Mackey: It's time to start talking about a Liriano contract extension Updated: 4 hours ago Lost in the shuffle of an offensive barrage in Tuesday night's 10-3 win over Kansas City was yet another solid start by Francisco Liriano, who is making a strong case for a long-term contract extension, Phil Mackey writes. [Full Story]

Young and Thome lead offensive barrage in Twins' 10-3 thrashing of Royals Updated: 8 hours ago Delmon Young's bat has returned, and Jim Thome continues to mash -- we learned that much after the Minnesota Twins bludgeoned the Kansas City Royals, 10-3 on Tuesday night. [Full Story]

Notebook: Gardenhire says Fuentes 'definitely not ready' to return yet Updated: 11 hours ago According to manager Ron Gardenhire, Brian Fuentes threw a bullpen session on Tuesday, but the left-hander felt, "just OK." [Full Story]

Neshek and Perkins on the way; Fuentes and Mijares on the mend Updated: 1 day ago Per Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire, right-hander Pat Neshek and left-hander Glen Perkins will be recalled from Class-AAA Rochester in time for Tuesday's game against the Royals. Brian Fuentes and Jose Mijares are close to returning as well. [Full Story]

Thome hits longest HR at Target Field in 5-4 win over Royals Updated: 1 day ago Thanks in large part to a cartoonish moonshot off the bat of Jim Thome, the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 5-4 in a Labor Day matinee on Monday. [Full Story]

State of the Twins, week 22: Blackburn's tune-up paying off Updated: 2 days ago Perhaps the most pleasant surprise of the last two weeks has been the three solid starts compiled by Nick Blackburn, who says he has found consistency with his mechanics. [Full Story]

Despite wild ninth, a solid outing by Blackburn helps Twins sweep Rangers Updated: 3 days ago Behind another solid effort from Nick Blackburn and some early offense off a hot starting pitcher, the Minnesota Twins completed a three-game sweep of the Texas Rangers with a 6-4 victory. [Full Story]

Notebook: Revere 'never in a million years' thought he would be called up Updated: 3 days ago Outfielder Ben Revere, recalled from Class-AA New Britain, entered the Minnesota Twins clubhouse just after 11:00 a.m. on Sunday with a massive grin as he greeted his teammates. [Full Story]

Twins call up outfielder Ben Revere from Class-AA New Britain Updated: 3 days ago The Minnesota Twins have selected the contract of 22-year-old outfielder Ben Revere from Class-AA New Britain. A corresponding 40-man roster move will be announced prior to Sunday's series finale against Texas. [Full Story]

Tolbert, Pavano and Thome shine in 12-4 win over Rangers Updated: 3 days ago Jim Thome made history, Carl Pavano threw eight more solid innings, and Matt Tolbert had a career day as the Minnesota Twins beat the Texas Rangers, 12-4 on Saturday. [Full Story]

Jim Thome, humbled by 2010 success, passes Mark McGwire on HR list Updated: 4 days ago With a 449-foot, upper-deck moonshot in the third inning on Saturday, Jim Thome tied Mark McGwire for ninth-place on the all-time home run list with 583 blasts. One inning later, Thome belted a three-run shot to the bullpen in left for 584. [Full Story]

Matt Fox on Twins' 4-3 win over Texas: 'That was the most fun I've had' Updated: 4 days ago Back-to-back RBI singles by J.J. Hardy and Denard Span in the seventh inning lifted the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 win over the Texas Rangers Friday on a night where 27-year-old Matt Fox made his impromptu major league debut. [Full Story]

Ron Gardenhire on the Twins' injuries and Matt Fox Updated: 4 days ago Twins Manager Ron Gardenhire joins Reusse and Mackey for his friday Talkin' Twins segment. Gardy talks about the tough loss last night, the Twins injury woes, and what he knows about Matt Fox, the Twins starter tonight against Texas. [Click to listen]

Notebook: Kubel MRI shows no further damage, Baker elbow update, and more Updated: 5 days ago The Twins received good news on Jason Kubel's wrist. Scott Baker will likely miss at least one start, possibly two. Matt Fox will make his major league debut. And the Twins have discussed the possibility of calling up Ben Revere. [Full Story]

Matt Fox to make MLB debut for Twins Friday; Delaney, Burnett up too Updated: 5 days ago An MLB source says the Twins are set to call up RHP Rob Delaney, RHP Alex Burnett, and RHP Matt Fox, who will make his major league debut on Friday night. [Full Story]

Mackey: Sorting out the aftermath of Thursday's 13-inning mess Updated: 5 days ago Regarding Friday night's starting pitching conundrum -- one that likely could have been avoided with the addition of an extra bullpen arm or two -- the Twins have very few options available. [Full Story]

Twins burn three starting pitchers in epic 10-9 loss to Tigers Updated: 5 days ago Gerald Laird's 13th-inning solo home run off Nick Blackburn -- yes, Blackburn, who was scheduled to start Friday -- lifted the Detroit Tigers to a 10-9 win over the Twins on Thursday night. For the Twins, the loss came with some extra baggage. [Full Story]

Scott Baker leaves early, receives cortisone shot for elbow tendinitis Updated: 5 days ago Scott Baker left Thursday night's game after two innings with right elbow pain. [Full Story]

Jason Kubel scheduled to undergo more tests on left wrist Updated: 5 days ago Jason Kubel said his left wrist hasn't improved much over the last 24 hours since being plunked on Tuesday night, and he is scheduled to undergo further testing on Friday morning, according to manager Ron Gardenhire. [Full Story]

Denard Span on the injury bug: 'Only the strong survive' Updated: 6 days ago Denard Span joins Reusse and Mackey for his Thursday Talkin' Twins segment. He talks about how the Twins have caught the injury bug and what they need to do to stay atop the division. [Click to listen]