NICK GORDON NEWS

Mahle exits early; Twins beat Royals 4-0 for 3-game sweep

Emilio Pagán pitched two scoreless innings after Tyler Mahle departed with right shoulder fatigue, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 4-0 for a three-game sweep

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Plates two runs in win Gordon went 2-for-5 with a double and two RBI in Tuesday's 9-0 win over the Royals.

Impact Gordon had gone without an RBI in his last seven games before breaking through in the bottom of the seventh with a two-out run-scoring double. He plated another run an inning later on an RBI single and now enters Wednesday's series finale with a .742 OPS on the season. He'll start in left field for the fourth consecutive game and will bat ninth Wednesday.

AUGUST 17, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Head-to-head records loom as potential tiebreaker

Drew Rasmussen’s perfect game bid was more than just a sublime individual performance

AUGUST 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Produces steal off bench Gordon went 0-for-1 with a stolen base in Saturday's 5-3 extra-innings loss to the Angels.

Impact Gordon got aboard on a fielder's choice and stole second in the 10th inning, but Max Kepler struck out one at-bat later to end the Twins' threat of a rally. With Kepler and Byron Buxton over their recent injuries, Gordon has been left to compete with Jake Cave and Gilberto Celestino for no more than two spots in the lineup on a daily basis. Through 91 contests, Gordon is slashing a solid .276/.323/.424 with six steals, five home runs, 20 RBI and 30 runs scored.

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ohtani, Ward HR, Angels rally past Twins 5-3 in 11 innings

Shohei Ohtani hit an eighth-inning home run to get the Angels’ offense started and Taylor Ward hit a game-ending two-run blast to right-center in the 11th inning to complete a come...

AUGUST 14, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Remains on bench Gordon will sit again Saturday against the Angels, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gordon started the first nine games of August but has now been on the bench for two straight games. Gilberto Celestino will again start in left field.

AUGUST 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not in Friday's lineup Gordon will sit Friday against the Angels, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact Gordon started each of the Twins' first nine games in August, hitting .379 with a homer and a pair of steals over that stretch. He'll hit the bench Friday as Gilberto Celestino starts in left field and Byron Buxton gets the nod in center.

AUGUST 12, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins visit the Dodgers to start 2-game series

The Los Angeles Dodgers host the Minnesota Twins to open a two-game series

AUGUST 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins play the Blue Jays with 2-1 series lead

The Minnesota Twins lead 2-1 in a four-game series against the Toronto Blue Jays

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Records theft in Saturday's win Gordon went 2-for-3 with a walk, a stolen base and two runs scored in Saturday's 7-3 win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Gordon was involved in a scary collision with Blue Jays reliever Tim Mayza, who left the game with a dislocated shoulder. Gordon was able to stay in and played the full game in center field. He's made himself valuable to the Twins with Byron Buxton battling nagging injuries lately -- Gordon has hit safely in eight of his last nine games, going 14-for-27 (.519) in that span. The outfielder has a .284/.333/.440 slash line, five steals, five home runs, 20 RBI and 29 runs scored through 254 plate appearances. He should still have a regular path to playing time with Alex Kirilloff (wrist) and Trevor Larnach (abdomen) sidelined, leaving left field wide open as well as center when Buxton needs rest.

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins top Blue Jays 7-3 behind clutch Polanco, strong 'pen

Jorge Polanco had a pair of two-out RBIs and Jose Miranda homered as the Minnesota Twins beat the Toronto Blue Jays 7-3 behind a stellar bullpen performance

AUGUST 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homer and double in win Gordon went 3-for-5 with a three-home run, an additional run scored and a double in Friday's 6-5 extra-inning win over the Blue Jays.

Impact Gordon has hit a double in six of his last eight games, and he's batted .500 (12-for-24) in that span. His homer Friday was his first since July 2 and his fifth of the season. With the Twins' outfield still battling numerous injury absences, Gordon should continue to get chances to play. He's slashing .279/.327/.437 with 20 RBI, 27 runs scored, 15 doubles, three triples and four stolen bases through 250 plate appearances.

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Jays' miscues lead to Gordon run in 10th, Twins win 6-5

Nick Gordon hit a three-run homer and scored in the 10th inning for Minnesota after a pair of miscues by Toronto catcher Danny Jansen, giving the Twins a 6-5 win over the Blue Jays

AUGUST 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Steals fourth bag Gordon went 3-for-4 with a double and a stolen base in Monday's 5-3 extra-inning win over the Tigers.

Impact Getting the start in center field and batting seventh, Gordon extended a brief hot streak that has seen him rap out a double in four straight games while going 7-for-12 in total. The 26-year-old utility player is slashing .272/.316/.415 in 233 plate appearances on the year with four homers, four steals, 15 RBI and 24 runs, but with the Twins' outfield looking like a triage ward at the moment, Gordon could be in line for consistent playing time in the short term unless the team adds some help at Tuesday's trade deadline.

AUGUST 2, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Not starting against lefty Gordon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Padres.

Impact Though he will take a seat against San Diego southpaw Sean Manaea, the lefty-hitting Gordon should be able to maintain a near-everyday role against right-handed pitching while Alex Kirilloff (wrist) is day-to-day and with Max Kepler (toe) and Trevor Larnach (core) on the injured list. Gordon doubled in each of his last three games to bring his OPS up to .712 for the season.

JULY 31, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Buxton, Correa homer as Twins beat Padres 7-4

All-Star Byron Buxton hit a tying homer in the fourth inning off Joe Musgrove, and Carlos Correa gave Minnesota some breathing room with a two-run shot during a five-run eighth tha...

JULY 31, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tellez homers twice as Brewers top Twins 10-4 for sweep

Rowdy Tellez hit a pair of three-run homers, Corbin Burnes won his fifth straight decision and Milwaukee Brewers beat the Minnesota Twins 10-4 to sweep a two-game series between Ce...

JULY 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins sweep 2-game series with Tigers behind Gray, Miranda

Sonny Gray allowed two hits in six innings to lead the Minnesota Twins to an 9-1 win over the Detroit Tiger

JULY 24, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox get HRs from Anderson, Engel in 6-2 win over Twins

The Chicago White Sox powered past the first-place Minnesota Twins 6-2 for their fourth straight win

JULY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox rout Twins 12-2, extend win streak to three games

Luis Robert hit his first grand slam, Johnny Cueto pitched six strong innings and the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 12-2 to extend their winning streak to three games

JULY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Starting streak comes to end Gordon is out of the lineup for Wednesday's game against the Brewers.

Impact The lefty-hitting Gordon will retreat to the bench with southpaw Aaron Ashby on the hill for Milwaukee, ending a streak of five consecutive starts for the versatile 26-year-old. Gordon drew starts at three different positions over that stretch and went 4-for-16 with a pair of doubles and a walk to bring his season-long slash line to .273/.317/.417 across 201 plate appearances. Though he doesn't have a direct path to a full-time job at any one position, Gordon could benefit from a quasi-everyday role while he continues to produce acceptably at the dish.

JULY 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Brewers top Twins 6-3, as McCutchen, Adames hit 2-run homers

The Milwaukee Brewers outlasted three rain delays to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-3 in the opener of a border-state series between the first-place teams

JULY 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins host the Brewers to start 2-game series

The Minnesota Twins host the Milwaukee Brewers to open a two-game series

JULY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Jeffers homer helps Twins beat Rangers 6-5, avoid sweep

Ryan Jeffers hit a tiebreaking home run in the sixth inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Rangers 6-5 to avoid a three-game sweep

JULY 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Nabs fourth straight start Gordon will start in center field and bat seventh in Sunday's game against the Rangers, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact With Gary Sanchez getting a day off and Byron Buxton serving as Minnesota's designated hitter, the team will have a spot in the outfield available for Gordon, who will crack the lineup for the fourth game in a row. He's now picked up starts at three different positions over that stretch while going 2-for-11 with two doubles and two runs. Though Gordon doesn't have an everyday home at any spot, he should continue to pick up at least a handful of starts per week while manager Rocco Baldelli continues to dole out rest days to regular players every so often.

JULY 10, 2022 • ROTOWIRE