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Twins place RHP Cole Sands (forearm) on injured list

Twins place RHP Cole Sands (forearm) on injured list

The Minnesota Twins placed reliever Cole Sands on the 15-day injured list Saturday with a right forearm strain. The team recalled fellow right-hander John Klein from Triple-A St.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 2
Twins Place Cole Sands On 15-Day IL, Promote John Klein

Twins Place Cole Sands On 15-Day IL, Promote John Klein

The Twins announced that right-hander Cole Sands has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left forearm strain.  The placement is retroactive to April 29.  Right-hander John Klein was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move, and Klein was already added to Minnesota’s 40-man roster last November in advance of the Rule 5 draft.

Minnesota Twins News / Yardbarker / May 1
Twins' Byron Buxton rebounding following slow start to season

Twins' Byron Buxton rebounding following slow start to season

Following a slow start to the season, Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton has been on an offensive tear.  The Twins continue to be a public enemy

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Byron Buxton News / Field Level Media / May 1
Twins' Byron Buxton bids to continue power surge in clash vs. Jays

Twins' Byron Buxton bids to continue power surge in clash vs. Jays

Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton said he loves what he has seen from his team's defense during the past week. The Twins' success at the plate on Thursday is icing on the cake.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

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The 2016 Twins reach Total System Failure

For a brief, hopeful moment in the early goings of 2016, it looked like the Minnesota Twins might be able to dig themselves out of their 0-9 hole. Four consecutive victories—a sweep of the Angels and a win over the Brew Crew—harbored hope for a comeback.

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25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / April 30
Twins bats come alive late to take down Jays in series opener

Twins bats come alive late to take down Jays in series opener

Byron Buxton went 3-for-4 with a double, a homer and an RBI, and the Minnesota Twins pulled away for a 7-1 win over the Toronto Blue Jays on Thursday night in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / April 29

Twins' Disastrous Bullpen Falters For Second Straight Day Against Mariners

The Twins' bullpen continues to be a complete and utter mess that makes winning close games extremely difficult. Who could've possibly seen this coming?

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / April 28
Twins' New Roster Move Adds Some Fastball Velocity to Their Bullpen

Twins' New Roster Move Adds Some Fastball Velocity to Their Bullpen

In an era where seemingly every team has multiple relievers who can touch 100 miles per hour, the Twins' bullpen is notable for its lack of fastball velocity.

Zak Kent News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28
Twins Select Luis García, Designate Zak Kent For Assignment

Twins Select Luis García, Designate Zak Kent For Assignment

The Twins have placed right-hander Garrett Acton on the 15-day injured list with a right shoulder strain. To take his place on the active roster, they have selected the contract of fellow righty Luis García.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / April 28

Twins' Top Prospects Make Loud Statement With Home Run Barrage

The offensive display put on by a quartet of top Twins prospects on Tuesday afternoon in St. Paul should have fans awfully excited about the future of Minnesota's lineup.

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Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Diego Castillo News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 28
Rangers Sign Diego Castillo To Minor League Contract

Rangers Sign Diego Castillo To Minor League Contract

The Rangers have signed infielder Diego Castillo to a minor league contract, per an announcement from his now-former club in the Mexican League, los Algodoneros del Unión Laguna.

Connor Prielipp News / New Baseball Media / April 22
What to Expect from Twins Pitcher Connor Prielipp

What to Expect from Twins Pitcher Connor Prielipp

Twenty-five-year-old pitcher Connor Prielipp is ready to make his bow in the Majors, as the Twins officially promoted him on April 22 and stuck him in the rotation.

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Kendry Rojas News / New Baseball Media / April 21
What to Expect from Twins Pitcher Kendry Rojas

What to Expect from Twins Pitcher Kendry Rojas

Cuban-born Kendry Rojas’ road to the Majors is nearly complete. The Twins are expected to promote Rojas to the Majors before Minnesota’s series against the Mets.

Minnesota Twins News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 20
Twins Reportedly Set to Call Up Promising Pitching Prospect for MLB Debut

Twins Reportedly Set to Call Up Promising Pitching Prospect for MLB Debut

The Minnesota Twins are reportedly planning on adding one of the organization's top pitching prospects to the major league roster. Left-handed pitcher Kendry Rojas, MLB Pipeline's No.

Mick Abel News / Yardbarker / April 20
The Twins' starting rotation takes a nasty blow with Mick Abel going down

The Twins' starting rotation takes a nasty blow with Mick Abel going down

The Minnesota Twins' starting rotation received terrible news on Monday, as right-hander Mick Abel will head to the injured list. According to The Athletic’s

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Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / April 17
Is the Twins’ Early Success Sustainable?

Is the Twins’ Early Success Sustainable?

The Twins were 3-6 through their first nine games. Despite it being early, they looked like they could be in for a disappointing season. They have played 10 games since and only lost two.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 13
Shocking Garrett Crochet outing another step back for Red Sox

Shocking Garrett Crochet outing another step back for Red Sox

Just as the Boston Red Sox appeared to turn a corner, ace Garrett Crochet delivered the worst start of his MLB career.

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