MINNEAPOLIS -- Juan Rincon wasn't expecting to pitch, not with Johan Santana in the game. Cristian Guzman hit a three-run triple and Rincon pitched...

...cleared waivers and has become a free agent. MINNESOTA TWINS--Sent RHP Kevin Frederick, RHP Adam Johnson, RHP Juan Rincon and 1B Todd Sears to Edmonton of the PCL. Reassigned OF B.J. Garbe to their minor league camp. NEW YORK YANKEES...

"I really don't think Rincon took steroids or whatever you want to call it. If he did, he probably would've told us by now." --Torii Hunter, Twins centerfielder, on teammate Juan Rincon's drug policy suspension.

...Matt Kinney on the 15-day disabled list Sunday with a sore right shoulder. Twins general manager Terry Ryan said Juan Rincon will likely take Kinney's place in the rotation. The Twins will replace Kinney on the roster today.

...speaking Spanish and laughing loudly while sitting at a long table in the middle of the room. Luis Rivas, Johan Santana, Juan Rincon and Gabby Torres -- all from Venezuela -- were sharing a carefree moment, something they couldn't do much at all...

...homecoming with 25 family members and friends in the stands, finished with a career-high five RBIs. Meanwhile, reliever Juan Rincon (1-0) pitched 3 1-3 scoreless innings to get his first big league win. "This is teamwork," said Rincon, who...

...to minor league contracts. MINNESOTA TWINS--Placed LHP Eric Milton on the 15-day disabled list. Called up RHP Juan Rincon from Edmonton of the PCL. NEW YORK YANKEES--Activated RHP Roger Clemens from the 15-day disabled list. TEXAS...

...needed a win," said manager Ron Gardenhire, who removed starter Joe Mays in a five-run fourth and then watched Juan Rincon, Johan Santana, LaTroy Hawkins and Eddie Guardado keep the White Sox from scoring while his team rallied from a 5-1...

...placed pitcher Mike Fetters on the 15-day disabled list with a strained left hamstring Sunday and recalled pitcher Juan Rincon from Class AAA Rochester. Fetters had pitched in two games this season, throwing a total of two innings and giving...

...give the Cleveland Indians a 3-2 win over the Minnesota Twins. Laker, who left the bases loaded in the 10th off Juan Rincon (2-4), came through the second time against the right-hander as Cleveland won two of three in the series. Laker's...