AL Voting Gets Closer As All-Star Game Approaches
Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer, Boston Red Sox teammates Kevin Youkilis and Dustin Pedroia and Seattle Mariners outfielder Ichiro Suzuki, who is vying for the third starting outfield slot, cling to tight leads in the AL All-Star race.
Mauer Overtakes Varitek In AL Balloting
Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer has taken the lead behind the plate in the latest American League balloting figures.
Twins' Baker Strikes Out Four In One Inning
Minnesota starter Scott Baker struck out four Brewers in the third inning on Sunday, according to The Associated Press.
Abreu Reaches Out To Nick Blackburn
Following Sunday's game, Bobby Abreu reached out to call the home locker room of the Twins to check in on Nick Blackburn.
Twins' Blackburn Hit By Line Drive In Face
Minnesota starter Nick Blackburn was hit in the face by a line-drive off the bat of Bobby Abreu on Sunday afternoon, according to The Associated Press.
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