Now Mauer looks to close the door on Dozier's behalf...

https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/26th_Man_Rule

If I read the rule correctly that would be the only way we can keep him. But there's no way they'll keep a starting pitcher who wouldn't be able to pitch in the next doubleheader on Monday when they need another position player.

Point taken.

 

Who gets the second game Monday? Gonsalvez or Melville?

Just commented Slegers has to go down as he's the 26th man for the double header. But couldn't he be kept as an injury replacement for Grossman?

This is from BR:

 

The player who was recalled as the "26th man" can remain on the Active List and a different player can be dropped the next day, as long as the "26th man" was not called up prior to spending at least ten days on optional assignment.

 

The way I read it, ANYONE else can be sent down. Kyle Gibson, for example. And sending Gibson down wouldn't make him ineligible to be the 26 th man Monday. It would be on short rest, but frankly I don't care. He can be the long man Monday. Gee can start one game.

Could use one of those 8th inning 3-run homers here.

Dick doesn't know it, but banging an insurance run off the State Farm sign would actually be legitimate irony. 

How did Perkins look today?

Like a guy that hasn't faced MLB hitters since Barack Obama was POTUS.

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Good eye Joe. Bad call on that strike

 

How did Perkins look today?

Well, he has an ERA of 54.00....so not great

Did Bert just say "side piece"? Long day for everyone I guess

Credit to Clevinger, that last pitch to Mauer was beautiful. Started out down the middle, then dropped almost like Jack Morris's fork ball. 

 

https://www.baseball-reference.com/bullpen/26th_Man_Rule

If I read the rule correctly that would be the only way we can keep him. But there's no way they'll keep a starting pitcher who wouldn't be able to pitch in the next doubleheader on Monday when they need another position player.

 

Not if they make a corresponding pitching move. Gibson down and Granite/Garver up. On Monday they get the 26th man again and bring up another starter.

Just put Twins bottle coozy on beer bottle for luck.

Apparently nobody informed Sano of my efforts

At least Sano didn't strike out.

A hit! With a man ISP! I feel like I did when I finally lost my (mods)

I loves me some Escobar.

Escobar Baby! You got word!

Anyone surprised Cleveland doesn't IBB Rosario?

I <3 Esco!

I'm taking partial credit for that RBI

《--- taking bow

So, Perkins back out for the ninth?

So, Perkins back out for the ninth?

Moderators???

Moderators???

The Twins have not granted us the ability to issue Perkins warning points, much less ban him.

I think Belisle should face Encanarcion whether or not Bruce reaches.

Chad Fairchild's calls are another exhibit supporting the automated strike zone.

The Twins have not granted us the ability to issue Perkins warning points, much less ban him.

Go rogue.

Rogers, Rogers, Rogers...

 

I want to like you, why won't you let me?

Root canal, full day of work, bad headache...but Twins playing well and a couple of beers. Ahhhh. Now don't bring my headache back Belisle!

Gimenez for the save?