MLB umpires have some explaining to do after bizarrely tossing Twins manager for visiting the mound Rocco Baldelli was absolutely LIVID here. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 24, 2022
Back-to-back home runs back up Dylan Bundy's start in Twins' 2-1 win over Rangers MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins know better than anyone about the restorative properties of extra rest. They once set up a special nap room for Nelson Cruz, after all. Tribune News Service · Aug 20, 2022
Twins Manager Rips ‘Pathetic’ Umpiring After Ejection A controversial call in the 10th inning gave visiting Toronto a 3–2 victory over Minnesota in Sunday’s series finale. Sports Illustrated · Aug 8, 2022
Twins’ Rocco Baldelli goes off on seething tirade after umps overturn pivotal review at the plate Rocco Baldelli was absolutely LIVID after this key review in the Twins' loss. USA Today Sports Media Group · Aug 7, 2022
Controversial calls prove costly to Twins in 3-2, 10-inning loss to Blue Jays MINNEAPOLIS — Rocco Baldelli threw his cap, kicked dirt on home plate and pointed to the TV booth. But his anger was directed at someone 1,200 miles away. Tribune News Service · Aug 7, 2022
La Velle E. Neal III: Trades address needs. Now it’s time for Rocco to win the division. If the 2022 Twins were a house, it would have a solid foundation but some chipped paint, a dishwasher on the fritz and a need for fresh carpeting. Tribune News Service · Aug 4, 2022
With Sano returning, the Twins have decisions to make To set the scene: Remember back to May 15, 2021. On that particular Saturday at Target Field, the Twins trailed Oakland for most of the game until Miguel Sano blasted a three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth to steal a 5-4 victory. Tribune News Service · Jul 25, 2022
Twins break open close game, then hold off Tigers rally to win, 8-4 The Twins had one of the longest in-season breaks in MLB history with their five days off during the All-Star Game, and all that rest proved restorative. Tribune News Service · Jul 24, 2022
Jim Souhan: The Luis Arraez Show, once a charming act, is now a smashing success Luis Arraez has evolved from longshot to oddity, from entertainer to achiever, from Twins utility player to All-Star. His evolution may not be complete. Tribune News Service · Jul 11, 2022
Twins waste their own six-run inning in 9-7 loss to Rangers ARLINGTON, Texas — On Friday, it was the Rangers who overcame an early 3-0 deficit with a big five-hit, six-run inning. On Saturday, the Twins fell short of doing the same. Tribune News Service · Jul 10, 2022
Jim Souhan: That plan for resting Buxton the Twins hatched? It’s working More than a month ago, the Twins revealed their plan for Byron Buxton. Tribune News Service · Jun 20, 2022
Dylan Bundy pitches into eighth inning as Twins roll to 11-1 win in Arizona PHOENIX — Dylan Bundy had to wait a long time between starts before getting the ball on Saturday. Maybe it prepared for all the time he had to wait between innings, too. Tribune News Service · Jun 19, 2022
Late runs, solid pitching lift Twins past Mariners, 5-0 SEATTLE — Before Sonny Gray's first start in nearly three weeks Wednesday, Rocco Baldelli searched for a way to describe the intensity that the veteran right-hander brings to each game he pitches. Tribune News Service · Jun 15, 2022
Byron Buxton's two home runs just part of onslaught as Twins pound Rays, 9-4 MINNEAPOLIS — Two home runs from Byron Buxton spurred the Twins to a 9-4 victory against Tampa Bay on Friday. Tribune News Service · Jun 11, 2022
Tribune News Service · Jun 8, 2022 Yankees start with a bang, open up late in 10-4 victory over Twins MINNEAPOLIS — As big-dog moves go, as a way to remove any doubt about who's in charge, it's hard to beat the effect that 876 feet of home runs in the first 10 minutes can have.
Tribune News Service · May 31, 2022 Jim Souhan: Twins’ anti-vaxxers putting team in bind MINNEAPOLIS — Derek Falvey, the Twins' president of baseball operations, said he won't pass judgment on his unvaccinated players.
Tribune News Service · May 30, 2022 Lewis lasted three innings in center field, but could return there DETROIT — Royce Lewis' triumphant return to the big leagues didn't even last a full game.
Tribune News Service · May 22, 2022 Gary Sanchez stays hot, Twins wallop Royals, 9-2 KANSAS CITY, Mo. – Maybe Gary Sanchez is too shy to chat with first basemen. Maybe he's annoyed by first-base coach Hank Conger. Maybe 90 feet just strikes him as too short a workout.
Tribune News Service · May 18, 2022 Twins cap off series in Oakland with 14-4 rout of A's OAKLAND, Calif. — As he defended the Twins' demotion of Royce Lewis to the minors on Wednesday, Rocco Baldelli felt the need to throw in a timely reminder.
Tribune News Service · May 16, 2022 Jim Souhan: Twins’ Buxton following ‘the plan’ MINNEAPOLIS — The injury that has caused the Minnesota Twins to frequently rest star center fielder Byron Buxton is patella tendinitis in his right knee, which is painful and requires daily treatment. The injury hurts even more when he swings than when he sprints, although decelerating is also problematic.
Tribune News Service · May 15, 2022 Devin Smeltzer makes strong start vs. Cleveland but Twins lose 3-2 in 10 innings MINNEAPOLIS — Devin Smeltzer did everything he could to make the Twins' Opening Day roster. The lefthander left his fourth and final spring start April 2 having not allowed a run all camp. But by the next day, he found himself back on the Class AAA staff instead.
Tribune News Service · Apr 30, 2022 Corey Kluber, Josh Lowe step up as Rays cool off Twins ST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — The Twins rolled into Tropicana Field Friday with a seven-game winning streak and a handful of familiar faces, including former Rays such as manager Rocco Baldelli and pitchers Chris Archer, Emilio Pagan and Joe Ryan.
Tribune News Service · Apr 28, 2022 Twins break open game in fifth inning, beat Tigers for seventh straight win MINNEAPOLIS — New-age manager Rocco Baldelli went old-school on Throwback Thursday: For the first time in his career, he called for two sacrifice bunts — in one inning, no less. And they wound up fueling the put-away inning in the Twins' seventh consecutive victory, 7-1 over the Tigers at Target…
Sports Illustrated · Apr 27, 2022 Six Chaotic Blunders Lead to a Bonkers Twins Walk-Off Win Three Minnesota baserunning mistakes were sprinkled throughout the wildest final play of the MLB season. And the team still won.
Tribune News Service · Apr 16, 2022 Byron Buxton leaves Twins' victory in Boston because of right knee soreness BOSTON — Byron Buxton appeared in his 500th game with the Twins on Friday. Perhaps out of habit, the Twins fear it might be awhile before he plays his 501st.