Goodrum, Tigers defeat Twins 10-7 in slugfest with 7 homers
Niko Goodrum homered twice and drove in four runs, Jonathan Schoop hit a solo homer and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 10-7OCTOBER 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Retreats to bench Simmons isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Tigers.
Impact Simmons went 0-for-3 with a strikeout in Tuesday's series opener, and he'll be out of the lineup for the second time in the last three games. Nick Gordon will start at shortstop and bat seventh.
SEPTEMBER 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Resting Sunday Simmons is on the bench for Sunday's game against the Blue Jays.
Impact Simmons is hitting .269 with a double and two RBI in his last 10 games. Nick Gordon starts at shortstop and bats eighth Sunday.
SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Buxton's homer spoils Berríos' return; Twins beat Jays 3-1
Byron Buxton’s two-run homer spoiled José Berríos’ return to Minnesota and dealt a blow to Toronto's playoff hopes as the Twins beat the Blue Jays 3-1SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kepler homers twice, Ryan's 11 Ks lead Twins over Cubs 5-4
Max Kepler homered twice, rookie Joe Ryan struck out a season-high 11, and the Minnesota Twins held on to beat the Chicago Cubs 5-4SEPTEMBER 23, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gordon homers, 4 Twins get 3 hits, Minnesota tops Cubs 9-5
Nick Gordon hit a two-run homer and two singles, Josh Donaldson and Max Kepler each had three hits and two RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago Cubs 9-5SEPTEMBER 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in lineup Tuesday Simmons is still not starting Tuesday against the Cubs despite being activated from the restricted list.
Impact Simmons was activated from the restricted list earlier Tuesday with the club back from its series north of the border, but the veteran shortstop is not in the lineup for the opener at Wrigley Field. Jorge Polanco draws the start at shortstop as Luis Arraez moves to the keystone.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Returns from restricted list Simmons was reinstated from the restricted list Tuesday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.
Impact Simmons was unable to cross the Canadian border for the weekend series in Toronto, as it would have interfered with his ability to establish permanent residency in the United States. With the Twins now back south of the border, he's able to return to the roster.
SEPTEMBER 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Guerrero hits 46th HR, but Twins hit 3 in row, top Blue Jays
Vladimir Guerrero Jr. connected for his major league-leading 46th homer, but Jorge Polanco, Josh Donaldson, and Miguel Sanó hit consecutive homers as the Minnesota Twins beat the T...SEPTEMBER 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On restricted list Simmons has been placed on the restricted list due to immigration issues that are preventing him from traveling to Toronto, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Leaving the country would reset Simmons' progress toward securing permanent US residency. The shortstop figures to rejoin the Twins on Tuesday for the beginning of their series in Chicago.
SEPTEMBER 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Retreats to bench Simmons isn't in the lineup for Wednesday's game against Cleveland.
Impact Simmons was in the lineup for each of the last four games and went 2-for-10 with a double, an RBI and five strikeouts. Nick Gordon will start at shortstop and bat seventh.
SEPTEMBER 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Isbel has go-ahead single in 8th, Royals beat Twins 5-3
Kyle Isbel drove in the go-ahead run with a single in the eighth inning, and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 5-3SEPTEMBER 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
On bench Wednesday Simmons isn't starting Wednesday's game against Cleveland.
Impact Simmons will be out of the lineup for the second time in the last four games after he went 2-for-7 with a run, an RBI and a walk across the last two contests. Jorge Polanco will shift to shortstop while Nick Gordon starts at second base.
SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Gant wins, Rooker homers as Twins blank Indians 3-0
John Gant pitched five solid innings to get his first win since joining Minnesota and spoil Cleveland starter Aaron Civale’s impressive return from injury, leading the Twins to a 3...SEPTEMBER 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Takes seat Sunday Simmons is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Rays.
Impact Simmons singled Saturday to increase his average to .250 in the last 10 games, a span during which he's recorded no extra-base hits. Jorge Polanco shifts to shortstop Sunday, with Nick Gordon getting the start at second base.
SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Twins outlast Brewers, rain in 6-4 win
Miguel Sanó drove in a pair of runs and the Minnesota Twins outlasted the rain and the Milwaukee Brewers for a 6-4 victoryAUGUST 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sale and Dalbec lead Red Sox to 12-2 rout of Twins
Red Sox ace Chris Sale joined Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax as the only pitchers on record with three immaculate innings, Bobby Dalbec homered twice and Boston beat the Minnesota Twin...AUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sale joins Koufax as only pitchers with 3 immaculate innings
Red Sox ace Chris Sale joined Hall of Famer Sandy Koufax as the only pitchers on record with three immaculate innings when he struck out the side against Minnesota on nine pitchesAUGUST 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sits Tuesday Simmons is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Red Sox.
Impact After going 4-for-18 with a double while starting in each of the Twins' last six games, Simmons will cede shortstop duties to Jorge Polanco in the series opener in Boston. In addition to his usually elite defense taking a step back in 2021 (-1.0 UZR), Simmons has been one of the majors' least productive everyday players at the plate this season. His 57 wRC+ is the third-worst mark among all players who have logged at least 300 plate appearances.
AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cole pitches streaking Yanks past Twins; Sunday's game PPD
Gerrit Cole struck out Josh Donaldson with the bases loaded to end the fifth inning and got through the sixth throwing shutout ball, and the New York Yankees beat the Minnestoa Twi...AUGUST 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Where the Andrelton Simmons signing went wrong for the Twins and why they keep playing him anyway And what does Simmons' continued presence in the lineup say about Nick Gordon's future in Minnesota?
AUGUST 20, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Out of Sunday's lineup Simmons is not in the lineup Sunday against the Rays, Marc Topkin of the Tampa Bay Times reports.
Impact Simmons started the past nine games and will take a seat after posting a .468 OPS during that stretch. Jorge Polanco will shift to shortstop while Luis Arraez starts at the keystone.
AUGUST 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Jorge Polanco hits homers twice, Twins beat Astros 7-5
Jorge Polanco homered twice and drove in four runs, Miguel Sanó also hit a home run and the Minnesota Twins beat the Houston Astros 7-5 on SundayAUGUST 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Donaldson's RBI single in 11th lifts Twins over Astros 5-4
Mitch Garver homered early and Josh Donaldson’s RBI single in the 11th inning lifted the Minnesota Twins to a 5-4 win over the Houston Astros on Friday nightAUGUST 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rookie Jax has solid start, helps Twins beat Astros 5-3
The Minnesota Twins got a solid start from rookie Griffin Jax, and Andrelton Simmons drove in two runs as they built a big lead early and held on for a 5-3 win over the Houston Ast...AUGUST 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
