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Gophers, Huskers victorious in Big Ten tourney
The University of Minnesota provided a stylish opening for the 2013 Big Ten baseball tournament Wednesday at Target Field in the conference's first tourney to be held at a Major League ballpark.
"I decided to just compete with my other pitches," he said. "I know my fastball is good, my two-seamer, so I just tried to command my curve and my slider." Teheran pitched 8 1-3 strong innings, Dan Uggla hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves won their fourth straight game with a 5-1 victory over the struggling Minnesota Twins on Monday.
Is Promoting Kyle Gibson Worth It?
At this point, the Twins are so close to the Super Two cutoff, that it might actually make sense to wait.
Gattis did it again Wednesday, hitting his first career grand slam. B.J. Upton and Ramiro Pena also homered for the Braves, who finished off a sweep of the woeful Minnesota Twins with an 8-3 rout.
Twins' Plouffe has concussion, on 7-day DL
A House committee taking Congress' latest look at the Internal Revenue Service's mistreatment of tea party groups will apparently have to do so without input from the star witness.
Twins' Plouffe has concussion, on 7-day DL
The Minnesota Twins placed third baseman Trevor Plouffe on the seven-day disabled list with a concussion Wednesday after he was struck in the head by Dan Uggla's shin while breaking up an attempted double play.
Illinois Baseball: Minnesota Big Ten Tournament Preview
The Illinois Fighting Illini will play their first game of the Big Ten Tournament today against the Minnesota Golden Gophers.
Twins great Oliva to be team's Draft representative
Three-time American League batting champion and former Twins star Tony Oliva will represent the organization in Major League Baseball's First-Year Player Draft next month.
Freddie Freeman smacked a game-winning single with two outs in the bottom of the 10th inning to send the Atlanta Braves to their fifth straight victory with a 5-4 decision over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday at Turner Field.
Tuesday Morning Twins: Happy Kent Hrbek Day
Yes, it's true--today is Kent Hrbek's 53rd birthday . Please enjoy this clip of Hrbek being introduced in Atlanta in Game 3 of the 1991 World Series after the notorious Ron Gant incident .
Minnesota Twins summon Samuel Deduno for Friday start
Well-traveled right-hander Samuel Deduno, coming off a star turn at the World Baseball Classic, will get the start Friday at Detroit, the team announced Tuesday.
Twins rely on Pelfrey in Atlanta
Mike Pelfrey struggled against the Atlanta Braves in his days with the New York Mets.
Twins at Braves: News and Notes
As I'm sure you're aware, this is Minnesota's first visit to Atlanta since the 1991 World Series.
Randolph Native Makes Big League Debut for Minnesota Twins
UPDATE MONDAY 8:55 P.M.: Caleb Thielbar's Major League debut is complete. With the Minnesota Twins down 5-1 in the top of the ninth inning, Thielbar was removed from the game for a pinch-hitter. He finished the game with two innings pitched, three strikeouts, one hit allowed and no walks.
Twins Recall Caleb Thielbar: Hernandez Down, Gibson's Debut Close?
It seems like the Twins are making a move...and that it might be the predecessor to the arrival of Kyle Gibson.
Minnesota Twins Prospect Octopus: Week 7
March 7, 2013; Clearwater, FL, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kyle Gibson throws a pitch during the first inning against the Philadelphia Phillies at Bright House Networks Field.
Caleb Thielbar: St. Paul Saints to the Minnesota Twins
Caleb Thielbar was an 18th-round draft pick out of South Dakota State University for the Milwaukee Brewers in 2009.
Ortiz clubs two homers as Red Sox pound Twins
David Ortiz smacked a pair of homers against his former team and accounted for six RBI, as the Boston Red Sox topped the Minnesota Twins, 12-5, at Target Field.
Shooter Now: Minnesota Twins' Justin Morneau has mixed feelings on autographs
The Twins' Justin Morneau sings an autograph during TwinsFest 2007 at the Metrodome in Minneapolis, Minn., on Friday, January 26th, 2007.
Playing at home did no favors for the Minnesota Twins, so they'll try to find their way back to the win column on the road when they open a nine-game journey Monday against the Atlanta Braves.