Twins option slumping rookie Oswaldo Arcia to Triple-A Rochester Updated: 7 hours ago In a somewhat surprising move, the Minnesota Twins chose to option rookie outfielder Oswaldo Arcia to Triple-A Rochester on Friday night, shortly after the Twins were nearly no-hit by Detroit's Anibal Sanchez. [Full Story]

Twins' misery hits another low in wake of Detroit's near no-hitter Updated: 8 hours ago Anibal Sanchez took a no-hitter into the ninth inning before Minnesota's Joe Mauer broke it up with a one-out single, and that was the only hit the Detroit right-hander allowed in the Tigers' 6-0 victory over the Twins on Friday night. [Full Story]

Mackey: Hicks remains in CF mostly because Twins have nobody else Updated: 9 hours ago Twins rookie center fielder Aaron Hicks has had a struggle-filled two months in the big leagues. But as Phil Mackey writes, a glaring lack of other options has kept the Twins from removing Hicks from his starting spot [Full Story]

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Lawsuit settled over ex-Vikings QB Brett Favre's racy text messages Updated: 12 hours ago A New York City lawyer for two massage therapists who sued retired NFL quarterback Brett Favre over racy text messages says the case has been settled. [Full Story]

Twins move Tim Wood to 60-day DL, making room for Samuel Deduno Updated: 17 hours ago The Minnesota Twins transferred Tim Wood to the 60-day disabled list on Friday afternoon, making room on the 40-man roster for Samuel Deduno. [Full Story]

Ron Gardenhire says overworked bullpen has contributed to skid Updated: 17 hours ago Ron Gardenhire joins Judd and Dubay for Talkin' Twins. He discusses the lack of innings from his starting staff recently, his approach to managing through a losing streak, and his thoughts on the Twins not yet calling up Kyle Gibson. [Click to listen]

Jared Allen has 'absolutely no idea' where he'll play after this year Updated: 20 hours ago Jared Allen says he has "absolutely no idea" where he'll play beyond the 2013 season. "I pray about it," Allen told the Star Tribune. "I talk to my wife. And we'll end up going where the good Lord takes us. But I don't know where that path is headed [Full Story]

Twins set to call up P.J. Walters to fill empty spot in rotation Updated: 1 day ago In the wake of the recent demotion of struggling starter Vance Worley, the Minnesota Twins have called up P.J. Walters from Triple-A Rochester. [Full Story]

Woeful Twins blow late three-run lead at Detroit, lose ninth straight Updated: 1 day ago Prince Fielder bounced a tiebreaking single off Jared Burton's glove in the eighth inning, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 7-6 come-from-behind victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night. [Full Story]

The Scoops: Wolves targeting possible trade to move up from No. 9 pick Updated: 1 day ago As usual, the Timberwolves had no luck in this year's NBA Draft lottery, failing to move up from the No. 9 pick. But as Darren Wolfson writes in his latest edition of "The Scoops," the Wolves are being active in trying to improve their position. [Full Story]

Former Wolves scout Pete Philo pulls back curtain on David Kahn era Updated: 1 day ago Former Wolves Scout Pete Philo on his time in MN, Wolves future [Click to listen]

Paul Molitor says Byron Buxton can be a 30/30 player Updated: 1 day ago Paul Molitor joins Judd and Dubay for his Thursday Talkin' Twins segment. Paul offers some great insight on the team and their current losing streak, breaks down the team's options at centerfield, and shares a strong opinion on prospect Byron Buxton. [Click to listen]

Wolfson: Mark Hamburger trying to revive career derailed by drug use Updated: 2 days ago Originally signed by the Twins out of a tryout camp, Shoreview native Mark Hamburger eventually saw his MLB career become unhinged due to drug use. After a stint in rehab, a rejuvenated Hamburger is searching for a second chance. [Full Story]

Vikings rookie Sharrif Floyd says film shows short arms aren't an issue Updated: 2 days ago [Click to listen]

Twins option Vance Worley to Triple-A Rochester after Atlanta drubbing Updated: 3 days ago Vance Worley's horrible season reached a new low on Wednesday afternoon. After allowing eight runs in 3 2/3 innings to the Atlanta Braves -- the most of his career -- Worley was optioned to Triple-A Rochester immediately after the game. [Full Story]

Vance Worley falls apart again as Twins' losing streak reaches 8 games Updated: 3 days ago Evan Gattis kept up an amazing rookie season with his first grand slam, B.J. Upton and Ramiro Pena also homered, and the Atlanta Braves finished off a sweep of the woeful Minnesota Twins 8-3 Wednesday. [Full Story]

Terry Steinbach says ending losing streak is a mental challenge Updated: 3 days ago Terry Steinbach joins Judd and Dubay for his weekly Talkin' Twins segment. He touches on several issues with the ballclub including how they can go about breaking out of the current losing streak. [Click to listen]

Brian Urlacher won't be joining Vikings, announces retirement instead Updated: 3 days ago Brian Urlacher apparently won't be playing for the Vikings, or anyone else for that matter. The longtime Chicago Bears middle linebacker announced his retirement via his Twitter account on Wednesday morning. [Full Story]

Twins call up Chris Colabello, place Trevor Plouffe on disabled list Updated: 3 days ago Chris Colabello is headed to the big leagues. The Twins announced early Wednesday morning they are selecting Colabello's contract from Triple-A Rochester. [Full Story]