Mauer Leaves Game With Strained Muscle In Side
Twins first baseman Joe Mauer has left Minnesota's game against the Kansas City Royals with a strained muscle in his right side.
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Twins first baseman Joe Mauer has left Minnesota's game against the Kansas City Royals with a strained muscle in his right side.
The Minnesota Twins reinstated third baseman Trevor Plouffe and utilityman Eduardo Nunez from the disabled list Monday, putting both of them right back in the lineup for the series opener against Kansas City. Plouffe and Nunez each missed 14 games after their injuries June 14 at Detroit. Plouffe hurt his rib cage, and Nunez, who played in four games on a rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester, strained his right hamstring. Manager Ron Gardenhire had Plouffe batting sixth and Nunez hitting eighth as the shortstop against the Royals at Target Field.
Ricky Nolasco was virtually unhittable a week ago in Minnesota, shutting down the scuffling Royals over eight innings in an easy victory that came amid a three-game sweep.
Chris Colabello drove in three runs, Kyle Gibson pitched into the seventh inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 10-1 Friday night to end a nine-game home losing streak that dated to last season.
A former Republic Airlines pilot has pleaded guilty to threatening to torture and kill the company's CEO and his family. The U.S. attorney's office says 37-year-old Matthew Richard Walker, of Faribault, Minn., entered the plea Monday in federal court in Kansas City. Prosecutors said one threatening letter was discovered in August 2012 in the cockpit of an aircraft that was parked at Reagan National Airport in Washington.
The Pittsburgh Steelers have hired former Minnesota Vikings assistant James Saxon as the team'srunning backs coach.
James Shields was sharp for 7 1-3 innings, Alex Gordon had three RBIs, and the Kansas City Royals scored five runs in the eighth inning to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-1 on Tuesday.
Alex Gordon hit a two-out triple in the seventh inning and then scored the go-ahead run for Kansas City on an error by Minnesota, and the Royals won their eighth straight game with a 4-3 victory over the Twins on Wednesday night.
Ervin Santana heard his name bandied about in trade rumors in recent weeks, with yet another season threatening to swirl down the drain in Kansas City.
Eric Hosmer hit two of Kansas City's season-high four home runs, James Shields pitched six strong innings to win for first time in 11 starts and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 9-3 on Friday night.
Jeremy Guthrie lasted six shaky innings and the Kansas City bullpen held off the Minnesota Twins the rest of the way Wednesday night, wrapping up a 4-1 victory that ended the Royals' franchise-record 11-game home losing streak.
Sam Deduno (2-1) allowed four hits over six-plus innings for the Twins, who have rebounded nicely from a 10-game losing streak to win eight of 10 after a 3-0 win over the Royals Tuesday night. They also managed to exact a little revenge on the Royals, who swept them in early April -- a three-game set that seems long ago.
The Twins are traveling. They start a six-game road trip Tuesday night in Kansas City before heading to Washington. And that 10-game losing streak suddenly seems like such a long time ago. They've now won seven of their last nine games, and now sit just four games under .500, and four-and-a-half games out of first.
Will Smith pitched seven shutout innings, Eric Hosmer homered and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 9-1 on Tuesday night.
They're rough, they're girlie and they're not Minnesota nice. They're the Minnesota RollerGirls and on Saturday they're getting ready for the Great Minnesota Beat Down.
One day after a St. Paul woman died in an apparent house fire, her 20-year-old son faces a second-degree murder charge for allegedly strangling her and setting her on fire with lighter fluid, authorities say.
Ryan Doumit put his name in the Twins' record book Sunday, accomplishing something no Minnesota player had done in 20 years.
Justin Morneau was placed on the paternity list Saturday by the Minnesota Twins.
Joe Mauer homered, rookie Cole De Vries threw six strong innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 5-1 Saturday to sweep a day-night doubleheader.
Bruce Chen outdueled Francisco Liriano to make a lone run scored in the second inning stand up Tuesday night, giving the Kansas City Royals a 1-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Josh Willingham had three hits and came a homer away from hitting for the cycle to help the Minnesota Twins snap their six-game losing streak by beating the Kansas City Royals 7-4 Sunday.
At least two people remained in critical condition Tuesday after a recreational vehicle crashed in northeast Kansas, killing five family members from Minnesota. The accident on Sunday injured 13 people. The crash happened as the family returned from an annual motocross vacation in Texas.
In all her years working the emergency room, nurse practitioner Mary Mackenburg-Mohn had never seen anything like the trauma that lay before her. She and fellow nurse, Marsha Moreen, were on their way back to the Twin Cities when they came upon the crash 70 miles southwest of Kansas City.
It is about time. This week Bishop Robert Finn of Kansas City was indicted for failing to report pornographic pictures he knew priests under his supervision had taken of young girls.
The Kansas City Chiefs are winless no more. The Minnesota Vikings wish they could say the same.
Releasing balloons is like slowly littering potentially miles from where the person let them go.
Max Kepler had a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 for their eighth straight win.
In early April, thieves stole two plaques from a World War I memorial monument at Shadow Falls Park.
The project includes hundreds of units of different kinds of housing, a variety of businesses and a mosque.
A man shot by Wright County deputies outside the Dollar General store in Montrose earlier this month has been charged for the incident, according to a complaint filed on Monday.
In early April, thieves stole two plaques from a World War I memorial monument at Shadow Falls Park.
The project includes hundreds of units of different kinds of housing, a variety of businesses and a mosque.
In December, Jacquelyn Vann pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter for the death of 55-year-old Pierre Glass.
A 19-year-old man charged in connection to a St. Paul grocery store parking lot shootout that injured a teenage girl accepted a plea deal on Monday.
Several buildings on the University of Minnesota's East Bank campus in Minneapolis are closed on Monday due to more pro-Palestinian demonstrations organized by students.
The crash occurred in the city of Clearbook around 1:40 a.m. Monday, according to the Clearbrook-Gonvick Police Department.
The motion to dismiss the charges says the alleged abuse occurred on the Red Lake Reservation, which is not in the state court jurisdiction.
The Minnesota State Patrol is investigating a fatal crash just south of the Twin Cities on Monday.
The emerald ash borer has been found in a southwestern Minnesota county for the first time.
Embattled Minnesota state Sen. Nicole Mitchell will be removed from her committee assignments and caucus meetings while burglary allegations against her play out in both a Senate and legal investigation, the Senate majority leader announced Sunday.
Six middle school students and two adults were injured in a school bus crash near Hudson on Thursday morning.
The 59th annual Flood Run motorcycle ride is this Saturday, and the Minnesota State Patrol is asking bikers and motorists alike to be extra careful while cruising beside the St. Croix River.
A partial building collapse in Superior, Wisconsin prompted evacuations Thursday, including at a nearby daycare.
Republican lawmakers have filed a new lawsuit alleging partial vetoes Gov. Tony Evers made to a bill designed to bolster students' reading performance were unconstitutional.
Nicolae Miu, the man convicted of reckless homicide and other crimes after stabbing five people on Wisconsin's Apple River in 2022, will be sentenced this summer.
The nation's third-largest food bank is using a 24-hour fundraiser to fight food insecurity.
An Eden Prairie family is keeping their son's legacy alive, one year after his sudden death.
Fifteen-year-old Bennett Fisk loves baseball and has been playing youth league his whole life. Unfortunately, last season, he had to sit out because even the largest adult-size baseball helmet didn't fit his head and it was too unsafe to play without a helmet.
For the first time in Minnesota cannabis usage on 420 is legal.
A new restaurant is hoping to serve the community for years to come.
You may have seen an anti-abortion ad that's taken over Minnesota airwaves recently. Esme Murphy reviewed 15 years of state abortion data to show us what's true, what needs context, and what is misleading.
The state senator facing burglary charges was back at the Minnesota Capitol on Monday, and her presence was more than symbolic.
This summer will mark one year Minnesota has gone green by legalizing recreational marijuana. Breathalyzers can test if a driver is drunk, but how do they confirm if someone is driving high? In tonight's Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes a look at how law enforcement is adjusting to the wider meaning of driving under the influence.
Documents obtained through months of public records requests reveal an investigation into Brooklyn Center City Councilmember Dan Jerzak last year.
South Dakota Gov. Kristi Noem addressed on social media the backlash she received after details of her soon-to-be-released book were revealed.
Americans are struggling to keep up with their credit card payments and personal bankruptcies are rising — and it's starting to worry economists.
The cost of buying a home continues to climb.
Minnesota's first large-scale cannabis event is taking place this weekend.
Smoking in Minneapolis is set to get more expensive thanks to a new ordinance passed by the City Council.
The owner of a Twin Cities-based car dealership is accused of scamming Minnesotans out of thousands of dollars.
In early April, thieves stole two plaques from a World War I memorial monument at Shadow Falls Park.
A man shot by Wright County deputies outside the Dollar General store in Montrose earlier this month has been charged for the incident, according to a complaint filed on Monday.
In December, Jacquelyn Vann pleaded guilty to second-degree manslaughter for the death of 55-year-old Pierre Glass.
A 19-year-old man charged in connection to a St. Paul grocery store parking lot shootout that injured a teenage girl accepted a plea deal on Monday.
The motion to dismiss the charges says the alleged abuse occurred on the Red Lake Reservation, which is not in the state court jurisdiction.
You may have seen an anti-abortion ad that's taken over Minnesota airwaves recently. Esme Murphy reviewed 15 years of state abortion data to show us what's true, what needs context, and what is misleading.
Spring has sprung, and so have allergies. And if you've felt like your sniffles and sneezes are worse this year, you're not alone.
Mike Max is going to turn 60 years old this year and he's been thinking a lot about how to make the next ten years healthy years.
Minnesotans love to get outside no matter the season. Something about being in nature always seems to leave us feeling better. So why does it feel good to get outdoors? Good Question.
The DEA took about 2.5 million lethal doses of fentanyl off Minnesota streets last year alone. Despite that eye-popping number, it's not enough.
Paramount said long-time CEO Bob Bakish will leave the company, which is in discussions to explore a sale or merger.
Billie Eilish, the pop musician and two-time Oscar winner, will stop in St. Paul for two shows on her upcoming tour.
French screen actor Gerard Depardieu was reportedly detained for questioning and released Monday after two women accused him of sexual assault.
The vinyl sales alone were monumental, Billboard said, with "the largest sales week for an album on vinyl in the modern era."
Italy's Culture Ministry has banned loans of works to the Minneapolis Institute of Art, following a dispute with the U.S. museum over an ancient marble statue believed to have been looted from Italy almost a half-century ago.
Max Kepler had a tiebreaking RBI single in the ninth inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 3-2 for their eighth straight win.
The sausage has been traveling with the team in a Ziploc bag shoved into a shoe. When it comes to their upcoming games in Toronto, it's unclear whether the sausage will make it through customs.
With the Minnesota Timberwolves winning their first playoff series in two decades, fan excitement is at an all-time high.
Minnesota Timberwolves head coach ruptured his patellar tendon after colliding with guard Mike Conley late in the team's series-sweeping win over the Phoenix Suns Sunday night.
The Minnesota Timberwolves are off to the second round of the NBA playoffs for the first time in 20 years.
Before marijuana was legalized in Minnesota, the state patrol and other law enforcement agencies repeatedly voiced their concern over how to determine if someone pulled over was high on cannabis.
This summer will mark one year Minnesota has gone green by legalizing recreational marijuana. Breathalyzers can test if a driver is drunk, but how do they confirm if someone is driving high? In tonight's Talking Points, Esme Murphy takes a look at how law enforcement is adjusting to the wider meaning of driving under the influence.
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, community members and Minnesota legislators on both sides of the aisle are pushing for major reforms.
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, Esme Murphy spoke with DFL Sen. Scott Dibble and Republican Sen. Eric Pratt about the legislation push major reforms.
The Metropolitan Council has made headlines for its mismanagement of the Southwest Light Rail project. In Talking Points, community members and Minnesota legislators on both sides of the aisle are pushing for major reforms. Esme Murphy spoke with Abou Amara, a Democratic analyst, and Mary Pattock, a long-time critic of the Met Council.
It's one of the few covered bridges remaining in the Midwest, and it's seen a lot of traffic over the years.
Decades ago, at an 88-acre pasture near Annandale, cars replaced cows and French Lake Auto Parts was born.
There's an attraction in Fergus Falls that's centered around a man-made disaster.
In this week's Finding Minnesota, John Lauritsen goes to New Ulm where the Minnesota Music Hall of Fame is celebrating 35 years.
It cost $85,000 to build St. Stan's — equivalent to about $100 million today. As the basilica approaches its 130th birthday, its biggest fans say they wouldn't change a thing.
Releasing balloons is like slowly littering potentially miles from where the person let them go.
Minnesotans love to get outside no matter the season. Something about being in nature always seems to leave us feeling better. So why does it feel good to get outdoors? Good Question.
What do Lebron James, David Bowie and Bill Gates all have in common? They're left-handed. While they're a minority of the population, they're not alone. So why are we right- or left-handed? Good Question.
April is Earth Month and we're less than a week from Earth Day. That timing matches up with an email we received from Mary in Minneapolis. She wants to know: What can the average person do to help reduce global warming? Good Question.
The gorgeous weekend we had was more than just a great time to get outside. For many, it was a chance to get their hands dirty whether they wanted to or not. We wanted to know How can we efficiently clean our homes? Good Question.
Many Minnesotans were treated to a stunning double rainbow on Thursday.
Nicolae Miu, a 54-year-old man from Prior, Lake, Minnesota was found guilty of six criminal charges, including first-degree reckless homicide. Miu's trial lasted eight days in a Hudson, Wisconsin courtroom.
The Francis Scott Key Bridge in Baltimore collapsed early Tuesday, March 26 after a column was struck by a container ship that reportedly lost power, sending vehicles and people into the Patapsco River.
An early spring snowstorm made for many beautiful sights across the state of Minnesota over the weekend.
State fire officials say a grass fire near Waseca is contained Monday morning after burning more than 1,000 acres.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be warm Tuesday with a high near 70.
In Minnesota, weather can be all over the place. Here at WCCO, we want to give you what you need to prepare for what's happening next.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says there will be a break in the rain action with more drought relief on the way tomorrow afternoon into the night.
Meteorologist Chris Shaffer says more stormy weather is headed for southern Minnesota on Tuesday.
WCCO meteorologist Mike Augustyniak says to expect a break in the rain action with more drought relief on the way Tuesday afternoon.
WCCO meteorologist Chris Shaffer says it will be warm Tuesday with a high near 70.
No matter if it's done in memoriam, or in celebration, it creates a problem floating across the country. As we wrap up Earth Month, Ronnie from Ellsworth wanted to better understand, how do balloon releases impact the environment? Good Question. Jeff Wagner learned where many balloons end up and found some safer alternatives.
Folks who live in one popular Minneapolis neighborhood say they're sick of waiting for it to bounce back.
Construction controversy over a real estate proposal in the north metro. The extensive plans include a mosque. David Schuman shares why the developer feels discrimination is at play in Lino Lakes.
Metal is missing from metro monuments all to make some quick cash. As Kirsten Mitchell reports, some of that metal was stolen from a memorial honoring our fallen heroes.