JUNE 20, 2021•MLB.COM
García, Gallo hit back-to-back HRs in lossARLINGTON -- The Rangers' two biggest home run hitters in Adolis García and Joey Gallo delivered on Sunday, launching back-to-back homers in...
Buxton homers, leads Twins to sweep ARLINGTON -- Baseball is better with a healthy Byron Buxton, and so, too, clearly, are the Minnesota Twins. Make it four wins in a row for t...
JUNE 20, 2021•MLB.COM
Buxton, Maeda, Twins win 4th in row; Texas skid hits 6
Byron Buxton launched a two-run home run into the second deck beyond left field eight pitches into the game and Kenta Maeda earned his first win since May 3 as the Minnesota Twins...JUNE 20, 2021•ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kyle Barraclough - Links up with TwinsBarraclough signed a minor-league contract with the Twins on Sunday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.
ImpactThe right-hander was released by the Yankees on Friday and didn't take long to latch on with a new organization. Barraclough worked at Triple-A before being let go and posted a 3.21 ERA, 1.14 WHIP and 24:11 K:BB across 14 innings.
JUNE 20, 2021•ROTOWIRE
Kenta Maeda sharp, Byron Buxton homers as Twins complete sweep at Texas with 4-2 victoryThe bullpen stepped up again to carry the team to its fourth consecutive victory.
JUNE 20, 2021•STARTRIBUNE.COM
Michael Pineda - Bullpen session on tapPineda (forearm) played catch Sunday and is scheduled to throw a bullpen session Friday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
ImpactThe 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
Nelson Cruz - Battling neck tightnessCruz was removed from Sunday's game against the Rangers with neck tightness, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.
ImpactThe veteran slugger went 1-for-2 before being lifted for a pinch hitter during the fourth inning. Cruz should be considered day-to-day as he continues to be evaluated.
JUNE 20, 2021•ROTOWIRE
