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Teagarden's first homer lifts Rangers over Twins
Taylor Teagarden made his first major league hit count.
Liriano's agent calls for union investigation
After watching his client dominate Triple-A hitters for the past month, the agent for Minnesota pitcher Francisco Liriano wants to know why the Twins have not called him up to the big leagues. Fired up about his first trip to Yankee Stadium, Ben Sheets had it all planned out. Arrive early and visit Monument Park, gaze up at that famous facade, drink in the entire experience the same way any fan would. Justin Verlander tossed seven sharp innings and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 4-2 Sunday to avoid a four-game sweep. The World Series champion Red Sox will bring seven players to the home of their biggest rival for the All-Star game on July 15. The Chicago Cubs also wound up with seven when rosters were announced Sunday, perhaps further evidence this really is a charmed season for them.
Twins All-Stars: Starter Mauer, Morneau and Nathan
Joe Mauer's sweet swing, with perhaps a little help from those trademark sideburns, earned him a spot in the starting lineup on the American League All-Star team.
Report: Rodriguez, Ramirez highlight AL All-Stars
Alex Rodriguez and Manny Ramirez will highlight an American League All-Star team loaded with Yankees and Red Sox, while Indians pitcher Cliff Lee will be the AL's starter, according to a report on the New York Post's Web site.
Blackburn leads Twins over Tigers 7-0
This is what it often looks like when the Minnesota Twins are winning: bunts, two-out singles and a whole lot of speed. |
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