Glen Perkins allowed three runs over seven innings as the Twins

Glen Perkins allowed three runs over seven innings as the Twins defeated the White Sox 4-3 on Monday night. It was a very nice rebound for Perkins, who was severely roughed up by the Athletics in his last start. [...]

Glen Perkins allowed three runs over seven innings as the Twins

Glen Perkins allowed three runs over seven innings as the Twins defeated the White Sox 4-3 on Monday night. It was a very nice rebound for Perkins, who was severely roughed up by the Athletics in his last start. [...]

Perkins bounces back with quality start

Glen Perkins bounced back with a quality start after getting annihilated in his previous won, improving to 6-6 after allowing three runs off six hits and one walk with three strikeouts in seven innings against the White Sox.

Our View: It was a nice night for Perkins, but he's still far too shaky and strikes out far to few batters to be considered an option in anything but the deepest AL-only leagues.

Perkins bests White Sox Monday

News: Minnesota SP Glen Perkins managed to have a pretty successful start on Monday night against the White Sox after complaining of shoulder pains in his previous outing. Perkins had no trouble pitching Monday as he gave up three runs on six hits over seven innings to improve to 6-6 on the season. He walked one and had three strikeouts. He did give up two homers, however, but still won the game. His ERA is at 5.42. [...]

Perkins was absolutely shellacked in his last start, allowing

Perkins was absolutely shellacked in his last start, allowing eight earned in just one inning of work, and complained of shoulder soreness after the game. So, for reasons of both performance and health, it was nice to see him get back on track against a tough opponent. This outing is about as good as Perkins gets, and he'll look to repeat this sort of solid showing when he faces the Angels in Minnesota on August 2.

Perkins (shoulder tendinitis) gave up three runs over seven

Perkins (shoulder tendinitis) gave up three runs over seven innings with three strikeouts and one walk to improve to 6-6 in Monday's win over the White Sox. [...]

Perkins set to go Monday night

News: Glen Perkins (shoulder) is listed as the Twins' probable starter for Monday's game against the White Sox. Perkins complained of shoulder problems after his last start on July 22 and was later diagnosed with shoulder tendinitis. [...]

Twins | No serious damage found Perkins' shoulder

La Velle E. Neal III, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins SP Glen Perkins (shoulder) learned that he has tendonitis but no structural damage in his pitching shoulder. He will play catch Friday, July 24, and have a bullpen session Saturday, July 25. If everything goes well, he will start Monday, July 27.

Perkins dealing with tendinitis

It has been determined that Glen Perkins is dealing with tendinitis in his left shoulder, according to MLB.com.

Our View: Perkins will receive treatment on his ailing shoulder over the next few days, and believes he will be ready to make his next scheduled start Monday against Chicago. Perkins noted that he felt a lot better today.

Glen Perkins has been diagnosed with tendinitis in his left

Glen Perkins has been diagnosed with tendinitis in his left shoulder. The left-hander was limited to 34 1/3 innings combined between 2006 and 2007 due to similar left shoulder injuries, and should be treated with extra caution. [...]

Glen Perkins has been diagnosed with tendinitis in his left

Glen Perkins has been diagnosed with tendinitis in his left shoulder. The left-hander was limited to 34 1/3 innings combined between 2006 and 2007 due to similar left shoulder injuries, and should be treated with extra care. [...]

Glen Perkins has been diagnosed with tendinitis in his left

Glen Perkins has been diagnosed with tendinitis in his left shoulder. Perkins was limited to 34 1/3 innings combined in the 2006 and 2007 campaigns due to left shoulder injuries. [...]

Perkins (shoulder tendinitis) was given medication Thursday

Perkins (shoulder tendinitis) was given medication Thursday and is expected to make his next scheduled start on Monday, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports. [...]

Twins | Perkins struggles mightily Wednesday

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins SP Glen Perkins (shoulder) allowed five runs in the first inning to lose to the Oakland Athletics Wednesday, July 22. He has now given up 20 first-inning runs in his 15 starts this season. Perkins surrendered eight runs and six hits in one-plus inning and complained of shoulder problems after the game. He will visit with Dr. Lewis Yocum Thursday, July 23, and will likely miss at least one start.

Perkins was pounded for eight runs on six hits and three walks

Perkins was pounded for eight runs on six hits and three walks in one-plus innings in Wednesday's loss to the A's. After the game, Perkins told the training staff that he's been having troubles with his shoulder when warming up, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports. He'll have the shoulder examined by Dr. Lewis Yocum in Los Angeles on Thursday. [...]

Perkins told the Twins' medical staff that he experienced some

Perkins told the Twins' medical staff that he experienced some shoulder stiffness while warming up, and he will see Dr. Lewis Yocum Thursday, the Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports. [...]

Glen Perkins informed the training staff that he's having problems

Glen Perkins informed the training staff that he's having problems with his shoulder when he warms up, reports La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune. [...]

Glen Perkins was torched for eight runs in one-plus innings

Glen Perkins was torched for eight runs in one-plus innings by the A's in Wednesday's loss. Perkins has had first-inning troubles all year, but he hit a new low in this one. [...]

Perkins gives up 8 runs in inning

News: Minnesota hurler Glen Perkins would like to forget his start on Wednesday against the Oakland A’s. The A’s are not exactly known for their offensive prowess but they absolutely blasted Perkins. He threw 41 pitches and recorded only three outs as he allowed eight earned runs on six hits and three walks. Perkins did not strike out a batter as his record falls to 5-6 on the season with a 5.55 ERA. [...]

Perkins roughed up in Oakland

Glen Perkins was roughed up for eight earned runs on six hits over a lone inning of work in Wednesday's 16-1 loss at Oakland.

Our View: Perkins has given up 16 earned runs over his last three starts, and had another disappointing outing for fantasy owners after going 12-4 in 2008.

Hairston leads A's in win

Scott Hairston helped lead the A's in Wednesday's 16-1 win over Minnesota at McAfee Coliseum, as he went 3-for-5 with three RBI and two runs scored. He hit two singles and a three-run homer off Glen Perkins.

Our View: Hairston was in need of a solid performance, as he was only batting .233 in July heading into today's game. He snapped a nine-game skid without a home run as well.

Perkins gave up three runs over five innings with four strikeouts

Perkins gave up three runs over five innings with four strikeouts and one walk to improve to 5-5 in Friday's win over Texas. [...]

Perkins gave up three runs over five innings with four strikeouts

Perkins gave up three runs over five innings with four strikeouts and one walk to improve to 5-5 in Friday's win over Texas. [...]

Perkins picks up fifth win

Glen Perkins picked up the win on Friday as the Twins downed the Rangers by a score of 5-3. Perkins went five innings and allowed three runs on five hits while walking one and striking out four.

Our View: Perkins was just ok tonight, but his offense gave him enough to get a win. He is still a pretty solid fantasy play, so owners should keep running him out there every fifth day.

Perkins gets fifth win in 2009

News: Glen Perkins (5-5) threw 102 pitches while allowing three runs over five innings on Friday in a 5-3 win over the Rangers. The left-hander beat the Rangers for the third straight time, having given up only two runs in 12 1/3 innings in his two starts against them last season. Perkins allowed seven hits in the game, striking out four and walking one. [...]

Twins | Perkins suffers loss Saturday

Minnesota Twins SP Glen Perkins allowed five runs on eight hits over 4 1/3 innings Saturday, July 11, against the Chicago White Sox, according to The Associated Press. He walked two and struck out one, falling to 4-5 on the season.

Perkins (illness) allowed the White Sox to score five runs on

Perkins (illness) allowed the White Sox to score five runs on eight hits in 4.1 innings Saturday. [...]

Twins SP Glen Perkins (5-4), who was feeling sick earlier in

News: Twins SP Glen Perkins (5-4), who was feeling sick earlier in the week, didn't get the medicine he was looking for from the White Sox on Saturday as they ripped him for five runs on eight hits over 4 1/3 innings in an 8-7 defeat. Perkins walked two and struck out just one. [...]

Perkins suffers loss at Metrodome

Glen Perkins was rocked for five earned runs on eight hits over a mere 4.1 innings in Saturday's 8-7 loss to the rival White Sox at the Metrodome. He had two walks and one strikeout.

Our View: Perkins takes a loss for his poor outing, and now has a losing record at 4-5. He was a disappointment after only allowing one earned run in each of his previous two starts. Perkins is worth keeping active in fantasy leagues.

Glen Perkins yielded five runs in 4 1/3 innings Saturday in

Glen Perkins yielded five runs in 4 1/3 innings Saturday in a loss to the White Sox. Perkins had his start pushed back twice due to a fever and sore throat, and it sure looks like the Twins should have skipped him entirely. [...]

This wasn't quite what owners had in mind when Perkins felt

This wasn't quite what owners had in mind when Perkins felt healthy enough to start Saturday after missing his scheduled July 8 start with an illness. It also broke a two-start winning streak in which he gave up just two earned runs in 14 innings. He finished the first half 4-4 with a 4.71 ERA and a 1.33 WHIP.

Perkins slated for Saturday

Glen Perkins is slated to start Saturday's game against the White Sox, according to the Chicago Tribune.

Our View: He was initially scheduled to pitch Friday, but was pushed back while dealing with a fever and sore throat. He will be a risky fantasy option, as the illness could potentially compromise his stamina and ability to pitch deep into the game.

Glen Perkins (fever, sore throat) will pitch against the White

Glen Perkins (fever, sore throat) will pitch against the White Sox Saturday night. Perkins was slated to go Friday after already having been pushed back once. [...]

Glen Perkins (fever, sore throat) will pitch against the White

Glen Perkins (fever, sore throat) will pitch against the White Sox Saturday night. Perkins was slated to go Friday after already having been pushed back once. [...]

Perkins (illness) felt much better on Friday and will start

Perkins (illness) felt much better on Friday and will start Saturday's game against the White Sox, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. [...]

Twins | Perkins to start Saturday

Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins SP Glen Perkins (illness) is feeling much better and will start Saturday, July 11.

MLB.com reports that Twins SP Glen Perkins (illness) will be

News: MLB.com reports that Twins SP Glen Perkins (illness) will be well enough to make his next start, scheduled for Saturday vs. the White Sox. [...]

The Sports Xchange notes that LHP Glen Perkins added a sore

News: The Sports Xchange notes that LHP Glen Perkins added a sore throat to his list of ailments Thursday, and one day after missing his scheduled start because of a fever, the starter was slated to see a team doctor. Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said Perkins was getting checked for strep throat. He's on medication and could be ready to start Saturday. [...]

Twins | Perkins receives medication

MLB.com's Kelly Thesier posted on her Twitter page that Minnesota Twins SP Glen Perkins (illness) received medication from a doctor Thursday, July 9. However, it is unclear whether he has strep throat or if he will make the start Saturday, July 11.

Blackburn to make Friday's start

Twins right-hander Nick Blackburn will get the start on Friday against the White Sox, as Glen Perkins continues to battle a sore throat and fever.

Twins | Perkins may have strep throat

Joe Christensen, of the Minneapolis Star Tribune, reports Minnesota Twins SP Glen Perkins (illness) is being checked for strep throat Thursday, July 9.

Perkins to miss Friday start

The Miami Herald is reporting that Twins' starter Glen Perkins arrived at the stadium still dealing with sickness on Thursday. He left to visit a doctor, and he is not going to be able to make his start on Friday. Nick Blackburn will move up in the rotation to start Friday night.

Our View: Perkins is getting tested for strep throat, and he was still in bad shape today. The team hopes he can be ready to go by Sunday, because they will need a spot starter if he isn't. We will keep you posted on his condition over the weekend.

Perkins, who is 4-4 with a 4.38 ERA, was scratched from his

Perkins, who is 4-4 with a 4.38 ERA, was scratched from his scheduled Wednesday start after waking up with a fever. He is expected to meet with doctors on Thursday in hopes that he will be able to start on Saturday. Nick Blackburn will move up one day and pitch on Friday.

Twins starter Glen Perkins was still sick when he arrived at

News: Twins starter Glen Perkins was still sick when he arrived at the ballpark Thursday and will not start against the White Sox on Friday. Perkins missed his scheduled start on Wednesday against the Yankees after waking up with an illness. Manager Ron Gardenhire says Perkins visited with trainers Thursday morning and was scheduled to see a doctor later. After Anthony Swarzak started in a 4-3 loss to the Yankees on Wednesday night, Francisco Liriano moved up a day in the rotation to face the Yankees in the series finale Thursday. Nick Blackburn also will move up a day to open the three-game series against Chicago on Friday. [...]

Perkins (illness) will have his next start pushed back until

Perkins (illness) will have his next start pushed back until at least Saturday, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports. He's being checked for strep throat. [...]

Twins | Perkins won't pitch Friday

Twins.MLB.com's Kelly Thesier reports Minnesota Twins SP Glen Perkins (illness) won't start Friday, July 10. SP Nick Blackburn will make that start, and Perkins will try to make the start Saturday, July 11.

Glen Perkins, already pushed back once due to a fever and sore

Glen Perkins, already pushed back once due to a fever and sore throat, will not make his scheduled Friday start. Perkins was sent to team physician Dr. [...]

Perkins will not start Friday

Minnesota Twins starter Glen Perkins was still sick when he arrived at the ballpark Thursday and will not start against the White Sox on Friday.

On Wednesday, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said SP Glen Perkins

News: On Wednesday, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said SP Glen Perkins could be pushed back in the rotation as far as Saturday. Francisco Liriano will start Thursday, and Nick Blackburn could move up to Friday. [...]

On Wednesday, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said SP Glen Perkins

News: On Wednesday, Twins manager Ron Gardenhire said SP Glen Perkins could be pushed back in the rotation as far as Saturday. Francisco Liriano will start Thursday, and Nick Blackburn could move up to Friday. [...]

Twins | Perkins to pitch Friday

Kelly Thesier, of MLB.com, reports on her Twitter page that Minnesota Twins SP Glen Perkins (illness) will start Thursday, July 9.

Minnesota Twins left-hander Glen Perkins has been scratched

News: Minnesota Twins left-hander Glen Perkins has been scratched from his scheduled start because he's sick. Rookie Anthony Swarzak was instead set to start Wednesday's game against the New York Yankees. [...]

Perkins was scratched from Wednesday's start against the Yankees

Perkins was scratched from Wednesday's start against the Yankees due to an illness, the Associated Press reports. [...]

Glen Perkins has been scratched from his scheduled start Wednesday

Glen Perkins has been scratched from his scheduled start Wednesday evening against the Yankees because of an illness. Anthony Swarzak got the nod in his place. [...]

Analysis: Perkins has lasted seven innings in each of his last three starts , a testament to his pitch-to-contact approach. That also limits puts a cap on his strikeout potential, limiting his value to deeper mixed formats and spot starts. Another seven-inning outing is doubtful when he puts his 4.38 ERA on the line against a formidable Yankees lineup next time out.

Adam Lind went 2-for-4 with his 16th home run of the season

Adam Lind went 2-for-4 with his 16th home run of the season and two runs scored Wednesday in a 5-0 win over Tampa Bay.

Analysis: Perkins has lasted seven innings in each of his last three starts , a testament to his pitch-to-contact approach. That also limits puts a cap on his strikeout potential, limiting his value to deeper mixed formats and spot starts. Another seven-inning outing is doubtful when he puts his 4.38 ERA on the line against a formidable Yankees lineup next time out.

Twins | Perkins earns victory Wednesday

The Associated Press reports Minnesota Twins SP Glen Perkins (4-4) gave up one run and scattered 10 hits in seven innings to earn the win against the Kansas City Royals Wednesday, July 1.

Perkins claims win at Kauffman

Glen Perkins only issued one earned run on 10 hits over seven innings in Wednesday's 5-1 win at Kansas City. He had no walks and one strikeout.

Our View: Perkins evens his record to 4-4, and has earned a win in back-to-back starts. He allowed two or less earned runs in three of his last four starts as well, and should be employed in fantasy lineups for his next trip to the hill.

Scott Rolen extended his hitting streak to 19 games Wednesday

Scott Rolen extended his hitting streak to 19 games Wednesday by going 2-for-4 with his sixth home run of the season.

Analysis: Perkins has lasted seven innings in each of his last three starts , a testament to his pitch-to-contact approach. That also limits puts a cap on his strikeout potential, limiting his value to deeper mixed formats and spot starts. Another seven-inning outing is doubtful when he puts his 4.38 ERA on the line against a formidable Yankees lineup next time out.

Perkins scattered 10 hits over seven innings for a 5-1 win Wednesday

Perkins scattered 10 hits over seven innings for a 5-1 win Wednesday at Kansas City. He gave up just one run to improve to 4-4. [...]

Twins SP Glen Perkins (4-4) evened his record up Wednesday as

News: Twins SP Glen Perkins (4-4) evened his record up Wednesday as he held the Royals to one run on 10 hits over seven innings in a 5-1 victory. Perkins struck out one and did not issue a walk. [...]

Glen Perkins limited the Royals to one earned run over seven

Glen Perkins limited the Royals to one earned run over seven innings Wednesday afternoon as the Twins picked up a 5-1 victory. Perkins allowed 10 hits, but was able to bear down in tough situations and keep the Royals away from home plate. [...]

Mauer has 3 singles, leads Twins past KC 5-1

Joe Mauer went 3-for-3, raising his average to .392 and backing pitcher Glen Perkins in the Minnesota Twins' 5-1 victory over the Kansas City Royals on Wednesday.