Isbel, Witt, Pratto, Melendez HRs power Royals past Tigers
September 4, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Kyle Isbel hit his first grand slam, Bobby Witt Jr. added a three-run home run and the Kansas City Royals routed the Detroit Tigers 12-2 on Saturday night.
Nick Pratto and MJ Melendez also homered for the Royals.
Tigers play the Royals in first of 3-game series
September 3, 2022 GMTKansas City Royals (53-79, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Detroit Tigers (50-81, fifth in the AL Central)
Detroit; Saturday, 6:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Jonathan Heasley (2-7, 5.22 ERA, 1.54 WHIP, 55 strikeouts); Tigers: Michael Pineda (2-6, 5.27 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 23 strikeouts)
Tigers host the Twins in the season opener
July 23, 2022 GMTMinnesota Twins vs. Detroit Tigers
Detroit; Saturday, 6:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Joe Ryan (6-3, 2.99 ERA, 1.06 WHIP, 66 strikeouts); Tigers: Michael Pineda (2-5, 5.22 ERA, 1.36 WHIP, 20 strikeouts)
Ryan’s arm, Kepler’s bat lead Twins past Tigers 5-0
April 28, 2022 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Joe Ryan threw seven innings of one-hit ball and Max Kepler stayed hot with a pair of home runs as the streaking Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-0 on Wednesday night.
Tigers take 3-game losing streak into matchup with the Twins
April 27, 2022 GMTDetroit Tigers (6-10, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (9-8, first in the AL Central)
Minneapolis; Wednesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Michael Pineda (1-0, .00 ERA, .60 WHIP, two strikeouts); Twins: Joe Ryan (2-1, 1.69 ERA, .88 WHIP, 16 strikeouts)
Cabrera stuck on 2,999 hits after IBB as Tigers beat Yankees
April 22, 2022 GMTDETROIT (AP) — Miguel Cabrera was intentionally walked in the eighth inning with 2,999 career hits, setting off a loud chorus of boos at Comerica Park as the Detroit Tigers beat the New York Yankees 3-0 Thursday.
Active Tigers add to rotation, sign RHP Michael Pineda
March 19, 2022 GMTLAKELAND, Fla. (AP) — Pitcher Michael Pineda and the Detroit Tigers reached a one-year deal Saturday, the latest move by a team that's been active before and after the 99-day lockout.
Pineda was 9-8 with a 3.62 ERA for Minnesota last season.
Ryan expected to start for the Twins against the Tigers
September 30, 2021 GMTDetroit Tigers (75-83, third in the AL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (71-87, fifth in the AL Central)
Minneapolis; Thursday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Tarik Skubal (8-12, 4.13 ERA, 1.24 WHIP, 163 strikeouts) Twins: Joe Ryan (2-1, 2.46 ERA, .59 WHIP, 25 strikeouts)
Polanco, Pineda help Twins beat Tigers 5-2
September 30, 2021 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jorge Polanco launched a three-run homer and Michael Pineda was solid in his last start of the year as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2 on Wednesday night.
Minnesota began the game with three hits against right-hander Casey Mize.
Mize scheduled to start for Detroit against Minnesota
September 29, 2021 GMTDetroit Tigers (75-82, third in the AL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (70-87, fifth in the AL Central)
Minneapolis; Wednesday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Tigers: Casey Mize (7-8, 3.63 ERA, 1.13 WHIP, 114 strikeouts) Twins: Michael Pineda (8-8, 3.73 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 83 strikeouts)
Berrios scheduled to start for Blue Jays at Twins
September 24, 2021 GMTToronto Blue Jays (85-68, fourth in the AL East) vs. Minnesota Twins (68-85, fifth in the AL Central)
Minneapolis; Friday, 8:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Jose Berrios (12-8, 3.45 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 187 strikeouts) Twins: Bailey Ober (2-3, 4.35 ERA, 1.23 WHIP, 90 strikeouts)
Twins bump Blue Jays back in wild card race, as Gurriel hurt
September 24, 2021 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Toronto Blue Jays were relieved when surging left fielder Lourdes Gurriel Jr. escaped a freak play in the outfield without serious injury.
Now they've got some hard work ahead of them to return to the postseason.
Pineda scheduled to start as Minnesota hosts Toronto
September 23, 2021 GMTToronto Blue Jays (85-67, fourth in the AL East) vs. Minnesota Twins (67-85, fifth in the AL Central)
Minneapolis; Thursday, 7:40 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Steven Matz (13-7, 3.84 ERA, 1.32 WHIP, 133 strikeouts) Twins: Michael Pineda (7-8, 3.74 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 81 strikeouts)
Ober scheduled to start for Twins at Blue Jays
September 18, 2021 GMTMinnesota Twins (65-83, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (82-65, fourth in the AL East)
Toronto; Saturday, 3:07 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Bailey Ober (2-2, 4.12 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 87 strikeouts) Blue Jays: Steven Matz (12-7, 3.87 ERA, 1.33 WHIP, 128 strikeouts)
Pineda scheduled to start for Minnesota against Toronto
September 17, 2021 GMTMinnesota Twins (64-83, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Toronto Blue Jays (82-64, second in the AL East)
Toronto; Friday, 7:07 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Michael Pineda (6-8, 3.87 ERA, 1.20 WHIP, 79 strikeouts) Blue Jays: Hyun Jin Ryu (13-8, 4.11 ERA, 1.19 WHIP, 131 strikeouts)
Ober expected to start as Minnesota hosts Kansas City
September 12, 2021 GMTKansas City Royals (64-78, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (63-79, fifth in the AL Central)
Minneapolis; Sunday, 2:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Kris Bubic (4-6, 5.07 ERA, 1.52 WHIP, 95 strikeouts) Twins: Bailey Ober (2-2, 4.00 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 81 strikeouts)
Polanco homers twice as Twins hit 5 in 9-2 win over Royals
September 12, 2021 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Jorge Polanco hit two of Minnesota’s five home runs, Michael Pineda pitched five strong innings in his return to the rotation and the Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 9-2 on Saturday night.
Singer scheduled to start for Royals at Twins
September 11, 2021 GMTKansas City Royals (64-77, fourth in the AL Central) vs. Minnesota Twins (62-79, fifth in the AL Central)
Minneapolis; Saturday, 7:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Royals: Brady Singer (4-9, 4.58 ERA, 1.53 WHIP, 117 strikeouts) Twins: Michael Pineda (5-8, 3.99 ERA, 1.22 WHIP, 76 strikeouts)
Civale expected to start as Indians host the Twins
September 7, 2021 GMTMinnesota Twins (60-77, fifth in the AL Central) vs. Cleveland Indians (68-67, second in the AL Central)
Cleveland; Tuesday, 6:10 p.m. EDT
PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: John Gant (4-9, 3.98 ERA, 1.45 WHIP, 81 strikeouts) Indians: Aaron Civale (10-2, 3.32 ERA, 1.07 WHIP, 76 strikeouts)
Cruz homers in return to Minnesota; Rays rout Twins 10-4
August 14, 2021 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Nelson Cruz homered in his return to Minnesota and the Tampa Bay Rays moved to a season-high 26 games over .500 with a 10–4 win over the Twins on Friday night.
Cruz made his first appearance in Minnesota since being traded by the Twins to Tampa Bay on July 22.
Yordan Alvarez hits 50th homer, Astros shut out Twins 4-0
August 8, 2021 GMTHOUSTON (AP) — Yordan Alvarez hit the 50th home run of his career, rookie Luis Garcia pitched six scoreless innings, and three relievers completed the four-hitter to help the Houston Astros to a 4-0 win over the Minnesota Twins on Saturday night.
Brantley has 4 of Astros’ 20 hits in 14-3 rout of Twins
June 14, 2021 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Brantley had his second four-hit game of the series and drove in four runs, part of a 20-hit attack that helped the Houston Astros rout Minnesota 14-3 Sunday to take two of three from the Twins.
LEADING OFF: Yankees, Cards slumping, all eyes on Philly net
June 7, 2021 GMTA look at what's happening around the majors on Tuesday:
BRONX BUMMERS
Slumping DJ LeMahieu and the skidding Yankees hope to get back on target when they start a set at Target Field against the Twins.
LEADING OFF: O’s lose 14 straight, Blue Jays back in Buffalo
June 1, 2021 GMTA look at what’s happening around the majors today:
LEADING OFF: O’s lose 14 straight, Blue Jays back in Buffalo
June 1, 2021 GMTA look at what’s happening around the majors Tuesday:
O’S-FOR-14
The Baltimore Orioles have lost 14 straight games, the worst skid in the majors since Houston dropped 15 in a row in 2013.
Sanó homers to lead Minnesota past Baltimore 3-2
May 26, 2021 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Miguel Sanó hit a three-run homer, leading the Minnesota Twins over Baltimore 3-2 Wednesday for a three-game sweep of the major league-worst Orioles.
Michael Pineda (3-2) allowed one run and three hits over six innings in his first start since May 13 following a trip to the injured list caused by a thigh abscess.
White Sox beat Twins 4-2, stretch winning streak to 6
May 13, 2021 GMTCHICAGO (AP) — Tim Anderson and Jake Lamb homered, Billy Hamilton made a leaping catch at the wall to end a bases-loaded threat and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 Thursday for their sixth straight win.
Perez, Cahill lead Pirates over Twins 6-2
April 24, 2021 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Perez had three hits and three RBIs, helping Trevor Cahill and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 on Saturday...
Buxton, Pineda return to lead Twins past White Sox 3-2
September 2, 2020 GMTMINNEAPOLIS (AP) — Michael Pineda hadn’t pitched a major league game in almost a year. Byron Buxton sat out 11 during his latest trip to the injured list...
Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano steal Twins headlines, but don’t forget about Michael Pineda for 2019
December 9, 2018 GMTAs the Twins prepare for the 2019 season, the most important factor in their success is the development of Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano. The next most important factor? Well, thats a subject for debate and well center it around a pitcher who hasnt thrown an inning yet for the Twins.
Michael Pineda’s Class AAA start scratched due to knee injury
August 26, 2018 GMTMichael Pineda will rejoin the Twins a little earlier than expected, but not to pitch.
The righthanded starter, who has spent the season working his way back from elbow surgery a year ago, felt some irritation in his right knee during a bullpen session earlier this week and was scratched from his Sunday rehab start for Class AAA Rochester.
Twins sign free-agent pitcher Michael Pineda, look to lure Yu Darvish
December 14, 2017 GMTLAKE BUENA VISTA, FLA.
It appears the winter meetings will come and go without the Twins making a move to improve their starting rotation for next season.
Actually, the one move they made Wednesday was to sign former Mariners and Yankees starter Michael Pineda to a two-year, $10 million contract but after having Tommy John surgery in July, hell have to complete his rehabilitation before being considered for the 2019 rotation.