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Report: Twins expect Royce Lewis, Willi Castro back as soon as Tuesday

The Minnesota Twins have quietly won eight of their last 13 games to get back within five games of .500, and reinforcements appear to be on the way as soon as Tuesday's series opener at Target Field against the Baltimore Orioles.

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Twins pull out narrow win to take series from Red Sox

Byron Buxton homered and Ryan Jeffers added two hits and two RBIs to help the visiting Minnesota Twins defeat the Boston Red Sox 5-4 on Sunday. Buxton hit his seventh home run of the season on the game's first pitch, and Jeffers had a two-run single with two outs in the seventh that erased a 3-1 deficit.

MLB News / Twinkie Town / May 4

Twins 5, Red Sox 4: Darth Bader Delivers

(Mechanical Breathing) This felt like a big game for the 14-20 Minnesota Twins. A victory would lock in a strong two-week stretch, while a defeat would let the Cleveland series malaise linger.

MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / May 4

Late surge catapults Twins over Red Sox for second straight win

Byron Buxton opened Sunday's game against the Red Sox with a home run on the first pitch. It took five scoreless innings for the Twins to get back in the scoring column, but some late-game offense helped Minnesota come out on top 5-4.

Jacob deGrom News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / May 4

Twins Daily Minor League Starting Pitcher of the Month: March/April 2025

Once again, we'll take a close look at the best youngsters the Twins minor league teams had to offer, and crown one pitcher as the best of the best, while also spotlighting the other performers who deserved attention.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 19 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / May 4

Derek Falvey reacts to 'incredibly disappointing' start to Twins season

The Twins snapped a four-game losing streak on Saturday with a 4-3 win against the Red Sox, but the result is likely just a small band-aid on the massive wound that has been the 2025 season.

Pablo Lopez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 4

Contenders eyeing $73.5 million Twins ace for trade

Minnesota Twins pitcher Pablo Lopez is rumored to be getting a lot of trade interest, per USA Today. Lopez is proving to be the ace of the staff for a struggling Twins team.

Minnesota Twins News / Fastball on SI / May 4

Minnesota Twins Ace Reportedly Drawing Interest From Would-Be Trade Partners

Minnesota Twins ace Pablo Lopez is being monitored by would-be trade suitors, according to Bob Nightengale of USA Today on social media: While the Miami Marlins will wait until ace Sandy Alcantara (2-3, 8.31 ERA) starts showing signs of improvement to trade him, several contenders are keeping a close eye on Minnesota Twins ace Pablo Lopez.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / May 4

The Twins Almanac for May 4th: Number 3 is Off Limits for Twins Players

Today's Almanac features notes on Royals slugger Harmon Killebrew and Minnesota natives Charles Bender and Jim Burnos.

MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / May 3

Twins hold off Red Sox after rain delay to snap four-game losing streak

For the seventh time this season and the third time this week alone, the Twins went into a rain delay. This time, however, they came away with a 4-3 victory, holding off a late threat by the Red Sox at Fenway Park.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 3

Twins wait out rain delay, hold off Red Sox to even set

Kody Clemens hit a two-run home run in the sixth inning and the visiting Minnesota Twins held on for a 4-3 win over the Boston Red Sox on Saturday to knot the three-game series at a game apiece.

MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / May 3

Twins-Red Sox game goes into rain delay in seventh inning Saturday

For the seventh time this season and the third time this week alone, the Twins have gone into a rain delay. Saturday afternoon's game against the Red Sox at Fenway Park went into a delay with one out in the top of the seventh inning and Minnesota leading 4-1.

Kody Clemens News / Minnesota Twins on SI / May 3

With Roger watching, Twins' Kody Clemens homers in Fenway Park debut

Roger Clemens started 200 games at Fenway Park during an incredible 24-year MLB career, which began with 13 seasons in a Boston Red Sox uniform. On Saturday, his son Kody Clemens played in his first-ever game at Fenway.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 3

Watch: Kody Clemens hits HR in first game at Fenway Park

Watch: Kody Clemens hits home run in first game at Fenway Park

Roger Clemens spent 13 years dominating on the mound at Fenway Park as a starting pitcher for the Boston Red Sox. On Saturday afternoon, he had a chance to watch his son, Minnesota Twins outfielder Kody Clemens, make an impact of his own at the storied ballpark by clubbing a two-run home run in his first Fenway Park start.

Red Sox slugger likely to miss rest of 2025 season due to knee surgery

Triston Casas injury may solve major Red Sox problem

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The '20-game winners of the 1980's' quiz

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / May 3

St. Paul Saints, Twins' AAA affiliate, can't stop getting rained out

The St. Paul Saints, Triple-A affiliate of the Minnesota Twins, have had absurdly poor luck with weather so far this season. They had a doubleheader completely rained out on Saturday in Columbus, which marks their 11th postponement already.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 2

Red Sox's Triston Casas suffers 'significant knee injury'

Boston Red Sox infielder Tristofn Casas suffered a “significant knee injury” during Friday's win over Minnesota.

Rafael Devers helps Red Sox break out late vs. Twins

Watch: Blue Jays walk off Red Sox in extras to complete epic comeback

The 30 greatest nicknames in baseball history

Red Sox RHP Walker Buehler (shoulder inflammation) goes on IL

The 'MLB active playoff home run leaders' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 2

Three AL pitchers set to turn their season around

Every slow start to a season is not the same. Here are three pitchers who should be able to turn it around.

Who are the hardest-throwing MLB pitchers right now?

The 'Cleveland's 1997 World Series roster' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 2

Twins, Red Sox eye rebound in opener of 3-game set

After taking three straight close losses to conclude a four-game series in Cleveland, the Minnesota Twins hope to recover with ace Joe Ryan on the mound against the host Boston Red Sox in the opener of a three-game set on Friday.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Twins’ embarrassing record vs. Guardians is cause for concern

The Minnesota Twins are facing a major roadblock in their pursuit of AL Central dominance — an abysmal 16-34 record over their last 50 games against the Cleveland Guardians.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

Twins’ pitchers stat highlights major issue

The Minnesota Twins pitchers have found themselves at the center of unwanted attention after their latest loss to the Cleveland Guardians. With seven total

Luke Keaschall News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 29

Minnesota Twins Hear the Bad Injury News About One of Their Top Prospects

Luke Keaschall, the No. 3 prospect in the Minnesota Twins farm system, was contributing for the big club in his first week of MLB action. But then, he was hit by a pitch in his right forearm, causing a nondisplaced fracture.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Twins Notes: Keaschall, Wallner, Lewis, Jeffers

Top prospect Luke Keaschall provided a spark to a listless Twins lineup upon his initial call to the majors. The 2023 second-rounder has done nothing but hit since moving from Arizona State to pro ball, and the majors were no exception.

Brooks Lee News / Yardbarker / April 26

After injury, Twins former first-round pick is making an impact

After missing the first 15 games of the 2025 MLB season with a lumbar strain, infielder Brooks Lee is showing that he can make an impact for the Twins.

Twins rookie infielder suffers major injury after getting hit by pitch

Athletics right-hander lands on IL with elbow inflammation

Mets reliever likely to land on IL after exiting game with triceps soreness

White Sox complete rare trade with crosstown rival Cubs

Dodgers snatch a potential impact arm from Yankees

Luke Keaschall News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 26

Twins rookie infielder suffers major injury on HBP

Twins rookie infielder suffers major injury after getting hit by pitch

The righty-hitting infielder has raked since entering pro ball as a second-round pick in 2023.

Twins place Willi Castro on IL

Twins outright former highly rated prospect

One player from every MLB team who will take a leap in 2025

The 'Most hits against famous pitchers' quiz

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / April 24

Minnesota Twins Notebook: Byron Buxton, Louis Varland, Edouard Julien

MINNEAPOLIS — A little less than 24 hours after center fielder Byron Buxton made a spectacular catch to ensure a victory for the Minnesota Twins over the Chicago White Sox, the Twins clubhouse was not only still buzzing about the play but also what it could do to propel the franchise out of a sluggish start.