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Nick Gordon plays starring role in Twins' win over Rays In front of a big group of family and friends in his home state of Florida, Nick Gordon came through once more.

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • TWINCITIES.COM

Gordon has RBI single in 9th, Twins beat Rays 6-5

Nick Gordon had a game-tying seventh-inning RBI single and a go-ahead run-scoring base-hit in the ninth as the Minnesota Twins beat the AL East-leading Tampa Bay Rays 6-5

SEPTEMBER 5, 2021 • Associated Press

Moves to bench role Gordon remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact Heading into the weekend, Gordon appeared to have settled into an everyday role in center field after making seven consecutive starts, but he's been on the bench for each of the Twins' three games of its series with Milwaukee. With Byron Buxton back from the injured list and handling reps at center field on a full-time basis, Gordon is expected to see limited opportunities moving forward as a bench player for Minnesota.

AUGUST 29, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins rookie Nick Gordon enjoyed visits to New York and Boston — teams his dad played for Nick Gordon's father, Tom, once pitched for the Yankees and Red Sox, so he enjoyed visiting those ballparks. He also was a big fan of Derek...

AUGUST 27, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Garners fifth straight start Gordon will start at second base and bat seventh Tuesday against the Red Sox.

Impact Gordon remains in the lineup for the fifth straight game, after he started in center field in each of Minnesota's previous four contests. He may have supplanted Jake Cave as the Twins' preferred option in center field versus right-handed pitching, but both Gordon and Cave are merely keeping a spot warm for Byron Buxton (finger), who could be reinstated from the 10-day injured list later this week.

AUGUST 24, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Recalled by Minnesota Gordon was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Gordon was sent to the minors in early August, and he hit .209 with two homers, six runs, five RBI and two stolen bases across 10 games during his time at Triple-A St. Paul. He'll be available in a depth role after Trevor Larnach was sent down Monday.

AUGUST 16, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Gordon's home run leads Saints to road victory over Indianapolis Nick Gordon hit a solo homer and Chandler Shepherd pitched five strong innings as the St. Paul Saints defeated the Indianapolis Indians 3-2.

AUGUST 13, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Twins mailbag: Post-deadline plans, TV ratings, Byron Buxton's future and Nick Gordon vs. Rob Refsnyder Plus, why the Minnesota Twins traded José Berríos and not Michael Pineda, a Josh Winder injury update and Royce Lewis vs. Hunter Greene.

AUGUST 9, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Heads to minors Gordon was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Gordon has appeared in 37 games for the Twins this season, slashing .250/.301/.333 with five RBI and five stolen bases. He returns to Triple-A now that Rob Refsnyder (hamstring) is back from the injured list.

AUGUST 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Getting starts despite recent slump Gordon started in center field and went 1-for-3 with a walk and a double in Tuesday's win over the Reds. He's in Wednesday's starting lineup against the Reds at second base and bat...

Impact Gordon has started three of Minnesota's last five games in center field as he remains in the mix for regular playing time in the outfield. After starting the season hot at the plate by hitting. .313 with five stolen bases in May and June, Gordon has cooled to hitting just .182 with no stolen bases since July 1. However, Gordon could still get regular playing time the final two months as the Twins evaluate him for 2022.

AUGUST 4, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Retreats to bench Gordon is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Gordon went hitless across three at-bats while filling in at second base for Jorge Polanco (back) in Sunday's loss to the Angels. With Polanco back in action for Monday's series opener with Detroit, however, Gordon will head back to the bench. Prior to Sunday, Gordon's previous two starts came in center field, but Jake Cave and Gilberto Celestino could end up forming a platoon at that position until Byron Buxton (hand) or Rob Refsnyder (hamstring) returns from the injured list.

JULY 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Receiving scant playing time Gordon remains out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Tigers.

Impact Gordon had started in center field in four of the Twins' first seven games of the month, but he appears to have faded into a full-time bench role at this point. He'll be out of the lineup for seventh game in a row, as manager Rocco Baldelli has seemingly committed to Max Kepler as the Twins' top center fielder until Byron Buxton (hand) returns from the injured list.

JULY 18, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Twins mailbag: Alternate realities, trade shockers, Nick Gordon or Brent Rooker, Jhoan Duran hurt and spin rate witch hunts Plus thoughts on the Twins' biggest offseason blunders, the best food at Target Field and why payroll is no longer an excuse.

JUNE 21, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Nick Gordon's hitting, baserunning earn him a spot in Twins history The rookie is the club's second player with more than 10 hits and three stolen bases in his first 10 games.

JUNE 13, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Retreats to bench role Gordon is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Astros.

Impact Rob Refsnyder's return to the starting nine after a four-game absence due to a hamstring injury looks like it will push Gordon back into a utility role. Gordon had picked up starts in the first two games of the series, going 1-for-8 with a pair of stolen bases and a run.

JUNE 13, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Nick Gordon thriving with Twins, 'lucky to be alive' after enduring health issues Only a few months removed from a lengthy health struggle, the No. 5 pick of the 2014 draft was hitting .435/.458/.565.

JUNE 12, 2021 • THEATHLETIC.COM

Another outfield injury for Twins forces Nick Gordon back out to center Alex Kirilloff sprained his ankle early, left Thursday's game as a precaution.

JUNE 11, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Collects two hits, steals base Gordon went 2-for-4 with a stolen base in Sunday's 2-1 win over Kansas City.

Impact Gordon picked up his third stolen base of the season and his first since swiping two bags on May 6. The rookie infielder has knocked multiple hits in two straight games and is now batting .400 through 20 at-bats.

JUNE 6, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Hits first major league home run Gordon went 3-for-4 with a solo home run in Friday's 14-5 loss to the Royals on Friday.

Impact Gordon singled in the second and the sixth before belting a 423 foot shot to center field for the first home run of his major league career. The 25-year-old is slashing .375/.412/.563 with a home run, two RBI, two runs scored and two stolen bases since getting called up May 23. The 2021 season is beginning to look like a lost cause for Minnesota which could allow for Gordon to see more action while the Twins try and figure out what they have in their 2014 first-round pick.

JUNE 5, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gordon puts on hitting show for family in KC KANSAS CITY -- Whenever Tom Gordon watches his sons play baseball, he has a signal to help them find him in the stands -- two sharp whistles...

JUNE 5, 2021 • MLB.COM

Recalled to majors Gordon was recalled from Triple-A St. Paul, the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

Impact Gordon was hitting .393 with five stolen bases in eight games at Triple-A. He'll serve as a reserve infielder as he did in his previous callup, where he had two stolen bases in one game. He could be a source of stolen bases in deeper formats if he sticks in the majors this time.

MAY 23, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

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MAY 21, 2021 • SCOUT.COM

Sent to minors Gordon was optioned to the minors on Tuesday, Brandon Warne of Access Twins reports.

Impact Gordon spent a week on the active roster while Luis Arraez was out with a concussion. He got into just a single game, going 1-for-2 with a pair of steals in his big-league debut. He'll return to the minors now that Arraez is healthy again.

MAY 11, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

With baseball in his blood, Twins' Nick Gordon looks like he belongs in MLB debut Nick Gordon made his major league debut Thursday. It was an underwhelming game for the Twins but Gordon showed he was not overwhelmed.

MAY 7, 2021 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Gordon electrifies in long-awaited debut MINNEAPOLIS -- Nick Gordon kind of knew what to expect from the big league experience, considering his big league family lineage. He wasn't...

MAY 6, 2021 • MLB.COM

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Gordon has RBI single in 9th, Twins beat Rays 6-5