Category: Minnesota Twins

Minnesota Twins

Twins place utility player Austin Martin (oblique) on IL

The Minnesota Twins placed utility player Austin Martin on the 10-day injured list on Sunday because of right oblique strain. In a corresponding move, the Twins recalled outfielder Matt Wallner from Triple-A St. Paul. Martin, 25, has not played since

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Houston Astros

High-scoring Twins go for series win over Astros

The Minnesota Twins were prepared for the arrival of the hottest team in baseball, the Houston Astros, for a three-game weekend series in Minneapolis. How prepared? The Twins’ offensive approach produced 21 runs over the first two games of the

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Houston Astros

Astros bang out 16 hits, hold off Twins 13-12

Jeremy Pena recorded his sixth three-hit game of the season to pace a balanced offensive attack by the Houston Astros, who outlasted the Minnesota Twins 13-12 on Friday. The Astros improved to 13-2 over their last 15 games by banging

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Minnesota Twins

Twins recall Josh Winder, send down RHP David Festa

The Minnesota Twins recalled right-hander Josh Winder from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday. In a corresponding move, the Twins optioned rookie right-hander David Festa to the Saints. Winder, 27, is 2-0 with a 4.78 ERA, eight walks and 28 strikeouts

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Houston Astros

Astros, Twins on a roll as showdown starts

The Houston Astros have won five of seven games on a 10-game road swing but have three more contests awaiting them against the Minnesota Twins, beginning Friday night, before they can deem the trip a success. After a slow start

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Detroit Tigers

Jose Miranda, Ryan Jeffers help Twins bash Tigers

Jose Miranda and Ryan Jeffers combined for eight hits and seven RBIs as the Minnesota Twins pounded the Detroit Tigers 12-3 on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis. The game was called in the bottom of the seventh due to inclement weather.

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