Andino hits homer, triple in O’s loss

Robert Andino hit a home run to left field in the third inning off Twins starter Scott Baker to drive in Baltimore’s first run, as the Orioles lost to the Twins, 8-3, in a rain-shortened game.

Span builds on streak in Twins’ win

Michael Cuddyer homered to left field to begin a four-run second inning for Minnesota that included a two-run triple by Nick Punto and an RBI single by Denard Span as the Twins beat the Orioles, 8-3, in a rain-shortened game Thursday night.

Speculation about Mauer trade premature

There have been no indications that the Twins are pondering a trade of Joe Mauer if they can’t reach a long-term deal, but the issue was a hot topic after a Star Tribune column on Thursday morning.

Bodley: Leyland not hung up on last year

Jim Leyland isn’t still thinking about last year’s tiebreaker loss to the Twins, but he is saddened by the departure of second baseman Placido Polanco via free agency.

Nathan exploring all options for recovery

While the Twins and Joe Nathan are hoping that rest and rehab will allow his injured right elbow to heal in the near future, the closer does have other treatment options, if needed.

Valencia’s late homer sinks Cardinals

Third-base prospect Danny Valencia hit a solo homer with two outs in the bottom of the eighth to break a tie as the Twins edged the Cardinals, 7-6, on Tuesday. Justin Morneau doubled in a pair, giving him six RBIs this spring.

Twins exploring possible closer options

While the Twins remain hopeful that closer Joe Nathan can avoid surgery and return to the mound in 2010, it’s now necessary to at least begin a process to consider a contingency plan should Nathan need to go under the knife.

Nathan has elbow tear, will rest for now

Twins closer Joe Nathan has what was termed a “significant tear” to the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow, he and the Twins announced Tuesday.

Twins hope to get Nathan update Tuesday

Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said before Monday’s contest against the Orioles that he doesn’t expect to have an update on closer Joe Nathan’s sore right elbow until Tuesday.

Slowey, Blackburn sharp on the hill

Kevin Slowey and Nick Blackburn each tossed three scoreless innings, and Michael Cuddyer drove in two runs to lead the Twins to a 5-0 win over the Orioles on Monday.

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