Chicago's Anderson puts 11-game hit streak on the line against Twins
Chicago's Anderson puts 11-game hit streak on the line against TwinsMAY 17, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
MAX KEPLER #26 - RIGHT FIELDER - MINNESOTA TWINS
8 HR •
42 RBI •
.253 AVG
8 HR
42 RBI
.253 AVG
Astudillo, Kepler, Maeda injured in loss to A's MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins committed two costly errors in their 7-6 loss to the A's on Sunday, and tougher yet, they emerged from the game wit...
MAY 17, 2021 • MLB.COM
Tweaks hamstring Kepler exited Sunday's game against the Athletics due to a tweaked hamstring, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact Kepler hit a double in the bottom of the eighth inning, but he was replaced in center field to begin the ninth frame. The 28-year-old is being evaluated to determine the extent of his injury.
MAY 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Wild pitch in the 9th lifts Athletics past Twins 7-6
Matt Chapman had three hits and three RBIs and Ramón Laureano scored the go-ahead run on a wild pitch in the ninth inning as the Oakland Athletics defeated the Minnesota Twins 7-6MAY 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Slams third home run Kepler went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in a 4-2 loss Thursday to the White Sox.
Impact Kepler hit his third home run this season in the eighth inning off Jose Ruiz. All three of his home runs have come in his past six games. The 28-year-old is slashing just .200/.291/.378 with 13 RBI, 12 runs and five steals in 103 plate appearances. However, Kepler is starting to show a little power to go along with his speed.
MAY 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
White Sox beat Twins 4-2, stretch winning streak to 6
Tim Anderson and Jake Lamb homered, Billy Hamilton made a leaping catch at the wall to end a bases-loaded threat and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 for their si...MAY 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Abreu, Grandal homer, White Sox top Twins 9-3
José Abreu hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the sixth inning and the Chicago White Sox won their fourth straight, 9-3 over the Minnesota TwinsMAY 12, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Homers in consecutive games Kepler went 2-for-4 with a solo home run, two RBI and a walk in Friday's 7-3 win over Detroit.
Impact After going 19 games without a home run to begin the year, Kepler has knocked a long ball in each of the last two contests. The 28-year-old outfielder is now slashing .216/.298/.392 with two homers, 12 RBI, nine runs scored and four stolen bases through 83 plate appearances. With Byron Buxton (hip) out for multiple weeks, Kepler should see fairly consistent playing time in right field or center field.
MAY 8, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Twins hit 3 homers in rainy 7-3 win over Tigers
Matt Shoemaker pitched five scoreless innings and Kyle Garlick, Jorge Polanco and Max Kepler homered to lift the Minnesota Twins to a 7-3 win over the Tigers on a rainy night in De...MAY 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cranks first homer Kepler went 1-for-4 with a solo home run, a walk and another run scored during Thursday's loss to the Rangers.
Impact Batting leadoff, Kepler took Jordan Lyles deep on a 2-0 count in the first inning to give the Twins an early advantage. The long ball was the first of the year for the 28-year-old, who returned from a stint on the COVID-19 injured list Friday. Across 20 games this season, Kepler is batting .200/.278/.343.
MAY 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Imperfect 10: Rangers rally past extra-struggling Twins 4-3
Willie Calhoun’s RBI single in the 10th inning gave the Texas Rangers the lead in a 4-3 victory over the reeling Minnesota TwinsMAY 6, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Not in Saturday's lineup Kepler isn't in the lineup for Saturday's game against the Royals.
Impact Kepler returned from the COVID-19 injured list Friday and went hitless with a walk and a run in three at-bats in the win over Kansas City. Kyle Garlick will take over in right field and bat fifth.
MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Twins reinstate Kepler, Garlick from COVID injured list
The Minnesota Twins have reinstated outfielders Max Kepler and Kyle Garlick from the COVID-19 injured listAPRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins get Max Kepler, Kyle Garlick back; Ryan Jeffers sent to St. Paul The Twins made a slew of roster moves on Friday, bringing in reinforcements ahead of a weekend series with the American League Central-leadi...
APRIL 30, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM
Kepler, Garlick back, among Twins' moves MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins activated outfielders Max Kepler and Kyle Garlick from the COVID injured list on Friday, bringing their outfield de...
APRIL 30, 2021 • MLB.COM
Aaron Gleeman: Twins roster moves coming: - Max Kepler... - The Athletic Twins roster moves coming: - Max Kepler (COVID-19) activated - Kyle Garlick (COVID-19) activated - Ryan Jeffers optioned to minors - Brent R...
APRIL 30, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Activated from injured list Kepler was activated from the COVID-19 injured list Friday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.
Impact Kepler spent 10 days after testing positive for coronavirus. He'll reclaim his starting role upon his return and will be looking to improve on his .234/.315/.362 line from his first 14 games.
APRIL 30, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Minnesota plays Kansas City, looks to build on Happ's strong performance
Minnesota looks to follow up a strong outing by Wednesday starter J.AAPRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reyes homers twice as Indians hand slumping Twins 7-4 loss
Franmil Reyes hit two home runs, including a 452-foot drive that landed in the left-field bleachers about six rows in front of the scoreboard, and the Cleveland Indians beat the sl...APRIL 28, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Aaron Gleeman: Sounds like Max Kepler (COVID-19), Miguel Sanó... - The Athletic Sounds like Max Kepler (COVID-19), Miguel Sanó (hamstring), and Kyle Garlick (COVID-19) are each on track to come off the injured list by th...
APRIL 27, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM
Could return by weekend Kepler could return from the COVID-19 injured list by the weekend after he underwent a final round of tests, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.
Impact Kepler underwent an electrocardiogram test on his pulmonary systems, the final step before being cleared by MLB to return from the COVID-19 list. Kepler has been out since April 20 after testing positive for the virus.
APRIL 27, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Twins take 3-game slide into matchup with Indians
Minnesota heads into the matchup against Cleveland in a rut, losers of three straightAPRIL 27, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Berrios scheduled to start for Twins at Indians
The Twins will start Jose Berrios on Monday and the Indians are expected to counter with Zach PlesacAPRIL 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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
Cahill scheduled to start for Pirates at Twins
The Pirates will start Trevor Cahill on Saturday while the Twins are expected to counter with Michael PinedaAPRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
