Byron Buxton homers again as Twins beat Indians 8-4
Byron Buxton homered for the second straight night, Rich Hill got his first win since July and the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 8-4SEPTEMBER 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bregman gets big hit as Astros rally past Dodgers
SEPTEMBER 12, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shifting into utility role Gonzalez will start at second base and will bat fifth Monday against the Tigers.
Impact Though he'll crack the lineup for the fourth time in five games, Gonzalez no longer has a permanent home at third base like he did for all of August while Josh Donaldson was sidelined with a calf injury. Gonzalez's versatility should still allow him to pick up a handful of starts per week, as he'll get the nod at the keystone in Monday's series finale while Luis Arraez receives a breather.
SEPTEMBER 7, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Orioles end 19-game losing streak against Yankees
SEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins win 3-2 in extra innings, sweep Tigers in doubleheader
Marwin Gonzalez singled home Willians Astudillo in the eighth inning, and the Minnesota Twins rallied to beat the Detroit Tigers 3-2 and sweep Friday's doubleheaderSEPTEMBER 4, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tigers finish sweep of Twins, pull back to .500 with 3-2 win
Jonathan Schoop hit a tiebreaking home run in the sixth inning, and the Detroit Tigers finished off a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins with a 3-2 victoryAUGUST 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Two RBI in win Gonzalez went 2-for-4 with a double, two RBI and a walk in the 5-4 win over Kansas City on Sunday.
Impact Gonzalez extended Minnesota's lead to 4-0 with a two-run double off Kris Bubic in the third inning. The utility man has his slash line up to .250/.327/.375 following his two-hit performance Sunday.
AUGUST 24, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Cruz’s late homer helps Twins beat Royals 5-4
Nelson Cruz hit his 10th homer, Marwin Gonzalez had two RBIs and closer Taylor Rogers dodged trouble in the ninth inning to lift the Minnesota Twins over the Kansas City Royals 5-4AUGUST 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not starting Thursday Gonzalez isn't in the lineup Thursday against the Brewers.
Impact Gonzalez has been the primary option at third base while Josh Donaldson (calf) is on the injured list, and he broke out of an 0-for-18 skid with two hits Wednesday. However, he'll get a breather Thursday with Ehire Adrianza starting at third base.
AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Ends skid with two hits Gonzalez went 2-for-4 with a solo home run in Wednesday's loss to the Brewers.
Impact Gonzalez singled in the fourth inning to end an 0-for-18 slide. He later spoiled the Brewers' shutout with his third home run of the season. With that, Gonzalez is back up to .247/.302/.377. He should continue to hold down the third-base spot until Josh Donaldson (calf) is back, at which point Gonzalez will likely return to a super-utility role.
AUGUST 20, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Maeda's no-hitter ends in 9th; Twins top Brewers 4-3 in 12
Kenta Maeda lost a no-hitter in the ninth inning for the Minnesota Twins, who blew a three-run lead but came back to beat the Milwaukee Brewers 4-3 in 12 inningsAUGUST 19, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins rout Brewers, 12-2, behind Kenta Maeda
Byron Buxton hit two solo home runs and Miguel Sanó added another as the Minnesota Twins jumped to an early lead and routed the Milwaukee Brewers 12-2AUGUST 13, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Primary Donaldson replacement Gonzalez will start at third base and bat fifth Sunday against the Royals.
Impact Gonzalez is making his 10th straight start Sunday and his second in a row at third base in place of Josh Donaldson (calf), who was placed on the 10-day injured list Friday. The Twins haven't provided a clear timeline for Donaldson's return, but Gonzalez still makes for an intriguing short-term pickup in the majority of leagues while he's swinging a hot bat. Gonzalez has recorded multi-hit games in three of his last four starts and is slashing .350/.435/.500 through 46 plate appearances on the season.
AUGUST 9, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Rays hold Yankees to 2 hits in 1-0 win
AUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ryan McBroom's homer lifts Royals to 3-2 win over Twins
Ryan McBroom hit a go-ahead homer in the sixth inning to lift the Royals to a 3-2 victory over the Twins on Friday nightAUGUST 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
First-place Marlins sweep O's, move to 5-1 despite outbreak
AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Dobnak shines in homecoming, Twins top reeling Pirates 5-2
Minnesota’s Randy Dobnak dominated in his homecoming, allowing three hits in six innings as the streaking Twins topped the reeling Pittsburgh Pirates 5-2AUGUST 6, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Getting time at third base Gonzalez started his third consecutive game at third base and went 0-for-3 with a walk in Monday's win over Pittsburgh. He's 3-for-9 in his last three games.
Impact Gonzalez has been getting time at third base with Josh Donaldson sidelined with a calf injury. Donaldson isn't expected to return to the lineup until at least Wednesday.
AUGUST 4, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Sitting Saturday Donaldson (calf) will not start Saturday's game against Cleveland.
Impact Donaldson exited Friday's contest with a tight right calf, and while the issue isn't believed to be serious, it's no surprise to see him sit for at least one game. Marwin Gonzalez will get the start at the hot corner.
AUGUST 1, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Astros lose 7-6 to Mariners, announce Verlander injury
JULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cruz homers twice and Twins beat White Sox 14-2
Jake Cave hit a grand slam, Nelson Cruz homered twice and Kenta Maeda was strong in his debut with his new team, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 14-2JULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gets time in outfield Gonzalez started in right field and went 0-for-4 in Wednesday's exhibition loss to the Cubs.
Impact Gonzalez looked set to start at first base when the regular season began when Miguel Sano was out with COVID-19. With Sano back, Gonzalez may begin the season in right field with Byron Buxton working his way back from a foot injury and Max Kepler moving to center field. Either way, Gonzalez should keep his near everyday spot in the lineup again this season while rotating positions based on other player's off days and injuries.
JULY 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Getting time at first base Gonzalez has been getting playing time at first base during summer camp with Miguel Sano sidelined with Covid-19, MLB.com reports.
Impact Gonzalez was limited in the early stages of spring training while working back from a minor right knee procedure he required in October. With the layoff, he's back to full speed. If Sano, who is asymptomatic, isn't able to return or be ready for the start of the 60-game regular season, Gonzalez could get regular duty at first base. Gonzalez will likely keep his near everyday spot in the lineup again this season but rotating positions based on other player's off days and injuries.
JULY 15, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Diagnosed with mid-foot sprain Buxton was diagnosed with a left mid-foot sprain Tuesday and is considered day-to-day, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Buxton was carted off the field during Monday's intrasquad matchup with a left foot injury, but he appears to have avoided anything too serious as he'll continue to be evaluated on a daily basis. However, the 26-year-old could potentially miss the start of the regular season as a result of the sprain. If he's unable to suit up by Opening Day, Marwin Gonzalez and Jake Cave could see an uptick in playing time.
JULY 14, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Podcast: Marwin Gonzalez apologizes for cheating, but the story is far from over La Velle E. Neal III joins Michael Rand to talk about the opening of Twins spring training, which featured the intrigue of Marwin Gonzalez a...
FEBRUARY 12, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
