Bradenton, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Pittsburgh Pirates have acquired pitcher Vance Worley from the Minnesota Twins for cash considerations. Worley, who was outrighted to the minors off Minnesota’s roster on Friday, posted a 1-5 mark with a 7.21 earned run […]
“We’ve gotten beaten up for three years now,” Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said. “You know you need pitching. We’re trying to get pitching. We’ve done a pretty good job at this point. We’re looking at position players. We said we […]
Fort Myers, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Twins signed closer Glen Perkins to a four-year contract extension, covering the 2014-17 seasons. Perkins, who was under contract through 2015, will earn $4.025 million in 2014, $4.65 million in 2015, $6.3 million […]
(SportsNetwork.com) – Carl Pavano announced he is retiring after a 14-year career in Major League Baseball. Pavano, who last pitched for the Minnesota Twins in 2012, suffered a ruptured spleen along with several complications last winter and missed the entire […]
Fort Myers, FL (SportsNetwork.com) – Minnesota Twins shortstop Pedro Florimon is scheduled to undergo arthroscopic surgery Monday to remove his appendix, a procedure that will likely sideline him for at least two weeks. Florimon will miss the beginning of the […]
Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan said Monday he has been diagnosed with a treatable form of cancer. The Twins released a statement from Ryan on Monday, which said a routine physical revealed a lump in […]
Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Twins have signed pitcher Matt Guerrier to a minor league contract with an invitation to spring training. Guerrier made 393 appearances, all but three out of the bullpen, for the Twins from 2004-10. He […]
Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Twins and third baseman Trevor Plouffe have agreed to terms on a one-year contract, avoiding arbitration. Terms were not disclosed, but the Pioneer Press and MLB.com both reported the deal to be worth $2.35 […]
Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Twins on Monday signed pitcher Mike Pelfrey to a two-year, $11 million contract and catcher Kurt Suzuki to a one-year, $2.75 million contract. Pelfrey went 5-13 with a 5.19 earned run average in 29 […]
Minneapolis, MN (SportsNetwork.com) – The Minnesota Twins have reportedly signed catcher Kurt Suzuki to a one-year contract. According to multiple reports, the deal is worth $2.75 million. Suzuki hit .232 with five home runs and 32 RBI in 94 games […]