The Texas Rangers and the Minnesota Twins, both in first place in their respective divisions, will face off Friday night at Minnesota’s Target Field. The game will start at 8:10 PM ET and is the first of a three-game series. The baseball odds list the Twins as narrow favorites at -125 and the Rang[...]
Minnesota Twins Betting Previews
May 28th, 2010 - 7:15 pm § in Baseball Preview
Texas Rangers at Minnesota Twins – Baseball Betting Preview
May 14th, 2010 - 5:59 pm § in Baseball Preview
Minnesota Twins at New York Yankees – Baseball Betting Preview
On Friday night, the Minnesota Twins will face the New York Yankees for the first time since being swept by them in the playoffs last year. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET and it is the first of a three-game series. Baseball odds list the Yankees as heavy favorites at -180 and the [...][...]
April 21st, 2010 - 6:24 pm § in Baseball Preview
Cleveland Indians at Minnesota Twins – MLB Betting Preview
The AL Central-leading Minnesota Twins (10-4, 5-2 home) host the Cleveland Indians Wednesday night at 8:10 PM ET. Cleveland (6-7, 2-5 away) is in third place in the division and sits 3.5 games behind the Minnesota. It is the second game of a three-game series between the division rivals. The MLB lin[...]
March 15th, 2010 - 11:05 pm § in Baseball Commentary
Preseason Betting Updates: Twins’ Nathan, Bo-Sox Dice-K, Marlins Ramirez
Joe Nathan will be playing catch on Saturday to test the torn ligament in his right elbow. If he feels tight or pain during the session, then he will likely undergo surgery and his season will likely be over before it starts. Nathan’s questionable status and impact on the team has resulted in [...]
March 10th, 2010 - 8:46 pm § in Baseball Commentary
Minnesota Twins Lose Nathan, World Series Odds Suffer
Closer Joe Nathan of the Minnesota Twins was diagnosed with a tear in the ulnar collateral ligament and could have season-ending surgery. The Twins plan on resting him and building strength in the muscles around the tear to see if the pain subsides. If he’s not ready to go in two weeks, he wil[...]
February 26th, 2010 - 11:10 pm § in Baseball Commentary
In Praise of Laziness: Morneau Relaxes
Justin Morneau used to be known for his intense training regime, but this year he’s taking it easy. In past years Morneau was always one of the first players to report and he was famous for his 7am batting drills. After last year’s injury problems, Morneau has decided it would be better [...]
Nathan Has Surgery, Twins Odds Suffer
The Minnesota Twins World Series odds just took a major hit as closer Joe Nathan has elected too undergo Tommy John surgery and will be out for the season. Jon Rauch is the most likely candidate to take over the closer role. Rauch has 26 career saves. But the Twins haven’t committed themselves[...]