RICH HILL NEWS

Next start unclear Hill isn't scheduled to start any of the Twins' next four games, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact There haven't been any indications that the oft-injured lefty is dealing with yet another ailment, but he'll now have a minimum of eight days' rest between his first two starts of the year. It's possible that the Twins are simply treating the veteran very cautiously after he spent the first half of the calendar year recovering from October elbow surgery.

AUGUST 3, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Lewis Thorpe starts, Rich Hill sidelined, Twins recall Thielbar, option Wade Lefty Lewis Thorpe is filling in because of injuries in the rotation. Eddie Rosario and Jorge Polanco are getting a rest, and Josh Donaldson...

AUGUST 3, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Lewis Thorpe starting for Twins as Rich Hill is out of rotation Lefty Lewis Thorpe is filling in because of injuries in the rotation. Eddie Rosario and Jorge Polanco are getting a rest, and Josh Donaldson...

AUGUST 3, 2020 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Angels recover after giving up late lead, beat Astros in 10

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Maeda, Sano power Twins past Indians 3-0

Miguel Sanó hit a pair of homers and Kenta Maeda pitched six scoreless innings in his home debut for Minnesota as the Twins beat the Cleveland Indians 3-0 on Saturday

AUGUST 2, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

In a flawless debut, Rich Hill shows the Twins a glimpse of what could be Signed while rehabbing an injury, Hill was always a wild-card for the Twins. On Wednesday, he showed just how important he could be.

JULY 30, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Twins beat Cardinals 3-0 in Rich Hill's smooth debut

Rich Hill pitched five scoreless innings in a smooth Minnesota debut and the Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0

JULY 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Impressive in Minnesota debut Hill (1-0) earned the win against St. Louis on Wednesday, completing five scoreless innings and allowing two hits and one walk while striking out two.

Impact Hill was efficient in his five frames, throwing 41 of 68 pitches for strikes and limiting the Cardinals to a pair of singles and a walk. He racked up only two strikeouts, but fantasy managers who drafted Hill with the hope that he will thrive with his new team have to be pleased with his opening performance. The southpaw has averaged over a punchout per inning every season since 2011, so there's good reason to expect increased strikeouts moving forward. Hill's next scheduled start will come on the road against Pittsburgh on Monday.

JULY 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Impressive in team debut Hill (1-0) earned the win against St. Louis on Wednesday, completing five scoreless innings and allowing two hits and one walk while striking out two.

Impact Hill was efficient in his five frames, throwing 41 of 68 pitches for strikes and limiting the Cardinals to a pair of singles and a walk. He racked up only two strikeouts, but fantasy managers who drafted Hill with the hope that he will thrive with his new team have to be pleased with his opening performance. The southpaw has averaged over a punchout per inning every season since 2011, so there's good reason to expect increased strikeouts moving forward. Hill's next scheduled start will come on the road against Pittsburgh on Monday.

JULY 30, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Nationals beat Blue Jays 4-0 in 10 in road game at home

JULY 30, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hill scheduled to start as Minnesota hosts St. Louis

The Minnesota Twins host the St. Louis Cardinals

JULY 29, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rockies' Bard gets 1st big league win in more than 7 seasons

JULY 26, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Tough loss Saturday Dobnak (0-1) took the loss Saturday against the White Sox after allowing one run on three hits and two walks over four innings. He recorded three strikeouts.

Impact The 25-year-old was called upon for the spot start with Rich Hill unavailable, and he delivered a strong performance before the bullpen fell apart and gave up nine runs. Dobnak should operate out of the bullpen this season but may see occasional spot starts after posting a 1.59 ERA and 1.13 WHIP over 28.1 innings (nine appearances) last season.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

García homers twice as White Sox pound Twins 10-3

Leury García homered from both sides of the plate, helping Dallas Keuchel and the Chicago White Sox pound the Minnesota Twins 10-3

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throws bullpen session Hill threw a bullpen session Saturday without any issues, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Hill was scratched from Saturday's start for an undisclosed reason, but manager Rocco Baldelli said Friday that the move was made to give the 40-year-old a few extra days of rest. The Twins initially planned to start Hill in the fifth game, and Baldelli determined that it was best to keep him on the team's initial schedule rather than rushing him out for the second game of the year. His bullpen Saturday is more evidence his health isn't an issue despite the last-second change of plans.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Kepler hits 2 HR, Twins power past White Sox 10-5 in opener

Max Kepler homered against White Sox ace Lucas Giolito in his first two at-bats and the Minnesota Twins beat Chicago 10-5 in the clubs’ first game of a 60-game season shortened by...

JULY 25, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slated to start fifth game Hill (undisclosed) is doing well and is scheduled to start Wednesday against the Cardinals, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Hill was scratched from Saturday's start for an undisclosed reason, but manager Rocco Baldelli said Friday that the move was made to give the 40-year-old a few extra days of rest. The Twins initially planned to start Hill in the fifth game, and Baldelli determined that it was best to keep him on the team's initial schedule rather than rushing him out for the second game of the year. Hill recorded a 2.45 ERA and 1.13 WHIP over 13 starts with the Dodgers as he battled various injuries.

JULY 25, 2020 • ROTOWIRE

Twins place Odorizzi on injured list with back soreness

The Minnesota Twins have placed right-hander Jake Odorizzi on the 10-day injured list to start the season

JULY 23, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

AL Central Preview Capsules

JULY 17, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

ADP risers and fallers: Isiah Kiner-Falefa and Rich Hill... Which players are moving up draft boards in July, compared to when we left off in March? And which are falling?

JULY 16, 2020 • THEATHLETIC.COM

With boost from Donaldson, Twins boldly aim for World Series

The Minnesota Twins have not let the COVID-19 outbreak sidetrack their pursuit of the World Series

JULY 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Betts leads stacked roster for Dodgers in World Series chase

The Los Angeles Dodgers don't appear to be slowing down coming off their seventh straight NL West title

JULY 14, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hill shows hard work 'paid off' in first live BP Rich Hill is ready to compete. You could see as much as he threw his first live batting practice of Summer Camp on Monday. You sure could he...

JULY 8, 2020 • MLB.COM

Over the Hill? Recovered lefty on track for Twins rotation

The Minnesota Twins signed Rich Hill with the expectation he would be available around midseason

JULY 8, 2020 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Throwns four simulated innings Hill threw four simulated innings Monday and could begin the season in the starting rotation, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. "If Rich is feeling good and ready to go, we can...

Impact Hill had been targeting a return in June or July since undergoing elbow surgery back in October, and apparently his workouts during the pandemic have him on track. The Twins may use a six-man rotation to begin the season, which would allow Hill to slowly ramp up his workload.

JULY 6, 2020 • ROTOWIRE