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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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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.

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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.

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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.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 30

Minnesota Twins Offense Has Major Problem Against Opposing Bullpens

The Twins have now lost four straight games. They dropped to a tie for a season-low eight games below .500 for the first time since June 14. Their offense is in absolute shambles.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 29

Twins Have a Rotation Problem With No Clear Ace to Solve It

The Minnesota Twins starters have entered into too many inconsistencies at a key moment within the race to obtain a spot in the Wild Card. In the last 30 days, they have pitched for a 5.06 ERA, the third-worst ERA in the American League.

MLB News / Twinkie Town / August 29

White Sox 3, Twins 2: The Down Deep

The White Sox have rolled into Target Field and won what might have been described as a “must-sweep” series, the kind of outcome that you have to root for given the mathematical state of things, but that might deliver you a few side-eyes depending on how genuinely you think it’s going to happen.

Walker Jenkins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 29

Twins Make Notable Lineup Changes After Walker Jenkins' MLB Debut

The Minnesota Twins got their first look at Walker Jenkins at the Major League level on Friday night. On Saturday, the organization’s top prospect is right back in the starting lineup.

Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The Sports / August 29

Twins lose again, but Walker Jenkins provides hope in strong debut

The Twins lost again on Friday night. Dean Kremer had his worst start since being acquired by Minnesota, allowing five earned runs in four innings. Minnesota’s bats got to Luis Castillo early but couldn’t do anything against the White Sox’s bullpen in a 7-4 defeat at Target Field.

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.

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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.

Dean Kremer News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 29

Twins Takeaways: Dean Kremer Struggles in Loss to White Sox

The Minnesota Twins lost 6-4 to the White Sox to open up the three-game series at Target Field. It was a game that saw Dean Kremer struggle, the Twins' offense storming back and then falling short, and an impressive debut from Walker Jenkins.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 29

As White Sox chase division title, Twins continue youth movement

Minnesota Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins played his first big-league game and ripped his first big-league hit. Now, he is looking to experience his first victory in the majors.

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Byron Buxton News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 29

Byron Buxton Could Undergo Offseason Hip Surgery

Owing to a litany of injuries, Twins center fielder Byron Buxton has only played three seasons of 100-plus games since he debuted in 2015. The former No.

Walker Jenkins News / Twinkie Town / August 28

White Sox 7, Twins 4: Walker Jenkins does not singlehandedly save season (yet)

The White Sox showed why they’re 7.5 games ahead of the Twins. They keep coming and coming, and are willing to do what it takes to add a run here, a run there.

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.

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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