MINNEAPOLIS, Sept. 30 (UPI) -- Ron Gardenhire, whose team had at least 96 losses for a third consecutive season, was given a two-year contract extension Monday as Minnesota Twins manager.
The Twins lost their last six games and nine of their final 10 in 2013, ending up 66-96. It was the third-worst record in the American League behind the Houston Astros (51-111) and Chicago White Sox (63-99).