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Baker's one mistake costs Twins
(Sun, 20 Jul 2008 16:36:00 EDT)
Twins right-hander Scott Baker allowed just two hits in eight strong innings, but one went for a homer in a 1-0 loss to the visiting Rangers on Sunday afternoon. The Twins managed just two hits in the first seven innings off Rangers starter Vicente Padilla.

Twins' Punto to avoid disabled list
(Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:00:00 EDT)
Twins infielder Nick Punto was available to play in Sunday's game after telling skipper Ron Gardenhire that his sore fingler was feeling better. Gardenhire also said that Pat Neshek was heading to Florida to begin rehab, but the pitcher was still expected to miss the rest of the year.

Gardenhire not promoting change
(Sun, 20 Jul 2008 15:02:00 EDT)
Twins manager Ron Gardenhire says he likes the team he has, but if the front office would add a piece or two before the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline, then he would welcome it.

Twins rip Rangers; gain on White Sox
(Sat, 19 Jul 2008 23:59:00 EDT)
Livan Hernandez allowed just two runs in seven innings and the Twins pounded four home runs to back him as Minnesota downed the Rangers, 14-2, on Saturday. Justin Morneau drove in five runs with a three-run double and two-run shot.

Young pitchers keep Twins winning
(Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:35:00 EDT)
The Twins keep winning, and part of the reason they're doing it is that the young starting pitchers are coming through. Scott Baker will get another chance to prove himself when the Twins go for a sweep against the Rangers on Sunday.

Gomez needs better at-bats
(Sun, 20 Jul 2008 00:03:00 EDT)
Twins center fielder Carlos Gomez entered Saturday's game in a 3-for-44 funk, but manager Ron Gardenhire wasn't about to yank the youngster out of the lineup. Gardenhire just wants better at-bats from Gomez before thinking about dropping him in the order.

DL still a possibility for Twins' Punto
(Sat, 19 Jul 2008 19:21:00 EDT)
Twins infielder Nick Punto, who received a cortisone shot in the knuckle of his sore left ring finger on Thursday night, could go to the disabled list Monday if there is no improvement. Outfielder Michael Cuddyer (finger) still hasn't begin baseball activities.

Break doesn't cool scorching Twins
(Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:11:00 EDT)
Glen Perkins pitched six shutout innings, Delmon Young was 4-for-4 with an RBI and a stolen base and Jason Kubel had two hits, two RBIs and two runs scored in the Twins' 6-0 victory over the Rangers on Friday night.

Long layoff keeps Twins energized
(Sat, 19 Jul 2008 01:30:00 EDT)
The surging Twins weren't accustomed to having four days off, instead of the traditional three, for the All-Star break, but they were quite happy they did. The extra day gave their three All-Star starters time to rest, and kept the entire team rejuvenated for the second half.

Liriano shines in spite of distraction
(Fri, 18 Jul 2008 21:18:00 EDT)
Francisco Liriano continues to dominate in Triple-A, in spite of the grievance filed by his agent that the Twins' organization is keeping him in the Minors to prevent his salary arbitration eligibility.

Sore fingers bench Punto, Cuddyer
(Fri, 18 Jul 2008 20:10:00 EDT)
Infielder Nick Punto's sore left ring finger will keep him on the bench throughout the weekend series against Texas. Meanwhile, recovery of outfielder Michael Cuddyer's strained left index finger, which has kept him on the disabled list, is not really progressing.

Gardenhire bothered by Liriano situation
(Thu, 17 Jul 2008 22:15:00 EDT)
A complaint filed by Francisco Liriano's agent, Greg Genske, to the players' union asking for an investigation into whether the Twins have violated the collective bargaining agreement by keeping the young pitcher at Triple-A Rochester has riled the man Liriano is hoping to return working for.

Liriano to file grievance against Twins
(Fri, 18 Jul 2008 12:15:00 EDT)
The agent for Francisco Liriano has reportedly gotten the players' union to agree to investigate whether the Twins have violated the collective bargaining agreement by keeping Liriano at Triple-A Rochester.

Ballpark is 'Made in Minnesota'
(Fri, 18 Jul 2008 01:35:00 EDT)
Limestone from the Vetter Stone Company in Mankato will provide the exterior for the Twins new ballpark in Minneapolis. The instillation of the limestone will be in place by 2009.

Young starters lead Twins to wins
(Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT)
Having lost 400 innings from their rotation with the departures of Johan Santana and Carlos Silva this offseason, the Twins' starting staff was without a doubt the club's biggest question mark heading into the 2008 season.

Twins midterm report
(Wed, 16 Jul 2008 12:00:00 EDT)
When the Twins headed to Spring Training, there were few who would have predicted the club would be fighting for the American League Central lead as the first half came to a close.

Morneau's mad dash pays off
(Wed, 16 Jul 2008 03:59:00 EDT)
Because Justin Morneau made it in on Michael Young's sac fly, the American League came out of the All-Star Game ahead, 4-3, securing a home-field advantage in the World Series that Morneau hopes he and his Twins teammates can take advantage of.

Morneau steals show to rule Derby
(Tue, 15 Jul 2008 00:49:00 EDT)
Last year, Justin Morneau participated in the State Farm Home Run Derby in San Francisco and was eliminated in the first round after hitting just four home runs. This time, Morneau had a better showing in this year's event at Yankee Stadium on Monday night and won the trophy.

All-Star trio proud to represent Twins
(Mon, 14 Jul 2008 16:03:00 EDT)
Twins All-Stars Joe Mauer, Justin Morneau and Joe Nathan took advantage of their opportunity to promote their club, one of baseball's pleasant first-half surprises.

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