The Twins announced Thursday they have signed right-handed relief pitcher Jared Burton to a two-year extension worth a guaranteed $5.5 million that includes a 2015 club option. Burton will earn $2 ...

The Twins have declined their option on veteran right-hander reliever Jared Burton, making him a free agent. The 33-year-old Burton, who finished the year as the closer after Glen Perkins was shut ...

Nearly a decade ago, when Jared Burton was pitching at Class A Stockton in the Oakland A’s system, he acquired a classic moniker based on his little-used first name. Lights-Out Levi.

4:38 PM: As if the Twins haven’t been busy enough today, Darren Wolfson of 1500ESPN.com reports that they’re close to signing reliever Jared Burton to a contract extension. Burton signed with the ...

Right-hander Jared Burton has agreed to a minor-league contract with the Yankees that includes an invitation to spring training. Minnesota declined its $3.6 million option on Burton in December, ...

DALLAS (105.3 The Fan/AP) — Right-hander Jared Burton has agreed to a minor league contract with the Texas Rangers and will report Tuesday to Triple-A Round Rock. The 33-year-old Burton was 0-1 ...

In stepped Jared Burton, who needed just six pitches to close out a 4-3 Twins victory at Progressive Field. Burton retired the three batters he faced with ease, setting down Zach Walters ...

Just as the ball was clearing the wall, it looked like Twins reliever Jared Burton decked teammate Brian Duensing in the face. Fortunately, it was just a perfectly-timed prank. “It’s all in ...

Is it time to give up on Jared Burton as the Twins eighth-inning set-up man? In the last 16 games, according to Star Tribune columnist Sid Hartman, Burton is 1-4 with a 5.79 ERA in 17.1 innings.