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Reuters
2 days ago
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Orioles reacquire well-traveled RHP Scott Blewett
June 7 - It did not take long for right-handed reliever Scott Blewett to find a new home. Perhaps it would be more accurate to refer to it as a previous, short-term home. One day after he was designated for assignment by the Braves, the Baltimore Orioles reacquired Blewett for cash considerations on Friday. Blewett, who is 2-0 with a 3.91 ERA in 15 relief appearances this season, has been DFA'ed and acquired three times this spring. He pitched in a pair of April games for Minnesota, then was designated on April 11 when the Twins recalled Kody Funderburk. The Orioles picked him up on waivers two days later. The 29-year-old Blewett threw 4 1/3 scoreless innings for Baltimore, but he was designated when the team needed a starter and recalled right-hander Brandon Young on April 19. The Braves acquired Blewett on April 20 and he did not allow an earned run in eight of 11 outings. Unfortunately for the well-traveled hurler, he was a major part of the Braves' bullpen meltdown on Thursday, when they surrendered a 10-4 ninth inning lead and fell 11-10 to the Diamondbacks. He allowed five earned runs in 1 1/3 innings before closer Raisel Iglesias could not hold a 10-8 advantage. Coincidentally, the Braves on Friday recalled veteran closer Craig Kimbrel, who struggled in Baltimore and was released a season ago. As of Friday evening, Blewett had not reported to the Orioles, who are in Sacramento this weekend to take on the Athletics this weekend. Another member of the Baltimore bullpen is expected to be designated when Blewett is placed on the active roster. In a related maneuver, the Orioles recalled outfielder Ramon Laureano (sprained left ankle) from the injured list and designated outfielder Jordyn Adams for assignment, opening a spot on the 40-man roster for Blewett. In parts of four seasons with the Kansas City Royals (2020-21), Twins (2024-25, Braves (2025) and Orioles (2025), Blewett is 3-1 with a 3.02 ERA in 66 games (two starts) since the Royals drafted him in the second round in 2014. --Field Level Media
Yahoo
5 days ago
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- Yahoo
Buxton drives in 5 as Twins win 10-4 to hand Athletics 7th straight loss and 18th in 19 games
Minnesota Twins pitcher Kody Funderburk, right, celebrates with Christian Vázquez, left, after their victory over the Athletics in a baseball game Monday, June 2, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall) Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa, right, throws to first for the double play against the Athletics during the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, June 2, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall) Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa celebrates with teammates after their victory over the Athletics in a baseball game Monday, June 2, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall) Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton steals second base against the Athletics during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, June 2, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall) Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton hits a double that scores two runs against the Athletics during the second inning of a baseball game Monday, June 2, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall) Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton hits a double that scores two runs against the Athletics during the second inning of a baseball game Monday, June 2, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall) Minnesota Twins pitcher Kody Funderburk, right, celebrates with Christian Vázquez, left, after their victory over the Athletics in a baseball game Monday, June 2, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall) Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa, right, throws to first for the double play against the Athletics during the ninth inning of a baseball game Monday, June 2, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall) Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa celebrates with teammates after their victory over the Athletics in a baseball game Monday, June 2, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall) Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton steals second base against the Athletics during the sixth inning of a baseball game Monday, June 2, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall) Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton hits a double that scores two runs against the Athletics during the second inning of a baseball game Monday, June 2, 2025, in West Sacramento, Calif. (AP Photo/Scott Marshall) WEST SACRAMENTO, Calif. (AP) — Byron Buxton matched his career high with five RBIs and the Minnesota Twins extended the Athletics' losing streak to seven games with a 10-4 victory Monday night. Buxton had a two-run double with two outs in a six-run second inning. He drove in two more with a bases-loaded single in the sixth and added a sacrifice fly in the ninth. Advertisement Lawrence Butler hit a three-run homer for the Athletics (23-38), who have lost 18 of 19 overall. They fell to 9-20 at Sutter Health Park, their temporary home for at least the next three seasons. In the opener of a four-game series, the Twins went down in order in the first against Luis Severino before batting around in the second. Ty France singled in the first two runs and Buxton made it 4-0. Trevor Larnach had an RBI single before Brooks Lee doubled in the final run of the inning. Lee added an RBI single in the eighth. Butler walked, went to third on Jacob Wilson's double and scored on Brent Rooker's hard comebacker to Twins starter Joe Ryan in the third for the Athletics' first run. Butler hit his ninth homer — a two-out shot to center field in the fourth — to get the A's within 6-4. Advertisement Ryan (6-2) loaded the bases with no outs in the fifth but escaped unscathed. He gave up four runs and six hits in five innings. Buxton's two-run single chased Severino (1-5), who allowed eight runs and nine hits in 5 2/3 innings. The Twins (32-27) have gone 6-7 since winning 13 straight. Key moment Ryan had the bases loaded and a 3-0 count on CJ Alexander in the fifth before retiring Alexander and Luis Urías on popups. Drew Avans grounded out to end the inning. Key stat The Twins are 7-0 against California teams after earlier sweeps over the Angels and Giants. Up next RHP Pablo López (4-3 2.75 ERA) starts Tuesday for the Twins. The Athletics hadn't announced a scheduled starter. ___ AP MLB:
Reuters
15-05-2025
- Sport
- Reuters
Twins demote RHP Simeon Woods Richardson
May 15 - The Minnesota Twins demoted right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson to Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday. The move comes one day after Woods Richardson allowed six runs on eight hits in four innings of a no-decision in the second game of a doubleheader against the Baltimore Orioles. Woods Richardson, 24, is 2-2 with a 5.02 ERA in eight games (seven starts) this season. Opponents are hitting .295 against him, with left-handers faring even better at .342. Woods Richardson is 7-8 with a 4.48 ERA in 38 career appearances (36 starts) with the Twins since 2022. Left-hander Kody Funderburk (1-0, 3.38 ERA) will remain on the roster to take the spot of Woods Richardson. He was called up prior to Thursday's doubleheader in Baltimore and picked up the win after tossing 1 1/3 scoreless innings of relief. --Field Level Media
