MINNESOTA TWINS NEWS

Griffin Jax - Secures ninth save Jax earned the save in Tuesday's 3-1 win at Cleveland, pitching a scoreless two-thirds of an inning with one strikeout while allowing one hit.

Impact r suffering the loss Monday night, Jax relieved Jhoan Duran with runners on first and second with one out in the ninth. Jax had struggled of late, as he entered this contest with a 6.14 ERA across 7.1 innings this month, so this performance was a welcome sight. Although he has been better than Duran -- pitching to a 2.16 ERA across 66.2 innings compared to Duran's 3.99 ERA across 49.2 innings -- Jax collected his first save since Aug. 5. The 29-year-old has been a stalwart in the Minnesota bullpen, pitching to a 2.08 FIP, 0.91 WHIP and 88:15 K:BB with nine saves and 24 holds this season.

SEPTEMBER 18 • ROTOWIRE

Willi Castro hits a 2-run homer, Twins down Guardians 4-1 to stay locked into AL wild-card spot

Willi Castro hit a two-run homer, Matt Wallner had two RBIs and the Minnesota Twins bounced back from a crushing loss in the series opener to beat the Cleveland Guardians 4-1 and s...

SEPTEMBER 18 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

How to Watch Guardians vs. Twins: TV Channel & Live Stream - September 18

Preview the Sept. 18 matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins with recent trends, how to watch, livestream info, and more...

SEPTEMBER 18 • DATA SKRIVE

Gavin Williams strikes out Matt Wallner | 09/17/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

SEPTEMBER 18 • MLB.COM

Twins' choice to demote Jorge Alcala came partly because of need for lengthier outings The Twins’ rookie-filled starting rotation had something to do with Jorge Alcala’s demotion to Class AAA St. Paul, which became official Tue...

SEPTEMBER 18 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Guardians vs. Twins Prediction, Odds, Picks - September 18

Preview the Sept. 18 matchup between the Cleveland Guardians and Minnesota Twins with odds over/under, game spread, betting lines and more.

SEPTEMBER 18 • DATA SKRIVE

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SEPTEMBER 17 • MLB.COM

Alcala optioned for new acquistion Irvin in surprising move CLEVELAND -- Given the overall inconsistency in the Minnesota bullpen and with the Twins coming off another episode of heartbreak when the n...

SEPTEMBER 17 • MLB.COM

Max Kepler - Closing in on rehab stint Kepler (knee) received a cortisone injection for hip soreness Monday but is still expected to begin a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul this weekend, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.co...

Impact The 31-year-old landed on the shelf due to knee tendinitis in early September but appears to be fully recovered from that injury. It's unclear how or when exactly the hip soreness surfaced for Kepler, but he should still have a chance to return from the injured list for the final homestand of the season next week.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Cleveland Guardians, Minnesota Twins starting lineups for Sept. 17, 2024: Game 152 Gavin Williams and the Guardians face the Twins at Progressive Field.

SEPTEMBER 17 • CLEVELAND.COM

Carlos Correa - Out of Minnesota lineup Correa is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Cleveland.

Impact Correa has started every other game since returning from the injured list Saturday, as the Twins clearly don't want to overload him as he comes back from a two-month absence due to plantar fasciitis. Brooks Lee will be at shortstop Tuesday as Minnesota looks to even the series.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Guardians closer Emmanuel Clase breaking bats, records, making strong case to win AL Cy Young

Emmanuel Clase is breaking bats and records at an almost equal pace

SEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins option reliever Jorge Alcala to Triple-A, activate newly acquired Irvin The Twins claimed Irvin off waivers on Monday but it’s a bit surprising to see Alcala optioned as the corresponding move.

SEPTEMBER 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Best MLB Betting Promos & Bonuses for Tuesday, September 17 | Make MLB Bets Today The Guardians (87-64) host the Minnesota Twins (79-71) for a three-game series beginning today in an AL Central matchup. The Guardians enter...

SEPTEMBER 17 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Pablo López - Quality start streak at seven Lopez came away with a no-decision in Monday's 4-3 loss to the Guardians, giving up two runs on eight hits and two walks over 6.1 innings. He struck out four.

Impact The right-hander got staked to a 3-0 lead in the third inning and left the mound with the Twins still ahead, but Griffin Jax melted down in the eighth to deny Lopez his 16th win of the year. The quality start was Lopez's 18th of the season and seventh straight, a stretch in which he's posted a 1.35 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 43:8 K:BB through 46.2 innings. He lines up for his second outing this weekend in Boston as Minnesota tries to hang onto a wild-card spot in the American League.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers News: The Detroit Tigers are ON FIRE as they claw closer to Twins The Detroit Tigers capitalize on momentum and the struggles of the Minnesota Twins.

SEPTEMBER 17 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Twins take road slide into matchup against the Guardians

The Minnesota Twins will attempt to break their four-game road slide in a matchup with the Cleveland Guardians

SEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Guardians sniffing playoff berth as they host sinking Twins Continued success against the Minnesota Twins has the Cleveland Guardians on the verge of clinching a playoff berth.After rallying to beat t...

SEPTEMBER 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Guardians sniffing playoff berth as they host sinking Twins Continued success against the Minnesota Twins has the Cleveland Guardians on the verge of clinching a playoff berth.After rallying to beat t...

SEPTEMBER 17 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Matthew Boyd strikes out Carlos Santana | 09/16/2024 The Official Site of Major League Baseball

SEPTEMBER 17 • MLB.COM

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SEPTEMBER 17 • MLB.COM

Jorge Alcala - Moved to minors Alcala was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact The Twins have elected to demote Alcala in order to make room for Cole Irvin, who was claimed off waivers earlier in the day. Alcala's recent performance likely led to the demotion, as he's allowed three runs in his last three appearances out of the bullpen.

SEPTEMBER 17 • ROTOWIRE

Twins let another important win slip away in 4-3 loss to Cleveland Another winnable game, another missed opportunity for the Twins as their wild card lead shrinks further.

SEPTEMBER 17 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM

Kyle Manzardo's HR lifts Guardians over Twins Rookie Kyle Manzardo clubbed a go-ahead two-run homer in the eighth inning and the Cleveland Guardians rallied for a 4-3 victory over the vi...

SEPTEMBER 17 • STAR-TELEGRAM.COM

Manzardo homers, Clase gets 46th save as Guardians rally past Twins 4-3 to tighten grip on Central

Rookie Kyle Manzardo hit a two-run, go-ahead homer in the eighth inning and Emmanuel Clase recorded his 46th save as the Cleveland Guardians rallied to beat the Minnesota Twins 4-3...

SEPTEMBER 17 • ASSOCIATED PRESS