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Twins claim reliever Tonkin off waivers from Yankees; veteran has switched teams 5 times in 9 months

Aug. 27, 2024 18:00 PM EDT

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) — The Minnesota Twins claimed well-traveled relief pitcher Michael Tonkin off waivers from the New York Yankees on Tuesday, attempting to boost a taxed bullpen by bringing back the 34-year-old for a second stint this season. Tonkin was drafted by the Twins and made...

Ian Happ and Michael Busch homers power Cubs past Twins 8-2

Aug. 07, 2024 18:31 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Ian Happ and Michael Busch homered and five Chicago pitchers combined for a six-hitter as the Cubs beat the Minnesota Twins 8-2 on Wednesday. Javier Assad worked the first four innings and Jorge López (2-2) worked two innings and earned the victory. The Cubs took...

Twins starter Joe Ryan leaves game against Cubs in third inning with right triceps tightness

Aug. 07, 2024 17:10 PM EDT

CHICAGO (AP) — Minnesota Twins starter Joe Ryan left during the third inning of Wednesday afternoon’s game against the Cubs with right triceps tightness. The right-hander was four pitches into facing leadoff hitter Pete Crow-Armstrong when he stepped off the rubber. He left the...