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Thome, Twins continue series with Tigers Tue Aug 16 10:36:16 2011 EST
(Sports Network) - The Minnesota Twins will try to follow up Jim Thome's milestone night this evening when they continue a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. Thome finished 3-for-4 with a pair of home runs -- including his 600th career blast -- and drove in five as Minnesota rolled to a 9-6 win in Monday's opener. The historic blast came in the seventh inning off Tigers left-handed reliever Daniel Schlereth. The 40-year-old became the eighth player in baseball histor
Jim Thome bolsters Hall case with HR No. 600 Tue Aug 16 03:06:00 2011 EST
n for 600, the opposing pitcher wasn't even aware how close he was to the milestone.

Then Thome sent a towering fly ball over the fence in left field. The scoreboard flashed a congratulatory message, rival fans stood and applauded, and the Minnesota Twins came out of the dugout to greet their slugger.

After reaching No. 600 in grand style Monday night - with two home runs in back-to-back innings during a 9-6 win over Detroit - Thome finally earned some appreciation following a pursuit that

Twins ink Michael Tue Aug 16 02:37:17 2011 EST
Minneapolis, MN (Sports Network) - The Minnesota Twins have agreed to terms with first-round pick, shortstop Levi Michael. Michael was selected 30th overall. He appeared in 65 games for the University of North Carolina in 2011, batting .289 with 14 doubles, three triples, five home runs and 48 RBI. In 2010, Michael started all 60 games with the Tar Heels and led the club with a .346 average while ranking 12th in the nation with 76 runs scored.
Twins DH Thome hits 600th career home run Mon Aug 15 21:14:47 2011 EST
Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - Minnesota Twins designated hitter Jim Thome hit his 600th career homer on Monday in the opener of a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park. The blast came in the seventh inning off Tigers left-handed reliever Daniel Schlereth, an opposite-field, three-run shot which barely cleared the wall in left field. It gave the Twins a 9-5 advantage. He becomes the eighth player in baseball history to reach the milestone, and the first since Yankees thi
Tigers get Young from Twins Mon Aug 15 15:01:08 2011 EST
Detroit, MI (Sports Network) - The Detroit Tigers acquired outfielder Delmon Young from the Minnesota Twins on Monday for pitcher Cole Nelson and a player to be named later. Young, 25, is batting .266 with four home runs and 32 RBI over 84 games for the Twins this season. Last season was a career-year for the Montgomery, Alabama native as he batted .298 with 21 home runs and 112 RBI over 153 games. Since coming to the majors in 2006 with Tampa, Young has a .289 average with 63 home runs and 376
Tigers try to keep up winning ways against Twins Mon Aug 15 10:50:27 2011 EST
(Sports Network) - The Detroit Tigers try to continue their mastery of the Minnesota Twins this evening when the American League Central foes open a three-game series at Comerica Park. Detroit has handled the Twins this season, taking eight of the nine matchups, including all three in the Motor City. Dating back to last season, the Tigers have won six straight at home in the series and 12 of their last 13 overall. The Tigers continue to lead the AL Central, but saw their edge over Cleveland dwi
Twins-Indians game rained out Sun Aug 14 16:55:36 2011 EST
Cleveland, OH (Sports Network) - Sunday's game between the Minnesota Twins and Cleveland Indians was postponed due to rain. The game was in the top of the third inning with the Indians leading 1-0 when the rain began. A make-up date has yet to be announced. David Huff was pitching for the Indians, while Kevin Slowey started for the Twins, who had won the first two games of the scheduled three-game series.
Indians seek sweep of rival Twins Sun Aug 14 10:46:10 2011 EST
(Sports Network) - The Cleveland Indians hope to complete an all-important, three-game home sweep of the American League Central rival Minnesota Twins this afternoon at Progressive Field. Kevin Slowey will make his first start of the season today for Minnesota, as he take's the rotation spot of the injured Scott Baker. Slowey has 82 career starts for the Twins and has posted a 4.42 ERA in those outings. The righty opened this season in the bullpen and owns a 4.91 ERA. He has yet to figure in a
Twins try to even set with Indians Sat Aug 13 10:36:32 2011 EST
(Sports Network) - Despite getting first baseman Justin Morneau back into the lineup on Friday night, the Minnesota Twins still saw their record against the Cleveland Indians this season take a hit and now they have to protect themselves from falling even further behind in the American League Central as the two clubs continue a three-game set at Progressive Field. Last night the Indians won for the third time in the last four outings as they kicked off the series against Minnesota with a 3-2 tr
Alomar, Blyleven salute slugger Thome Fri Aug 12 17:09:00 2011 EST
rto Alomar and Bert Blyleven think Jim Thome will one day join them in the Baseball Hall of Fame.

Both recent inductees threw out ceremonial first pitches before their former team, the Cleveland Indians, opened a three-game series with the Minnesota Twins on Friday night.

As they did when they were inducted in Cooperstown in late July, both Alomar and Blyleven expressed how grateful they are to be enshrined. They said Thome, who entered play Friday for the Twins just two home runs shy of 60

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