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Twins Release Matt Canterino

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The Twins released righty Matt Canterino, according to the MLB.com transaction log. That was the likeliest outcome when Minnesota designated the injured pitcher for assignment last week. Canterino underwent season-ending shoulder surgery midway through Spring Training. Injured players cannot be placed on outright waivers. The Twins therefore needed to trade Canterino or release … [Read more...] about Twins Release Matt Canterino

Twins’ Pitchers with Updated Approaches

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Photo by David Berding/Getty Images Which Twins pitchers are doing things differently than in the past? Last week, I looked at some Twins’ hitters operating differently in this season’s early going. Today, let’s do the same with the pitchers. Joe Ryan: Is Fastball Heavy Again Despite Sunday’s clunker against Atlanta, Ryan has had a solid start to the season, with a … [Read more...] about Twins’ Pitchers with Updated Approaches

Game 23: White Sox at Twins

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Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images The Twins start their home stand in desperate need of wins. First Pitch: 6:40 PM CDT TV: Twins.tv Radio: TIBN, WCCO 830 Know thine enemy: South Side Sox Not much to say here: the Twins absolutely need to win this series against the White Sox—ideally, they should sweep it. Today's Lineups WHITE SOX TWINS Nick Maton - DH Edouard … [Read more...] about Game 23: White Sox at Twins

Twins 4, White Sox 2: Buxton saves the day

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Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images A pitchers duel turned into a nail biting finish, with Byron Buxton making an insane diving catch to end the game and give the Twins a win. After getting swept by the Braves, the Twins went into this home stand needing to take advantage of their easier schedule these next 6 games. That starts with the 5-17 White Sox. Bailey Ober got the … [Read more...] about Twins 4, White Sox 2: Buxton saves the day