Darin Mastroianni

BRIEF: Minnesota Twins: 'It's sad,' Gardenhire says of Mastroianni's injury

2013-05-19 04:44:02

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire expressed compassion for reserve outfielder Darin Mastroianni, who will undergo surgery Wednesday to repair a bone chip in his left ankle. The surgery will delay Mastroianni's return to the lineup until at least July....

Minnesota Twins: Darin Mastroianni likely out until mid-July

2013-05-18 01:04:02

Darin Mastroianni's stunted season is more uncertain with news that the speedy Twins outfielder will have surgery on his left ankle to repair a bone chip, a procedure that will keep him off the field for six weeks and likely out of the lineup until mid-...

Minnesota Twins: Gardenhire likes Joe Mauer where he is in batting order

2013-05-15 03:24:03

Don't look for Joe Mauer to move up to the leadoff spot anytime soon. Not only does Twins manager Ron Gardenhire like the on-base machine in the No. 2 lineup slot, but he worries about putting added strain on his franchise catcher in the first inning of...

Minnesota Twins: Sore left side keeps Perkins unavailable

2013-05-12 01:14:02

The Twins had to adjust their bullpen Saturday because closer Glen Perkins was unavailable for the second consecutive game because of discomfort in his left side. Manager Ron Gardenhire said Perkins is day-to-day because his "side hurts." "He's...

Twins' Plouffe in middle of pink bat battle

2013-05-11 00:34:01

Trevor Plouffe's mother, Diane, survived breast cancer, and her grateful son has used pink bats, pink wrist bands, even pink cleats on Mother's Day to show his support for her and others fighting the disease. But he won't be allowed to make his...

Minnesota Twins: Struggling Trevor Plouffe back in lineup

2013-04-30 00:44:02

Trevor Plouffe returned to third base for the opener of the Twins' three-game series against the Tigers after the slumping slugger sat out the past two games. Plouffe was 4 for 25 (.138) before being benched and replaced by Eduardo Escobar and Jamey...

Parmelee puts in work on defense

2013-04-30 00:44:02

Chris Parmelee is nursing an injury, but he is playing through it. His 6-month-old son, Jack, left a couple of scratches on his forehead before the Twins left the Twin Cities on Sunday. "Kids have sharp fingernails," Parmelee said with a laugh. "But I'm...

Minnesota Twins: Darin Mastroianni could be out awhile

2013-04-24 00:00:00

Darin Mastroianni looked down at the walking boot on his left foot and shook his head. "I hate it," the injured Twins outfielder said Tuesday, April 23. "I hate being in it. I hate that it reminds me every day that I'm hurt." The added traction doesn'...

Orioles' Buck Showalter praises Taylor Teagarden

2013-04-22 10:37:00

Buck Showalter and the Orioles are obviously set at catcher with Matt Wieters, who has represented the club at the All-Star Game the past two years and has a pair of Gold Glove awards collecting dust somewhere. But Showalter is also quite fond of backup...

Orioles pitcher Miguel Gonzalez won't start in Boston

2013-04-07 16:22:00

Right-hander Miguel Gonzalez probably delivered the sharpest outing during the first spin through the Orioles starting rotation, but he will not pitch in the three-game series against the Red Sox at Fenway Park. His regular turn would have come Tuesday,...

Orioles prospect Kevin Gausman holds his own against Twins

2013-02-28 11:53:00

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Orioles pitching prospect Kevin Gausman struggled early but�settled in his second inning of work Thursday, striking out major leaguers Chris Parmelee and Trevor Plouffe on a pair of 96 mph fastballs in his second career spring...

Orioles right-hander Jair Jurrjens struggles with control vs. Twins

2013-02-28 14:54:00

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- After struggling mightily with his control in an ugly one-inning start Thursday, Orioles right-hander Jair Jurrjens acknowledged that lingering flaws in his mechanics are rooted from nagging problems with his right knee. Jurrjens, who...

Orioles second baseman Alexi Casilla dives to tag out Twins pinch runner Darin Mastroianni.

2013-04-07 00:00:00

Darin Mastroianni #19 of the Minnesota Twins is congratulated by teammate Ben Revere #11 after scoring in the 10th inning against the Boston Red Sox

2012-08-03 20:44:00

Twins' Darin Mastroianni misses a catch in right field during the fifth inning.

2012-06-08 00:00:00