Michael Pineda Feeling Good After Bullpen Session

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda (forearm) threw a bullpen session on Sunday. Pineda was dealing with some forearm tightness that popped up in his most recent start and forced him to be scratched from his scheduled outing Sunday, though he is now lined up to take the mound on Tuesday for the opening game […]

Gleyber Torres Cranks Two-Run Homer

New York Yankees shortstop Gleyber Torres went 1-for-3 with a two-run home run in Saturday's loss to the Boston Red Sox. Torres got the scoring started for New York in the fourth inning, driving a 1-1 Eduardo Rodriguez fastball 418 feet into left field for his third long ball of the year. The 24-year-old hit […]

Chad Green Takes Loss Saturday

New York Yankees relief pitcher Chad Green was charged with his fourth loss of the season in Saturday's 7-3 defeat to the Boston Red Sox. Green allowed four runs on four hits in just 2/3 of an inning. The veteran reliever allowed a leadoff single, then appeared to turn things around by getting two quick […]

Jameson Taillon Surrenders Three Runs In No-Decision

New York Yankees starting pitcher Jameson Taillon didn't factor into the decision in Saturday's 7-3 loss to the Boston Red Sox. Taillon pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing three runs on six hits. He struck out three batters while issuing one walk. Taillon's fastball continues to be an excellent pitch for him, as he generated 10 […]

Nelson Cruz Collects Two Hits, Stolen Base

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz notched a pair of hits, a run scored, and a stolen base in Saturday's win over the Kansas City Royals. Cruz singled in the third inning and stole second before being thrown out at home trying to score. He later doubled and came around to score a run. The […]

Miguel Sano Hits 11th Home Run

Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano went 1-for-4 with a two-run homer in Saturday's 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Sano hit yet another mammoth home run, the latest one traveling 449 feet at an exit velocity of 113.2 MPH. The slugger went through a slump at the plate but has started up a […]

Kyle Garlick Goes Yard Saturday

Minnesota Twins outfielder Kyle Garlick belted his fifth homer of the season in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals. Garlick continued his success against left-handed pitching this season, taking Royals' lefty Mike Minor yard in the third inning. The blast left his bat at an exit velocity of 105.9 MPH with a projected […]

Ryan Jeffers Swats Second Homer Of Season

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers went 1-for-4 with a two-run home run in Saturday's victory over the Kansas City Royals. Jeffers' homer was a towering blast, traveling 435 feet at an exit velocity of 110.4 MPH. The young backstop's time down at Triple-A must have served him well, as he has looked like a completely […]

Hansel Robles Picks Up Fifth Save

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Hansel Robles notched his fifth save of the season in Saturday's 5-4 win over the Kansas City Royals. Robles allowed a leadoff double and was hurt by a throwing error, though he worked out of trouble with a double play, which ended the game. The 30-year-old kept the scoreboard clean for […]

Taylor Rogers Records Sixth Hold

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Taylor Rogers picked up his sixth hold of the season in Saturday's win over the Kansas City Royals. Rogers entered the game in the eighth inning and worked an easy inning, fanning two batters and needing just 12 pitches to navigate the frame. The veteran southpaw has been perhaps the most […]

Jose Berrios Notches Sixth Win Of Season

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Jose Berrios picked up his sixth win of the season in Saturday's 5-4 victory over the Kansas City Royals. Berrios pitched six innings, allowing four runs on six hits with a pair of walks issued. He struck out four batters. Berrios got a lot of help from his offense, as each […]

Corey Kluber Transferred To 60-Day Injured List

New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber (shoulder) was transferred to the 60-day injured list Saturday. Kluber was diagnosed with a right shoulder strain, though the move to the 60-day injured list isn't because of a new development in his status but for roster management purposes. The veteran hurler was able to resume throwing on […]

Chris Gittens Making Major League Debut Saturday

New York Yankees first baseman Chris Gittens is making his major league debut against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday. Gittens will start at first base and bat sixth against Red Sox lefty Eduardo Rodriguez. The 27-year-old posted a 1.440 OPS with a home run and three doubles in 25 plate appearances against southpaws at […]

Andrelton Simmons Returns To Lineup Saturday

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) is back in the lineup for Saturday's contest against the Kansas City Royals. Simmons missed a total of three games with a sore ankle, though he's slotted back in as the starting shortstop and will bat eighth against Royals' lefty Mike Minor. Jorge Polanco, who made a couple of […]

Griffin Jax Called Up From Triple-A

Minnesota Twins pitcher Griffin Jax has been called up from Triple-A St. Paul Saturday ahead of the contest against the Kansas City Royals. The Twins designated pitcher Juan Minaya for assignment in a corresponding move. Jax has made five starts for the St. Paul Saints, going 3-1 with a 3.33 ERA in 27 innings pitched […]

Michael Pineda Scratched From Sunday's Start

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Michael Pineda (forearm) has been scratched from his scheduled start on Sunday. Pineda was lifted from his previous start with forearm tightness, though manager Rocco Baldelli had believed that the veteran starter would be fine moving forward. Pineda is slated to throw a bullpen on Sunday instead, so the Twins will […]

Chris Gittens Called Up From Triple-A

New York Yankees first baseman Chris Gittens was called up from Triple-A Scranton/Wilkes-Barre ahead of Saturday's contest against the Boston Red Sox. Gittens slashed .283/.486/.585 with four homers and 11 RBI in 18 games played for the RailRiders this season. The 27-year-old will likely be looked at as a short-term solution to the Yankees' first […]

Jorge Polanco Homers In Friday's Loss

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco collected a walk, a home run, and a pair of runs scored in Friday's 14-5 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Polanco drilled a 101.4 MPH flyout in his first at-bat of the day, then collected a 100.8 MPH single. He rounded out his day with a mammoth 435-foot […]

Nick Gordon Collects Three Hits, First Career Homer

Minnesota Twins infielder Nick Gordon went 3-for-4 with a home run in Friday's loss to the Kansas City Royals. Gordon collected a pair of singles, then later homered on the first pitch he saw in his last at-bat of the game. His home, the first of his career, was a towering, 423-foot shot that left […]

Miguel Sano Belts 10th Homer

Minnesota Twins first/third baseman Miguel Sano swatted his 10th home run of the season in Friday's 14-5 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Sano's homer was absolutely crushed, as it traveled 428 feet at an exit velocity of 114.3 MPH, his hardest-hit ball of the season so far. Sano has just two hits in his […]

Matt Shoemaker Doomed By Royals Once Again

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker was shelled for eight earned runs in the first inning of Friday's loss to the Kansas City Royals. Shoemaker mustered just one out in the frame as the Royals hit through their entire order once, tagging the veteran right-hander for six hits and nine total runs. The Royals have […]

Aaron Judge Swats 14th Homer

New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's loss to the Boston Red Sox. Judge got the Yankees on the board in the sixth inning with a long ball to right field, which traveled 358 feet at an exit velocity of 111.4 MPH. The slugger broke out of […]

Michael King Charged With Third Loss

New York Yankees starting pitcher Michael King was saddled with his third loss of the season in Friday's 5-2 defeat at the hands of the Boston Red Sox. King pitched 5 1/3 innings, allowing four runs on six hits with no walks issued. He struck out five batters and generated an impressive 38 percent CSW, […]

Corey Kluber Resumes Playing Catch

New York Yankees starting pitcher Corey Kluber (shoulder) resumed playing catch on Friday. Kluber landed on the injured list nine days ago with a right shoulder strain, though manager Aaron Boone had spoken Thursday about optimism regarding his status. The fact that the veteran hurler was able to throw supports that positive outlook, though his […]

Luke Voit Takes Dry Swings Friday

New York Yankees first baseman Luke Voit (oblique) was able to take dry swings on Friday. Voit was placed on the injured list with a Grade 2 oblique strain, though he has built up his activity in recent days, as he was running on the field Thursday and then taking dry swings Friday. The slugging […]

Kenta Maeda Throws Bullpen Friday

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kenta Maeda (arm, groin) is set to throw a bullpen session before Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Maeda was initially placed on the injured list with a groin strain, though the Twins announced that he would be out for longer than expected due to arm soreness that popped up. […]

Ryan Jeffers Takes Seat Friday

Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers will get a breather on Friday and is not in the lineup for the game against the Kansas City Royals. Jeffers has appeared in each of the first two games since being called up, going 4-for-8 with a home run, two runs scored, and two RBI. Benjamin Rortvedt will be […]

Andrelton Simmons To Miss Third Straight Game

Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons (ankle) is absent from Friday's lineup for the contest against the Kansas City Royals. Simmons has missed two games with a sore ankle and will miss his third, though the Twins haven't indicated when he'll be able to return to the lineup. Jorge Polanco will make another start at short […]

Nelson Cruz Not In Friday's Lineup

Minnesota Twins designated hitter Nelson Cruz is sitting out Friday's game against the Kansas City Royals. Cruz appears to be getting a routine day off in the midst of a home run drought, though he does have a hit in each of his last three games. Josh Donaldson will get a break from the field […]

Jorge Polanco Collects Three Hits Thursday

Minnesota Twins second baseman/shortstop Jorge Polanco went 3-for-4 with an RBI and a run scored in Thursday's 6-5 loss to the Kansas City Royals. Polanco sandwiched a pair of singles around nan RBI double in the fifth inning for his 10th multi-hit effort of the season. He has an extra-base hit in two straight games […]