Jeffers, Sanó hit homers, lead Happ, Twins over Tigers 5-3
Ryan Jeffers and Miguel Sanó homered, leading JJULY 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Back in lineup Donaldson (hamstring) is starting Thursday's game against the Tigers.
Impact Donaldson had missed the last four games due to right hamstring soreness, but he ran the bases as part of a full workout ahead of Thursday's matchup, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports. He apparently checked out fine after his workout and will start at third base and bat second in his return to the lineup.
JULY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Skubal, Tigers to face Happ, Twins
The Twins are expected to send J.AJULY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Injured Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson nearing return Josh Donaldson has missed four games because of a hamstring strain.
JULY 7, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
All-Star Lynn wins 6-1 as White Sox improve to 10-2 vs Twins
Lance Lynn allowed one run over six innings in his first start since earning a berth on the AL All-Star team, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 6-1 after cutting o...JULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins Get Bad News as Josh Donaldson Out of Lineup Again Wednesday Minnesota Twins slugger Josh Donaldson is out of Wednesday's lineup for the third consecutive game.
JULY 7, 2021 • FANDUEL.COM
Remains out of lineup Donaldson (hamstring) isn't starting Wednesday's game against the White Sox, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Donaldson will miss a fourth consecutive game as he continues to deal with right hamstring soreness, and he hasn't appeared off the bench in any of the last three contests. Per Park, manager Rocco Baldelli said that Donaldson will be available off the bench Wednesday and that he will go through another full workout Thursday before it's determined if he's ready to rejoin the starting nine.
JULY 7, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Lynn scheduled to start for White Sox at Twins
The Twins will send Michael Pineda to the mound Wednesday and the White Sox plan to give Lance Lynn the startJULY 7, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Out again Tuesday Donaldson (hamstring) is not starting Tuesday's game against the White Sox.
Impact There's yet to be any update from the Twins, but it's growing increasingly likely that Donaldson gets placed on the injured list, as right hamstring soreness now sidelines him for a third consecutive game. Leadoff hitter Luis Arraez once again gets the nod at third base Tuesday.
JULY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Rodon scheduled to start for Chicago against Minnesota
The White Sox will start Carlos Rodon on Tuesday and the Twins are expected to counter with Jose BerriosJULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ober wins 1st, Kepler hits 2 homers, Twins top White Sox 8-5
Rookie Bailey Ober pitched five scoreless innings for his first major league victory, Max Kepler homered twice and the Minnesota Twins held off the Chicago White Sox 8-5JULY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aaron Gleeman: Josh Donaldson (hamstring) is out of the Twins... - The Athletic Josh Donaldson (hamstring) is out of the Twins lineup. Still considered day-to-day. Donaldson is able to swing, but hasn't run the bases. Ro...
JULY 5, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Still out Monday Donaldson (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Monday's game against the White Sox.
Impact The veteran misses his second straight game after leaving Saturday's game with a right hamstring issue. It's unclear how much longer Donaldson will be sidelined, or if he might require a trip to the injured list. Luis Arraez starts at third base Monday, and will likely man the position until Donaldson is ready to return.
JULY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mets: Josh Donaldson isn't only Twins star worth trading for The New York Mets have some interest in Josh Donaldson, but he's not the only Minnesota Twin who should be on their radar. With a 3.5-game l...
JULY 5, 2021 • FANSIDED.COM
Sports media week in review: Ozzie Guillén's takedown of Josh Donaldson, Scottie Pippen's strong opinions ... and a shirtless A-Rod It was another busy week of watching, listening to and reading about sports, including a feud between the Chicago White Sox and Josh Donalds...
JULY 5, 2021 • CHICAGOTRIBUNE.COM
Ober expected to start for Minnesota against Chicago
The White Sox will start Dylan Cease on Monday and the Twins are expected to counter with Bailey OberJULY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Maeda, Polanco lead Twins past Royals 6-2 to stop skid
Kenta Maeda struck out a season-best 10 in six scoreless innings, Jorge Polanco homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 6-2 to halt a five-game losing streakJULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not playing Sunday Donaldson (hamstring) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Right hamstring tightness will sideline Donaldson for the series finale after he exited Saturday's contest with the injury. The Twins have provided no further updates on the third baseman's condition, so he should still be considered day-to-day. Luis Arraez is starting at third base and batting leadoff Sunday.
JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Maeda scheduled to start for Twins at Royals
The Twins will start Kenta Maeda on Sunday while the Royals are expected to counter with Brad KellerJULY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Managing hamstring tightness Donaldson was diagnosed with right hamstring tightness after he left Saturday's loss to the Royals, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Donaldson pulled up while running out a double Saturday and was removed from the game as a precautionary measure. However, the issue is considered very mild, and the third baseman is considered day-to-day for now.
JULY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Dozier, Olivares lead Royals to 6-3 comeback win over Twins
Hunter Dozier drove in three runs and Edward Olivares hit a two-run homer to help the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Josh Donaldson departs because of injury again as Twins lose fifth in a row The Twins hit the midpoint of their season at 15 games below .500 and 15½ games out of first place.
JULY 3, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Donaldson exits with hamstring tightness Twins third baseman Josh Donaldson exited in the third inning of Saturday's game against the Royals with a tight right hamstring. The club s...
JULY 3, 2021 • MLB.COM
Exits Saturday's game Donaldson exited Saturday's game against the Royals after hurting himself running out a double, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact It appeared to have been a right calf injury for Donaldson, but the team figures to provide an update in the next few hours to clarify what he hurt. Nick Gordon entered the game to pinch run for Donaldson.
JULY 3, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Perez, Alberto go deep as Royals rally past Twins 7-4
Salvador Perez went deep hours after being selected for the All-Star Home Run Derby, and Hanser Alberto added a tiebreaking two-run shot for Kansas City, helping the Royals rally p...JULY 3, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
