Minnesota Twins search for answers after games vs. Angels postponed due to COVID-19
The Minnesota Twins are searching for answers after multiple positive COVID-19 tests disrupted their series against the Angels.APRIL 18, 2021
LEADING OFF: Twins postponed at Angels because of virus
The Minnesota Twins will see when they can next play after their COVID-19 problems wiped the rest of a series in Anaheim against the AngelsAPRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
2 Twins-Angels games postponed by Minnesota's COVID-19 woes
The Twins’ games against the Los Angeles Angels on Saturday and Sunday have been postponed due to Minnesota’s COVID-19 problemsAPRIL 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
COVID-19 issues lead to postponement of Twins-Angels game on Saturday night - The Boston Globe Andrelton Simmons tested positive for COVID-19 during Boston's series in Minneapolis, with two subsequent positives since Friday leading MLB...
APRIL 18, 2021 • BOSTONGLOBE.COM
Shoemaker expected to start for Twins at Angels
The Los Angeles Angels host the Minnesota TwinsAPRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Justin Upton's grand slam powers Angels past Twins, 10-3
Justin Upton hit a grand slam and Jared Walsh homered and drove in three runs in the Los Angeles Angels’ 10-3 victory over the Minnesota TwinsAPRIL 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Heaney scheduled to start for Angels against Twins
The Los Angeles Angels play the Minnesota TwinsAPRIL 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins take 5-game slide into matchup with Red Sox
Minnesota is looking to break its five-game losing streak with a win over Boston The Twins are expected to send Michael Pineda to the mound Thursday and the Red Sox will give Garre...APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Andrelton Simmons goes on COVID-19 list, Alex Kirilloff called up for Twins doubleheader Kenta Maeda and Jose Berrios pitch for the Twins, with both games scheduled for seven innings.
APRIL 14, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Minnesota Twins SS Andrelton Simmons — who said he doesn’t plan to take the vaccine — tests positive for COVID-19 Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons tested positive for COVID-19 and was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday before the do...
APRIL 14, 2021 • ORLANDOSENTINEL.COM
Twins SS Andrelton Simmons out after positive COVID-19 test
Minnesota Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons has tested positive for COVID-19APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons tests positive for COVID-19 Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons has tested positive for COVID-19, president of baseball operations Derek Falvey revealed Wednesday morning...
APRIL 14, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM
Tests positive for coronavirus Simmons was placed on the COVID-19 injured list earlier Wednesday after he tested positive for the coronavirus, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact According to the Twins, Simmons is currently experiencing "very mild symptoms" of the virus, leaving the club optimistic that he'll be able to make a quick recovery. Per MLB's health and safety protocols, players that test positive for the virus are eligible to return after 10 days in quarantine, so Simmons could be able to rejoin the club as soon as April 24. Look for Jorge Polanco to serve as the Twins' primary shortstop while Simmons recovers from the illness.
APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Placed on COVID-19 IL Simmons was placed on the COVID-19 injured list Wednesday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Impact It's not clear whether Simmons has tested positive for COVID-19, but he's currently away from the team. If he hasn't tested positive for the virus, he'll be able to return to action as soon as he clears the league's health and safety protocols. Jorge Polanco and Luis Arraez should fill in at shortstop in Simmons' absence.
APRIL 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Doubles twice in win Simmons went 3-for-5 with two doubles and a run scored in Thursday's 10-2 win over Seattle.
Impact Through 20 at-bats, the veteran shortstop is hitting .450 with three RBI and has walked as many times (five) as he's struck out. The absence of Josh Donaldson (hamstring) has pushed Luis Arraez to third base, making Jorge Polanco the everyday second baseman and increasing Simmons' role. Injuries in recent years have prompted speculation that the 31-year-old is best suited as a part-time player, but Simmons' early offensive excellence has likely earned him frequent playing time even after Donaldson's not-too-distant return.
APRIL 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Homers, happy: Twins welcome fans back with 10-2 win vs. M's
Mitch Garver, Byron Buxton and Luis Arraez hit home runs to back José Berríos, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Seattle Mariners 10-2APRIL 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins rally for 3-2 victory over Baddoo, Tigers
Jorge Polanco hit a two-run double in the sixth inning and the Minnesota Twins held off Akil Baddoo and the Detroit Tigers 3-2APRIL 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Woo hoo! Baddoo hits again, Tigers rookie tops Twins in 10th
Akil Baddoo added another big hit in this charmed start to his big league career, lining an RBI single in the bottom of the 10th inning to give the Detroit Tigers a 4-3 victory ove...APRIL 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets first day off of season Simmons is out of the lineup for Tuesday's game against the Tigers, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact After starting at shortstop in each of the Twins' first four games of the season, Simmons will be getting his first day off while Jorge Polanco shifts over from second base to cover his position. In addition to his typically stellar glovework, Simmons has gotten off to a strong start at the plate to begin his first season with the Twins. He's gone 5-for-12 with a double, five walks, five runs and three RBI through four contests.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Reaches base three times Simmons went 2-for-4 with a walk and scored a run in Thursday's 6-5 loss to Milwaukee.
Impact Simmons had a productive 2021 regular-season debut, hitting singles in his first two plate appearances and walking in his third. Minnesota added the shortstop primarily for his defense, but Simmons has consistently hit for a respectable average and stolen a few bases throughout his career. The 4-time Gold Glove winner will receive even more hittable pitches when there isn't a pitcher behind him in the order, which won't be an issue for the majority of Minnesota's games.
APRIL 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Brewers come from behind to beat Twins 6-5 in 10 innings
Lorenzo Cain scored the winning run in the 10th after Travis Shaw sparked a ninth-inning comeback as the Milwaukee Brewers beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Thursday in the season op...APRIL 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Uber deal: Twins lock up pitcher Dobnak for long term
The Minnesota Twins have signed right-hander Randy Dobnak to a $9.25 million, five-year contractMARCH 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Padres star Tatis feels better, expected back in lineup soon
Fernando Tatis Jr. is feeling a lot better, a huge relief to the star San Diego shortstop, his team and his many fansMARCH 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins stacked again as postseason streak still looms large
The Minnesota Twins have returned largely the same team that won the last two AL Central titlesMARCH 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Amazin' at-bat: Mets' Guillorme draws 22-pitch walk vs Hicks
New York Mets backup Luis Guillorme had quite an at-bat in spring training SundayMARCH 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
