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The Minnesota Twins have activated left fielder Delmon Young from the 15-day disabled list.The Twins announced the move before Friday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays and optioned outfielder Rene Tosoni to Triple-A Rochester to make room on the 25-man roster.Young went on the DL on April 27 with a strained left oblique muscle near his rib cage, batting just .228 with three doubles and six RBIs in 57 at-bats before he was hurt. He last played on April 18."You expect players like that to do good things and big things, and you don't want to put too much pressure on him," manager Ron Gardenhire said. "To get him back out there, it's nice. It's nice to write his name in there again and see that run-producer in the middle of your lineup."Young was batting fifth on Friday.The Twins still have three regulars, catcher Joe Mauer, second baseman Tsuyoshi Nishioka and designated hitter Jim Thome, on the disabled list. They're last in the majors in scoring.Tosoni played in 13 games, batting .17...
Joe Mauer returned to the Minnesota Twins lineup this weekend to a standing ovation and much excitement from fans at Target Field.When the weekend was over, Mauer's ...
The Minnesota Twins beat Detroit's best to win a series against the Tigers.Jim Thome homered — his third in the three-game series — and Justin Morneau hit a two-run ...
Jose Valverde has been untouchable in save situations for the Detroit Tigers .The rest of the time, he's a mess.Valverde gave up two runs in the top of the ninth inn...
Lonnie Chisenhall went 3-for-4 with two 6, in the opener game series.Ubaldo Jimenez (4-2) allowed three runs -- one earned -- on five hits over 6 1/3 innings to grab...
Carlos Santana's pinch-hit home run leading 5 victory over the game series.Chris Perez (4-7) pitched a perfect top of the ninth inning for the win.Matt Capps (4-7) g...
Right-hander Kevin Slowey gets a final chance at his first game, season-ending series at Target Field.A 13-game winner in 30 appearances last season, Slowey has stru...
Right-hander Justin Masterson looks for a second defeat of game series at Progressive Field .The 6-foot-6, 250-pounder was a 6-5 winner over the Twins on Sept. 18 in...
Minnesota Twins right fielder Michael Cuddyer left Wednesday's game against the Baltimore Orioles after being hit by a pitch.Cuddyer was stung on the left wrist by a...
Milwaukee Brewers starter Zack Greinke can't figure out what's wrong.The results, however, are clear: He's making too many mistakes in crucial situations.While Grein...
Adam Wainwright couldn't help but flash a big grin. He had plenty of reason to be happy.Starting for the first time in over a year, Wainwright pitched two scoreless ...
Luke Hughes homered twice and knocked in game losing streak Sunday by beating 4.Hughes hit a two-run homer in the fourth inning and a three-run shot in the seventh. ...
Doug Fister threw seven innings of three-hit record 43rd save, as 1 victory over the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park .Fister (8-13) walked two and struck out five t...
Rene Tosoni's leadoff home run in the 10th 4 win over the Cleveland Indians in game set.In the 10th, Tosoni led off the frame with his fourth shot of the year off of...
Rene Tosoni's sixth-inning grand slam 4 count in the second of three between the clubs.Chris Parmelee added a solo shot, and both Denard Span and Ben Revere knocked ...
A little bunt single turned this WBC matchup into a World Boxing Classic.Alfredo Aceves and several players threw nasty punches when a fierce, full-scale brawl broke...
Bringing the world closer together through baseball sure sounded like a good idea.Of course, that was before most Americans found out how much other countries actual...
Rene Tosoni finished 3-for-4 with a pair of winner, as Minnesota put the brakes on its 11- 2 decision over Seattle in the finale of a three- game set.Trevor Plouffe ...
The Minnesota Twins reinstated pitcher Anthony Swarzak from the 15-day disabled list and selected the contract of outfielder Matt Carson from Triple-A Rochester on F...
Adam Lind started the season as Toronto's cleanup hitter, then struggled so badly that he was demoted to the minor leagues.Relaxed and rejuvenated after a stint at T...