AUGUST 21 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
MINNESOTA TWINS 82-80 · 4TH IN AL CENTRAL
82-80 · 4TH IN AL CENTRAL
RandBall: If the Twins don't catch the Guardians, remember Tuesday night It was looking for a minute like Minnesota would trim Cleveland’s lead to 1½ games in the AL Central. Then a sudden turnaround in two games...
Bailey Ober - Takes no-decision Tuesday Ober did not factor into the decision in Tuesday's loss to the Padres, allowing three runs on four hits while striking out five over six innings.
Impact Ober surrendered an early run in the second inning but went on to retire 13 straight batters before Jake Cronenworth led off the seventh with a double. Manny Machado then abruptly ended Ober's night with a two-run homer to center to even up the game at 3-3 and spell Ober a chance at getting the win. Ober has now posted 11 consecutive quality starts and ranks inside the top five in ERA (2.09) and WHIP (0.80) over that span. For the year, he's posted a 3.54 ERA, 0.99 WHIP and 145:34 K:BB in 140 innings. He lines up for a home start against Atlanta to begin next week.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Ryan Jeffers - Goes deep Tuesday Jeffers went 2-for-4 with a two-run homer in Tuesday's loss to the Padres.
Impact Jeffers had one of two extra-base hits for the Twins on Tuesday with his being a big blast in the fourth to put his team ahead 2-1. Jeffers now has a home run and has combined for six RBI over his last three starts. Tuesday's homer brought him up to 20 for the season which extends his career high. His .785 OPS also ranks fourth among all catchers. Jeffers still remains locked into a pretty even timeshare behind the dish with Christian Vasquez but continues to make the most of his opportunities lately when in the lineup. For the year, he's slashing .233/.313/.472 with 38 extra-base hits, 59 RBI, 46 runs, three steals and a 26:75 BB:K in 372 plate appearances.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Padres continue to make playoff push vs. Twins Paying Jurickson Profar $1 million might be the best money San Diego Padres have spent in a long time.Profar continued the best season of hi...
AUGUST 21 • CHARLOTTEOBSERVER.COM
Padres host the Twins, look to continue home win streak
The San Diego Padres host the Minnesota Twins aiming to extend a seven-game home winning streakAUGUST 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
How to Watch Twins vs. Padres: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 21
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MLB roundup: Profar's three-run shot lifts Padres over Twins Pinch hitter Lane Thomas hit a tiebreaking double to start a six-run 12th inning for the Cleveland Guardians, who earned a marathon 9-5 vict...
AUGUST 21 • THENEWSTRIBUNE.COM
Kody Funderburk - Could begin rehab assignment soon Funderburk (left oblique strain) has started a throwing program and could begin a rehab assignment this weekend, Phil Miller of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports.
Impact Funderburk went on the 15-day injured list July 21. He may need several appearances in the minors after a long layoff.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Brooks Lee - Could begin rehab assignment soon Lee (shoulder) will work out Thursday with Triple-A St. Paul and could go on a rehab assignment over the weekend, MLB.com reports.
Impact Lee has progressed in the past few days to throwing and hitting from both sides of the plate. Lee went on the injured list Aug. 9 with right biceps tendinitis, for which he received a cortisone shot. It sounds like he could be activated from the IL early next week.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Alex Kirilloff - Close to rehab assignment Kirilloff (back) was ready to go on a rehab assignment this week but suffered a sprained ankle while doing drills, Phil Miller of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. He could begin...
Impact Kirilloff has been on the injured list since mid-June due a back injury and nerve issue. The good news is it sounds like his back is finally healthy, but the bad news is the delay in his rehab could push his return well into September.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
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Carlos Correa - Still no timetable for return Correa (heel) ran Tuesday and has been hitting and fielding, but there's still no timetable for his return, Phil Miller of the Minnesota Star Tribune reports. "He's still having so...
Impact Correa was placed on the 10-day injured list July 20 due to right plantar fasciitis. It initially didn't appear he would be out long, but he still has soreness after running. He may not return until some time in September as a result.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Byron Buxton - Could return Friday Buxton (hip) could be activated from the 10-day IL on Friday if he feels well after working out this week, the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports. "He has been hitting in the cage, thr...
Impact Buxton left a game Aug. 12 due to right hip inflammation. He later received a cortisone shot in his injured hip. It sounds like the Twins will check his status Thursday and Friday before making a decision. Don't be surprised, however, if the Twins play it safe and delay his return on any sign of soreness.
AUGUST 21 • ROTOWIRE
Jurickson Profar's three-run shot lifts Padres over Twins Jurickson Profar’s three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning lifted the San Diego Padres to a 7-5 win over the visiting Minnesota T...
AUGUST 21 • NEWSOBSERVER.COM
Profar hits a 3-run homer in the 8th and the Padres rally past the Twins 7-5
Jurickson Profar hit a three-run homer in the eighth inning, and the San Diego Padres rallied late to beat the Minnesota Twins 7-5AUGUST 21 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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AUGUST 21 • MLB.COM
Twins' Byron Buxton tests right hip in hopes of returning to roster this week Byron Buxton came out of the Twins’ game Aug. 12 with a sore hip that resulted from, doctors believe, scar tissue that built up after a simi...
AUGUST 21 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Matt Wallner - Not starting against lefty Wallner isn't in the Twins' lineup for Tuesday's game versus San Diego.
Impact Wallner and his career .476 OPS against lefties will take a seat Tuesday as the Padres send southpaw Martin Perez to the mound. His absence will move Royce Lewis into the DH spot while Jose Miranda starts at third base.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
Trevor Larnach - Resting against southpaw Larnach isn't in the Twins' lineup for Tuesday's game against the Padres.
Impact With left-hander Martin Perez set to throw the first pitch for San Diego on Tuesday, the lefty-hitting Larnach will step out of the lineup. Manuel Margot will get the starting nod in left field instead and bat leadoff.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
Padres host the Twins on 6-game home win streak
The San Diego Padres, on a six-game home winning streak, host the Minnesota TwinsAUGUST 20 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
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Matthews' second MLB start one to grow on SAN DIEGO -- Of the 43 appearances (and 38 starts) that Zebby Matthews had made as a professional pitcher entering Monday, he had never allo...
AUGUST 20 • MLB.COM
Zebby Matthews - Takes first big-league loss Matthews (1-1) took the loss against San Diego on Monday, allowing five runs (two earned) on four hits and two walks while striking out one batter over five innings.
Impact Matthews was given a one-run lead in the top of the first inning, but he allowed the Padres to score twice in the bottom of the frame. The rookie hurler allowed three more runs in the third -- those were all unearned, though the error that led to them was committed by Matthews himself. The right-hander added to the miscue with a pair of walks in the inning, which was very uncharacteristic for him given his minuscule 0.6 BB/9 over 97 frames in the minors this season. Matthews' command has been consistently outstanding throughout his time as a pro, so that aspect of his pitching will likely carry over to the majors. However, he made only four appearances at the Triple-A level (and registered a 5.68 ERA over 19 innings) prior to his call-up to the majors, so fantasy managers would probably be wise to tempter expectations as he adjusts to facing big-league hitters.
AUGUST 20 • ROTOWIRE
Jackson Merrill clears bases as Padres down Twins Jackson Merrill’s three-run double snapped a third-inning tie and put the San Diego Padres ahead to stay Monday night as they started a thre...
AUGUST 20 • SACBEE.COM
