Minnesota Twins The Minnesota Twins are a professional baseball team based in Minneapolis, Minnesota. The Twins are a member of the Central Division of Major League Baseball's American League. From 1982 to the present, the Twins have played in the Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome. The "Twins" name originates from Minnesota's Twin Cities area of Minneapolis and St. Paul. One of the American League's eight charter franchises, the club was founded in Washington, D.C. in 1901. Then the Washington Senators (not to be confused with the Washington Senators that were enfranchised in 1961 as a replacement and eventually became the Texas Rangers), the team moved to Minneapolis in 1961, then based in Metropolitan Stadium.The Twins were eagerly greeted in Minnesota when they arrived in 1961. They brought a nucleus of talented players: Harmon Killebrew, Bob Allison, Camilo Pascual, Zoilo Versalles, Jim Kaat, Earl Battey,Bob Kangas and Lenny Green. The Twins won the American League Pennant in 1965.
Minnesota Twins' Ron Gardenhire ejected during seventh inning Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was ejected in the seventh inning against Detroit on Thursday night after arguing a close play at second base.
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Kansas City StarThe Juice: Well, that was ugly; Tigers outlast Twins in 13Yahoo! Sports (blog)The series finale between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins was about as ugly as it gets. "It didn't look too good, obviously," Tigers manager Jim ...Gerald Laird's home run in 13th inning sends Tigers past TwinsMLive.comLaird's HR in 13th lifts TigersThe Associated PressTwins lose to Tigers in 13 innings, 10-9bettor.com (blog)TSN -The Detroit News -CBSSports.comall 734 news articles »
Kansas City StarThe Juice: Well, that was ugly; Tigers outlast Twins in 13Yahoo! Sports (blog)The series finale between the Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins was about as ugly as it gets. "It didn't look too good, obviously," Tigers manager Jim ...Gerald Laird's home run in 13th inning sends Tigers past TwinsMLive.comLaird's HR in 13th lifts TigersThe Associated PressTwins lose to Tigers in 13 innings, 10-9bettor.com (blog)TSN -The Detroit News -CBSSports.comall 734 news articles » Minnesota Twins' Scott Baker leaves after two innings with elbow pain Minnesota Twins starter Scott Baker left Thursday night's game against Detroit after two innings because of pain in his right elbow.
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Minnesota Twins promote 3 pitchers, including starter for tonight The Minnesota Twins have promoted right-handed pitchers Matt Fox, Rob Delaney and Alex Burnett from Class AAA Rochester, and Fox will start tonight for the pitching-depleted team against Texas at Target Field, the Twins announced today.
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SB Nation Dallas (blog)Series Preview: Texas Rangers @ Minnesota Twins: There's No Place Like HomeLone Star Ball (blog)by ghostofErikThompson on Sep 3, 2010 3:00 PM CDT 0 comments More photos » Ron Schwane - AP "Have you seen that? You can get a goddamn fish on a stick over ...Texas Rangers (75-58) at Minnesota Twins (77-57), 8:40 pmMiamiHerald.comRangers-Twins PreviewCBSSports.comMinnesota Twins vs Texas Rangers 9/3/10: Mark's Free Pick MLB BaseballSports Chat PlaceFS Southwest -SB Nation Dallas (blog) -SBR Forumall 47 news articles »
SB Nation Dallas (blog)Series Preview: Texas Rangers @ Minnesota Twins: There's No Place Like HomeLone Star Ball (blog)by ghostofErikThompson on Sep 3, 2010 3:00 PM CDT 0 comments More photos » Ron Schwane - AP "Have you seen that? You can get a goddamn fish on a stick over ...Texas Rangers (75-58) at Minnesota Twins (77-57), 8:40 pmMiamiHerald.comRangers-Twins PreviewCBSSports.comMinnesota Twins vs Texas Rangers 9/3/10: Mark's Free Pick MLB BaseballSports Chat PlaceFS Southwest -SB Nation Dallas (blog) -SBR Forumall 47 news articles » Minnesota Twins Send Seven-Foot Dutchman to Angels The Minnesota Twins are reported to have completed the recent trade for lefty reliever Brian Fuentes, sending 7?1? Dutchman Loek Van Mil to the Anaheim Angels as the player to be named later.
Twins Summon Rookie Matt Fox to Start vs. Rangers MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- The Minnesota Twins have picked rookie right-hander Matt Fox to pitch Friday's series opener against Texas.
Minnesota Twins Starting Pitching: Who Will Emerge As the Ace? For the Minnesota Twins, 2010 has been a roller coaster ride for the starting pitching staff.
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University of Central FloridaTwins promote P Fox, two othersSeattle Post IntelligencerMinneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - The Minnesota Twins have purchased the contract of pitcher Matt Fox from Triple-A Rochester. The right-hander is slated ...Twins summon rookie Matt Fox to start vs. RangersThe Associated PressMinnesota Twins promote 3 pitchers, including starter for tonightPioneer PressTwins place Morneau on 60-day DLDigital Sports DailyFS North -University of Central Floridaall 172 news articles »
University of Central FloridaTwins promote P Fox, two othersSeattle Post IntelligencerMinneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - The Minnesota Twins have purchased the contract of pitcher Matt Fox from Triple-A Rochester. The right-hander is slated ...Twins summon rookie Matt Fox to start vs. RangersThe Associated PressMinnesota Twins promote 3 pitchers, including starter for tonightPioneer PressTwins place Morneau on 60-day DLDigital Sports DailyFS North -University of Central Floridaall 172 news articles » Minnesota Twins: Getting Closer(s) to The Postseason On Friday the Minnesota Twins acquired Brian Fuentes from the Los Angeles Angels.
Manny Ramirez Has Good View of Win in White Sox Debut Chicago trailed, 4-1, going into the eighth, but the White Sox rallied and beat the Indians 6-4.
Minnesota Twins slugger Justin Morneau not any closer to return Doctors have told Minnesota Twins slugger Justin Morneau to remain at home until Friday as he continues to work his way back from a concussion nearly two months ago.
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Minnesota Twins' rotation shaken upESPNColby Lewis has never beaten the Minnesota Twins, though he does have a 3.65 ERA against them in two 2010 starts. Ted Lilly has a 3-1 lifetime mark facing ...
Twins summon rookie Matt Fox to start vs. Rangers The Minnesota Twins have picked rookie right-hander Matt Fox to pitch Friday's series opener against Texas.
Rays Beat Red Sox on Homer in 10th 
Dan Johnson?s second homer of the season lifted Tampa Bay to a 3-2 victory and dropped Boston to five and a half games behind in the wild-card race.
Dan Johnson?s second homer of the season lifted Tampa Bay to a 3-2 victory and dropped Boston to five and a half games behind in the wild-card race. Minnesota Twins scratch DH Jim Thome from lineup with back tightness The Twins have scratched designated hitter Jim Thome from the lineup because of tightness in his back.
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KAALtv.comTwins and Vikings Fans Win Traffic GameKARE"We have a lot of people," said Kevin Smith with the Minnesota Twins. "It's the perfect storm of traffic," said Al Walker of Winona as he walked into the ...Twins, Vikings and the State Fair too -- Minneapolis dreading traffic jamsKTTCThree Minnesota teams playing at same timePost-BulletinVikings, Twins, State Fair Make Traffic ChaosFOX 9 NewsPioneer Press -WXOW.com -Minneapolis Star Tribuneall 54 news articles »
KAALtv.comTwins and Vikings Fans Win Traffic GameKARE"We have a lot of people," said Kevin Smith with the Minnesota Twins. "It's the perfect storm of traffic," said Al Walker of Winona as he walked into the ...Twins, Vikings and the State Fair too -- Minneapolis dreading traffic jamsKTTCThree Minnesota teams playing at same timePost-BulletinVikings, Twins, State Fair Make Traffic ChaosFOX 9 NewsPioneer Press -WXOW.com -Minneapolis Star Tribuneall 54 news articles » Gardenhire ejected in 7th inning Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was ejected in the seventh inning against Detroit on Thursday night after arguing a close play at second base. Second baseman Alexi Casilla took a relay throw from J.J. Hardy at the bag and started to the turn the double play, and appeared to drop the ball on the exchange from his glove to his hand.
Martinez?s Homers Lead Red Sox Over Rays The first-place Minnesota Twins made their revamped bullpen more versatile for the pennant race by acquiring the left-handed reliever Brian Fuentes from the Los Angeles Angels on Friday for a player to be named.
Twins starter Scott Baker leaves game in 2nd inning with pain in right elbow - The Canadian Press Twins starter Scott Baker leaves game in 2nd inning with pain in right elbowThe Canadian PressMINNEAPOLIS ? Minnesota Twins starter Scott Baker left Thursday night's game against Detroit after two innings because of pain in his right elbow. ...Twins' Baker leaves gameKSDKTwins | Scott Baker leaves early ThursdayKFFL (blog)all 48 news articles »
Carl Pavano Gives Twins His Best 
After departing the Yankees with nine wins in four injury-filled seasons, Carl Pavano is the bright light of the Twins? pitching staff.
After departing the Yankees with nine wins in four injury-filled seasons, Carl Pavano is the bright light of the Twins? pitching staff. Shooter Now: For Vikings, cutting Rosenfels makes cents; Liriano was Twins ... - Pioneer Press Shooter Now: For Vikings, cutting Rosenfels makes cents; Liriano was Twins ...Pioneer PressMinnesota Twins general manager Billy Smith said the closest comparison his club can make to the season-ending elbow injury of Washington Nationals rookie ...and more »
BATS; Rays Surge Into First By Beating The Twins Joe Maddon, the Tampa Bay Rays' manager, admitted checking the out-of-town scoreboard and liking what he saw. Sean Rodriguez and B. J. Upton hit three-run homers and Tampa Bay beat the Minnesota Twins, 6-4, on Tuesday night, winning for the 10th time in 11 games and taking over first place in the American League East.
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Around The Horn Baseball (blog)Angels get 7-1 Loek Van Mil from TwinsESPN... Los Angeles Angels acquired the tallest player in professional baseball in the trade that sent reliever Brian Fuentes to the Minnesota Twins last week. ...Minnesota Twins Send Seven Foot Dutchman to AngelsBleacher ReportThe Drill: Measuring upMilwaukee Journal Sentinel'Prospect with upside?' Angels get a big one from TwinsOCRegisterThe Canadian Press -Around The Horn Baseball (blog)all 59 news articles »
Around The Horn Baseball (blog)Angels get 7-1 Loek Van Mil from TwinsESPN... Los Angeles Angels acquired the tallest player in professional baseball in the trade that sent reliever Brian Fuentes to the Minnesota Twins last week. ...Minnesota Twins Send Seven Foot Dutchman to AngelsBleacher ReportThe Drill: Measuring upMilwaukee Journal Sentinel'Prospect with upside?' Angels get a big one from TwinsOCRegisterThe Canadian Press -Around The Horn Baseball (blog)all 59 news articles » Twins Find Deeper Meaning in the Triathlon 
The Wassner twins, Rebeccah and Laurel, are triathletes with an interesting story to tell.
The Wassner twins, Rebeccah and Laurel, are triathletes with an interesting story to tell. Gardenhire ejected in 7th inning - USA Today Gardenhire ejected in 7th inningUSA TodayMINNEAPOLIS (AP) ? Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire was ejected in the seventh inning against Detroit on Thursday night after arguing a close play at ...MN Sports RoundupKEYCall 16 news articles »
Francoeur Provides Power as Mets Keep Surging 
Jeff Francoeur?s two-run home run off Minnesota?s Scott Baker in the fourth inning broke a scoreless tie at Citi Field.
Jeff Francoeur?s two-run home run off Minnesota?s Scott Baker in the fourth inning broke a scoreless tie at Citi Field. Hall of Famer Carew, Twins President St. Peter to chair cancer walk - Coon Rapids ECM Publishers Hall of Famer Carew, Twins President St. Peter to chair cancer walkCoon Rapids ECM PublishersMinneapolis, MN -- Minnesota Twins Hall of Famer Rod Carew will be roaming the Twins field once again, this time as a supporter in search of curing blood ...and more »
Santana?s Rough Week Ends With Another Loss Johan Santana, who was accused of sexual assault, lost on Saturday for the third time in four starts.
As Pelfrey Wins 10th, Santana Gets a Break 
Mike Pelfrey raised his record to 10-2 to enhance his profile as the current ace of the staff and one of the best in major league baseball in a season of pitching revival.
Mike Pelfrey raised his record to 10-2 to enhance his profile as the current ace of the staff and one of the best in major league baseball in a season of pitching revival. BASEBALL ROUNDUP; Twins' Pavano Bests Halladay And Phillies Carl Pavano and Roy Halladay each threw strikes and pitched to contact. Minnesota was the team that found a few holes. Pavano finished with a four-hitter on Sunday for his second complete game this season, and Justin Morneau and Denard Span homered to lead the visiting Twins past Halladay and the Philadelphia Phillies, 4-1.
Offense Sputters, as Vazquez Takes a Step Back After two encouraging starts sandwiched around a one-batter relief stint, the Yankees? Javier Vazquez could not fashion a third strong game.
The Yankees Get by Twice With a Home Run, and a Save by Rivera Derek Jeter?s home run in the sixth inning of the first game, and Nick Swisher?s homer in the ninth inning of the second game, gave the Yankees two wins.
Open Air a Nice Change, Until It Starts to Rain It felt like summer for Joe Girardi?s team in their first visit to Target Field, but then rain forced the game to be suspended after the fifth inning.
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