Bullpen helps preserve Worley's first AL win
MINNEAPOLIS Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire entered Saturday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles hoping to get starting pitcher Vance Worley deep into the game to save some innings from his recently taxed bullpen.
The bullpen, a strength all season, has thrown the sixth-most innings of relief in the American League this season with the fourth-best bullpen ERA...
Bullpen helps preserve Worley's first AL win
MINNEAPOLIS Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire entered Saturday night's game against the Baltimore Orioles hoping to get starting pitcher Vance Worley deep into the game to save some innings from his recently taxed bullpen.
The bullpen, a strength all season, has thrown the sixth-most innings of relief in the American League this season with the fourth-best bullpen ERA...
This animated GIF of the Twins bullpen catcher possibly purposely overthrowing his pitcher is hypnotic
Did the Twins bullpen catcher purposely overthrow Jared Burton to give a fan a souvenir? Deadspin wants to know.
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Twins reliever misses toss-back bullpen throw
Your browser does not support iframes.Minnesota Twins reliever Jared Burton inadvertently gave away a souvenir ball during Monday night's game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.Burton was simply warming up in the bullpen when a return throw from his catcher sailed over his head and into the nearby stands. Luckily, nobody was hurt, but the fan decided to keep the ball...
Rangers' three-game win streak snapped in Minnesota
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) -- Pedro Hernandez pitched five shutout innings for his first major league win, Josh Willingham homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Rangers 7-2 Saturday to end a three-game slide.
Anthony Swarzak, Brian Duensing and Jared Burton each work a scoreless inning before Glen Perkins struggled in the ninth, giving up a two-run double to Mitch Moreland.
Derek...
Twins 7, Rangers 2
Pedro Hernandez pitched five shutout innings for his first major league win, Josh Willingham homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Rangers 7-2 Saturday to end a three-game slide.
Anthony Swarzak, Brian Duensing and Jared Burton each work a scoreless inning before Glen Perkins struggled in the ninth, giving up a two-run double to Mitch Moreland.
Derek Holland (1-2) pitched...
An update on how 20 former Reds are doing this spring
Jared Burton has resurrected his career with MIN
Once a Red, always a Red. Isn't that how the saying goes?
Although none of these players are currently in the Reds organization, they were at one time, and if you're anything like me, you're probably curious to know how they're doing.
With that being said, here is a spring update on some of the notable ex...
MLB Team Previews: Minnesota Twins
Key Additions
SIGNED/RESIGNED: Jared Burton (P), Kevin Correia (P), Mike Pelfrey (P)
TRADED FOR: Vance Worley (P)
Key Losses
Ben Revere (OF), Matt Capps (P), Carl Pavano (P), Scott Baker (P)
Projected Divisional Standing
Fifth in AL Central
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Twins relievers like to keep things loose
By CRAIG HANDEL
Special to FOXSportsNorth.com
FORT MYERS, Fla. Propping up water bottles so they'll fall down on unknowing rookies.
Reminding teammates they're not dressed right just before the game starts.
Talking to relievers minutes before they head to the mound, then watching one of them joke with the manager before a tense situation.Quaffing Red Bull before doing...
Twins relievers like to keep things loose
By CRAIG HANDEL
Special to FOXSportsNorth.com
FORT MYERS, Fla. Propping up water bottles so they'll fall down on unknowing rookies.
Reminding teammates they're not dressed right just before the game starts.
Talking to relievers minutes before they head to the mound, then watching one of them joke with the manager before a tense situation.Quaffing Red Bull before doing...
Links of the Day 12/7/12
If you thought the Twins outfield was rough defensively with Delmon, just wait until next year….
San Jose State did their walk through on the National Mall before they played Navy. Pretty cool stuff right here.
The Twins will keep Jared Burton for another couple of seasons.
Here is a look at the guy that the Twins acquired that wasn’t DJ Hey Beef.
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Europa League
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Twins sign reliever Burton for 2 years, $5.5M
The Minnesota Twins have agreed to terms with right-handed reliever Jared Burton on a two-year, $5.5 million contract that includes a club option for the 2015 season.
The deal was worked out Thursday at baseball's winter meetings in Nashville, Tenn.
The 31-year-old Burton had five saves and a 2.18 ERA in 62 innings with 16 walks and 55 strikeouts in 2012, his first season with...
Twins sign Burton through 2014 season
Several hours after making a trade to bolster their rotation, the Minnesota Twins made a move Thursday to maintain stability in their bullpen by signing right-hander Jared Burton to a two-year contract extension through the 2014 season.
Burton, who was 3-2 with five saves and a 2.18 ERA in 64 appearances last season, signed with the Twins in November 2011. Now he'll make 2.05...
Twins sign Burton through 2014 season
Several hours after making a trade to bolster their rotation, the Minnesota Twins made a move Thursday to maintain stability in their bullpen by signing right-hander Jared Burton to a two-year contract extension through the 2014 season.
Burton, who was 3-2 with five saves and a 2.18 ERA in 64 appearances last season, signed with the Twins in November 2011. Now he'll make 2.05...
Twins found a few reliable arms in bullpen
This is the second in a four-part series reviewing the Minnesota Twins' 2012 season and looking ahead to 2013.Monday: Starting pitchersTuesday: Relief pitchersWednesday: OutfieldersThursday: Infielders and catchersON THE ROSTER (alphabetical order): Alex Burnett (4-4, 3.52 ERA), Jared Burton (3-2, 2.18 ERA), Matt Capps (1-4, 3.68 ERA), Brian Duensing (4-12, 5.12 ERA), Casey Fien...
Twins found a few reliable arms in bullpen
This is the second in a four-part series reviewing the Minnesota Twins' 2012 season and looking ahead to 2013.Monday: Starting pitchersTuesday: Relief pitchersWednesday: OutfieldersThursday: Infielders and catchersON THE ROSTER (alphabetical order): Alex Burnett (4-4, 3.52 ERA), Jared Burton (3-2, 2.18 ERA), Matt Capps (1-4, 3.68 ERA), Brian Duensing (4-12, 5.12 ERA), Casey Fien...
Down to one: Tigers bring magic number down to single game with 2-1 win over Twins
With one swing of the bat Prince Fielder said good bye to the Minnesota Twins and perhaps the Chicago White Sox’s playoff chances.
After an offense that was shut down by Twins starter Liam Hendriks over seven innings, Austin Jackson led off the 8th with a sharp single up the middle off of reliever Jared Burton. And with two outs Prince Fielder came through with the opposite field...
Tigers 2, Twins 1
Prince Fielder hit a two-run homer in the eighth inning to lift Detroit to a 2-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday, moving the Tigers to a season-high three game lead over the White Sox in the AL Central.
With three games to go, Detroit can clinch the division title with a win or Chicago loss Monday.
The Tigers moved a season-high three games ahead of Chicago in the division...
Twins savor doubleheader sweep of contending Tigers
The American League Central has belonged to the Detroit Tigers and Chicago White Sox for most of the season, but for one long day Sunday, it belonged to the Minnesota Twins. Minnesota shocked the Tigers with a doubleheader sweep at Comerica Field, beating the Tigers 10-4 and 2-1, while the White Sox dropped a must-win game of their own, 4-1 to the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim...
Tigers lose both ends of doubleheader
DETROIT (AP) -- Jamey Carroll hit an RBI single in the 10th inning and the Minnesota Twins beat Detroit 2-1 Sunday, winning both games of a doubleheader to prevent the Tigers from at least tying the Chicago White Sox atop the AL Central.
Chicago still has a one-game lead in the division despite extending its losing streak to five with a 4-1 loss earlier in the day against the Los...
Twins 2, Tigers 1(10)
Jamey Carroll hit an RBI single in the 10th inning and the Minnesota Twins beat Detroit 2-1 Sunday, winning both games of a doubleheader to prevent the Tigers from at least tying the Chicago White Sox atop the AL Central.
Chicago still has a one-game lead in the division despite extending its losing streak to five with a 4-1 loss earlier in the day against the Los Angeles Angels...
The Minnesota Twins Got a Wake Up Call, Now They Know How To Win
What’s up with the Minnesota Twins, they swept the Indians, beat the first place Chicago White Sox once in the last series and now have taken two in a row over the Boston Red Sox. Didn’t these guys on the Twins know things like this are not suppose to happen? The Twins taking two in a row over Boston is very impressive, it shows they do have the talent on the team to win in the...
Twins Remain Delusional, Make no Moves at Trade Deadline
Aargh this is frustrating. Once again, the Twins made no moves at the trade deadline (outside of the Liriano deal) despite being irrefutably out of playoff contention and having players other teams covet but who don't or shouldn't figure in the team's future plans - you know, the perfect combination to make a whole bunch of trades (see: Astros, Houston). Last season...
Minnesota Twins Ride First Half Pitching Roller Coaster
The Minnesota Twins have sent a bevy of pitchers to the mound thus far this summer. As a matter of fact, they have sent a Major League high 11 different starting pitchers to toe the rubber this season alone, and seven different pitchers over the past seven games. This means one thing and one thing only: The Twins' pitching is inconsistent.
The Twins'...
2012 Fantasy Baseball Closer Report – Week 13
The Minnesota Twins placed closer Matt Capps on the disabled list Monday with right shoulder tendinitis. Capps’ role will be split between Glen Perkins and Jared Burton, as each of them picked up two saves last week in place of Capps. Since manager Ron Gardenhire seems to be determining the ninth inning role based on matchups, Burton as the right-handed pitcher figures to see...
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