Gomez Homers In 10th, Braves Beat Twins, 4-2
Nick Blackburn looked ready for the regular season before problems in Minnesota's bullpen kept him from winning his final spring start.
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Nick Blackburn looked ready for the regular season before problems in Minnesota's bullpen kept him from winning his final spring start.
Sure, the seats need to be cleared of snow and a few more heaters have yet to be installed but let's be honest, when it comes to a new season of outdoor baseball at Target Field, the only thing that truly gets me excited is new additions to the menu of ballpark fare.
The Minnesota Twins have set a new franchise record for attendance at spring training.
The Minnesota Twins open their season Friday in Toronto and open their second season at Target Field a week from Friday against Oakland. So, if the weather doesn't warm up much by then, now fans will be a bit better off than last year.
Even though he had an abbreviated spring training while working his way back from a concussion, Minnesota Twins slugger Justin Morneau thinks he will be ready to go on Opening Day in Toronto.
The Minnesota Twins have traded right-handed pitching prospect Billy Bullock to the Atlanta Braves, which allows them to retain Rule 5 draft choice Scott Diamond.
Slowed early in camp by a turf toe injury, Delmon Young has caught up quickly. Young hit a two-run homer and Scott Baker pitched six solid innings to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 6-5 on Friday.
The two-time defending AL Central champions are preparing for their second season at Target Field.
The Minnesota Twins are donating $25,000 to relief efforts in Japan.
Cole Hamels had another shaky outing, giving up six runs in the Philadelphia Phillies' 7-3 loss to the Philadelphia.
Spring Training is underway and in two weeks, Twins will be back at their new home inside Target Field.
The Minnesota Twins battered Baltimore starter Brian Matusz with their anticipated opening day lineup, beating the Orioles 5-2 on Wednesday night.
The longest tenured coach in Minnesota Twins history will start the season on the disabled list.
Hanley Ramirez's aggressive baserunning ended Carl Pavano's scoreless innings streak Tuesday and sparked the Florida Marlins to a 3-0 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Joe Mauer had two hits and an RBI to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Pittsburgh Pirates 2-1 on Monday.
Jesse Litsch, hoping to lock up a spot in Toronto's starting rotation, allowed three hits and struck out seven in 5 1-3 innings Sunday as the Blue Jays beat the Twins 3-0.
The San Diego Padres claimed right-hander Pat Neshek off waivers from the Minnesota Twins on Sunday.
Brian Matusz and Francisco Liriano apparently don't need much more work on their strikeout pitches. Matusz fanned eight in 4 2-3 innings for Baltimore, and Liriano struck out seven in five innings to help the Minnesota Twins beat the Orioles 3-2 Friday night.
I need your assistance. Tomorrow is the one day that I can not JUST be a Twins fan. That's kinda hard for me.
Detroit Tigers manager Jim Leyland is hesitant to predict Miguel Cabrera's statistics for the upcoming season.
Hall of Famer Harmon Killebrew says he's "feeling great" after being treated for esophageal cancer that was diagnosed in December.
Joe Mauer swung at the second pitch he saw this spring training and ended up with his first hit, and the Minnesota Twins beat Mike Pelfrey and the New York Mets 4-3 Wednesday.
Last week I set out to do a little Spring Training shopping.
Kevin Slowey kept pace in his bid for the final spot in Minnesota's rotation, throwing four shutout innings for the Twins in a 9-0 victory Monday over the Florida Marlins.
Wally the Beer Man will have his day in court this week on charges he sold beer to a minor at Target Field. He was fired by the company that handles the concessions at the Minnesota Twins home ballpark.
