Mauer To Play Right Field For Short-Handed Twins
Joe Mauer is adding another position to his resume -- right field.
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Joe Mauer is adding another position to his resume -- right field.
Monday was Jim Thome Day. Now it's turning into Jim Thome week and rightly so.
Justin Morneau's bases-loaded single in the ninth inning gave the Minnesota Twins a 6-5 victory over the first-place Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night.
Justin Verlander allowed one run over 7 2-3 innings to become baseball's first 18-game winner, and the Detroit Tigers breezed to an easy 7-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night.
One night after hitting his 600th home run, Minnesota's Jim Thome is out of the starting lineup.
The Minnesota Twins have completed their trade with the Detroit Tigers by acquiring right-hander Lester Oliveros.
The Minnesota Twins have signed their first-round draft pick, shortstop Levi Michael.
When Jim Thome came to the plate, needing one home run for 600, the opposing pitcher wasn't even aware how close he was to the milestone.
As a kid, many of fans emulated their favorite sports heroes. But MJ Huss is a Twin Cities toddler who transforms into his big league idols. When the Twins heard about the little slugger's talent, they invited MJ onto the field for a batting practice.
A couple of weeks ago, the Twins Blog got to meet a Twin Cities toddler with an incredible skill.
Jim Thome hit his 600th home run -- one inning after No. 599 -- and the Minnesota Twins outslugged the Detroit Tigers 9-6 on Monday night.
Minnesota slugger Jim Thome has become the eighth player to hit 600 home runs, connecting twice against the Detroit Tigers on Monday night.
Twins fans need something to talk about. Mr. Thome is taking his sweet time making it to #600, ranting about the bullpen is getting old and Mauer is already a first baseman (sometimes).
The Detroit Tigers got some help for their outfield Monday, acquiring Delmon Young from the division rival Minnesota Twins for a minor league pitcher and a player to be named.
Jim Thome was hoping for a magical weekend -- hitting his 600th career home run in the city where it all began.
