Indians-Twins postponed because of a forecast of rain
The game between the Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins was postponed with heavy rain forecast in the area for much of the dayJUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Cleveland's Rosario puts 12-game hit streak on the line against Twins
Rosario takes a 12-game hit streak into matchup with TwinsJUNE 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Throws bullpen Thursday Pineda (forearm) threw a bullpen session Thursday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Impact Pineda was initially scheduled to throw a bullpen session Friday, but he was able to do so a day earlier than expected. The right-hander will progress to a simulated game in the near future and could begin a rehab assignment afterward. Pineda has been on the 10-day injured list since June 14 due to right forearm tightness, but he's been progressing well in his recovery so far. He could return to the Twins' rotation sometime in early July if he continues to trend in the right direction.
JUNE 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Indians, streaking Rosario set for matchup against Twins
Rosario takes a 10-game hit streak into matchup with TwinsJUNE 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reds look to stop 5-game skid against Twins
Cincinnati will try to break its five-game losing streak when the Reds take on MinnesotaJUNE 22, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Reds look to end 4-game losing streak against Twins
Cincinnati will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Reds take on MinnesotaJUNE 21, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bullpen session on tap Pineda (forearm) played catch Sunday and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Friday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
Impact The right-hander landed on the injured list with forearm inflammation June 14, and it appears he'll remain on the shelf for at least another week. Pineda could rejoin the rotation during the final week of June if Friday's bullpen session goes smoothly.
JUNE 20, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Texas takes 5-game slide into matchup with Minnesota
Texas is looking to snap its five-game losing streak with a win over MinnesotaJUNE 20, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers look to break 4-game slide against Twins
Texas will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Rangers take on MinnesotaJUNE 19, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Rangers look to end 3-game skid against Twins
Texas will try to break its three-game losing streak when the Rangers take on MinnesotaJUNE 18, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Could begin throwing Pineda (forearm) could throw a bullpen session the next few days, manager Rocco Baldelli told MLB.com.
Impact Pineda traveled with the team on the current road trip which may be a sign he's making progress. Pineda was removed from Sunday's game against the Astros due to right forearm tightness.
JUNE 17, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Mariners host the Twins following Flexen's strong outing
Seattle looks to follow up a dominant performance by Tuesday starter Chris FlexenJUNE 16, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Flexen expected to start for the Mariners against the Twins
The Twins will start J.AJUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Bauers' 1st homer for Mariners caps comeback, tops Twins 4-3
Jake Bauers barely cleared the wall in right-center field with his first home run since being traded to Seattle and lifted the Mariners to a 4-3 win over the Minnesota TwinsJUNE 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Will require trip to IL Pineda (forearm) was placed on the 10-day injured list Monday, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.
Impact Pineda suffered the injury during his last start Sunday against Houston, and the team will place him on the shelf as a precaution. Kenta Maeda was activated from the IL and will rejoin the rotation Monday, and Randy Dobnak could fill in as the fifth starter while Pineda returns to health.
JUNE 14, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Could require IL stint Pineda (forearm) will likely miss at least one turn through the rotation, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Pineda was removed from Sunday's game against the Astros due to right forearm tightness, and manager Rocco Baldelli said after the game that the right-hander will likely require "a little break." Baldelli isn't yet sure how long the 32-year-old will need to rest, but it sounds as though the Twins will use a cautious approach to prevent a more serious issue. Randy Dobnak (finger) could be a candidate to join the rotation if his fingernail issue doesn't force him to miss additional time.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Twins crushed by Astros in series finale Bullpen hammered after Michael Pineda leaves with forearm soreness.
JUNE 13, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM
Brantley has 4 of Astros' 20 hits in 14-3 rout of Twins
Michael Brantley had his second four-hit game of the series and drove in four runs, and the Houston Astros had a season-high 20 hits and routed Minnesota 14-3 to take two of three...JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Forearm tightness resurfaces Pineda was removed from his start Sunday against the Astros with right forearm tightness, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. He allowed three runs on six hits and...
Impact The forearm tightness that resulted in Pineda's start last week being pushed back has re-emerged, though it's not yet clear if the issue is worse this time around, or if manager Rocco Baldelli pulled him merely as a precaution. He'll likely be further evaluated over the next day or two before the Twins make a ruling on his status for his upcoming start in Texas next weekend. Randy Dobnak came on for Pineda in relief and would likely be the top candidate to rejoin the rotation if a replacement is needed.
JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Twins face Astros, look to build on Berrios' strong performance
Minnesota looks to follow up a strong outing by Saturday starter Jose BerriosJUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Berríos pitching, Polanco power carry Twins past Astros 5-2
José Berríos completed seven commanding innings for Minnesota against the highest-scoring team in the majors as the Twins beat the Houston Astros 5-2JUNE 13, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Tosses 4.1 frames in no-decision Pineda did not factor in the decision in Tuesday's start against the Yankees, allowing two runs on four hits and two walks over 4.1 innings. He struck out two.
Impact After having his start pushed back two days due to forearm tightness, Pineda looked great in keeping New York off the scoreboard for four innings Tuesday. However, the Yankees got to him in the fifth, putting four straight runners on base -- two via hit and two via walk -- with one out to force the right-hander out of the contest after only 76 pitches. The good news is that Pineda seemingly came out of the contest without aggravating the forearm issue, so he should be ready to go for his next start, which is currently slated for Sunday at home versus Houston.
JUNE 9, 2021 • ROTOWIRE
Sánchez homers, Yankees snap skid with 8-4 win over Twins
Gary Sánchez and Miguel Andújar homered, DJ LeMahieu had two hits and an RBI, and the New York Yankees beat the Minnesota Twins 8-4 to end a four-game skidJUNE 9, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Yankees take 4-game skid into matchup with Twins
New York will try to break its four-game losing streak when the Yankees take on MinnesotaJUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: Yankees, Cards slumping, all eyes on Philly net
Slumping DJ LeMahieu and the skidding Yankees hope to get back on target when they start a set at Target Field against the Twins on Tuesday nightJUNE 8, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
