Joe Mauer went 2-for-4 with a double in the loss to the Rays on Tuesday. The game was Mauer's first multi-hit game since June 26, a span of 12 games. The double was his 27th of the season.

Joe Mauer is not in Monday's lineup against the Yankees. No word on the reason for his absence, but he's likely just getting a breather. Ryan Doumit will fill in behind the plate and catch Scott Diamond.

Joe Mauer finished 3-for-5 with an RBI in the Twins' loss to the Marlins on Wednesday afternoon. It was the eighth multi-hit game of the month for Mauer, who is now batting .337/.417/.505 in 70 total games this season. The power hasn't been great, but there might not be a better pure hitter in baseball than No. 7.

Joe Mauer went 2-for-4 with three runs scored in Sunday's win over the Indians. The two-hit day upped Mauer's average to .330, and he's among the league leaders with his 46 runs scored. The three-time batting champ will be headed to the All-Star game again this season.

Joe Mauer went 3-for-5 with a home run in the Twins' 7-5 victory over the White Sox on Tuesday. Mauer hit a two-run homer in the first inning and later doubled off White Sox starter Dylan Axelrod, falling a triple short of the cycle. The two RBI gave him 23 on the season to go with a .327/.412/.492 line. And the homer was his seventh, giving him a fair chance to eclipse his total of 10 in 2012. If he finishes with his current slugging percentage it would actually be his third-highest all-time among full seasons.

Joe Mauer is not in the Twins' lineup for the first game of Sunday's doubleheader. It's standard procedure for catcher to start just one of two doubleheader games. Ryan Doumit is behind the dish for the first game, but Mauer will be back in the for the second.

Joe Mauer hit his fourth homer, walked twice and scored three runs in the Twins' 6-3 win over the Brewers on Monday. Mauer's homer off Tom Gorzelanny was just his second off a lefty the last three years. He's batting .393 with two homers, 12 doubles and 21 runs scored in 22 games this month. Unfortunately, that's only been good for eight RBI since the Twins have gotten so little from the leadoff spot.

Joe Mauer is not in Wednesday's lineup against the Braves. He'll get a rest with the day game after the night game. The Twins are playing under National League rules in Turner Field, so the DH spot isn't available. Ryan Doumit will start behind the plate Wednesday.

Joe Mauer returned to the Twins' lineup Saturday.

Joe Mauer is out of Friday's lineup due to back stiffness. It isn't a major concern, but Twins manager Ron Gardenhire didn't want take any chances. Consider him day-to-day.