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Astros get to Chris Paddack early, run away from Twins

Jeremy Pena recorded a four-hit game, and Jose Altuve drove in three runs in support of rookie left-hander Colton Gordon, who produced a second consecutive strong start as the Houston Astros claimed a 10-3 victory over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Friday.

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Astros 10, Twins 3: This situation is not currently approaching ideal

Royce Lewis is possibly hurt again. Chris Paddack is more like last year than this year. It's not what you want. The Twins aren’t better than the Astros, and Royce Lewis is lifted in the 9th inning of a pointless loss because he's probably hurt again.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / June 2

Monday Morning Minnesota: The “The Dumper Strikes Back” Edition

Could we see a Return of the Bats this week? The Twins have firmly put the hot bats of May and struggled to match the offensive output of their opponents this past week, with only four out of six games finishing with the Twins scoring more than two runs.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / June 1

Mariners 2, Twins 1: Paddack Performs, Bats Bust

The offense wastes another masterpiece by Chris Paddack. It took a few years, but Chris Paddack finally looks like the pitcher the Twins thought they were acquiring in 2022.

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MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / June 1

Cal Raleigh blast spoils Chris Paddack gem as Mariners walk Twins off again

For the third consecutive day in Seattle, the Twins entered the ninth inning trailing. And for the third consecutive day, they found a way to tie the game.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / May 22

Guardians 5, Twins 1: Spent

The Twins’ have come up with some timely hits, but ran out of gas in game two this afternoon. The Twins used up all the magic in game one and simply ran out of gas down the stretch of this one.

San Francisco Giants News / McCovey Chronicles / May 10

Giants avoid getting perfected

No perfect-o, no no-no, no shut-out... mission accomplished. All quiet on the Giant front in Friday’s 3-1 loss against the Twins. Chris Paddack, the supposed “soft-spot” of the Minnesota’s excellent rotation, combed back his mullet, twirled his mustache, and breezed through frame after frame of hapless San Francisco hitters.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / May 9

Chris Paddack, Twins top Giants for 6th straight win

Chris Paddack took a perfect game into the sixth inning, Byron Buxton had a hand in two of Minnesota's three runs and the Twins won a sixth straight game Friday night, beating the visiting San Francisco Giants 3-1 in the opener of a three-game interleague series.

MLB News / Field Level Media / April 17

Twins, Braves scuffling ahead of three-game series

Two pitchers looking for their first win will square off on Friday when the Minnesota Twins visit the Atlanta Braves to begin a three-game series between a pair of struggling teams.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / April 13

Optioned, Waived, or Safe? A Twins Fan’s Primer on 2025 Early-Season Roster Moves

Why can't the Twins send Chris Paddack to Wichita? Here's your answer.

MLB News / Twinkie Town / April 12

Tigers 4, Twins 0: Uh-oh!

UH-OH! If nothing else, the Twins have done a marvelous job this season of setting the tone, even if the tone in question is that sort of ear-splitting, screeching electronic jumble of noise that reminds you of logging onto a DSL connection.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / April 6

What Happened in Chris Paddack's First Start?

Chris Paddack's first start was one to forget, but is there something we can learn from it? There may be some encouraging signs for the veteran right-hander.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / March 31

Chris Paddack struggles mightily and Twins offense goes silent in loss to White Sox

The Minnesota Twins are four games through the 2025 season, and they're still searching for their first victory. The Twins got another lousy start, this time from Chris Paddack, and their offense was once again nowhere to be found in a 9-0 loss to the Chicago White Sox on Monday afternoon in Chicago.

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / November 7

Report: Some trade interest expected for Twins' Chris Paddack

While any trade talk is merely exploratory at this point, teams are expected to have "some interest" in trading for Twins starter Chris Paddack, according to a report from the Star Tribune's Bobby Nightengale, citing league sources.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / July 31

Is This the End for Chris Paddack in Minnesota?

The Minnesota Twins put Chris Paddack back in the rotation for 2024 after he missed the bulk of 2023 recovering from Tommy John surgery. He has posted mix results this year, but another injury could end his time with the organization.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 8

Look of the Day for Mon 7/8: Twins, Chisox should tee off on these pitchers

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Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25

Twins place right-hander on injured list

It’s been an up-and-down season for the righty in his first full year since his second career Tommy John surgery.

Reds' Hunter Greene vomits on mound while facing Pirates

Reds 1B to undergo wrist surgery

Reds place their most effective starter on injured list

Braves starting pitcher set to undergo dreaded Tommy John surgery

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / June 24

Chris Paddack is Pretty Much Begging the Twins for a Break

The Minnesota Twins have continued to push back towards the top of the AL Central, but they’ve struggled to keep pace with the Cleveland Guardians. While

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 10, 2024

MLB strikeout props for 6/10: Astros to handle Giants' Harrison

What a week it was in strikeout props, as YB's Jack Dougherty went 2-1 on Friday to cap off a 10-4 stretch. Let's keep this streak rolling with another three-pack of K props to start the new week.

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Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / May 13, 2024