Humber may relieve stress on 'pen

4 September 2008, 5:43 pm

One of manager Ron Gardenhire's biggest challenges, especially during the club's recent road trip, has been managing a bullpen that lacks clearly defined roles, aside from closer Joe Nathan. Philip Humber (pictured) may help with that.... read more

Morneau making case for second MVP

3 September 2008, 10:58 pm

On the field for each of the Twins' first 139 games has been slugger Justin Morneau, who's provided Minnesota both MVP-caliber play and leadership.... read more

Twins not panicking after tough loss

3 September 2008, 10:47 pm

Scanning the visiting clubhouse at Rogers Centre following Wednesday's game, you would not know that the Twins' came out on the wrong end of a 5-4, walk-off loss to the Blue Jays in 11 innings.... read more

Twins focused on capturing AL Central

3 September 2008, 5:14 pm

Only a half-game out of first place in the AL Central entering Wednesday's game vs. the Blue Jays, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said his club's goal is to capture a division title.... read more

Twins face righty after seven southpaws

2 September 2008, 10:42 pm

After facing Toronto southpaw David Purcey on Tuesday, the Twins became the first team since the 1991 Mets to face seven lefties in a row, according to the Elias Sports Bureau. On Wednesday, that streak will end, but the task is not any easier, as they face righty A.J. Burnett.... read more

Twins miss chance to take division lead

2 September 2008, 9:47 pm

The Twins established an early four-run lead, but could not hold it as they were defeated, 7-5, by the Blue Jays at Rogers Centre on Tuesday. With the loss, Minnesota's record fell to 77-61.... read more