Carl Pavano News

The Minnesota Twins have brought up yet another minor leaguer, recalling right-hander Jeff Manship from Triple-A Rochester for their overworked bullpen.

Right-hander Carl Pavano cruised for three straight innings on Saturday after allowing some early offense.

Josh Hamilton hit a two-run homer in the bottom of the 13th inning, lifting the Texas Rangers to an 8-7 victory over the Toronto Blue jays.

The Tigers were swept in a two-game series against the Twins last week. They were swept in a three-game series against the Indians to begin this week.

"We're trying to win games, and whoever's going to give us the best chance to win games is going to continue to get the ball," he said before the Twins' game Friday night, May 25, against the Detroit Tigers at Target Field.

I've got the solution for the Tigers offensive problems. It's simple really, and it has nothing to do with patience, and waiting for guys to come back to career norms .

RighthanderP.J. Walters, who had no chance at making the Twins rotation in spring training, is becoming their best starter.

The Twins come to Chicago to play a three-game set, and also to remind the White Sox that things could be a lot worse.

The numbers don't lie: 7 starts, 33 innings, 46 hits, 8.37 earned-run average. Oh wait! Those are Nick Blackburn's numbers.

Twins pitcher Jason Marquis talks with catcher Joe Mauer and pitching coach Rick Anderson during a rough outing Sunday in Milwaukee in which he gave up eight runs in 1 2/3 innings.

Drew Butera displayed a 93 mph fastball this week, which makes him a better pitcher than 3/5 of the team's starting rotation.

Since joining Minnesota's rotation a week and a half ago, P.J. Walters has been solid for the Twins and will try to keep it up when they open up a three-game series against the White Sox on Tuesday.

Talking to reporters Saturday - a day after he was drilled in the face by a pitch from Cubs starter Jeff Samardzija - Konerko was sporting nasty shades of black and purple around his left eye.

The Twins offense wasn't efficient and the bullpen had a rare hiccup, but Trevor Plouffe made it moot in the end.

There were strong rumors two offseasons ago that the Brewers were heavily interested in and possibly close to signing Carl Pavano .

Can the Twins make it 4 in a row? This winning streak has come out of nowhere, leading some people to proclaim that "It's Happening" again.

Cubs pitcher Kerry Wood announced his retirement following yesterday's loss to the cross town White Sox .

Twins pitcher Carl Pavano, who has been pitching through a shoulder strain that has hampered his effectiveness, might be able to keep pitching without a cortisone shot after working with a soft tissue specialist in the Twin Cities this week.

Popularity of the MLB draft is still in the growth stage, but there has been plenty of buzz surrounding the upcoming 2012 edition.

For the Minnesota Twins to turn around their nightmare season of 2012, they will need someone to step up and take charge, both in the clubhouse and on the field.