Wolfson: Mark Hamburger trying to revive career derailed by drug use Updated: 2 hours 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]

Twins option Vance Worley to Triple-A Rochester after Atlanta drubbing Updated: 7 hours 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: 8 hours 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: 10 hours 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]

Twins call up Chris Colabello, place Trevor Plouffe on disabled list Updated: 13 hours 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]

Glen Perkins blows first save of the season as Twins lose 7th straight Updated: 23 hours ago Evan Gattis hit a two-out, pinch-hit homer in the ninth off Glen Perkins to send the game to extra innings and Freddie Freeman won it in the 10th, sending the slumping Minnesota Twins to their seventh straight loss on Tuesday night. [Full Story]

Two former Tommy John pitchers do battle in Atlanta Updated: 1 day ago

Samuel Deduno, not Kyle Gibson, will get start for Twins on Friday Updated: 1 day ago Kyle Gibson won't make his major-league debut on Friday. Samuel Deduno will be recalled and start for the Minnesota Twins in their series opener at Detroit, manager Ron Gardenhire said on Tuesday. [Full Story]

Kevin Correia roughed up early by Braves: 'His arm was dragging' Updated: 2 days ago Julio Teheran pitched 8 1/3 strong innings, Dan Uggla hit a three-run homer and the Atlanta Braves won their fourth straight game with a 5-1 victory over the struggling Twins on Monday. [Full Story]

Josh Willingham gets plunked in Twins' latest defeat Updated: 2 days ago

Kyle Gibson says he's preparing as if he'll start again for Rochester Updated: 2 days ago Kyle Gibson on his fast start in AAA, potential of getting called up [Click to listen]

Zulgad: Blaming Ron Gardenhire for Twins' struggles is missing the point Updated: 2 days ago The Twins' 2-7 record on their just-completed homestand left them in last place in the AL Central with an 18-22 record. As Judd Zulgad writes, this might lead to a conversation about Ron Gardenhire's job security but to blame the manager would be far [Full Story]

In need of bullpen help, Twins recall LHP Caleb Thielbar from AAA Updated: 2 days ago In need of bullpen reinforcement, the Minnesota Twins plan to recall left-hander Caleb Thielbar from Triple-A Rochester a source said Monday. [Full Story]

Glen Perkins expects more from starting staff moving forward Updated: 2 days ago Glen Perkins joins Judd and Dubay for his Monday Talkin' Twins segment. Perk fills us in on the mood of the team following a rough homestand, talks about the progress of some of the starting pitchers, breaks down the mindset of facing a guy like David Ortiz, and even shares his favorite baseball movie of all time. [Click to listen]

Reusse's Reality: Most surprises negative for Twins Updated: 3 days ago Twins reach the quarter-pole with strong evidence that this is another ballclub destined for 90-plus losses. [Full Story]

Numbers Game: Quality of Twins' defense has garnered mixed reports Updated: 3 days ago In evaluating the Minnesota Twins' defense, advanced metrics tell us what our eyes have likely suggested all season -- that the Twins' defense, for the most part, has very limited range. [Full Story]

Worth the wait: Red Sox complete sweep of Twins after long rain delay Updated: 3 days ago John Lackey gave up one hit over six innings before a three-hour rain delay, Dustin Pedroia and Will Middlebrooks homered and the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 5-1 Sunday for their fifth consecutive win. [Full Story]

Notebook: Brian Dozier's struggles land him a spot on the bench Updated: 3 days ago Brian Dozier has said this season that the game is moving much slower for him in the big leagues as compared to last year. But if that's the case, it sure isn't showing, as Dozier's hitting even worse in 2013 than he did in 2012. Dozier's struggles h [Full Story]

Twins reliever Jared Burton says Glen Perkins can't be embarrassed Updated: 3 days ago Twins reliever Jared Burton tries, and fails, to rip on his teammate Glen Perkins while also discussing the team's recent struggles with Tom and Jim on Sunday Morning Sports Talk. [Click to listen]

The Ron Gardenhire Show Updated: 3 days ago Twins manger Ron Gardenhire joins Tom and Jim for his weekly radio show. The manager talks about the rough home stretch and gets into guys who are having good seasons in the minors. [Click to listen]