MICHAEL PINEDA NEWS

Cleared for Thursday start Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Pineda (wrist) will be ready to start Thursday's series finale against the Rangers, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Pineda's sore right wrist apparently responded well to his between-starts throwing session Tuesday, so he'll be able to make his normal turn in the rotation on five days' rest Thursday. The 32-year-old righty has gotten off to an excellent start to the season, posting a 2.30 ERA, 0.91 WHIP and 27:6 K:BB in 27.1 innings through his first five starts.

MAY 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

García homers in 10th, Rangers come back to beat Twins 6-3

Adolis García hit a two-run homer in the 10th inning to complete the Texas Rangers’ comeback in a 6-3 win against the Minnesota Twins

MAY 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Aaron Gleeman: Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson announces that... - The Athletic Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson announces that Lewis Thorpe will start Wednesday vs. the Rangers. Hope is that Michael Pineda (wrist) will...

MAY 4, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Tentatively scheduled for Thursday Pineda, who was struck on the wrist by a comebacker in his most recent start, had his next start pushed from Wednesday and is tentatively scheduled to start Thursday against the Ra...

Impact It sounds like his right wrist swelled up after the outing, which affected his routine in between starts. Manager Rocco Baldelli said the "most likely scenario" is that Pineda starts Thursday, but the team will continue to see how his wrist responds Tuesday. Lewis Thorpe will make a spot start Wednesday.

MAY 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Maeda pitches Twins past Rangers 6-5 in series opener

Kenta Maeda kept the Texas Rangers scoreless into the sixth inning, and the Minnesota Twins won the opener of a four-game series 6-5

MAY 4, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Notes: Sanó nearly ready; Pineda uncertain MINNEAPOLIS -- The power packed into Miguel Sanó's muscular frame was on full display before Monday's series opener against the Rangers, as...

MAY 4, 2021 • MLB.COM

Allows one run against Royals Pineda (2-1) allowed one run on three hits and two walks while striking out five over five innings to earn the win over the Royals on Friday.

Impact Pineda faced the minimum number of batters through the first three innings and made his only major mistake in the fourth when he served up a solo home run to Carlos Santana for the Royals' only run of the night. The 32-year-old has now allowed two or fewer runs in four of his five starts and lowered his ERA to a 2.30 over 27.1 innings. He's in line for a favorable matchup against the Rangers next week.

MAY 1, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Duffy expected to start for the Royals against Twins

The Royals will start Danny Duffy on Saturday while the Twins are expected to counter with Matt Shoemaker

MAY 1, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Minnesota plays Kansas City, looks to build on Happ's strong performance

Minnesota looks to follow up a strong outing by Wednesday starter J.A

APRIL 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Soler's three hits, three RBIs lead Royals over Pirates 9-6

Jorge Soler had two doubles among his three hits and drove in three runs to lead Kansas City over the Pittsburgh Pirates 9-6 and improve the Royals’ record to a major league-best 1...

APRIL 29, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buxton gets 5 hits, Twins homer 6 times in rout of Indians

Byron Buxton homered leading off the first and got five hits, Mitch Garver homered twice and Minnesota hitters connected six times in a 10-2 romp over the Cleveland Indians

APRIL 28, 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 Shoemaker

APRIL 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Wastes strong matchup Pineda (1-1) allowed five runs (four earned) on six hits and one walk while striking out five across 4.1 innings to take the loss Saturday against the Pirates.

Impact Pineda had a shaky second inning, which led to three of his runs. He appeared to settle in from there, logging consecutive clean innings. However, he served up back-to-back homers to lead off the fifth inning, sinking his start against an exploitable lineup. Even with the rocky outing, Pineda has maintained a 2.42 ERA with a 22:4 K:BB across four starts this season. He'll look to get back on track for his next turn through the rotation, currently scheduled Friday against Kansas City.

APRIL 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins’ offense mostly quieted by Pirates in tough Michael Pineda start Ranging back to the second half of the 2019 season, Michael Pineda has been the picture of consistency. With Pineda on the mound, the Twins...

APRIL 24, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Perez, Cahill lead Pirates over Twins 6-2

Michael Perez had three hits and drove in three runs, helping Trevor Cahill and the Pittsburgh Pirates beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2

APRIL 24, 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 Pineda

APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Happ loses no-hitter in 8th for Twins in 2-0 win vs Pirates

Minnesota left-hander J

APRIL 24, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Seven shutout frames in no-decision Pineda blanked the Red Sox across seven innings on Thursday, allowing two hits and a walk while striking out six. He did not factor into the decision.

Impact After giving up a leadoff single to Enrique Hernandez, Pineda retired 14 batters in a row before issuing a walk to Hunter Renfroe in the fifth frame. It's worth noting that Boston decided to test their weather alarm before and during Renfroe's at bat. Pineda not only pitched through it, but bounced back from the walk by sending Franchy Cordero down on strikes to end the inning. The right-hander then faced the minimum over the next two frames and left the game poised for the win with a three-run lead. Unfortunately, the bullpen robbed him of the opportunity after tying up the score in the eighth. Pineda has now allowed three or fewer earned runs in his last 11 starts. On the season, the 32-year-old leads the Twins with a shiny 1.00 ERA and 0.72 WHIP across three games. He's scheduled to take the mound again Wednesday at Oakland.

APRIL 15, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Kepler's walk-off single wins it for Twins MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins had more than their share of chances to finally snap out of their five-game losing streak on Thursday. Michael Pine...

APRIL 15, 2021 • MLB.COM

Streak breaker: Kepler singles in 9th, as Twins edge Red Sox

Max Kepler’s RBI single in the bottom of the ninth inning gave Minnesota a 4-3 victory over Boston, stopping a five-game losing streak for the Twins and breaking a nine-game winnin...

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Jackie Robinson Day, Red Sox go for 10th in row

All players, managers, coaches and umpires will wear No. 42 on Thursday to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day, marking the anniversary of the date the Brooklyn Dodgers Hall of Famer mad...

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins take 5-game slide into matchup with Red Sox

Minnesota is looking to break its five-game losing streak with a win over Boston The Twins are expected to send Michael Pineda to the mound Thursday and the Red Sox will give Garre...

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

LEADING OFF: Jackie Robinson Day, Red Sox go for 10th in row

All players, managers, coaches and umpires will wear No. 42 on Thursday to celebrate Jackie Robinson Day, marking the anniversary of the date the Brooklyn Dodgers Hall of Famer mad...

APRIL 15, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Red Sox beat Twins 7-1 for twinbill sweep, 9th straight win

Alex Verdugo had three hits, including a two-run single in a six-run fifth inning, and the Boston Red Sox extended their winning streak to nine games, beating the Minnesota Twins 7...

APRIL 14, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Takes no-decision in quality start Pineda allowed two runs on four hits and zero walks over six innings during Saturday's extra-inning loss to Seattle. He had six strikeouts and didn't factor in the decision.

Impact The 32-year-old pitched well during his second outing of the season, with the Mariners only crossing the plate via a pair of solo homers. Pineda has given up three runs (two earned) on eight hits with a 11:2 K:BB over 11 innings through his first two starts of 2021, and he's poised to pitch against the Red Sox on Thursday.

APRIL 10, 2021 • ROTOWIRE