Michael Cuddyer was supposed to be back in right field Monday for the Minnesota Twins, just in time for a key series against the New York Yankees. 

The Tampa Bay Rays have placed outfielder Carl Crawford (finger) on the 15-day disabled list, due to a right middle finger tendon subluxation. 

The Angels' bandwagon is swelling with every win. 

Less than a month ago, the New York Yankees dominated the Minnesota Twins during a series at home. 

Tony Pena Jr. 

Rich Harden's health is just one of several things that could affect baseball's stretch drive. 

The Minnesota Twins' high-scoring offense helped them move back into first place in the AL Central for the second time in a week. 

If Francisco Liriano is not back to his 2006 form yet, he sure is getting close. 

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

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

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

The Twins, dreaming of another right-handed hitter to add a little power to their lineup for the pennant push, have been eagerly awaiting Michael Cuddyer's return from a hand injury for weeks. 

--CF Carlos Gomez stole second and third base in the sixth inning Friday, moving him into ninth place in the American League with 23 on the season. 

The Twins, dreaming of another right-handed hitter to add a little power to their lineup for the pennant push, have been eagerly awaiting Michael Cuddyer's return from a hand injury for weeks. 

--CF Carlos Gomez stole second and third base in the sixth inning Friday, moving him into ninth place in the American League with 23 on the season.