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Twins blow a late comeback attempt with most pathetic baserunning mistakes

Ruben Rivera is somewhere smiling at the Minnesota Twins right now. The Twins played on Saturday against the Chicago Cubs. In the ninth inning at Wrigley Field in Chicago, Ill., the Twins were down 6-2 but were threatening to make a comeback with runners on first and second base and nobody out.

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Cubs 6, Twins 2: Kody Clemens and the Rundown Gang

The Twins climbed back to .500, but getting over the hump back to a winning record will have to wait a few more games. Minnesota falls to 49-50 after a decisive win by the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 18

The Twins' Bullpen Still Has the Talent, But It Has Lost Control of the Strike Zone

The Minnesota Twins still possess one of baseball's hardest assets to build: a bullpen full of power arms. Friday's 5-2 win over the Chicago Cubs offered a glimpse of the version Minnesota needs to rediscover—a relief corps that throws strikes, attacks hitters, and turns high-leverage innings into routine outs.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 18

Predicting Twins’ biggest move before MLB trade deadline

The Minnesota Twins were expected to be an afterthought at this point in the year by most MLB observers. They were expected to battle the Chicago White Sox to stay out of the cellar of the American League Central.

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Bailey Ober News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 18

Bailey Ober Found the Formula to Survive Without Velocity in the AL Central

Bailey Ober’s time on the injured list did not interrupt his evolution; it helped him find a new way to dominate. The box score will show that Bailey Ober earned his seventh win of the season after allowing two runs over 5 ⅓ innings against the Chicago Cubs at Wrigley Field.

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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 / July 18

Injured Twins All-Star’s Pre-Game Workout Yields Marginal Progress

The wait for one Minnesota Twins All-Star to return to the starting lineup continues. Center fielder Bryon Buxton was back on the field for the Twins on Friday, though he wasn’t in the lineup.

Ryan Jeffers News / Field Level Media / July 18

Twins focusing on results, not trade deadline amidst success vs. Cubs

Ryan Jeffers knows he cannot control the trade rumors swirling around him. Jeffers also knows he can control his approach at the plate. Lately, the sound of his bat smacking against the ball has seemed at least as loud as any trade speculation.

Ryan Jeffers News / Field Level Media / July 17

Ryan Jeffers' homer propels Twins past Cubs

Ryan Jeffers belted a go-ahead three-run home run in the fourth inning and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 5-2 win over the host Chicago Cubs on Friday night.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / July 17

Twins 5, Cubs 2: Jeffers bomb and some Ober luck get Minnesota to .500

Both teams missed out on some offensive opportunities, but the Cubs’ misses ended up hurting more. Some nice defense by the Twins tonight helped Bailey Ober escape some jams, and Ryan Jeffers’s bomba proved to be enough offense.

A.J. Minter News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 17

Why the Twins Should Target Veteran Reliever at the MLB Trade Deadline

New York Mets left-hander A.J. Minter should be one of Minnesota’s top targets before the Aug. 3 trade deadline. The Mets are heading toward a deadline sale, and Minter is one of the best rental relievers who could realistically move.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 17

Why the Twins’ Riskiest Draft Pick Could Be Worth the Gamble

The Minnesota Twins did not take the safest player on the board when they selected Carson Tinney; that risk is what makes the pick interesting. After taking Vahn Lackey with the No.

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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.

Minnesota Twins News / Athlon Sports / July 17

Twins' Biggest Trade Deadline Chips Revealed

The Minnesota Twins had a fire sale at last season's trade deadline, trading 10 players from their major league roster. However, their plans ahead of this year's Aug.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / July 16

Top 5 Reasons the Twins Are in the Playoff Hunt

The Minnesota Twins‘ 2026 record stands at 48-49, very similar to last season’s 47-49 at the All-Star break. But what a difference a year makes. This year, Minnesota is tied for the final American League Wild Card spot, and optimism is high.

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Austin Voth News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 15

Rangers Release Austin Voth

The Rangers have granted swingman Austin Voth a release from his minor league contract, reports Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. The journeyman righty had signed with Texas less than two weeks ago.

Joe Ryan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 15

Twins’ Joe Ryan reveals obvious solution to silence trade rumors

The Minnesota Twins are sitting in the middle of the AL Central standings, and they could build off that momentum in the second half of the season. That means instead of being sellers, they could be looking to be buyers to add to their team.

Minnesota Twins News / The Lead / July 15

How Aggressive Will the Minnesota Twins Be at the Deadline?

The All-Star break is here, and the Minnesota Twins are 48-49, sitting in third place in the American League Central and just three games out of first place.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Why the Red Sox Should Be in on Minnesota's Ryan Jeffers

With the Boston Red Sox now suddenly on the verge of a playoff spot, a team that once looked like an obvious trade deadline seller may become a buyer. The front office will surely have to monitor these next two and a half weeks before the August 3rd deadline closely before any decisions are made.

Byron Buxton News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

Byron Buxton reflects on playing with Twins legends after earning 3rd All-Star selection

The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is a few hours away. After a thrilling Home Run Derby on Monday night, it will be hard for the Midsummer Classic to reach similar expectations.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

1 trade Twins must not make at 2026 MLB trade deadline

The Minnesota Twins are supposed to be an afterthought. Playing in the lowly American League Central Division, the Twins did not figure to compete with the Cleveland Guardians, Detroit Tigers or Kansas City Royals this season.

Kaelen Culpepper News / Just Baseball / July 13

On the Right Track: How Kaelen Culpepper Is Betting on Himself

TOLEDO, Ohio — On a muggy, 85-degree afternoon in downtown Toledo, Kaelen Culpepper stepped into the cage for the first round of batting practice for the St.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 10

Twins announce themselves as buyers with acquisition of Tommy Nance

In a year where the American League playoff picture is wide open, several teams under .500 feel the need to become buyers at the MLB trade deadline. That began Friday with the Minnesota Twins becoming the first to make a move despite currently being under .500 and out of a playoff spot.

Twins bid to move closer to .500 in matchup vs. lowly Angels

Twins lefty reliever Anthony Banda undergoes season-ending surgery

Gavin Williams fans 11 as Guardians avoid sweep by Twins

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