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Twins Preparing to Lose Two Key Pitchers for Rest of 2026 Season

Whether or not the Minnesota Twins will buy or sell at the trade deadline remains to be seen. But pitching would appear to be a necessity. After Sunday’s game with the Chicago Cubs, multiple outlets — including the St.

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Cubs 10, Twins 1: Sometimes the Bear(s) get you

After a pre-All Star Break push and a nice victory over the Chicago Cubs on Friday night, the Minnesota Twins looked to take the series and continue their upward trajectory.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 19

Twins’ Mick Abel, David Festa Likely To Miss Rest Of 2026 Season

Twins GM Jeremy Zoll provided reporters (including Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press) with some unfortunate updates on two starting pitchers

Minnesota Twins News / Legends On Deck / July 19

Will the Minnesota Twins be Buyers or Sellers at the Trade Deadline

Will the Minnesota Twins be buyers or sellers at the trade deadline? We all remember their 2025 fire sale when they traded away 10 players within 24 hours, essentially gutting the team.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?

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Byron Buxton News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 19

Byron Buxton Remains Out of Lineup as Twins Settle Cubs Series

Every day that goes by without Byron Buxton is a day that the Minnesota Twins potentially fall behind in the playoff hunt. Buxton remained on the injured list on Sunday as the Twins posted their lineup ahead of their game with the Chicago Cubs.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 19

Yankees and Rays could battle for Twins talent at trade deadline

Ahead of the MLB trade deadline, one team that has several popular names across the league is the Minnesota Twins.

Yankees make expected Aaron Judge move official

Max Fried to make rehab assignment start Friday

Could Yankees trade for Rockies power-hitting catcher Hunter Goodman?

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MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 19

Twins Fall to Cubs as Offense Goes Quiet at Wrigley Field

The Minnesota Twins had a chance to keep their momentum rolling Saturday at Wrigley Field, but the Chicago Cubs quickly turned the game into a reminder of how little margin Minnesota has when the lineup does not produce.

Ryan Jeffers News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 18

Ryan Jeffers' New Plate Discipline Has Made Him One of Baseball's Best Hitters

Ryan Jeffers has always had power. What he hadn't shown until this season was this level of plate discipline. That change explains why the Minnesota Twins catcher has evolved from a slugger with too many strikeouts into one of baseball's most productive hitters.

Minnesota Twins News / Larry Brown Sports / July 18

Twins blow a late comeback attempt with most pathetic baserunning mistakes

Ruben Rivera is somewhere smiling at the Minnesota Twins right now. The Twins played on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. In the ninth inning at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill., the Twins were down 6-2 but were threatening to make a comeback with runners on first and second base and nobody out.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 18

The Twins' Bullpen Still Has the Talent, But It Has Lost Control of the Strike Zone

The Minnesota Twins still possess one of baseball's hardest assets to build: a bullpen full of power arms. Friday's 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs offered a glimpse of the version Minnesota needs to rediscover—a relief corps that throws strikes, attacks hitters, and turns high-leverage innings into routine outs.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 18

Predicting Twins’ biggest move before MLB trade deadline

The Minnesota Twins were expected to be an afterthought at this point in the year by most MLB observers. They were expected to battle the Chicago White Sox to stay out of the cellar of the American League Central.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

Bailey Ober News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 18

Bailey Ober Found the Formula to Survive Without Velocity in the AL Central

Bailey Ober’s time on the injured list did not interrupt his evolution; it helped him find a new way to dominate. The box score will show that Bailey Ober earned his seventh win of the season after allowing two runs over 5 ⅓ innings against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Ryan Jeffers News / Field Level Media / July 18

Twins focusing on results, not trade deadline amidst success vs. Cubs

Ryan Jeffers knows he cannot control the trade rumors swirling around him. Jeffers also knows he can control his approach at the plate. Lately, the sound of his bat smacking against the ball has seemed at least as loud as any trade speculation.

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Ryan Jeffers News / Field Level Media / July 17

Ryan Jeffers' homer propels Twins past Cubs

Ryan Jeffers belted a go-ahead three-run home run in the fourth inning and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 5-2 win over the host Chicago Cubs on Friday night.

Minnesota Twins News / Athlon Sports / July 17

Twins' Biggest Trade Deadline Chips Revealed

The Minnesota Twins had a fire sale at last season's trade deadline, trading 10 players from their major league roster. However, their plans ahead of this year's Aug.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / July 16

Top 5 Reasons the Twins Are in the Playoff Hunt

The Minnesota Twins‘ 2026 record stands at 48-49, very similar to last season’s 47-49 at the All-Star break. But what a difference a year makes. This year, Minnesota is tied for the final American League Wild Card spot, and optimism is high.

Austin Voth News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 15

Rangers Release Austin Voth

The Rangers have granted swingman Austin Voth a release from his minor league contract, reports Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. The journeyman righty had signed with Texas less than two weeks ago.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 15

Twins’ Joe Ryan reveals obvious solution to silence trade rumors

The Minnesota Twins are sitting in the middle of the AL Central standings, and they could build off that momentum in the second half of the season. That means instead of being sellers, they could be looking to be buyers to add to their team.

Minnesota Twins News / The Lead / July 15

How Aggressive Will the Minnesota Twins Be at the Deadline?

The All-Star break is here, and the Minnesota Twins are 48-49, sitting in third place in the American League Central and just three games out of first place.

Byron Buxton News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

Byron Buxton reflects on playing with Twins legends after earning 3rd All-Star selection

The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is a few hours away. After a thrilling Home Run Derby on Monday night, it will be hard for the Midsummer Classic to reach similar expectations.

Kaelen Culpepper News / Just Baseball / July 13

On the Right Track: How Kaelen Culpepper Is Betting on Himself

TOLEDO, Ohio — On a muggy, 85-degree afternoon in downtown Toledo, Kaelen Culpepper stepped into the cage for the first round of batting practice for the St.

Minnesota Twins News / 5 GOATs / July 11

Minnesota Twins select Texas catcher Carson Tinney in 2026 MLB Draft

Carson Tinney spent just one season in Austin but will be remembered as a great Texas player. His college journey might be coming to a close after getting selected in the 2026 MLB Draft.

Anthony Banda News / Field Level Media / July 9

Twins lefty reliever Anthony Banda undergoes season-ending surgery

Minnesota Twins left-handed reliever Anthony Banda is out for the season after undergoing lat surgery on Thursday, according to The Athletic. Banda, 32, who has been on the 15-day injured list with a left lat strain since June 29, said he expects to be ready for next year's spring training.