Matt Capps

A couple of weeks ago, we used this space to advocate the shopping of Ryan Howard to general managers searching for power. With Howard struggling and hurt, it would be surprising to see any team willing to part with any sort of talent even if the Phillies...

Glen Perkins and Joe Nathan didn't get much of a chance to visit when the Texas Rangers were in town recently. Even with a four-game series at Target Field, the current Twins closer had limited interaction with the former Twins all-star he apprenticed...

The thought would creep into Derek Hankins' mind during the tough times. Maybe it was time to give it up. Then Hankins would take the mound, stare down at his catcher for a sign and everything would be all right. The 29-year-old was dealt several...

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Never underestimate Mike Ilitch's appetite for a championship. While the Tigers loved what they got from Anibal Sanchez a year ago, they didn't have $80 million budgeted to keep him off the free-agent market. But that's what Dave Dombrowski persuaded...

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MINNEAPOLIS — With the July 31 non-waiver trade deadline approaching, Twins General Manager Terry Ryan wasn’t ready to announce any clearance sales Wednesday. The Twins climbed within 71 ⁄ 2 games of first place before losing to the...

DETROIT — Ron Gardenhire deflected credit on the night the Minnesota Twins gave their manager his 900th career victory. Trevor Plouffe hit a two-run single, one of six singles during Minnesota’s four-run fourth inning, to help the Twins...

It was a pretty typical Friday for Twins relief pitcher Matt Capps since he went on the disabled list a week and a half ago: A morning workout at Target Field, with a throwing session from the mound. The scene around Capps was anything but typical,...

MINNEAPOLIS — The Detroit Tigers were supposed to be scoring a lot more runs than they have so far this season. They nearly cost themselves this three-game sweep at Minnesota by leaving eight runners in scoring position. But Miguel Cabrera and...

MINNEAPOLIS — Matt Capps came to the mound for Minnesota with the familiar soundtrack of Metallica music and a round of boos. Nobody at Target Field was cheering louder at the end than his teammates. Justin Morneau’s tying double in the...