An ineffective bullpen is hindering the Minnesota Twins' push toward first place in the AL Central. 

Curtis Granderson and Magglio Ordonez each hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers battered Minnesota's struggling bullpen to rally for a 6-4 win over the Twins on Saturday. 

Curtis Granderson and Magglio Ordonez each hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers battered Minnesota's struggling bullpen to rally for a 6-4 win over the Twins on Saturday. 

Curtis Granderson and Magglio Ordonez each hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Detroit Tigers battered Minnesota's struggling bullpen to rally for a 6-4 win over the Twins on Saturday. 

Asked about the secret behind this year's surprising success, the young Minnesota Twins have often praised their short memories following disappointing defeats. 

Jose Mijares joined the Twins Friday at the Metrodome, completing the addition of the club's September call-ups. 

--RF Michael Cuddyer swung off of a tee on Friday and said he would be taking batting practice before Saturday afternoon's game against Detroit. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RF Michael Cuddyer (strained tendon in left index finger, broken left foot) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 28. 

After a lengthy road trip, the Minnesota Twins picked up where they left off at the Metrodome before their long absence while continuing their domination of the Detroit Tigers there. 

"Cruddy. 

The Baltimore Orioles acquired help for their beleaguered pitching staff Friday, getting minor leaguer Brian Bass from the Minnesota Twins for a player to be named or cash. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RF Michael Cuddyer (strained tendon in left index finger, broken left foot) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 28. 

MEDICAL WATCH: RF Michael Cuddyer (strained tendon in left index finger, broken left foot) went on the 15-day disabled list retroactive to June 28. 

The Twins ended their epic 15-day, 14-game road trip in disappointing fashion, getting swept by Toronto and heading back to the Twin Cities 5-9 during their two-week journey. 

--C Mike Redmond started behind the plate Thursday night after C Joe Mauer arrived at the ballpark with sore legs following Wednesday's 11-inning loss.