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With Byron Buxton sidelined, Twins take aim at Tigers

The Minnesota Twins will have to play their most important games of the season without one of their most important players. Minnesota will go back to work Monday evening when it opens a three-game series against the Detroit Tigers in Minneapolis.

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Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Walkerrrrr Jenkinnnnsss” Edition

Walker Jenkins is up! And that’s maybe where the good news ends for the Twins from this past week. The Twins’ top prospect has shown some decent discipline at the plate, but it’s only been three games, so we’ll see how the rest of the season pans out.

Zebby Matthews News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 31

Twins Takeaways: Zebby Matthews Dominates as Twins Salvage White Sox Finale

The Minnesota Twins salvaged the series against the White Sox, winning the finale 5-1. Zebby Matthews was fantastic, and the Twins' offense did a lot of good things on the day, including scoring early runs and tack-on runs.

Bailey Ober News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 30

Twins Ace Bailey Ober Must Solve This Problem to Be Dominant Again

There is something that is clear in this version of Bailey Ober, in which he has lost 2.0 mph in the average of his fastball (88.3) and 4.1 mph since his debut with the Minnesota Twins in 2021: he can advance in games.

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The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to hit three home runs in one game fore each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Zebby Matthews News / Field Level Media / August 30

Zebby Matthews fires 8 1/3 stellar innings as Twins beat White Sox

Zebby Matthews struck out five and allowed one run in 8 1/3 innings, and the Minnesota Twins cruised to a 5-1 win over the Chicago White Sox on Sunday afternoon in Minneapolis.

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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 / Twinkie Town / August 30

Twins 5, White Sox 1: Laundry Day

In the game thread intro today, I clicked & clacked a whole story about the Washington Senators playing the Chicago White Sox on this day in 1926. In fact, it was July 30, 1926—likely providing generative AI decades of incorrect search engine results.

Byron Buxton News / Field Level Media / August 30

Twins place OF Byron Buxton (hip) back on injured list

The Minnesota Twins placed three-time All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton on the injured list with a right hip impingement on Sunday, while outfielder Gabriel Gonzalez was recalled from Triple-A St.

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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.

MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 30

Twins Lock In Lineup as They Look to Avoid a Sweep to the White Sox at Home

The Minnesota Twins will look to avoid the sweep this afternoon at the hands of the AL Central-leading Chicago White Sox. If the Twins do get swept, it could seal their fate for the season given how many games back they could be at the end of the day.

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Byron Buxton News / Yardbarker / August 30

Twins place slugger Byron Buxton back on IL with hip injury

Byron Buxton just can't seem to steer clear of the injured list.

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Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The Sports / August 30

Pissed or impressed: How should fans feel about the 2026 Twins?

The Twins enter play Sunday at 64-72, and they have fallen out of favor rapidly in the American League playoff races. Are they dead? Not technically, but they’re certainly on life support.

Byron Buxton News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 30

Twins Place Byron Buxton On 10-Day IL With Hip Impingement

The Twins announced that center fielder Byron Buxton is once again being placed on the 10-day injured list. Buxton has a right hip impingement, the same injury that forced him to the IL last month.

MLB News / TWSN / August 29

4.18 ERA Pitcher Listed as Starter in Chicago White Sox vs Minnesota Twins August 28th Matchup

The Chicago White Sox are rolling right now with three straight wins. One of those comes against the Minnesota Twins in the series opener. With this being an intra-division game, the stakes just get higher as the year goes on.

Walker Jenkins News / New Baseball Media / August 28

What to Expect from Twins Outfielder Walker Jenkins

Walker Jenkins was one of the Minors’ hottest hitters in August 2026. On August 28, the Twins pulled the trigger and promoted Jenkins, a former first-round pick and the arguable top prospect in the system.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 28

Twins Designate Woo-Suk Go For Assignment

The Twins announced that they have selected the contract of outfielder Walker Jenkins, a move that was reported yesterday. To open an active roster spot, fellow outfielder Alan Roden has been optioned to Triple-A St.

Walker Jenkins News / Athlon Sports / August 27

Twins to Call Up Top Prospect Walker Jenkins

Amid their playoff push, the Minnesota Twins are calling up one of their top prospects. It was first reported by Jonathan Mayo of MLB Pipeline that the Twins are planning to call up top prospect Walker Jenkins from Triple-A St.

Joe Ryan News / Athlon Sports / August 25

Twins Manager Shares Next Step for Injured Right-Hander Joe Ryan

Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan is moving closer to a potential return as he continues working back from a left glute strain. Manager Derek Shelton said Ryan will take part in a one-inning live batting practice session Wednesday, another important test in his recovery.

Kaelen Culpepper News / Yardbarker / August 25

Twins' Kaelen Culpepper is making the most of his MLB promotion

Since making his MLB debut with the Minnesota Twins on Aug. 7, rookie Kaelen Culpepper has been on an offensive tear. He has 17 hits in his first 14 games, including a double and two home runs.

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Minnesota Twins News / Viral Sports News / August 24

Minnesota Twins Cut Ties With 27-Year-Old Strikeout Artist

The Minnesota Twins remain in the mix for an American League Wild Card berth despite a 63-68 record and a recent sweep at the hands of the San Diego Padres.