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Scouting Notes: Diminished Use of Cutter Leads to Hughes' Dominance

The Twins never really seemed to get into the series against the Yankees and much of that was because of the Yankees pitching. Phil Hughes kept Minnesota from ever getting into Game 3 on Saturday night by using his fastball and mixing his secondary offerings in just enough. On the other side of things, Brian Duensing...

Home Not Where Twins' Heart Is, for Now

CHICAGO -- It's becoming more evident than ever that the Minnesota Twins don't have to be concerned with the Chicago White Sox any longer. Wins in the first two games of the final three-game series of the year between the two American League Central squads put that one to rest. Minnesota, which has won all six series...

Fantasy Stream Team: Target the Twin

Despite only throwing 79 pitches, Jordan Zimmermann was removed from the New York-Washington game after four innings. It was a shame, as the Nationals would go on to post an easy 13-3 win. Instead, Scott Olsen came on and pitched four scoreless innings to pick up the W. Barry Enright makes the next Stream Team start on...

Fantasy Stream Team: Home Warrior

The Stream Team is back in business, picking up its second consecutive win on Sunday. Jason Hammel threw plenty of pitches in his 5.1 innings of work, but he was able to hold the Dodgers to two earned runs while striking out seven batters. With the Rockies scoring 10 runs in the game, Hammel cruised to the victory. Jake...

Overheard and Understood: Contenders Look to DL for Help

Kyle Lohse pitched Sunday for the Cardinals. Carlos Peña returned to the Rays lineup Monday night. Dustin Pedroia is expected back for the Red Sox Tuesday night, and Chase Utley could play for the Phillies Tuesday as well. As much impact as the July trades may have, the pennant races could be decided by which injured...

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05/24/12 The Minnesota Twins will try to resist putting Brian... Source: Twins Locker The Minnesota Twins will likely try to resist putting 29-year old lefty reliever Brian Duensing into the starting rotation.
05/17/12 St. Louis Cardinals: 3 Relievers Redbirds Should... Source: Bleacher Report It's still early in the season, but it's starting to become clear where some of the holes in the St. Louis Cardinals roster will be.
05/13/12 Duensing could be moved back to rotation - Brian... Source: Rotoworld.com Duensing has been terrific out of the pen this year, posting a 2.16 ERA and 0.90 WHIP over 15 appearances.
05/12/12 Duensing, Swarzak candidates for spot-start duty Source: MLB - Minnesota Twins Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said he's stretching out left-hander Brian Duensing in case he needs to join the rotation, but that he's staying in the bullpen for now.
05/12/12 Morneau swings a bat; Duensing's a potential starter... Source: The Aitkin Independent Age - Aitkin MN Justin Morneau took 25-30 swings, using a fungo bat and a batting tee, and said his left wrist responded well.