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Two Recently-Departed Twins Make Big First Impression With New Teams

After struggling massively for the Twins this season, two players the franchise recently gave up on made quite the first impression in their debut with a new team this week.

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Cardinals 9, Twins 6: Comeback? Runs Lack

After last night’s improbable comeback-within-a-comeback-within-a-comeback-within-a-comeback, there was reason to believe the Twins could do it again after erasing an early 4-0 deficit.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / June 13

Buxton and Lewis Stay Hot, But Another Bullpen Implosion Costs Twins

The good news for the Twins is that Byron Buxton keeps launching home runs, Royce Lewis appears to be back, and even Luke Keaschall supplied some rare power on Saturday afternoon.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / June 13

Solo Home Runs From Lewis, Lee power Twins to 9-8 Win Over Cardinals

Royce Lewis and Brooks Lee each hit solo shots in the eighth inning at Target Field on Friday night to help the Twins win a topsy-turvy game over the Cardinals.

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The 'MLB K-leaders since 1995' quiz

How many of the pitchers to lead all of Major League Baseball in strikeouts in the Wild Card Era (since 1995) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

The 'AL & NL strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

The '1984 World Champion Detroit Tigers' quiz

Royce Lewis News / Field Level Media / June 13

Twins' Royce Lewis heating up ahead of rematch vs. Cards

Royce Lewis endured one of the lowest points of his career after a slow start this season led to a demotion to the minor leagues last month. But the Minnesota Twins also know about the high points that can be provided by Lewis, 27, the top overall pick of the 2017 MLB Draft.

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The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / June 13

The 10 Greatest Minnesota Twins Hitters of All Time

The Minnesota Twins/Washington Senators franchise has certainly seen its share of prodigious hitters in its history. Names like Rod Carew, Harmon Killebrew, Sam Rice, and Joe Judge dot the team’s record book.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 12

Behind eighth-inning homers, Twins outslug Cardinals

Royce Lewis and Brooks Lee homered in the eighth inning, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 9-8 win over the St. Louis Cardinals on Friday in Minneapolis.

Walker Jenkins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 12

Twins’ top prospect Walker Jenkins gets massive injury update

A shockingly fragile American League could create the largest Wild Card race ever. Although the inferior Minnesota Twins (31-39) are only four games out of a playoff slot, the organization would be wise to prioritize the big picture over a seemingly improbable chance of playing October baseball.

Joe Ryan News / Fastball on SI / June 12

2 Landing Spots for Joe Ryan with Twins Struggling Before Deadline

The Minnesota Twins were off to a better start this year after finishing under .500 in 2025, but that has since gone down the drain. This could lead to them selling at the trade deadline.

Byron Buxton News / Field Level Media / June 11

With Byron Buxton on HR surge, Twins take on Tigers again

Minnesota's Byron Buxton hit a career-high 35 homers last season. He seems intent on setting a career high this season, as the Detroit Tigers have discovered during their home series against the Twins this week.

Byron Buxton News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 10

Twins make specific Byron Buxton decision for first time since April 5

The Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers meet for Game 2 of a 3-game series in The Motor City. The Tigers easily won the opener 10-4 as the bats came alive early.

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Which 20 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.

Byron Buxton News / Just Baseball / June 10

The Twins Spent a Decade Waiting for This Byron Buxton. Now What?

Nothing encapsulates the brilliance and the cruel tension of Byron Buxton’s career more completely than the catch he made on June 5. Carter Jensen drove a ball toward the deepest part of straightaway center field at Target Field, the type of contact that ordinarily forces an outfielder to turn toward the wall and watch.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / June 9

Don’t Count Out the Minnesota Twins Just Yet

It’s hard to consider a team whose record stands at 30-37 as successful, but the 2026 Minnesota Twins have turned some heads this year. Predicted by many, myself included, to lose 100 games this season, they surprisingly find themselves in third place in the American League Central standings.