Alex Burnett News

After his second start, the Twins righthander began having problems with his shoulder, leaving one start early because of cramping.

Alex Burnett should be available Monday, May 28, when the Twins start a three-game series against Oakland at Target Field.

Getting a better feel for his changeup will make lefty Chris Sale's arm feel better.

After t their worst loss of the year , some White Sox said they were emotionally drained from Kevin Hickey's funeral.

After another lackluster effort in his previous outing against the Indians last Tuesday, the Twins met with right-hander Jason Marquis in an effort to help him improve his pace while on the mound.

Isn't this fun? So far, it appears as though the Twins have quaffed their magic interleague potions, guaranteeing a series victory against the Brewers by winning today 5-4 in 11 innings.

Jamey Carroll hit a two-run double in the sixth inning to give Minnesota the lead, and the Twins outlasted the sloppy Detroit Tigers 11-7 on Wednesday night.

Scott Diamond came to the plate with the bases loaded in the sixth inning. It's a testament to how startlingly effective he's been that I was somewhat surprised when Diamond, an American League pitcher, struck out.

Jamey Carroll delivered a go-ahead two-run double in the sixth inning, and the Twins beat their nemeses, the Tigers, by an 11-7 final in the opener of a two-game series.

Darin Mastroianni drove in three runs with his first major league hits, and Nick Blackburn survived three home runs to earn his first victory of the season as the Twins beat Toronto 7-6 in a game delayed nearly two hours by rain Friday, May 11, at Target Field.

Mike Trout went 3-for-5 with two runs scored and two more driven in, as the Angels finally gave Ervin Santana some run support in their 6-2 win over the Minnesota Twins.

The Minnesota Twins had Jered Weaver's number on April 11 at Target Field, but on Wednesday night, he completely dominated them, twirling the major leagues second no-hitter of the season.

Today at TwinkieTown let's take a look at some of the underlying stats that may or may not be contributing to the Twins lack of success just one month into the season.

The judge in the Roger Clemens perjury trial may be on the verge of letting the government show the former pitcher's jury just how widespread steroids and human growth hormone were in the sport.

On the same night Twins catcher Joe Mauer missed his first start of the season because of a sore knee, slugger Justin Morneau went down with a wrist injury that sidelined the designated hitter midway through a 4-3 loss to the Los Angeles Angels on Monday night, April 30.

The Twins had plenty of chances to win today's game. Carl Pavano --considered the Twins' most consistent and reliable pitcher--started against Everett Teaford --an emergncy replacement for injured Danny Duffy .