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Facing Long Odds, Matt Thornton, White Sox Still Holding Out Hope

CHICAGO -- Matt Thornton had one of his most disheartening games of the year Tuesday. Pitching against Minnesota while trying to keep Chicago in the game at 4-3, Thornton instead gave up two hits, two walks and four runs. It was a game the White Sox badly needed to win. They lost 9-3 and came into Wednesday facing some...

Forget Chicago, Twins Now Taking Aim at Beasts of AL East

CHICAGO -- Is it too soon to say the Chicago White Sox aren't going to catch the Minnesota Twins in the American League Central this year? Realistically, it's not. The Twins swamped the Chicago bullpen for five runs in the eighth inning to break open a close game en route to a 9-3 win Tuesday in U.S. Cellular Field. That...

Speed to Burn: Run on Rookie Carlos Santana

Each week, Speed to Burn gives you the lowdown on the speed matchups you should be exploiting in the upcoming period. In addition, the STB will highlight one widely available base thief who can potentially give you a leg up in the category. Minnesota Twins (CLE, @BAL) The Twins play seven against the Indians and Orioles...

Roto Rush: Manny Hurt but Kemp Saves the Day

Prior to Tuesday's Los Angeles Dodgers game in San Francisco, Matt Kemp was made aware that he would not be in the starting lineup -- for the third straight day. Kemp told FanHouse MLB writer Jeff Fletcher that he was unsure why he was being held out, but that he was, "ready to go." He may, or may not have been told why...

Orlando Hudson's Spirits High Despite Ailing Wrist

SEATTLE -- The last time Orlando Hudson felt pain in his hand like the stabbing sensation that gripped him Sunday, he'd suffered a broken left wrist. At the time, in August, 2008, he thought he might not ever play again. He had both dislocated the wrist and suffered a fracture. But for as much pain as the Twins' second...

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05/19/12 Minnesota Twins win third straight by pummeling Brewers Source: St. Paul Pioneer Press - St. Paul MN It's possible the Twins won their third game on Friday night, May 18, not because they've turned any corners, but because they ran into another team willing to enable them through on-field mistakes.
05/19/12 Shoddy defense, leaky bullpen lead to embarrassing... Source: Wisconsin State Journal - Madison WI The Milwaukee Brewers are taking on water and sinking fast in the National League Central.
05/16/12 Span scratched; Morneau set to return, as Twins... Source: The Aitkin Independent Age - Aitkin MN Twins center fielder Denard Span was scratched from tonight's starting lineup with continued tightness in his right hamstring.
05/09/12 Span hits the wall, takes a day off Source: The Aitkin Independent Age - Aitkin MN Denard Span started the Twins' first 28 games this year, so manager Ron Gardenhire said he was looking for a chance to give him a break.
05/08/12 Willingham set to return, Span to rest, Komatsu to... Source: The Aitkin Independent Age - Aitkin MN Josh Willingham is back in the lineup for the Twins tonight, but Denard Span is getting a break, so Erik Komatsu is slated to lead off against Angels righthander Dan Haren.