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Kody Clemens hitless in MLB debut, Tigers split with Twins

Jonathan Schoop homered and drove in four runs as the Detroit Tigers, with Kody Clemens making his major league debut while his famous father watched from a suite, beat the Minneso...

MAY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Serving as designated hitter Kepler (quadriceps) will return to the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against the Tigers, batting third while serving as the designated hitter.

Impact Kepler hasn't played since exiting Saturday's game against the Royals with quadriceps tightness, but he's ready to go Tuesday, if only in a limited capacity. Whether or not he'll take the field in the nightcap remains to be seen, though with the Tigers starting lefty Joey Wentz, it's possible Kepler sits the night game out.

MAY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins meet in game 2 of series

The Detroit Tigers lead 1-0 in a five-game series against the Minnesota Twins

MAY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Schoop 3rd from Curaçao with 1,000 hits, Tigers top Twins

Jonathan Schoop became the third player from Curaçao with 1,000 major league hits and finished a home run shy of the cycle, helping the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5...

MAY 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains out of lineup Kepler (quadriceps) is out of the lineup again Monday as the Twins take on the Tigers, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Reports from Sunday suggested Kepler would avoid the injured list, but he still doesn't feel strong enough to start Monday and will miss his second straight contest. If he isn't cleared to play in Tuesday's doubleheader, the Twins could decide he needs the injured list after all, per Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. Trevor Larnach is starting in right field and batting fifth.

MAY 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Sonny Gray and Zack Greinke hurt as Twins beat Royals 7-3

Minnesota’s Sonny Gray and Kansas City’s Zack Greinke left Sunday’s game with injuries, leaving their teams to wonder how much time each will miss

MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting, should avoid IL Kepler (quadriceps) is not in the lineup for Sunday's game against the Royals, but he'll avoid the injured list for now since his injury is feeling better, Dan Hayes of The Athleti...

Impact Kepler underwent an MRI after exiting Saturday's game with tightness, but he apparently avoided a serious injury. Trevor Larnach, Royce Lewis and Kyle Garlick will start from left to right in the outfield Sunday, while Byron Buxton serves as the designated hitter.

MAY 29, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kansas City Royals and Minnesota Twins meet in game 4 of series

The Kansas City Royals lead 2-1 in a four-game series with the Minnesota Twins

MAY 29, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Max Kepler latest Twins outfielder who could be looking at downtime He left midway through Saturday's game with a quad issue his manager said he had been dealing with for a while.

MAY 29, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Undergoing MRI Kepler will undergo an MRI on his right leg, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Kepler exited Saturday's game against the Royals with what was originally called merely right leg tightness. The Twins apparently fear that he could be dealing with a more serious injury, and a trip to the injured list is a possibility depending on the results of the test.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Witt Jr. hits 3 doubles, ups extra-base count, KC tops Twins

Rookie Bobby Witt Jr. delivered three more doubles for his second straight three-hit game and the Kansas City Royals beat the Minnesota Twins 7-3

MAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Departs with right leg tightness Kepler was removed from Saturday's game against the Royals due to right leg tightness, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Kepler went 0-for-2 with a strikeout to begin Saturday's matchup, but he was replaced in right field to begin the fifth inning. The severity of the 29-year-old's injury isn't yet clear, but he should tentatively be considered day-to-day.

MAY 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota Twins play the Kansas City Royals Saturday

The Minnesota Twins host the Kansas City Royals on Saturday

MAY 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals play the Twins leading series 1-0

The Kansas City Royals lead 1-0 in a four-game series against the Minnesota Twins

MAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Royals score 3 runs in eighth inning, rally past Twins 3-2

Whit Merrifield drove in two runs with a double and scored on Bobby Witt Jr.’s double, as the Kansas City Royals rallied for three runs in the eighth inning and beat the Minnesota...

MAY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not in Thursday's lineup Kepler isn't starting Thursday against Kansas City.

Impact Kepler will get a breather after he started in the last eight games and hit .269 with a homer, a double, eight runs, seven RBI and a stolen base. Gilberto Celestino will take over in right field and bat ninth.

MAY 26, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Royals enter matchup with the Twins on losing streak

The Kansas City Royals look to break their six-game losing streak with a win over the Minnesota Twins

MAY 26, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Candelario's homer in 10th lifts Tigers in 4-2 win vs. Twins

Jeimer Candelario hit the tiebreaking two-run homer in the 10th inning for the Detroit Tigers to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2

MAY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sonny day: Gray's 7 shutout innings send Twins past Tigers

Sonny Gray compiled a season-high 10 strikeouts over seven sharp innings, carrying the Minnesota Twins past the Detroit Tigers 2-0 for their sixth straight victory

MAY 25, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Grand slam in victory Kepler went 1-for-4 with a grand slam, a walk and two runs in Monday's 5-4 win over the Tigers.

Impact Kepler launched a grand slam off Elvin Rodriguez in the first inning, delivering the Twins an early 4-0 lead. He later drew a walk and scored on Gio Urshela's walk-off RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning. The homer was his sixth of the year and first of the month. It was the fifth time in six contests where the outfielder reached base multiple times, batting .350 with a homer, a double and seven RBI over that stretch. The hot streak has raised his season-long average to .262 while he has six home runs, 22 RBI, 19 runs and two stolen bases over 40 games.

MAY 24, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Kepler hits slam, Urshela and Twins walk off Tigers 5-4

Max Kepler hit an early grand slam, and Gio Urshela’s infield single in the bottom of the ninth inning gave the Minnesota Twins a 5-4 victory over the Detroit Tigers

MAY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox climbing out of early hole with much-needed streak

The Boston Red Sox needed a winning streak like this

MAY 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Urshela, Twins overcome 6-run deficit, rally past Royals 7-6

Gio Urshela hit a tiebreaking single in the ninth inning to complete Minnesota’s comeback from a six-run deficit, lifting the Twins over the Kansas City Royals 7-6

MAY 22, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals meet in game 2 of series

The Minnesota Twins lead 1-0 in a three-game series with the Kansas City Royals

MAY 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Correa 2 hits in return, small crowd as Twins top A's 14-4

Carlos Correa went 2 for 4 with an RBI double in his return from a stint on the injured list caused by a bruised middle finger on his right hand, and the Minnesota Twins seat a sea...

MAY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS