Shoemaker expected to start for the Twins against the Pirates
The Pirates will start Wil Crowe on Sunday and the Twins are expected to counter with Matt ShoemakerAPRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Perez, Cahill lead Pirates over Twins 6-2
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Hit hard by A's Shoemaker (1-1) took the loss in the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Athletics, coughing up five runs on four hits and four walks over 3.1 innings. He failed to st...
Impact The right-hander threw only 39 of 67 pitches for strikes before getting the hook, and when Shoemaker was over the plate he paid for it as Mitch Moreland took him deep twice. Shoemaker will carry a 6.28 ERA and 12:5 K:BB through 14.2 innings into his next outing, set for Sunday at home against the Pirates.
APRIL 21, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Luzardo follows Manaea's stellar start, A's beat Twins twice
Matt Olson hit a grand slam, Mitch Moreland homered twice to back Sean Manaea’s shutout, then Jesús Luzardo followed with his own Game 2 gem as the Oakland Athletics swept a double...APRIL 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minnesota's Cruz puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Athletics
Twins, streaking Cruz set for matchup against AthleticsAPRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minnesota's Cruz puts 10-game hit streak on the line against Athletics
Twins, streaking Cruz set for matchup against AthleticsAPRIL 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Starting Game 1 Shoemaker will start the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Athletics, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Shoemaker was scheduled to start Monday's matchup prior to the postponement, but he won't have to wait long to take the hill. He's surrendered five runs on 10 hits and one walk while fanning 12 over 11 frames in his first two starts of 2021, resulting in a 4.09 ERA and 1.00 WHIP.
APRIL 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Monday's game also postponed Shoemaker and the Twins won't play the A's on Monday since the game was postponed due to COVID-19 concerns, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact It's the third straight postponement for the Twins stemming from multiple positive tests for COVID-19. A doubleheader is tentatively scheduled for Tuesday in Oakland, though it's unclear if Shoemaker will start or if Minnesota will reorganize the rotation after three consecutive postponements.
APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Another postponement Sunday Shoemaker and the Twins won't play the Angels on Sunday since the game was postponed due to COVID-19 concerns, Jeff Fletcher of The Orange County Register reports.
Impact The 34-year-old was originally tabbed to start Saturday, but that contest was also postponed for the same reasons. The Twins reported multiple positive tests for the virus and are conducting additional testing and contact tracing, throwing the immediate future of their schedule into question. Shoemaker could pitch Monday at Oakland if Minnesota is cleared to retake the field.
APRIL 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Saturday's game postponed Shoemaker and the Twins won't play the Angels on Saturday since the game was postponed due to COVID-19 issues, Ken Rosenthal of The Athletic reports.
Impact The Twins reported at least one positive test for COVID-19, so the game was postponed to conduct additional testing and contact tracing. Shoemaker could take the mound Sunday, though there's no certainty that came won't also be pushed back.
APRIL 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
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
Seager HR in 9th, Mariners rally late from 6 down, top Twins
Kyle Seager hit his second homer of the game, a three-run drive in the ninth inning to complete the Seattle Mariners’ comeback from a six-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 8-...APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
No-decision in second start Shoemaker allowed four runs on seven hits and a walk and struck out seven over five innings in a no-decision versus the Mariners on Sunday.
Impact Shoemaker got through five innings without allowing a run. He began the sixth, but allowed homers to Kyle Seager and Taylor Trammell before Cody Stashak came on in relief. Shoemaker has a 4.09 ERA, 1.00 WHIP and 12 strikeouts across 11 innings to begin the season. Injuries have plagued the veteran right-hander for the last four years, but he's been a solid fourth or fifth starter when healthy. The 34-year-old is expected to make his next start on the road Friday versus the Angels.
APRIL 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Seager HR in 9th, Mariners rally late from 6 down, top Twins
Kyle Seager hit his second homer of the game, a three-run drive in the ninth inning to complete the Seattle Mariners’ rally from a six-run deficit to beat the Minnesota Twins 8-6APRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Shoemaker expected to start as Twins host the Mariners
The Minnesota Twins play the Seattle MarinersAPRIL 11, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Haniger, Mariners win 4-3 as Twins' trouble in 10th persists
Mitch Haniger homered and hit the go-ahead sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to give the Seattle Mariners a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota TwinsAPRIL 10, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Earns first victory Shoemaker (1-0) picked up the win after allowing one run on three hits while striking out five over six innings Monday against the Tigers.
Impact Shoemaker gave up his lone run on a solo homer in the fifth inning, but by that time, his offense had already put up 11 runs. This was a reassuring first outing for the right-hander, who didn't secure his spot in the starting rotation until shortly before the regular season began. His next start lines up for Sunday against Seattle.
APRIL 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Cruz 2 HRs, including slam as Twins rout Tigers; Baddoo slam DETROIT (AP) — Nelson Cruz hit a grand slam after a near miss and added a solo homer and a double, Matt Shoemaker held Detroit hitless into...
APRIL 6, 2021 • OLEANTIMESHERALD.COM
Cruz 2 HRs, including slam as Twins rout Tigers; Baddoo slam
Nelson Cruz hit a grand slam, a solo home run and a double as the Minnesota Twins rolled past the Detroit Tigers 15-6APRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Nelson Cruz, Matt Shoemaker ignite Twins’ 15-6 rout of Tigers DETROIT — Nelson Cruz began the 2021 season on the bench, serving as a cheerleader for his teammates during much of the Twins’ first series...
APRIL 5, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM
Urena expected to start as Detroit hosts Minnesota
The Minnesota Twins visit the Detroit TigersAPRIL 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Sanó, Twins beat Brewers 8-2 to win season-opening series
Mitch Garver and Miguel Sanó homered to back up the Minnesota Twins’ strong pitching in an 8-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on SundayAPRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Indians beat Tigers 9-3, overcome Baddoo 1st-pitch home run
Jordan Luplow hit a two-run homer to cap a four-run seventh inning, and the Cleveland Indians overcame a home run by Akil Baddoo on the first pitch of his major league career to be...APRIL 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Team debut coming Monday Shoemaker is slated to start the Twins' fourth game of the season Monday against the Tigers, Megan Ryan of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Shoemaker's spot in the Twins' season-opening rotation became secure after manager Rocco Baldelli confirmed last week that Randy Dobnak would begin the year in the bullpen. Due to a slew of long-term injuries, Shoemaker has combined to make only 18 starts over the past three seasons, but he's generally been strong from a fantasy standpoint when he's been healthy enough to pitch. In those 18 starts, Shoemaker has produced a 3.77 ERA, 1.08 WHIP and 83:28 K:BB in 88.1 innings. He wasn't quite as sharp in the Grapefruit League this spring with four home runs surrendered in his 12.1 innings, but he issued no walks and finished with a 0.97 WHIP.
MARCH 31, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
