Michael Brantley and David Huff gave the Cleveland Indians hope for the future by damaging the Minnesota Twins' present plans.Brantley hit a tiebreaking single with two outs in the seventh inning, helping Huff and the Indians beat Minnesota 3-1 Sunday. Th http://www.foxsports.com
Joe Crede comes through for Minnesota Twins in 11th inning against Toronto Blue Jays The already-meager crowd of 15,375 had dwindled further by the time Joe Crede came to the plate in the 11th inning Tuesday night. Throughout the Metrodome a few fans stood, maybe hoping for a walk-off win or perhaps just contemplating their departure.... more Submitted on 2009-04-15
Minnesota Twins Inside Pitch 2009-04-15 Left-hander Glen Perkins spent several minutes talking with his pitching coach and his good friend and fellow starter Kevin Slowey on Monday night after Slowey was battered for 13 runs. When the group discussion broke up, the message was simple: On Tuesda... more Submitted on 2009-04-15
Minnesota Twins Notes, Quotes 2009-04-15 --C Jose Morales took the field early before Tuesday's game to work on his throws from home to second base. Morales has thrown out just one of five base-stealers this season and said that's because he's trying to break some bad habits behind the plate. Af... more Submitted on 2009-04-15
Blue Jays-Twins Preview 2009-04-15 Scott Baker wasn't happy he didn't get his first chance to pitch on opening day. Since the Minnesota Twins have gotten only two wins from starters this year, they're probably just happy he will finally get to pitch.Baker will make his season debutWednesda... more Submitted on 2009-04-15
Twins 3, Blue Jays 2(11) Joe Crede spent a rough first two weeks of the season trying to prove his back was fully healed and show his new teammates that he was ready to contribute.A game-winning double in extra innings should speed up that process.Crede's second double of the gam... more Submitted on 2009-04-15
Crede delivers as Twins top Blue Jays in 11 Joe Crede spent a rough first two weeks of the season trying to prove his back was fully healed and show his new teammates that he was ready to contribute.A game-winning double in extra innings should speed up that process.Crede's second double of the gam... more Submitted on 2009-04-15
Mauer to start rehab assignment next week Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer's sore back has improved enough for him to start running, and he is expected to begin a rehabilitation assignment next week.Manager Ron Gardenhire says the reigning AL batting champ has been running the past two days. Tha... more Submitted on 2009-04-15
