Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Twins announced Wednesday that the team will not pick up its contract option on reliever Jared Burton for the 2015 season. Burton would have earned $3.6 million next season had the Twins exercised the […]
Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Twins fired manager Ron Gardenhire on Monday after 13 seasons. The Twins finished 70-92, the organization’s fourth straight losing season. Gardenhire had one year left on a two-year deal he signed prior to the […]
Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Twins activated pitcher Ricky Nolasco from the 15-day disabled list so he could start Friday’s game against the Kansas City Royals. Nolasco, who was put on the DL July 8 with a right elbow […]
Houston, TX (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Twins traded outfielder Josh Willingham to the Kansas City Royals in exchange for minor league pitcher Jason Adam on Monday. The 35-year-old Willingham hit .210 with 12 homers and 34 RBI in 68 games […]
Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Twins will recall pitcher Trevor May from Triple-A Rochester to start Saturday’s game against the Oakland Athletics. It will be the major league debut for the 24-year-old righty, whom the Twins acquired from Philadelphia […]
Kansas City, MO (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Twins and All-Star catcher Kurt Suzuki have reached an agreement on a two-year contract extension, the team announced Thursday. Suzuki, who had been slated to become a free agent at the conclusion of […]
Oakland, CA (SportsNetwork.com) – The Oakland Athletics continued to wheel and deal on Thursday, as they shipped lefty Tommy Milone to the Minnesota Twins for outfielder Sam Fuld. This, of course, comes on the heels of Oakland acquiring lefty Jon […]
Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – Minnesota Twins right-hander Phil Hughes exited Thursday’s game against the Chicago White Sox in the fourth inning. Hughes was hit in the right ankle by a sharp grounder off the bat of Adam Dunn to lead […]
Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Seattle Mariners acquired first baseman Kendrys Morales from the Minnesota Twins on Thursday for reliever Stephen Pryor. In 39 games with the Twins, Morales hit .234 with one homer and 18 runs batted in. He […]
Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson was scratched from his scheduled start Wednesday afternoon against Cleveland due to lower back stiffness. Anthony Swarzak, who will take Gibson’s place, will make his first start since Oct 2, 2012 […]