TWINS
Season of change: Twins mark new stadium with new uniforms
Both of the new uniforms also have a special logo to mark the team's 50th season. The Twins also slightly altered the red "Twins" script on their primary logo and home uniform.
By Associated Press , November 16, 2009
Baseball GMs pass on expanding instant replay 
CHICAGO — Baseball general managers failed to take a vote Tuesday on expanding instant replay following a postseason filled with blown calls by umpires.
November 11, 2009
Twins trade Gomez to Brewers for Hardy
The Milwaukee Brewers traded J.J. Hardy to the Minnesota Twins on Friday for speedy outfielder Carlos Gomez.
November 07, 2009
Go-Go gone: Twins deal Gomez to Brewers for shortstop Hardy
Moving Carlos Gomez relieves a crowded outfield for Minnesota, which has Delmon Young, Denard Span and Michael Cuddyer. And it’s a second chance for J.J. Hardy, a shortstop who once was considered a rising star for Milwaukee but is coming off a miserable season.
By Associated Press , November 06, 2009
Late-surging Twins still have issues to solve
MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins are clearing out their lockers at the Metrodome for the last time, leaving behind the storied facility and, they hope, their recent postseason struggles.
By Dave CampbellAssociated Press , October 13, 2009
Twins, Dome are done: Yankees sweep series
Only five days earlier in the same building, the Minnesota Twins were celebrating as unlikely division champions, looking like a team determined to defy all expiration dates.
By Joe Christensen , October 12, 2009
Pavano failed the Yankees, now can he foil them?
Carl Pavano finds himself in the playoffs with an opportunity to further frustrate the Yankees — if he can win Game 3 for the Twins today.
By Dave Campbell , October 11, 2009
Yankees beat Twins in last at-bat
Mark Teixeira hit a leadoff homer in the 11th inning to give the New York Yankees a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night and a 2-0 lead in their AL Division Series playoffs.
By Jay Cohen , October 10, 2009
Yankees beat Twins in 11
Mark Teixeira hit a leadoff homer in the 11th inning to give the New York Yankees a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night and a 2-0 lead in their AL playoff series.
By Jay Cohen , October 09, 2009
'Our boys' in the Dome led us on a great escape
Anyone sneaking a look into our kitchen Tuesday night would have been mystified. There we were, Phyllis and I, each sitting in a different part of the kitchen, staring blankly into space.
By Sam Cook , October 09, 2009
For the adrenaline-pushing Twins, it’s all a blur by now
COLUMN: The Yankees earned the right to take a few days off and start at home by winning the most top-heavy division in baseball. It’s not their fault the Twins procrastinated.
By Jim Souhan , October 08, 2009
Yankees take Game 1 from Twins
Derek Jeter got a big hit, just as he did in Octobers past at the famed ballpark across the street. CC Sabathia joined in the postseason fun. Even Alex Rodriguez broke out of his playoff rut.
By Ronald Blum , October 08, 2009
Twins take tiebreaker from Tigers in 12 innings to win AL Central title
Alexi Casilla singled home the winning run in the 12th inning and the Minnesota Twins rallied past Detroit 6-5 in the American League Central Division tiebreaker Tuesday night. The Twins face the host New York Yankees at 5:07 p.m. today in Game 1 of the AL Division Series.
By Dave Campbell , October 07, 2009
Twins win extra-inning thriller, advance to playoffs
MINNEAPOLIS — Alexi Casilla’s one-out single in the bottom of the 12th inning scored Carlos Gomez from second base and the Minnesota Twins beat Detroit 6-5 in the AL Central tiebreaker Tuesday night, completing a colossal collapse for the Tigers.
October 06, 2009
WEBC-AM 560 to air Twins ESPN Radio, national Vikings-Packers coverage
The local station will air Tuesday's American League Central Division title game against Detroit and any Twins postseason games this year. Area stations KDAL-AM 610 and WMOX-FM 106.9 will continue to air all Twins games on the Twins Radio Network.
October 05, 2009
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Tigers-Twins: Tiebreaker Tuesday
For the second year in a row, the American League Central Division Title will be decided in game 163. For the second year in a row, the Twins are one of the teams playing in the tiebreaker. This year, however, it is at their house and it is against the Detroit Tigers. Who would have thought after
Posted by: twinsdigest on Oct 4, 2009 at 9:35 PM | Twins DigestGame 79: Twins edge Royals 2-1
Minnesota @ Kansas City (Game 2 0f 3) Scott Baker picked up his sixth win of the season in a 2-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Tuesday night. Baker gave up a single run in the first inning and pitched his way out of a bases loaded jam in the fourth to keep the Twins in the game. Baker co
Posted by: twinsdigest on Jun 30, 2009 at 11:51 PM | Twins DigestGame 78: Twins lifeless in loss
Minnesota @ Kansas City (Game 1 of 3) Nick Blackburn only gave up two earned runs on the mound against Kansas City, however, the team couldn’t get any offense going and gave the Royals plenty of opportunities with defensive miscues in a 4-2 loss at Kauffman Stadium. The Royals jumped out to
Posted by: twinsdigest on Jun 29, 2009 at 10:50 PM | Twins DigestGame 77: Liriano holds out against Cards
Minnesota @ St. Louis (Game 3 of 3) Francisco Liriano has had a rough season thus far but looked great on the mound against the St. Louis Cardinals by holding them to two runs off four hits in a 6-2 victory. Liriano pitched seven effective innings and struck out six while getting behind some early
Posted by: twinsdigest on Jun 28, 2009 at 5:49 PM | Twins DigestGame 73: Costly mistake gives Brewers the win
Minnesota @ Milwaukee (Game 2 0f 3) Nick Blackburn was in the midst of another great outing and just four outs away from getting another complete game victory. It only took one hit followed by an error to give Milwaukee a pair of runs and a 4-3 lead as they went on the defeat the Twins for the fir
Posted by: twinsdigest on Jun 24, 2009 at 10:27 PM | Twins DigestAyala wanted to be traded
Ron Gardenhire stated on Tuesday that Luis Ayala, who was designated for assignment on Monday, had requested to be traded three weeks earlier. Ayala was upset over his role in the bullpen and wanted to be the setup man in the eighth inning as a bridge to Joe Nathan. The Twins looked into trade opt
Posted by: twinsdigest on Jun 24, 2009 at 1:29 PM | Twins Digest
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