OCTOBER 6, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM
NELSON CRUZ #32 - DESIGNATED HITTER - SAN DIEGO PADRES
5 HR •
23 RBI •
.245 AVG
5 HR
23 RBI
.245 AVG
Will Nelson Cruz return? Breaking down the Twins' free-agent hitter decisions The Twins have a number of big decisions to make on free-agent bats, with the 40-year-old Cruz at the top of the list.
Over in a hurry: A couple bad days end MLB seasons
The Cincinnati Reds had a quick, disappointing trip the MLB playoffs in 2020OCTOBER 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Saddled by record streak, dazed Twins ponder playoff ousters
The Minnesota Twins experienced no reward in the playoffs after a second straight division title, only that familiar autumn exasperation for the franchise and the fansOCTOBER 1, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins, Cruz open to reunion: 'We see a fit' The Twins haven't spent much time on their offseason planning yet, since they were still hoping to be in the playoff bracket. They don't nee...
OCTOBER 1, 2020 • MLB.COM
Astros sweep as Twins lose 18th straight in playoffs
Carlos Correa hit a two-out, tiebreaking home run in the seventh inning for the Houston Astros, who produced another stifling pitching performance and swept Minnesota with a 3-1 vi...SEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Minnesota will host Houston in the AL wild-card game
The Astros will take a 1-0 series lead into Game 2 of the ALWCSEPTEMBER 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Greinke, Astros to face Maeda, Twins
The Astros will start Zack Greinke on Tuesday and the Twins are expected to counter with Kenta MaedaSEPTEMBER 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Lots of unfamiliar territory in 2020 baseball playoffs
Welcome to the first round of the 2020 baseball playoffs, a class with an unusual amount of homework — and precious little room for errorSEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins tout home-field edge against Astros, even without fans
The Minnesota Twins were determined to defend their division title and start this unusual postseason at home, even if the audience at Target Field this week will be confined to fam...SEPTEMBER 28, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Gray expected to start for the Reds against Twins
The Reds will start Sonny Gray on Sunday and the Twins are expected to counter with Rich HillSEPTEMBER 27, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Castillo scheduled to start for Reds at Twins
The Reds will start Luis Castillo on Saturday while the Twins are expected to counter with Michael PinedaSEPTEMBER 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Returns to lineup Cruz (knee) will bat third as the designated hitter Friday against the Reds.
Impact Cruz was scratched from the lineup back on Saturday due to a sore right knee and hadn't played since. He's ready to go for the final three games of the regular season and will be looking to help the Twins retain the AL Central title.
SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Reds play Minnesota, aim to build on Bauer's strong showing
Cincinnati looks to follow up a dominant performance by Wednesday starter Trevor BauerSEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: NL playoff race wide open, AL nearly locked in
Eight teams in the National League are vying for four available postseason spots heading into the regular season’s final weekend, and Cardinals ace Jack Flaherty can get St. Louis...SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
LEADING OFF: NL playoff race wide open, AL nearly locked in
Eight teams in the National League are vying for four available postseason spots heading into the regular season’s final weekend, and Cardinals ace Jack Flaherty can get St. Louis...SEPTEMBER 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins assume first in AL Central with 7-6 win against Tigers
Jake Cave hit a pair of home runs, Kenta Maeda finished off his regular season with another strong start and the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 7-6 to take over sole posse...SEPTEMBER 24, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Kenta Maeda starts, Nelson Cruz still out of the lineup as Twins scramble for playoff seeding With four games remaining in the regular season, the Twins are vying for a home playoff berth.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM
Still sidelined Cruz (knee) remains on the bench Wednesday against the Tigers, Do-Hyoung Park of MLB.com reports.
Impact Cruz was scratched from the lineup Saturday with a sore right knee and now sits for the fourth straight game. He hasn't appeared off the bench over that stretch. The Twins have already clinched a playoff berth, so being cautious with Cruz's 40-year-old knees makes plenty of sense. According to Park, the veteran slugger is available off the bench, though the team figures to be selective in any potential usage. Eddie Rosario rests his legs as the designated hitter Wednesday, with Jake Cave starting in left field.
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Mize, Tigers to take on Maeda, Twins
The Tigers will start Casey Mize on Wednesday and the Twins are expected to counter with Kenta MaedaSEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Twins top Tigers 5-4 in 10th, sit half-game behind White Sox
Max Kepler hit the tying home run in the eighth inning and the game-winning single with two outs in the 10th, giving the Minnesota Twins a 5-4 victory over the Detroit TigersSEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Donaldson now the Bringer of ... Robes? Nelson Cruz can likely claim two titles in the Minnesota Twins' clubhouse: king of monster homers and team dad (to Miguel Sanó, at least). N...
SEPTEMBER 23, 2020 • MLB.COM
Remains sidelined Tuesday Cruz (knee) isn't in Tuesday's lineup against the Tigers.
Impact Cruz will be sidelined for a third consecutive game after being scratched from Saturday's lineup with a sore right knee. Ryan Jeffers will serve as the designated hitter for the series opener against the Tigers.
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ROTOWIRE
Detroit Tigers to visit the Minnesota Twins
SEPTEMBER 22, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS
Ageless Nelson Cruz is powered by naps It was late, maybe too late for dinner, but six people gathered in a downtown Minneapolis hotel restaurant for a meal in early January 2019....
SEPTEMBER 21, 2020 • MLB.COM
