Parmelee No. 5 on list of top 1B prospects

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Five-run fourth lifts Twins in Anaheim

Carl Pavano picked up his first victory since the All-Star break, and the Twins utilized a five-run fourth inning to propel past the Angels, 13-5, on Friday, giving them consecutive victories for the first time since July 26-27.
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Concussion symptoms keep Morneau on shelf

Twins first baseman Justin Morneau is still dealing with mild concussion-like symptoms and was held out of the lineup on Friday against the Angels.
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Despite flexibility, injuries limit Twins' moves

Rosters expanded on Thursday, and only right-handed reliever Jim Hoey is scheduled to be recalled from Triple-A Rochester in time for Friday's Twins game. But with the Minnesota out of contention in the American League Central and various players dealing with injuries, more help should be on the way.
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Twins' Gibson to undergo Tommy John surgery

Kyle Gibson, the Twins' top pitching prospect who was diagnosed with a partial tear of the ulnar collateral ligament earlier this month, will undergo Tommy John surgery on his right elbow on Wednesday.
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Twins set to recall Hoey from Rochester

The Twins announced right-hander Jim Hoey will be recalled from Triple-A Rochester prior to Friday's game against the Angels.
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Twins' early flurry backs Diamond to first win

The Twins jumped on the White Sox for six runs in the first inning, fueled by Joe Mauer's RBI double and homers by Jason Kubel and Luke Hughes. That was enough for Scott Diamond, who tossed six innings for his first big league win in a 7-6 game.
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Twins finding silver lining in injury woes

Ron Gardenhire is trying to find a bright spot in the midst of his team's recent struggles, which includes the development of young players into depth or, potentially, starters.
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Diamond goes after first win in Windy City finale

Having won five straight to leapfrog the Indians for second place, the White Sox have their sights set squarely on the first-place Tigers as they try to complete a sweep of the Twins on Wednesday.
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Twins let two three-run leads slip away

The Twins jumped out to three-run cushions twice against the White Sox but weren't able to keep the South Siders from posting an 8-6 come-from-behind win on Tuesday at U.S. Cellular Field. Jason Kubel hit a three-run homer.
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Gordon, Bremer nominated for Frick Award

Twins broadcasters John Gordon and Dick Bremer are among 75 finalists for the 2012 Ford C. Frick Award, handed out annually for excellence in baseball broadcasting.
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Twins' Bremer, Gordon on Frick Award ballot

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Sano hits 19th, 20th homers for Elizabethton

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Swarzak returns to starting role against White Sox

Out of the division race with a month to go, the Twins are relegated to trying to spoil any hopes the White Sox, winners of four straight, have of catching the first-place Tigers.
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Twins fall despite Slowey's stellar showing

Kevin Slowey turned in his best performance of the season on Monday night, but he was still outdueled by Mark Buehrle as the Twins fell to the White Sox for the fourth straight time, 3-0, at U.S. Cellular Field.
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Slowey gets Twins started against White Sox

The White Sox open a three-game set against the Twins on Monday as they embark on a critical stretch of 28 games against AL Central opponents.
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Hughes' two long balls help Twins halt skid

Luke Hughes brought home a career-high five runs with a
pair of homers to help the Twins snap a seven-game losing streak with an 11-4 win over the Tigers on Sunday.
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Twins to add three days of spring practice

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire announced his club will add three extra days of practice prior to their first Spring Training game in Fort Myers, Fla., next year.
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Duensing searching for answers in series finale

With a change at the top of the American League Central all but a certainty at this point, the current heir apparent will make one last visit to the reigning champions.
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Bats wake up, but Twins can't snap slide

The Twins broke out of their slump by scoring more than one run for the first time in seven games, but it wasn't enough against Tigers right-hander Justin Verlander, who became the season's first 20-game winner in the Twins' 6-4 loss on Saturday at Target Field.
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Casilla ready to go on rehab with Rochester

Twins second baseman Alexi Casilla, on the disabled list since Aug. 13 with a strained right hamstring, is set to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A Rochester on Sunday, according to Twins manager Ron Gardenhire.
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Pavano eyeing success against rival Tigers

Already the leading American League Cy Young Award candidate this season, Justin Verlander can further support his case on Saturday as he goes for win No. 20 against Carl Pavano the Twins at Target Field.
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Twins can't help Diamond shake Tigers

Left-hander Scott Diamond pitched better than his line score indicated as the Twins dropped 21 games under .500 with their 8-1 loss to the Tigers on Friday at Target Field.
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Nishioka hopeful to return for Tigers series

Tsuyoshi Nishioka, who has been dealing with back spasms and a sore right oblique, was a late scratch from Friday's lineup, as he was originally penciled in at shortstop.
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Thome leaves Twins with fond memories

Jim Thome was only with the Twins for just under two seasons, but he left a positive impact and created many great memories during his time in Minnesota, according to former coaches and teammates.
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Twins activate Repko to take Thome's spot

The Twins activated outfielder Jason Repko from the disabled list on Friday to take the roster spot of Jim Thome, who was traded to the Indians on Thursday.
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Twins deal veteran slugger Thome to Indians

The Twins traded veteran slugger Jim Thome to the Indians on Thursday for a player to be named, a day after the Indians claimed him on waivers.
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Liriano injured as Twins drop finale to O's

Twins left-hander Francisco Liriano exited his start after just two innings due to injury, and the offense failed to score more than one run for the fifth straight game in a 6-1 loss to the Orioles on Thursday at Target Field.
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Diamond to get spot start in opener vs .Tigers

Scott Diamond will get the spot start as the Twins look to reverse a losing trend against the Tigers, who will send Rick Porcello to the mound in Friday's series opener at Target Field.
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Liriano hurt as Twins drop finale to Orioles

Twins left-hander Francisco Liriano exited his start after just two innings due to injury, and the offense failed to score more than one run for the fifth straight game in a 6-1 loss to the Orioles on Thursday at Target Field.
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Liriano exits finale with left shoulder strain

Twins left-hander Francisco Liriano left Thursday's start against the Orioles after just two innings because of a left posterior shoulder strain. He's scheduled to be re-evaluated on Friday.
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Slowey can't go deep in loss to Orioles

Right-hander Kevin Slowey was hit hard in his second start of the season, and didn't receive much help from the Twins' offense in a 6-1 loss to the Orioles on Wednesday at Target Field.
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Cuddyer slated for MRI on injured left wrist

Twins right fielder Michael Cuddyer was hit on his left wrist by a pitch from Orioles right-hander Jeremy Guthrie in the first inning of Wednesday's 6-1 loss. Intial X-rays were negative.
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Liriano looking to hold O's in series finale

The Orioles won the first three against the Twins and send Jo-Jo Reyes to the mound for Thursday's series finale at Target Field. Francisco Liriano starts for Minnesota.
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Cuddyer exits game after being hit on wrist

Twins right fielder Michael Cuddyer was hit on his left wrist by a pitch from Orioles right-hander Jeremy Guthrie in the first inning of Wednesday's game. Intial X-rays were negative.
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Duensing's struggles continue against O's

Twins left-hander Brian Duensing continued his recent struggles, lasting just two-plus innings, and the offense faltered yet again in an 8-1 loss to the Orioles on Tuesday at Target Field.
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Slowey takes another rotation turn against O's

Twins starter Kevin Slowey is looking for a better fate this time out as Jeremy Guthrie gets back on the hill for the Orioles, who look to make it three straight wins in the series on Wednesday at Target Field.
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Top prospect Gibson gets second opinion

Top pitching prospect Kyle Gibson received a second opinion from Dr. David Altchek on his injured right elbow in New York on Monday, according to Twins general manager Bill Smith.
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Benson back on track with Rock Cats

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Valencia, Gardenhire ejected in Twins' loss

Twins third baseman Danny Valencia was ejected for arguing balls and strikes with home-plate umpire Hunter Wendelstedt in the eighth inning of the Twins' 4-1 loss to the Orioles, and manager Ron Gardenhire came to his defense and was promptly tossed as well.
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Thome named AL Player of the Week

Minnesota slugger Jim Thome, who became the eighth player in Major League history to hit his 600th career home run last Monday, was named the American League Player of the Week in recognition of his performance.
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Bats quiet as Twins fall in series finale

A depleted Twins offense, which was missing Michael Cuddyer and Justin Morneau from the starting lineup, succumbed to a strong pitching performance by Yankees starter Ivan Nova on Sunday in a 3-0 loss at Target Field.
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Class A Beloit hurler fans career-high 13

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Travel woes behind him, Hughes gets start

One day after Twins infielder Luke Hughes missed his flight to the Twin Cities and didn't get to the ballpark in time for the start of the game, he started at second base and batted eighth against the Yankees on Friday.
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Homers trip up Duensing vs. Yankees

Twins left-hander Brian Duensing was burned by the long ball, as he served up three homers to the Yankees in an 8-4 loss on Thursday at Target Field.
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Long balls trip up Duensing vs. Yankees

Twins left-hander Brian Duensing was burned by the long ball, as he served up three homers to the Yankees in an 8-4 loss on Thursday at Target Field.
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Replay benefits Yanks; Gardenhire ejected

xJustin Morneau appeared to connect on a two-run homer in the first inning off Yankees ace CC Sabathia on Thursday, but it was overturned and ruled foul after an official review. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire, however, disagreed with the decision, and was thrown out.
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Twins honor Thome for homer No. 600

The Twins honored Jim Thome, who became the eighth member of the 600 home run club on Monday, with a special pregame ceremony at Target Field before Thursday's game against the Yankees.
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Morneau's single beats Tigers

A two-run, two-out single by Justin Morneau in the ninth inning put the Twins ahead for good as Minnesota took a series in Detroit for the first time in three years.
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Twins to honor Thome, Nathan

The Twins are set to honor Jim Thome, who reached the 600 home run plateu on Monday, and Joe Nathan, who became the club's all-time save leader on Aug. 10, in special pregame ceremonies at Target Field before they host the Yankees on Thursday and Friday, respectively.
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