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  • • Sunday Notes: Joe Jacques Debuted With a Violation in the Rain
    Plus Glen Perkins on pitching progress, Bud Black on the D-Backs, Kyren Paris on flair, facts and stats galore, and more....2023
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  • • What About Wallner?
    Fans love a local player. And looking at the Minnesota Twins’ draft history, so do they. From Kent Hrbek to Joe Mauer to Glen Perkins to Caleb Thielbar and Louie Varland – countless Minnesotans got the pleasure to play for their home state. The newest member of that clan is Forest Lake’s Matt Wallner....2023
  • • Mr. Charisma: Thome tops charts in good vibes
    Jim Thome had only played 80 games with Minnesota when Twins reliever Glen Perkins was calling him, "The best teammate I've ever had." Everybody felt like that about Thome....2018
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  • • Twins GM: Ex-All-Star closer Perkins to retire
    Glen Perkins, a three-time All-Star who saved 120 games in 12 seasons with the Minnesota Twins, will retire but is welcome to join the team's front office, according to Minnesota GM Thad Levine....2018
  • • Twins All-Star closer Perkins says he's retiring
    Glen Perkins, a three-time All-Star who saved 120 games in 12 seasons with the Minnesota Twins, says he is retiring....2018
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  • • Glen Perkins To Retire
    Three-time All-Star Glen Perkins will reportedly not pursue an opportunity to pitch in what would be his 13th big league season. General manager Thad Levine stated in an appearance on the Twins Winter Caravan tour that the former closer has elected to end his playing career, adding that the Twins would be interested in hiring Perkins…...2018
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Glen Perkins injury and suspension

  • • Twins Activate Glen Perkins
    After spending more than 16 months on the shelf thanks to a shoulder injury that ultimately required surgery to reattach the labrum to the bone, left-hander Glen Perkins has been activated from the 60-day disabled list, the Twins announced. To make room on the roster, Minnesota put fellow lefty Dietrich Enns on the 10-day DL…...2017
  • • Perkins hopes to rejoin Twins after 3 outings this weekend
    MINNEAPOLIS (AP) Former All-Star closer Glen Perkins says he believes he is finally getting close to joining the Minnesota Twins after more than 13 months of rehab following shoulder surgery....2017
  • • Perkins progressing in labrum surgery recovery
    All signs point to Twins left-hander Glen Perkins moving in the right direction....2017
  • • Perkins clears hurdle with throwing session
    Twins left-hander Glen Perkins, coming off left shoulder labrum surgery last June, faced hitters for the first time in nearly 14 months on Tuesday, throwing roughly 25 pitches to teammates Chris Gimenez and Ehire Adrianza at Target Field....2017
  • • Perkins could open season on disabled list
    Twins closer Glen Perkins continues to make progress in his recovery from labrum surgery, as he threw his second bullpen session of the spring without any issues on Saturday....2017
  • • Perkins throws first bullpen since surgery
    Twins reliever Glen Perkins threw his first bullpen session since undergoing surgery to repair a torn labrum in late June, and reported no issues....2017
  • • Perkins close to throwing off mound
    Twins closer Glen Perkins' rehab from his left shoulder surgery has gone according to schedule and he's expected to throw off a mound as early as next week....2017
  • • Perkins' tweet airs out injury frustration to fans
    Twins closer Glen Perkins just can't catch a break right now -- first learning he would require season-ending left shoulder surgery for a torn labrum, and now having to deal with angry messages from fans on Twitter frustrated with the left-hander's lack of production despite his lucrative contract....2016
  • • Surgery offers Perkins long-awaited clarity
    After two months of dealing with uncertainty regarding his shoulder injury and the associated rehabilitation, Twins closer Glen Perkins is just glad that his decision to undergo season-ending surgery next week, for what he confirmed is a torn labrum, will offer him some concrete certainty in the situation....2016
  • • Twins closer Glen Perkins to miss rest of 2016
    The 2016 season is only getting worse for the Minnesota Twins, as closer Glen Perkins will miss the remainder of the year. The three-time all-star will be kept out of action because of a torn labrum and rotator cuff problems. “The diagnosis comes after Perkins underwent another Magnetic Resonance Imaging exam this week and received another opinion on his ailing left shoulder,” per La Velle E. Nea...2016
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Timeline

  • 2023
    "Plus Glen Perkins on pitching progress, Bud Black on the D-Backs, Kyren Paris on flair, facts and stats galore, and more."

  • 2018
    "Three-time All-Star Glen Perkins will reportedly not pursue an opportunity to pitch in what would be his 13th big league season."

  • 2017
    "The Twins have informed former closer Glen Perkins that his $6."

  • 2016
    "When it comes to his alma mater, Minnesota Twins closer Glen Perkins is more than happy to give back when he can."

  • 2015
    "Alex Rodriguez hit three home runs, including a game-tying drive in the ninth inning, and John Ryan Murphy crushed a go-ahead three-run homer off Glen Perkins as the Yankees rallied from behind for an 8-5 victory over the Twins on Saturday at Target Field."

  • 2014
    "Twins have no plans to shut down Glen Perkins"

Glen Perkins trade rumors, contract, salary rumors

  • • What About Wallner?
    2023
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  • • Perkins' option won't be picked up by Twins
    The Twins informed three-time All-Star and former closer Glen Perkins they will not be picking up his $6.5 million option, and instead will pay a $700,000 buyout to make him a free agent, which could bring an end to his time in Minnesota....2017
  • • Twins Inform Glen Perkins His 2018 Option Will Be Declined
    The Twins have informed former closer Glen Perkins that his $6.5MM club option for the 2018 season will be declined, tweets MLB.com’s Rhett Bollinger. The three-time All-Star will instead receive a $700K buyout and become a free agent. It’s not clear what’s next for the St. Paul native, who has spent his entire professional and…...2017
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  • • Perkins' tweet airs out injury frustration to fans
    2016
  • • Surgery offers Perkins long-awaited clarity
    2016
  • • Twins closer Glen Perkins to miss rest of 2016
    2016
  • • Minor MLB Transactions: 5/26/16
    Here are the day’s minor moves from around the league… The Twins have placed outfielder Darin Mastroianni on the DL and filled his roster spot by selecting the contract of left-hander Buddy Boshers from Triple-A Rochester, per a club announcement. Minnesota transferred closer Glen Perkins to the 60-day disabled list to clear a spot on the 40-man…...2016
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    2016
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  • • Twins' Park hits grand slam in spring training win over Rays
    PORT CHARLOTTE, Fla. -- Korean slugger Byung Ho Park hit a grand slam for his first spring training homer, helping the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 5-4 on Sunday.Park hit a towering shot to left field in the first inning off Jake Odorizzi after the Rays starter walked a pair of batters with two outs and shortstop Tim Beckham's fielding error loaded the bases.The 29-year-old native of So...2016
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  • • Hunter enjoys role as special assistant at spring training
    FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Torii Hunter teased his former Twins teammates, joked with fans and ran sprints in the outfield.But he steered clear of the bat rack."I think I'm going through withdrawal every time I see a bat," he said Saturday, a smile flashing across his face. "I'm going to stay away from the bats."Hunter, who retired last November at 40 after 19 seasons in the big leagues, was on hand as o...2016
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Glen Perkins stats and results

  • • Sunday Notes: Joe Jacques Debuted With a Violation in the Rain
    2023
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  • • Glen Perkins Injury: Updates on Twins Closer's Shoulder and Return
    2016
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  • • Fantasy Baseball 2016: B/R's 1st Top 150 Big Board as Spring Approaches
    2016
  • • Joe Blanton to Dodgers: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
    2016
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  • • MLB Playoff Picture: How Injuries Might Affect Postseason Standings
    2015
  • • MLB Trade Rumors: Latest on Teams Looking to Upgrade Before Deadline
    2015
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  • • 2015 MLB All-Star Roster: Starters and Full Lineup Info for Midsummer Classic
    2015
  • • Wild MLB Offseason Spending Leading to Failure in 2015
    2015
  • • Torii Hunter's Clutch Bat, Leadership Keying Twins' Shocking Rise
    2015
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  • • Mike Moustakas Using Big Postseason as Springboard to MLB Stardom
    2015
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  • • Fantasy Baseball 2016: B/R's 1st Top 150 Big Board as Spring Approaches
    2016
  • • MLB All-Star Game 2015 Results: Score, Twitter Reaction from AL vs. NL
    2015
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  • • Twins Terrify Bullpen Coach Eddie Guardado with Air Horn Prank in Locker Room
    2015
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  • • Fantasy Baseball 2015: Fresh Top 150 Big Board as Spring Games Start Up
    2015
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  • • Twins closer: Royals can thank me later for home-field advantage
    The Kansas City Royals owe it all to Glen Perkins. OK, maybe the Minnesota Twins closer didn’t have that much to do with Kansas City’s four-game sweep of the Baltimore Orioles in the American League Central Series, but he’s technically the reason the Royals will have home-field advantage in the World Series when they take on either the St. Louis Cardinals or the San Francisco Giants. Perkins earne...2014
  • • Detroit Tigers: time for Brad Ausmus to get a clue
    The Detroit Tigers had a magical victory ripped from their grasp last night thanks to the continued failures of closer Joe Nathan. After being shut down in earnest for eight torturous innings, and trailing 2-0 in the 9th, the Tigers managed to sneak two guys on base for Mr. Clutch. And once again JD Martinez delivered. He smashed a Glen Perkins fastball over the right field wall to give the Tigers...2014
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Top Glen Perkins news

  • • No stopping A-Rod as Yanks stun Twins late
    2015
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  • • No stopping A-Rod as Yanks stun Twins late
    2015
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  • • Yankees outlast Twins, walk off in 10th inning
    Chase Headley connected with a game-winning groundout off Glen Perkins with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning, lifting the Yankees to an 8-7 victory over the Twins on Monday evening at Yankee Stadium....2015
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  • • Yankees outlast Twins, walk off in 10th inning
    Chase Headley connected with a game-winning groundout off Glen Perkins with the bases loaded in the bottom of the 10th inning, lifting the Yankees to an 8-7 victory over the Twins on Monday evening at Yankee Stadium....2015
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  • • Bucs edge Twins on Kang's HR in ninth
    After the Twins rallied to tie the game with four runs in the eighth inning, Jung Ho Kang delivered a go-ahead solo homer off closer Glen Perkins in the ninth to lift the Pirates to an 8-7 win Tuesday night at Target Field....2015
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  • • A-Rod's third HR of night sparks Yanks' rally
    Yankees designated hitter Alex Rodriguez recorded the fifth three-homer game of his career in Saturday night's 8-5 win over the Twins in Minnesota, reaching the milestone in dramatic fashion with a game-tying drive in the ninth inning off Twins closer Glen Perkins....2015
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  • • Twins Terrify Bullpen Coach Eddie Guardado with Air Horn Prank in Locker Room
    2015
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  • • Golden Gophers Baseball Player Asks Glen Perkins for PS4, Twins Pitcher Delivers
    2016
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  • • MLB All-Star Voting 2015: AL, NL Rosters After Pitchers and Reserves Revealed
    2015
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  • • Joe Blanton to Dodgers: Latest Contract Details, Comments and Reaction
    2016
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  • • Glen Perkins To Retire
    2018
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  • • MLB All-Star Game 2015 Results: Score, Twitter Reaction from AL vs. NL
    2015
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  • • Twins Inform Glen Perkins His 2018 Option Will Be Declined
    2017
  • • Shoulder strain lands Twins closer Perkins on DL
    The start to the Twins' season hit another bump in the road on Wednesday, when closer Glen Perkins was placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left shoulder strain. The Twins called up lefty reliever Taylor Rogers from Triple-A Rochester to replace him on the roster....2016
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Glen Perkins fantasy rankings and news

  • • Bleacher Report's 2016 Fantasy Baseball Draft Cheat Sheet
    2016
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  • • Fantasy Baseball 2016: B/R's 1st Top 150 Big Board as Spring Approaches
    2016
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  • • Mike Moustakas Using Big Postseason as Springboard to MLB Stardom
    2015
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  • • Bleacher Report's 2015 Fantasy Baseball Draft Cheat Sheet
    2015
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  • • Fantasy Baseball 2015: Fresh Top 150 Big Board as Spring Games Start Up
    2015
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Glen Perkins schedule, game

  • • MLB Daily Roster Roundup: Peralta, Perkins, Rosenthal
    IMPACT ROSTER MOVES ARZ: OF David Peralta was reinstated from Paternity Leave List; SP Anthony Banda optioned to minors. | Diamondbacks Depth Chart Peralta played RF and batted 1st in Thursday’s game. Banda was scheduled to pitch on Sunday. No word on who will replace him in the rotation. MIN: RP Glen Perkins activated from 60-Day DL; SP Aaron Slegers and…...2017
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  • • Perkins close to throwing off mound
    2017
  • • Perkins' shoulder flares up; 'pen session delayed
    Twins closer Glen Perkins suffered a setback in his recovery from a strained left shoulder while playing long toss on Thursday, and he will not throw his scheduled bullpen session on Monday....2016
  • • Twins’ Glen Perkins caught giving the middle finger in dugout (vid)
    Minnesota Twins closer Glen Perkins may be on the disabled list as he nurses a strained throwing shoulder, but that doesn’t mean he’s not in the dugout supporting his teammates … or possibly giving one of them the middle finger? The Twins on Tuesday called up highly touted starting pitching prospect Jose Berrios to make his first start in the big leagues in a tilt against the Cleveland Indians at ...2016
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  • • Glen Perkins Injury: Updates on Twins Closer's Shoulder and Return
    2016
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  • • Phil Hughes goes all out for Twins’ ‘Bachelor’ viewing party
    Minnesota Twins pitcher Phil Hughes continued the team’s spring training tradition by hosting a viewing party on Monday night so all the guys could take in the latest episode of “The Bachelor.” Yep, the reality show. And to further add the pressure of hosting the evening, it was the show's season finale. Big time stuff. But if the intense events playing out on the television weren’t enthralling en...2016
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  • • Twins' Park hits grand slam in spring training win over Rays
    2016
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  • • Hunter enjoys role as special assistant at spring training
    2016
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  • • Fantasy Baseball 2016: B/R's 1st Top 150 Big Board as Spring Approaches
    2016
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  • • Twins pitcher Perkins changing offseason routine to avoid injuries
    MINNEAPOLIS -- Minnesota Twins All-Star closer Glen Perkins has seen each of the last two seasons short-circuited in the second half by injuries to his neck and back.So Perkins went into the offseason looking to attack his preparation a little differently in hopes of helping his body endure the season's grind. Perkins says he really won't know if the adjustments work until sometime in July, when h...2016

Glen Perkins rumors, scandals

  • • 2015 MLB All-Star Roster: Starters and Full Lineup Info for Midsummer Classic
    2015
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