AL Central Notes: White Sox, Correa, Tigers
(Apr 14, 2024 13:58)
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The White Sox recently received some good news on the injury front, as GM Chris Getz told reporters (including 670 The Score’s Bruce Levine) that the prognoses on injured hitters Luis Robert ...
Shota Imanaga continues strong start to major league career as Cubs top Mariners 4-1
(Apr 14, 2024 05:04)
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Shota Imanaga allowed one unearned run over 5 1/3 innings, Michael Busch homered in his third straight game and the Chicago Cubs beat the Seattle Mariners 4-1 on Saturday night.
Twins slide aside mistakes, injuries to sweep Tigers in doubleheader
(Apr 14, 2024 01:46)
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Starter Joe Ryan was dominant with a career-high 12 strikeouts in Game 1 but needed extra innings for the win. In Game 2, Simeon Woods Richardson looked like a bona fide big leaguer.
Triston Casas hits 2-run homer, Red Sox clean up defense in 7-2 win over Angels
(Apr 13, 2024 23:32)
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Triston Casas hit a long two-run homer in a four-run first inning and the Boston Red Sox cleaned up their season-long defensive problems in a 7-2 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday for...
Josh Bell homers, Max Meyer fans career-high 7 batters as Marlins beat Braves 5-1
(Apr 13, 2024 23:32)
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Josh Bell homered, Max Meyer allowed one run over six innings, and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 5-1 on Saturday for their first home win of the season.
Twins slide aside mistakes, injuries to sweep Tigers in doubleheader
(Apr 13, 2024 23:23)
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Starter Joe Ryan was dominant with a career-high 12 strikeouts in Game 1 but needed extra innings for the win. In Game 2, Simeon Woods Richardson looks like a bona fide big-leaguer.
Twins put Carlos Correa on injured list, call up catcher Jair Camargo, cut reliever Michael Tonkin
(Apr 13, 2024 22:51)
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The Twins made a flurry of moves before Saturday's doubleheader in Detroit, with three players being added to the roster.
Varsho hits 2nd career slam, Rodríguez fans 6 in debut as Blue Jays beat Rockies 5-3
(Apr 13, 2024 22:48)
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Daulton Varsho hit his second career grand slam, Yariel Rodríguez struck out six over 3 2/3 innings in his major league debut and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Saturday.
Josh Bell homers, Max Meyer fans career-high 7 batters as Marlins beat Braves 5-1
(Apr 13, 2024 22:33)
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Josh Bell homered, Max Meyer allowed one run over six innings, and the Miami Marlins beat the Atlanta Braves 5-1 on Saturday for their first home win of the season.
Nick Lodolo stars in return as the Reds beat the light-hitting White Sox 5-0
(Apr 13, 2024 21:54)
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Nick Lodolo struck out 10 in 5 2/3 innings in his first big league start in almost a year, and the Cincinnati Reds beat the Chicago White Sox 5-0 on Saturday.
Varsho hits 2nd career slam, Rodríguez fans six in debut as Blue Jays beat Rockies 5-3
(Apr 13, 2024 21:52)
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Daulton Varsho hit his second career grand slam, Yariel Rodríguez struck out six over 3 2/3 innings in his major league debut and the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Colorado Rockies 5-3 on Saturday.
Salvador Perez homers, Bobby Witt Jr. scores 4 times as Royals beat Mets 11-7
(Apr 13, 2024 20:57)
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Salvador Perez had four RBIs on two hits and Bobby Witt Jr. scored four times to lead the Kansas City Royals to an 11-7 win over the New York Mets on Saturday.
Braves ace Spencer Strider will miss the rest of the season after having UCL surgery
(Apr 13, 2024 20:56)
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Atlanta Braves ace Spencer Strider will miss the rest of the season after having surgery to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, the team said Saturday.
Twins beat Tigers 11-5 in Game 1 of doubleheader with seven runs in 12th inning
(Apr 13, 2024 20:35)
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Starter Joe Ryan was dominant with a career-high 12 strikeouts but the Twins needed Ryan Jeffers' heroics in three separate innings to secure an afternoon victory.
Oswaldo Cabrera homers, Yankees survive late scare, beat Guardians 3-2 to match club's best start
(Apr 13, 2024 20:31)
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Oswaldo Cabrera hit a two-run homer and the New York Yankees survived a scare in the ninth inning to beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-2 in the first game of a split doubleheader on Saturday and match...
Twins put Carlos Correa on injured list, call up catcher Jair Camargo, cut reliever Michael Tonkin
(Apr 13, 2024 15:46)
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The Twins made a flurry of moves before Saturday's doubleheader in Detroit, with three players being added to the roster.
Twins Place Carlos Correa On 10-Day IL, Designate Michael Tonkin
(Apr 13, 2024 14:50)
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The Twins announced a set of roster moves prior to their double-header with the Tigers, including the expected news that Carlos Correa has been placed on the 10-day injured list. Right-hander Mich...
Shohei Ohtani's ex-interpreter, Ippei Mizuhara, must get gambling addiction treatment, judge says
(Apr 13, 2024 08:23)
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Los Angeles Dodgers star Shohei Ohtani's former longtime interpreter agreed Friday to undergo court-ordered gambling addiction treatment after federal prosecutors accused him of stealing $16 millio...
Jhoan Duran nearing sooner-than-expected return from injury for Twins
(Apr 13, 2024 04:44)
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Twins closer Jhoan Duran traveled with the team to Detroit, a good sign considering manager Rocco Baldelli said they were eyeing a May return when Duran was first injured.
Carlos Correa Likely Headed To IL With Oblique Strain
(Apr 13, 2024 03:18)
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10:18pm: Manager Rocco Baldelli said postgame that the Twins are awaiting results from an MRI before they know a timetable for Correa’s return (X link via Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pionee...
Twins Acquire Michael Tonkin From Mets
(Apr 9, 2024 19:44)
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The Twins announced that they have acquired right-hander Michael Tonkin from the Mets, after the latter club designated him for assignment last week. Outfielder Max Kepler has been placed on the 10...
Orioles Trade Diego Castillo To Twins
(Apr 5, 2024 18:00)
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The Orioles announced Friday that they’ve traded minor league infielder/outfielder Diego Castillo to the Twins in exchange for cash. He’s not to be confused with veteran reliever Diego ...
Offseason In Review: Minnesota Twins
(Apr 2, 2024 23:50)
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The Twins idled their way through much of the offseason as the front office navigated payroll limitations before eventually making a characteristic late strike on the trade market. Major League Con...
Twins Sign Diego Castillo To Minor League Deal
(Mar 30, 2024 22:35)
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The Twins have signed reliever Diego Castillo to a minor league contract. The former Rays and Mariners setup man was announced as part of the Opening Day roster for their Triple-A affiliate in St. ...
Anthony DeSclafani Undergoes Season-Ending Flexor Tendon Surgery
(Mar 30, 2024 17:03)
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Twins right-hander Anthony DeSclafani will miss the entire 2024 season and at least some of the 2025 season after undergoing a flexor tendon surgery, chief baseball officer Derek Falvey told The At...
Twins Place Royce Lewis On 10-Day IL, Promote Austin Martin
(Mar 30, 2024 16:58)
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11:58PM: Lewis’ quad strain is “severe,” as Twins chief baseball officer Derek Falvey told reporters (including Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press). The infielder will b...
Injury Notes: Twins, E-Rod, Dodgers, Jackson
(Mar 29, 2024 16:22)
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The Twins won their season-opener against the Royals yesterday, jumping out to a quick 1-0 lead with a first-inning homer off the bat of burgeoning star Royce Lewis. The former No. 1 overall pick s...
Twins Select Daniel Duarte, Place Anthony DeSclafani On 60-Day Injured List
(Mar 28, 2024 14:28)
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The Twins announced this morning that they’ve selected the contract of right-handed reliever Daniel Duarte from Triple-A St. Paul. He’ll make the team’s Opening Day roster. Right-...
Rays To Acquire Niko Goodrum, Select Him To 40-Man Roster
(Mar 27, 2024 13:47)
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The Rays are acquiring utilityman Niko Goodrum from the Twins and will add him to their 40-man roster, reports Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times. The Rays’ interest in Goodrum was first repo...
Rays Interested In Niko Goodrum
(Mar 26, 2024 23:46)
Minnesota Twins – MLB Trade Rumors
The Twins announced today that infielder/outfielder Niko Goodrum has been reassigned to minor league camp, indicating he won’t be on the club’s Opening Day roster. Marc Topkin of the Ta...
Twins To Place Justin Topa On 15-Day Injured List
(Mar 25, 2024 02:56)
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The Twins’ injury-riddled bullpen has lost another pitcher, as right-hander Justin Topa will start the season on the 15-day injured list due to left knee tendinitis. President of baseball op...
MLBTR Podcast: Mutiny In The MLBPA, Blake Snell Signs With The Giants And The Dylan Cease Trade
(Mar 20, 2024 14:36)
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The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this l...
BONUS: Reusse Unchained: Are the Vikings a playoff team?
(Oct 5, 2020 18:49)
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Following the Vikings’ win over Houston on Sunday, Patrick raises the prospect of Mike Zimmer’s team making the playoffs and touches on the Twins’ ouster from the postseason. Was ...
Pie Chart of praise for a Vikings win and how do we feel about Jimmy Butler?
(Oct 5, 2020 17:09)
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Mackey & Judd open the show with a pie chart of a praise after the Vikings’ first win of the season. (25:30) Vikings nitpicks after a win. (33:48) Things we learned in the NFL in…
Zulgad: Difficult decision: Why the Twins might have to move Josh Donaldson to DH in 2021
(Oct 2, 2020 22:59)
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The Twins not only thought they were adding another powerful bat to their lineup when they signed free agent Josh Donaldson to a four-year, $92 million contract last January, they also believed the...
Keys to Vikings win over the Texans and Action Movie Rewind: Mad Max 2: Road Warrior
(Oct 2, 2020 17:14)
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Makey & Judd open with a cliche mount rushmore of the best months of the year; (17:00) Judd’s keys to a Vikings win over the Houston Texans!; (31:50) Wrap with Reusse: (49:24) And Action Movie&...
Why were the Minnesota Twins swept by the Houston Astros?
(Oct 1, 2020 23:09)
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Judd and Jake air their grievances about the Astros sweep of the Twins. Topics: Bullpen management, pulling starters and of course, the 18-game postseason losing streak.
BONUS: Conduits of Trouble: This was a disaster
(Oct 1, 2020 17:56)
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Star Tribune sports columnist Chip Scoggins joins Judd to talk about the Twins’ postseason losing streak hitting 18 games. How is it even possible? The former Access Vikings duo breaks down w...
2020 Minnesota Twins autopsy report and a Scoop with Doogie
(Oct 1, 2020 17:14)
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Mackey & Judd get into what’s next for the Twins after being bounced from the playoffs and having lost 18-consecutive games in the postseason. (20:00) Reckless speculation on what the Twins sho...
Hitting the market: A look at the Twins set to become free agents this offseason
(Oct 1, 2020 04:08)
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The list of Twins players set to become free agents this offseason: Ehire Adrianza, utility player: The 31-year-old made $1.6 million this season and can play all infield positions. He hit .191/.28...
Twins 5 pack of offseason issues: Will the Twins keep Nelson Cruz? Will Miguel Sano and Eddie Rosario be moved?
(Oct 1, 2020 03:04)
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The Twins’ 2020 season was anything but usual. The team reported to spring training last February in Fort Myers, Fla., looking to defend its AL Central title but players were sent home as mid...
Zulgad: Judgment error: Rocco Baldelli’s decision to remove Jose Berrios was a mistake on many levels
(Oct 1, 2020 00:58)
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MINNEAPOLIS — Since Jose Berrios made his major league debut with the Twins in 2016, many had waited for the day the talented righthander took the ball in a game of massive importance and pit...
Minnesota Twins postseason losing streak reaches 18 games
(Sep 30, 2020 22:22)
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Mackey & Judd react to the Twins’ 2020 season coming to an end after being swept by the Houston Astros in the Wild Card round of the MLB playoffs. The Twins have now lost 18…
Astros complete playoff sweep as Twins’ postseason embarrassments continue
(Sep 30, 2020 20:41)
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MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins got the most favorable matchup possible for the first round of MLB’s expanded playoffs, facing the below-.500 Houston Astros. Combine this with the series being ...
Twins forced to sit Byron Buxton for Game 2, Alex Kirilloff to make big-league debut
(Sep 30, 2020 16:32)
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MINNEAPOLIS — Facing elimination in Game 2 of their first-round playoff series against Houston, the Twins will be without center fielder Byron Buxton. Buxton, the best center fielder in the b...
SPECIAL: Write That Down and Randy’s Dud Stable
(Sep 30, 2020 16:09)
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Mackey & Judd do an abbreviated edition of Write That Down and Randy in Cottage Grove hijacks the show with a Twins Dud Stable.
The second guess: Three Rocco Baldelli moves in Game 1 that left us perplexed
(Sep 30, 2020 03:12)
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The Twins’ 4-1 loss to the Astros on Tuesday afternoon in their first-round playoff game at Target Field contained plenty of instances where key decisions were made. Some made sense, some did...