Minnesota Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson is not on the club’s roster for the American League wild-card series against the Houston Astros due to a calf injury. Governing A.L. The central champion twins released their 28-man roster on Tuesday, hours before their series opener in Minnesota against defending league champions …
Read More »Red Sox-Blue Jays, Phillies-Nationals suspended among 6 MLB games
The games Athletics-Rangers, Phillies-Nationals, Twins-Tigers, Red Sox-Blue Jays, Rockies-Diamondbacks and Orioles-Rays have been postponed to Thursday night, with possibly more to follow. The action follows three games postponed Wednesday as players across the sports landscape react to the weekend shooting by police of Jacob Blake, a Black man, in Wisconsin. …
Read More »Twins place pitchers Jake Odorizzi, Zack Littell on IL as injury mounts
KANSAS CITY, Mo. The sick Minnesota Twins added two more names to their injured list on Saturday when Jake Odorizzi was sidelined with bruised ribs and fellow right-hander Zack Littell was sidelined due to inflammation of the right arch. Both players were injured during a 7-2 loss to the Kansas …
Read More »Twins figuring out why trade for Kenta Maeda could help fix their problems in October
Kenta Maeda is what I refer to as a washbasin – as he will throw the entire kitchen center on you. On Tuesday night, the veteran judge had everything that worked for the Minnesota Twins in their game against the Brewers: fastball, sinker, slider, splitter, blender, waffle iron. Through eight …
Read More »MLB cuts cut in for baseball fans in the stands on opening day
Most years, Major League Baseball Opening Day is a time for fans to huddle in the stands and welcome the return of America’s pastime. But the coronavirus pandemic and the need for social distancing to prevent its spread necessarily kept seats empty and fans watching from home. Instead, the teams …
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