Minneapolis. Twins won 4-0. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>No more National League foes remain on the schedule for Kevin Slowey and the Minnesota Twins to master, unless they're able to reach the World Series. Half the season still remains, so Minnesota must prove for three more months its place as a legitimate playoff contender. If the Twins can capture the successful spirit of these last two weeks, though, they'll be right there at the end.</p><br clear="all" />
Finger injury sends Cuddyer to DL, Span on way up (AP)Minnesota Twins right fielder Michael Cuddyer was placed on the 15-day disabled list Sunday, the start of his second stint on the shelf this season to let a lingering finger injury heal. This time, Cuddyer has a strained tendon in his left index finger that's causing enough pain to prevent him from properly gripping the bat or fully bending the digit.
Twins place OF Cuddyer on DL (PA SportsTicker)The Minnesota Twins on Sunday placed outfielder Michael Cuddyer on the 15-day disabled list - retroactive to Saturday - with a strained tendon in his left index finger.
Parra, Brewers end Twins 10-game winning streak (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11rpj9gtm/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280628109&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080629/thumb.279da9dfa8db43048ef400d106a99538.brewers_twins_baseball_mnto110.jpg" width="130" height="125" alt="Milwaukee Brewers' David Riske throws against the Minnesota Twins during the eighth inning of a baseball game Saturday, June 28, 2008, in Minneapolis. The Brewers won 5-1." align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>The maturation of Manny Parra is happening faster than expected. Parra allowed two hits in seven innings to win his sixth straight start and the Milwaukee Brewers beat Minnesota 5-1 on Saturday night to end the Twins' 10-game winning streak. Bill Hall had a two-run double and Ryan Braun and Corey Hart also had RBIs for the Brewers, who have won nine of 12.</p><br clear="all" />
Twins' Cuddyer misses game with injured finger (AP)Twins right fielder Michael Cuddyer missed the game against the Brewers on Saturday night due to a strained tendon in his left index finger. Cuddyer said the injury has been bothering him off and on for the past two weeks. "I figured it'd just go away," he said, looking at the black and blue portion of his hand.
Mauer's homer in 8th extends Twins' streak to 10 (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11ru4a0m4/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280627109&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080628/thumb.f1da20e371ee4a36a561ea9cff3ec8d5.brewers_twins_baseball_mnto112.jpg" width="106" height="129" alt="Minnesota Twins' Joe Mauer, left, and teammate Delmon Young, right, react after defeating the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 in a baseball game, Friday, June 27, 2008, in Minneapolis. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>After two close calls, Joe Mauer finally lifted one over the fence. Mauer hit a go-ahead solo homer in the eighth inning to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Milwaukee Brewers 7-6 Friday night for their 10th straight win, all against NL teams. The catcher is known for hitting line drives, not home runs.</p><br clear="all" />
Twins 2B Casilla leaves game (PA SportsTicker)Minnesota Twins second baseman Alexi Casilla left Friday's game against the Milwaukee Brewers with a sprained left middle finger.
Twins win 9th straight behind Morneau, Baker (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11rjoec7q/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280626125&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080626/thumb.ba2e7e06f04c4a0ebf481fcfa9a9a6e2.twins_padres_baseball_cali112.jpg" width="129" height="98" alt="Minnesota Twins closer Joe Nathan (36) and catcher Mike Redmond celebrate after the Twins 4-3 victory over the San Diego Padres in the their baseball game Thursday, June 26, 2008, in San Diego. The Twins swept the three game series and have won nine straight. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Minnesota was down 3-0 against the lowly San Diego Padres for the second time in less than 24 hours when Justin Morneau hit an impressive two-run homer. An inning later, the game was tied. One more and the Twins had gone ahead. That's how it's been going for the streaking Twins, who beat the Padres 4-3 on Thursday for their ninth straight win, all against NL teams.</p><br clear="all" />
Second helping in the Second City (Yahoo! Sports)The White Sox talked a lot and were swept by the Cubs two weeks ago. Guillen hasn't learned.
Greg Maddux's winless streak reaches 9 games (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11rp42ng0/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280625125&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080626/thumb.653be11b00a546a5b833ae7e81369639.twins_padres_baseball_cali111.jpg" width="112" height="130" alt="San Diego Padres manager Bud Black looks on during the ninth inning of his teams' 9-3 loss to the Minnesota Twins in a baseball game Wednesday, June 25, 2008 in San Diego. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>When Greg Maddux beat the Colorado Rockies on May 10, he became the ninth big league pitcher to reach 350 victories. Getting to 351 is proving to be a struggle. Maddux's winless streak reached nine starts, the second-longest drought of his brilliant career, when the Minnesota Twins beat the San Diego Padres 9-3 Wednesday night for their eighth straight victory.</p><br clear="all" />
Harris, Buscher lead Twins to 7th straight win (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11rogpkh3/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280624125&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080625/thumb.4f0be74cf47843d783ee30eeb75e4a9b.twins_padres_baseball_cali112.jpg" width="130" height="104" alt="Minnesota Twins' Brian Buscher is met by teammates after he hit a solo home run against the San Diego Padres in the ninth inning of a baseball game Tuesday, June 24, 2008 in San Diego. Buscher's home run was the second of back-to-back homers in the inning as the Twins won 3-1. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>Not even the reigning NL Cy Young Award winner or baseball's career saves leader could stop the streaking Minnesota Twins. Brendan Harris and Brian Buscher hit solo home runs on consecutive pitches against Trevor Hoffman in the ninth inning, and Minnesota beat the slumping San Diego Padres 3-1 Tuesday night for its seventh straight victory.</p><br clear="all" />
Twins activate INF Punto from DL (AP)The Minnesota Twins activated infielder Nick Punto from the 15-day disabled list before Tuesday night's game against the San Diego Padres. Punto had been on the DL since June 6 after aggravating a left hamstring stain. Punto originally was injured May 8 and placed on the DL May 10. He was activated on May 30 before going back on the DL one week later.
Scioscia is guardian of the Angels (Yahoo! Sports)Manager oversees his ballclub with fairness and consistency, yet he knows that each player requires a different touch.
Casilla cements himself as Twins everyday 2B (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=12oj515rn/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/news?slug=ap-twins-casillasimprovement&prov=ap&type=lgns"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080623/thumb.d630c3b3bade4b9d9d089da68fe809ab.twins_casillas_improvement_baseball_mnjm104.jpg" width="127" height="129" alt="Minnesota Twins' Alexi Casilla lays down a bunt against the Arizona Diamondbacks in a baseball game Friday, June 20, 2008 in Minneapolis. Casilla has emerged as a steadying force both in the field and at the plate, giving manager Ron Gardenhire one less thing to worry about in his patchwork infield. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>The only reason the Minnesota Twins recalled Alexi Casilla back in early May was because they really had no other choice. Ron Gardenhire has long been intrigued by Casilla's physical skills, but the Dominican's lapses in judgment or focus and penchant for turning even the most routine play into a gasp-inducing adventure aggravated the manager to no end.</p><br clear="all" />
Twins to activate utility man Nick Punto from DL (AP)The Minnesota Twins will activate utility man Nick Punto from the disabled list in time for him to join the team in San Diego on Tuesday. Punto has spent a total of 40 days during two stints on the disabled list with a strained left hamstring. He played in three straight games for Class-A Fort Myers over the weekend to test it out and manager Ron Gardenhire said everything went well.
Twins top Webb, D'Backs for sixth straight win (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11r7u82j7/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280622109&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080622/thumb.1f4c9d210884447bbed93878af6212b1.diamondbacks_twins_baseball_mnto112.jpg" width="130" height="95" alt="Minnesota Twins' Joe Nathan throws against the Arizona Diamondbacks during the ninth inning of a baseball game Sunday, June 22, 2008 in Minneapolis. Nathan picked-up his 19 save in 21 chances as the Twins beat the Diamondbacks 5-3. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>After a remarkable start to the season, Brandon Webb seems to have lost his magic. The Minnesota Twins may have found it. Brian Buscher had two hits and two RBIs, helping the Twins complete a three-game sweep of Webb's Arizona Diamondbacks with a 5-3 victory on Sunday. Coming off his shortest outing since 2004, when he lasted just 3 1-3 innings against Oakland last week, Webb (11-4) gave up five...</p><br clear="all" />
Twins to activate SS Punto (PA SportsTicker)The Minnesota Twins will activate shortstop Nick Punto from the 15-day disabled list prior to Tuesday's game against the San Diego Padres, the team announced Sunday.
Mauer bunt sparks Twins rally in win over D-backs (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11rvhp8l3/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280621109&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080622/thumb.55e6a388e4d245c89d4e75d084859a64.diamondbacks_twins_baseball_mnto112.jpg" width="130" height="107" alt="Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer, left, congratulates relief pitcher Dennys Reyes, right, after Arizona Diamondbacks' Orlando Hudson hit into a double play to end the baseball game Saturday, June 21, 2008, in Minneapolis. Minnesota won 6-1. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>His timing at the plate was off, so Joe Mauer decided to try a different way to get Minnesota going. Mauer was Randy Johnson's only strikeout the night before, and his smooth left-handed swing produced a pair of un-Mauer-like whiffs in his first two appearances Saturday against Arizona starter Micah Owings.</p><br clear="all" />
Twins add saves leader Aguilera to hall of fame (AP)Rick Aguilera, Minnesota's franchise leader in saves, was inducted into the Twins' hall of fame before Saturday's game. Acquired from the New York Mets in 1989 with four other players for pitcher Frank Viola, Aguilera compiled 254 saves for Minnesota until he was traded to the Chicago Cubs in 1999. He arrived as a starter, but then-manager Tom Kelly decided to move the right-hander to the bullpen...
Twins rough up Big Unit in 7-2 win over Arizona (AP)<p><a href="http://us.rd.yahoo.com/sports/rss/mlb/SIG=11rh7kost/*http%3A//sports.yahoo.com/mlb/recap?gid=280620109&prov=ap"><img src="http://d.yimg.com/us.yimg.com/p/ap/20080621/thumb.329a06b01a05434c8faa31d5e41226f4.diamondbacks_twins_baseball_mnjm111.jpg" width="92" height="129" alt="Arizona Diamondbacks' Mark Reynolds drives in a run on a fielders choice against the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning of a baseball game Friday, June 20, 2008 in Minneapolis. Reyolds also had a solo home run in the sixth. The Twins won 7-2. " align="left" border="0"></a></p><p>After getting hit hard during a four-game sweep in Chicago two weeks ago, the Minnesota Twins' young starting rotation appeared ready to fall apart. Maybe not just yet. Scott Baker won for the first time in more than two months, Craig Monroe homered and the Twins beat Randy Johnson and the Arizona Diamondbacks 7-2 on Friday night.</p><br clear="all" />
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