AM 1240 WJON » minnesota twins http://wjon.com Wed, 19 Jun 2013 03:27:16 +0000 en-US hourly 1 http://wordpress.org/?v=3.4.2 Twins Blow Late Lead: Lose to Kansas City http://wjon.com/twins-blow-late-lead-lose-to-kansas-city/ http://wjon.com/twins-blow-late-lead-lose-to-kansas-city/#comments Fri, 07 Jun 2013 09:27:25 +0000 Seth B. Toupal http://1390thefan.com/?p=130226 The Minnesota Twins lost at the hands of the Kansas City Royals by a score of 7-3 Thursday night. The Twins lead 3-2 going into the 6th inning, but Mike Pelfrey surrendered the tying run on a Salvador Perez RBI single in the bottom of the 6th

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]]> http://wjon.com/twins-blow-late-lead-lose-to-kansas-city/feed/ 0 Jamie Squire/Getty Images Twins Call up Clete Thomas http://wjon.com/twins-call-up-clete-thomas/ http://wjon.com/twins-call-up-clete-thomas/#comments Mon, 03 Jun 2013 16:41:24 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=129619 The Twins called up outfielder Clete Thomas from triple-A Rochester Monday after optioning first baseman/outfielder Chris Colabello to triple-A Rochester on Sunday after the game against Seattle. Colabello was just 2-15 at the plate and appeared in only 6 games.

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]]> http://wjon.com/twins-call-up-clete-thomas/feed/ 0 Getty Images Twins, Correia Beat Brewers 6-3 http://wjon.com/twins-correia-beat-brewers-6-3/ http://wjon.com/twins-correia-beat-brewers-6-3/#comments Mon, 27 May 2013 23:34:50 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=128770 The Twins defeated the Brewers in Milwaukee 6-3 Monday afternoon. Kevin Correia threw 6 innings with 7 hits and 3 earned runs allowed to get the win and improve to 5-4.

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]]> http://wjon.com/twins-correia-beat-brewers-6-3/feed/ 0 Getty Images Twins Snap 10-Game Skid with 3-2 Win over Tigers http://wjon.com/twins-snap-10-game-skid-with-3-2-win-over-tigers/ http://wjon.com/twins-snap-10-game-skid-with-3-2-win-over-tigers/#comments Sat, 25 May 2013 23:57:49 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=191722 Joe Mauer homered and had three hits, helping the Minnesota Twins snap a 10-game losing streak with a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.

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]]> http://wjon.com/twins-snap-10-game-skid-with-3-2-win-over-tigers/feed/ 0 Getty Images Sanchez, Tigers Blank Twins 6-0 http://wjon.com/sanchez-tigers-blank-twins-6-0/ http://wjon.com/sanchez-tigers-blank-twins-6-0/#comments Sat, 25 May 2013 02:32:48 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=128671 The Twins lost their 10th straight game 6-0 Friday night in Detroit. Tiger starter Anibal Sanchez took a no-hitter into the 9th inning before Joe Mauer singled to center with 1 out in the 9th to break it up.

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]]> http://wjon.com/sanchez-tigers-blank-twins-6-0/feed/ 0 Getty Images Twins Rained/Snowed Out; Doubleheader Tuesday http://wjon.com/twins-rainedsnowed-out-doubleheader-tuesday/ http://wjon.com/twins-rainedsnowed-out-doubleheader-tuesday/#comments Mon, 22 Apr 2013 18:24:38 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=123380 The Twins have postponed tonight's game with Miami due to expected rain/snow in tonight's forecast. The game tonight will be made up as part of a day/night doubleheader Tuesday.

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]]> http://wjon.com/twins-rainedsnowed-out-doubleheader-tuesday/feed/ 0 Getty Images Mets Pound Twins 16-5 http://wjon.com/mets-pound-twins-16-5/ http://wjon.com/mets-pound-twins-16-5/#comments Sat, 13 Apr 2013 14:50:01 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=122011 The Twins lost 16-5 to the New York Mets Friday night on a cold snowy night at Target Field. Vance Worley threw just 1 inning with 7 hits and 7 earned runs allowed to take the loss.

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]]> http://wjon.com/mets-pound-twins-16-5/feed/ 0 Getty Images Royals Beat Twins 3-0 in Kansas City http://wjon.com/royals-beat-twins-3-0-in-kansas-city/ http://wjon.com/royals-beat-twins-3-0-in-kansas-city/#comments Thu, 11 Apr 2013 12:06:20 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=121585 The Twins lost 3-0 at Kansas City to the Royals and were swept in the series this week., Wade Davis combined with 2 relievers on a 7-hit shutout for the Royals. Davis threw 5 innings with 4 hits allowed to get the win.

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]]> http://wjon.com/royals-beat-twins-3-0-in-kansas-city/feed/ 0 Getty Images Minnesota Bundles Up for Twins Home Opener [PHOTOS] http://wjon.com/minnesota-bundles-up-for-twins-home-opener-photos/ http://wjon.com/minnesota-bundles-up-for-twins-home-opener-photos/#comments Tue, 02 Apr 2013 17:55:43 +0000 Tim Lyon http://wjon.com/?p=179322 Minnesota Twins fans didn't mind the cold too much. They were at Target Field Monday for the earliest -- and maybe the chilliest -- Home Opener in club history. Alas, the Twins lost the opener, 4-2 to the Detroit Tigers.

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]]> http://wjon.com/minnesota-bundles-up-for-twins-home-opener-photos/feed/ 0 Joe Bielawa for Townsquare Media-St. Cloud Red Sox Beat Twins 6-1 http://wjon.com/red-sox-beat-twins-6-1/ http://wjon.com/red-sox-beat-twins-6-1/#comments Fri, 29 Mar 2013 12:25:24 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=119491 The Boston Red Sox downed the Twins 6-1 in Fort Myers, Florida Thursday night. Kevin Correia made his last start before the regular season starts. He allowed 5 hits and 1 earned run in 5 innings.

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]]> http://wjon.com/red-sox-beat-twins-6-1/feed/ 0 Getty Images Joe Mauer and Wife Expecting Twins, Of Course http://wjon.com/joe-mauer-and-wife-expecting-twins-of-course/ http://wjon.com/joe-mauer-and-wife-expecting-twins-of-course/#comments Thu, 28 Feb 2013 14:48:55 +0000 The Associated Press http://wjon.com/?p=172115 Twins for a Twin. The Minnesota Twins say All-Star catcher Joe Mauer and his wife, Maddie, are expecting twins.

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]]> http://wjon.com/joe-mauer-and-wife-expecting-twins-of-course/feed/ 0 Getty Images Twins Sign Davies to Minor League Contract http://wjon.com/twins-sign-davies-to-minor-league-contract/ http://wjon.com/twins-sign-davies-to-minor-league-contract/#comments Thu, 21 Feb 2013 16:59:13 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=114302 The Twins have signed righthanded starting pitcher Kyle Davies to a minor league contract. The 29-year old has a 5.59 ERA in 7 major league seasons. He last pitched in the major leagues in 2011 with Kansas City and was 1-9 with a 6.75 ERA in 13 starts with the Royals.

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]]> http://wjon.com/twins-sign-davies-to-minor-league-contract/feed/ 0 Getty Images Twins Pitchers and Catchers Report http://wjon.com/twins-pitchers-and-catchers-report/ http://wjon.com/twins-pitchers-and-catchers-report/#comments Mon, 11 Feb 2013 19:35:42 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=112520 It's a sign of spring when pitchers and catchers are asked to report to Fort Myers, Florida for spring training. Pitchers and catchers are reporting to spring training this week. Many pitchers are already there.

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]]> http://wjon.com/twins-pitchers-and-catchers-report/feed/ 0 Getty Images Twins Have 4 Players Playing in World Baseball Classic http://wjon.com/twins-have-4-players-playing-in-world-baseball-classic/ http://wjon.com/twins-have-4-players-playing-in-world-baseball-classic/#comments Fri, 18 Jan 2013 13:20:06 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=107909 The Twins have 4 players selected to play in the World Baseball Classic. The four are catcher Joe Mauer (USA), relief pitcher Glen Perkins (USA), first baseman Justin Morneau (Canada) and catcher Drew Butera (Italy). The World Baseball Classic will be played in March of 2013.

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]]> http://wjon.com/twins-have-4-players-playing-in-world-baseball-classic/feed/ 0 Getty Images Twins Caravan Brings out Loyal Fans http://wjon.com/twins-caravan-brings-out-loyal-fans/ http://wjon.com/twins-caravan-brings-out-loyal-fans/#comments Wed, 16 Jan 2013 13:52:04 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=107464 The Twins Winter Caravan brought approximately 200 fans to Rivers Edge Convention Center in downtown St. Cloud. Twins relief pitchers Glen Perkins and Brian Duensing met fans, signed autographs and fielded questions.

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]]> http://wjon.com/twins-caravan-brings-out-loyal-fans/feed/ 0 Dave Overlund Twins Winter Caravan In St. Cloud Tonight! http://wjon.com/twins-winter-caravan-in-st-cloud-tonight-2/ http://wjon.com/twins-winter-caravan-in-st-cloud-tonight-2/#comments Tue, 15 Jan 2013 14:34:47 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=107233 The Twins Winter Caravan will be in St. Cloud tonight (Tuesday) at Rivers Edge Convention Center in downtown St. Cloud at 6:30, doors open at 5:00.

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]]> http://wjon.com/twins-winter-caravan-in-st-cloud-tonight-2/feed/ 0 Getty Images Twins Winter Caravan Coming to St. Cloud Tuesday http://wjon.com/twins-winter-caravan-coming-to-st-cloud-tuesday/ http://wjon.com/twins-winter-caravan-coming-to-st-cloud-tuesday/#comments Mon, 14 Jan 2013 14:10:03 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=107041 The Twins Winter Caravan comes to St. Cloud Tuesday night at Rivers Edge Convention Center in downtown St. Cloud.

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]]> http://wjon.com/twins-winter-caravan-coming-to-st-cloud-tuesday/feed/ 0 Getty Images Twins Sign Harden to Minor League Deal http://wjon.com/twins-sign-harden-to-minor-league-deal/ http://wjon.com/twins-sign-harden-to-minor-league-deal/#comments Sat, 22 Dec 2012 02:01:49 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=104295 The Twins signed 31-year old veteran righthander Rich Harden to a minor league contract. Harden didn't pitch at all in 2012 as he recovered from shoulder surgery.

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]]> http://wjon.com/twins-sign-harden-to-minor-league-deal/feed/ 0 Getty Images Twins Interested in Freddy Garcia http://wjon.com/twins-interested-in-freddy-garcia/ http://wjon.com/twins-interested-in-freddy-garcia/#comments Thu, 20 Dec 2012 13:35:36 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=103991 The Twins are reportedly interested in free agent starting pitcher Freddy Garcia. The 36-year old Garcia pitched 30 games for the Yankees in 2012 including 17 starts. He was 7-6 with a 5.20 ERA for New York.

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]]> http://wjon.com/twins-interested-in-freddy-garcia/feed/ 0 Getty Images Twins Sending Perkins, Duensing to St. Cloud on Caravan http://wjon.com/twins-sending-perkins-duensing-to-st-cloud-on-caravan/ http://wjon.com/twins-sending-perkins-duensing-to-st-cloud-on-caravan/#comments Tue, 18 Dec 2012 13:43:41 +0000 Jay Caldwell http://1390thefan.com/?p=103583 The Twins Winter Caravan will be coming to St. Cloud Tuesday January 15 at Rivers Edge Convention Center. Current Twins players relief pitchers Brian Duensing and Glen Perkins will be coming to St. Cloud for the event along with assistant coach Joe Vavra, Assistant General Manager Rob Antony and Kris Atteberry from the Twins Radio Network.

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