Topic: Glen Perkins

MINNEAPOLIS -- Max Kepler hit a tiebreaking solo homer in the seventh inning after his slip led to an Indians run in the top of the inning, and the Minnesota Twins beat Cleveland 4-2 to split a day-night doubleheader Thursday at Target Field.

The Minnesota Twins activated left-hander Glen Perkins from the 60-day disabled list prior to the opener of Thursday's doubleheader against the Cleveland Indians.

MILWAUKEE -- Joe Mauer and Byron Buxton had three hits each as the Minnesota Twins extended their winning streak to five games with a 7-2 victory over the Milwaukee Brewers on Thursday night at Miller Park.

Five home runs through the first three innings had Sunday's game between the Texas Rangers and Minnesota Twins looking like it was going to be an offensive show.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Kyle Gibson dazzled for seven innings before tiring late, rookie Zack Granite had his first career three-hit game and the Minnesota Twins managed to hold on to a 6-5 win against the Detroit Tigers on Saturday.

It's not easy to pick the brightest of many bright spots for Minnesota's offense Tuesday.

An injury gave Mike Fiers another opportunity in the Houston Astros' rotation.

Brian Dozier had faced Tampa Bay Rays reliever Tommy Hunter eight times in his career before Saturday's eighth-inning at-bat.

Minnesota Twins left-hander Glen Perkins was placed on the 60-day disabled list on Sunday as he continues his recovery from last season's shoulder surgery.

The Minnesota Twins released struggling reliever Kevin Jepsen on Monday.