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Arraez, Correa lead Twins to 8-4 win over Tigers
Read full article: Arraez, Correa lead Twins to 8-4 win over TigersLuis Arraez had three hits to raise his major league-leading average to .342, Carlos Correa homered and the Minnesota Twins scored six late runs to beat the Detroit Tigers 8-4 on Saturday night for just their fourth win in 12 games.
White Sox take advantage of error, score 2 in 8th of 4-2 win over Tigers
Read full article: White Sox take advantage of error, score 2 in 8th of 4-2 win over TigersLeft fielder Robbie Grossman dropped Luis Robert’s short fly with two outs in the eighth to end his record errorless streak at 440 games and set up two unearned Chicago runs that snapped a tie, lifting the White Sox to a 4-2 win over the Detroit Tigers.
Pasquantino hits unusual 1st MLB homer, Royals beat Tigers
Read full article: Pasquantino hits unusual 1st MLB homer, Royals beat TigersVinnie Pasquantino hit his first major league home run and Hunter Dozier followed with a drive into the bullpen, leading Brad Keller and the Kansas City Royals over the Detroit Tigers 3-1.
LEADING OFF: Harper gets injection, Acuña MRI, Pineda out
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Harper gets injection, Acuña MRI, Pineda outPhillies star Bryce Harper is scheduled to get a platelet-rich plasma injection to help with a small tear in his right elbow, causing him to miss the series finale at Dodger Stadium.
Pineda exits after liner breaks finger, Tigers blank O's 3-0
Read full article: Pineda exits after liner breaks finger, Tigers blank O's 3-0Tigers starter Michael Pineda exited early after a line drive broke a finger on his pitching hand and the Detroit dominated the rest of the way, teaming on a four-hitter to beat the Baltimore Orioles 3-0.
Jamie Edmonds: 5 reasons my trip to Detroit Tigers Spring Training made me more excited for season
Read full article: Jamie Edmonds: 5 reasons my trip to Detroit Tigers Spring Training made me more excited for seasonWe are 12 days away from the Tigers Opening Day at Comerica Park. Here’s why my trip to Spring Training this year makes me even more excited about Tigers baseball.
Twins get pitching vet Gray from Reds for 1st-rounder Petty
Read full article: Twins get pitching vet Gray from Reds for 1st-rounder PettyThe Minnesota Twins took their first significant step toward restocking their starting pitching by acquiring right-hander Sonny Gray in a trade with the Cincinnati Reds.
Kiermaier hit in apparent retribution, Rays clinch playoffs
Read full article: Kiermaier hit in apparent retribution, Rays clinch playoffsKevin Kiermaier was hit by a pitch, apparent retribution for scooping up a Toronto scouting report two days earlier, and the Tampa Bay Rays clinched a postseason berth with a 7-1 victory over the Blue Jays.
Giolito fires back at Donaldson, White Sox beat Twins 7-6
Read full article: Giolito fires back at Donaldson, White Sox beat Twins 7-6Lucas Giolito lobbed an expletive-laced response in Josh Donaldson’s direction after the slugger appeared to yell “Not sticky anymore,” after a first-inning homer, overshadowing Gavin Sheets’ successful debut for the White Sox in a 7-6 victory over the Twins.
Indians OF Naylor injured in scary collision, Twins win 8-2
Read full article: Indians OF Naylor injured in scary collision, Twins win 8-2Nelson Cruz hit a three-run homer shortly after Cleveland right fielder Josh Naylor was carted off the field following a frightening collision with a teammate, and the Minnesota Twins went beat the Indians 8-2.
Orioles end 14-game skid, Mullins keys 7-4 win over Twins
Read full article: Orioles end 14-game skid, Mullins keys 7-4 win over TwinsCedric Mullins got two hits, scored two runs and made a sensational catch in center field, helping the Baltimore Orioles snap their 14-game losing streak with a 7-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins.
Refsnyder, Twins hand Orioles 14th straight loss, 3-2 in 10
Read full article: Refsnyder, Twins hand Orioles 14th straight loss, 3-2 in 10Rob Refsnyder bounced back from a run-in with the center-field fence to score the go-ahead run in the 10th inning on a wild pitch and the Minnesota Twins handed the Baltimore Orioles their 14th straight loss, 3-2.
Streak breaker: Kepler singles in 9th, as Twins edge Red Sox
Read full article: Streak breaker: Kepler singles in 9th, as Twins edge Red SoxMax Kepler’s RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning gave Minnesota a 4-3 victory over Boston, stopping a five-game losing streak for the Twins and breaking a nine-game winning string for the Red Sox.
LEADING OFF: Jackie Robinson Day, Red Sox go for 10th in row
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Jackie Robinson Day, Red Sox go for 10th in rowAll players, managers, coaches and umpires will wear No. 42 on Thursday to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day, marking the anniversary of the date the Brooklyn Dodgers Hall of Famer made his Major League Baseball debut and broke the sport’s color barrier in 1947.
Red Sox beat Twins 7-1 for twinbill sweep, 9th straight win
Read full article: Red Sox beat Twins 7-1 for twinbill sweep, 9th straight winAlex Verdugo had three hits, including a two-run single in a six-run fifth inning, and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to nine games, beating the Minnesota Twins 7-1 to sweep a doubleheader.
Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon
Read full article: Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soonA day after Tatis walked off the field during an exhibition game in a worrisome scene, the Padres said the discomfort in his left shoulder had improved. In fact he was lobbying to get in the lineup today, so I thought that was very encouraging,” Tingler said. I think everybody’s kind of expecting him to be back in the lineup in the next day or two. AdMichael Pineda was roughed up in his second start for Minnesota, surrendering five runs on nine hits in five innings. Ian Anderson went six innings in his fourth start, allowing four runs on eight hits and a walk.
Bogaerts spring debut after shoulder woe, Tatis HR in return
Read full article: Bogaerts spring debut after shoulder woe, Tatis HR in returnOn that one, we are probably on the same page.”RED SOX 8, RAYS 2Garrett Richards struck out seven in four scoreless innings for Boston. ATHLETICS 5, PADRES 4Fernando Tatis Jr. led off the game with his second spring home run, a smashing return after missing six days with a non-virus bug. The 30-year-old left has pitched four scoreless innings this spring. BREWERS 8, CUBS 3 (7)Brandon Woodruff made his second start for Milwaukee, allowing five hits in two scoreless innings. BRAVES 8, TWINS 5Michael Pineda, who last pitched a full season in 2016, made his first spring start for Minnesota.
AP source: Twins bolster rotation with $8M deal for Happ
Read full article: AP source: Twins bolster rotation with $8M deal for HappFILE - In this Oct. 6, 2020, file photo, New York Yankees pitcher J.A. The Minnesota Twins and Happ agreed Wednesday, Jan. 20, to a one-year, $8 million contract, according to a person with knowledge of the deal. The 38-year-old Happ spent the past 2 1/3 seasons with the New York Yankees. Minnesota was third in the AL in 2020 with a team ERA of 3.58. Happ went 12-8 in 2019 and struggled at the start of the pandemic-delayed 2020 season, prompting the Yankees to skip his turn.
Reds top Twins 7-2, clinch 1st playoff spot since 2013
Read full article: Reds top Twins 7-2, clinch 1st playoff spot since 2013Mike Moustakas homered twice, Freddy Galvis hit a solo shot and the Reds clinched their first playoff spot since 2013, beating the AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins 7-2 on Friday night. “I like this team much more than I liked those teams, and I really liked those teams," Votto said. Twins: RHP Homer Bailey, who spent 12 of his 14 major league seasons with the Reds, was designated for assignment prior to the game. UP NEXTReds: RHP Luis Castillo (4-5, 2.86 ERA) will pitch on Saturday night, seeking his fifth straight win. Twins: RHP Michael Pineda (2-0, 3.18 ERA) pitches the middle game of the series.
Twins clinch 2nd straight playoff spot, beat Mills, Cubs 8-1
Read full article: Twins clinch 2nd straight playoff spot, beat Mills, Cubs 8-1Minnesota Twins' Jake Cave (60) runs to score on a single hit by Eddie Rosario against the Chicago Cubs during the sixth inning of a baseball game, Saturday, Sept. 19, 2020, in Chicago. (AP Photo/Kamil Krzaczynski)CHICAGO – Eddie Rosario, Miguel Sanó and Josh Donaldson homered as the Minnesota Twins clinched a second straight postseason berth with an 8-1 victory over the Chicago Cubs on Saturday night. The Twins, who won the division last year, will make back-to-back playoff appearances for the first time since 2009-10. After Mills struck out the first two batters of the game, Rosario homered on the first pitch he saw for a 1-0 lead. In the sixth, Rosario hit an RBI single for a 2-1 lead.
LEADING OFF: Cubs' Mills back on mound after no-hitter
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Cubs' Mills back on mound after no-hitterA look at what's happening around the majors Saturday:___BACK AT ITCubs journeyman Alec Mills (5-3, 3.93) is set to pitch for the first time since his unexpected no-hitter a week ago against Milwaukee. ACE CARDCardinals left-hander Kwang Hyun Kim starts at Milwaukee, trying to keep up his remarkable run. HAPPY RETURNSBrewers bench coach Pat Murphy has rejoined the team just over six weeks after having a heart attack at Miller Park. The Brewers were practicing infield defense at Miller Park on Aug. 1 when Murphy sat down and said he wasn’t feeling well. Trainer Rafael Freitas was nearby and escorted Murphy to the clubhouse, where he met with team physician, Dr. Mark Niedfeldt.
Greiner, Tigers pounce on Twins bullpen for 10-8 win
Read full article: Greiner, Tigers pounce on Twins bullpen for 10-8 winMINNEAPOLIS Grayson Greiner hit a tiebreaking homer in the eighth inning off left fielder Eddie Rosarios glove and the Detroit Tigers rocked Minnesotas bullpen for eight runs to beat the Twins 10-8 Sunday. The Tigers snapped a streak of five straight losses to the Twins. Tigers reliever Kyle Funkhouser (1-1) earned his first career win and while Bryan Garcia pitched a scoreless ninth for his first big league save. The Tigers finished game with 17 hits, one shy of their season high. Tigers starter Casey Mize gave up three runs on five hits and two walks in four innings.
LEADING OFF: Deadline deals, Pineda returns, Rays roll Yanks
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Deadline deals, Pineda returns, Rays roll YanksThe aggressive Padres landed Clevinger in a multiplayer swap with Cleveland, bolstering their rotation in a rare deadline deal between contenders. The trade deadline is normally July 31, but it was pushed back when the start of the season was delayed because of the coronavirus. BIG MIKE IS BACKMichael Pineda comes off the restricted list to make his season debut for Minnesota. RAYS UPAfter a decade spent chasing their big-budget AL East rivals, the Tampa Bay Rays are pummeling the New York Yankees. Washington slugger Juan Soto has 11 homers in just 24 games played this season after going deep twice Monday night.
LEADING OFF: Deadline deals, Pineda returns, Rays roll Yanks
Read full article: LEADING OFF: Deadline deals, Pineda returns, Rays roll YanksThe aggressive Padres landed Clevinger in a multiplayer swap with Cleveland, bolstering their rotation in a rare deadline deal between contenders. The trade deadline is normally July 31, but it was pushed back when the start of the season was delayed because of the coronavirus. BIG MIKE IS BACKMichael Pineda comes off the restricted list to make his season debut for Minnesota. RAYS UPAfter a decade spent chasing their big-budget AL East rivals, the Tampa Bay Rays are pummeling the New York Yankees. Washington slugger Juan Soto has 11 homers in just 24 games played this season after going deep twice Monday night.
Maeda's no-hitter ends in 9th; Twins top Brewers 4-3 in 12
Read full article: Maeda's no-hitter ends in 9th; Twins top Brewers 4-3 in 12Minnesota Twins pitcher Kenta Maeda of Japan throws against the Milwaukee Brewers in the first inning of a baseball game Tuesday, Aug. 18, 2020, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Jim Mone)MINNEAPOLIS Kenta Maeda lost a no-hitter in the ninth inning for the Minnesota Twins, who blew a three-run lead but came back to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in 12 innings. Maeda's no-hit bid was ended by Eric Sogard's soft single that soared just over the glove of a leaping Polanco at shortstop. Maeda retired 21 straight batters in a stretch from the first to the eighth innings and finished with 12 strikeouts. Opponents are 0 for 22 against Hader this season, with four walks and one hit by pitch 12 strikeouts in 7 1/3 innings.
AP study: MLB average salary under $1.3M; Scherzer tops list
Read full article: AP study: MLB average salary under $1.3M; Scherzer tops listWashington pitcher Max Scherzer topped the shortened seasons list at $17.8 million, his income partially protected by a huge signing bonus. Salaries averaged $1,295,942 on expanded opening-day rosters after prorated pay was factored in, according to the AP study. Scherzers $210 million, seven-year contract includes a $50 million signing bonus baseball signing bonuses are distinct from salaries and not subject to reduction. Los Angeles Dodgers pitcher Clayton Kershaw was second on the opening day list at $16.3 million, boosted by a $23 million signing bonus. It would have projected to $4,144,328 with an active limit of 28 and $4,386,353 at 26, which would have been up 0.2% from last years AP study average of $4,375,486.
Homer-happy Twins win without a long ball, beat Tigers 8-3
Read full article: Homer-happy Twins win without a long ball, beat Tigers 8-3DETROIT - Jake Cave and Nelson Cruz each drove in two runs and the homer-happy Minnesota Twins won without clearing the fences, beating the Detroit Tigers 8-3 on Sunday. Michael Pineda (11-5) got the win, giving up two runs on five hits and a walk in six innings. Twins reliever Brusdar Graterol struck out two in a scoreless ninth in his major league debut. He is tied with Brad Keller and Aaron Sanchez for the major league lead in losses. Tigers: CF JaCoby Jones (wrist) was moved to the 60-day IL to make room for RHP Bryan Garcia on the 40-man roster.
Twins break HR record but lose to Tigers 10-7
Read full article: Twins break HR record but lose to Tigers 10-7Ronny Rodriguez #60 of the Detroit Tigers hits a two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins during the sixth inning at Comerica Park. The Twins homered six times to bring their season total to 268, one more than the New York Yankees managed last year. Ronny Rodriguez hit a pair of two-run homers for the Tigers, who snapped a six-game skid and halted a six-game winning streak by the AL Central-leading Twins. Miguel Cabrera put the Tigers up 3-2 with an RBI double, and Rodriguez followed with a two-run shot. Tigers: Cabrera was in the lineup for the first time since Tuesday, when he left with tightness in his left biceps.
Cron, Schoop power Twins to 7-4 win over Tigers
Read full article: Cron, Schoop power Twins to 7-4 win over TigersVictor Reyes #22 of the Detroit Tigers steals second base against Jorge Polanco #11 of the Minnesota Twins at Target Field in Minneapolis, Minnesota. Cron and Jonathan Schoop homered, Martn Prez pitched six solid innings and the Minnesota Twins beat the last-place Detroit Tigers 7-4 on Sunday to win two of three in the weekend series. It was the second time in his last three starts that Prez went six innings and yielded two or fewer runs. Tigers lefty Matthew Boyd (6-10) permitted just four hits but was tagged for seven runs in six innings. Twins: RHP Michael Pineda (9-5, 4.26 ERA) takes the mound Tuesday as Minnesota begins a 10-game road trip against the Chicago White Sox.