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Twins Takeaways: Dean Kremer Dominates as Offense Erupts Against Angels

The Minnesota Twins were able to secure a series split against the Angels 8-0. On the season, the Twins improved their record to 73-83. The Twins' elimination number remains at one, so they live to fight another day, though it's improbable that the Twins make the postseason.

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Twins Bullpen Could Not Find Stability Even as Trade Deadline Moves Worked

If we were guided only by the results shown by some performance statistics, we could say that the Minnesota Twins managed to improve one of their most pressing problems at last year’s trade deadline when they decided to strengthen their bullpen.

MLB News / Twinkie Town / September 20

Twins 8, Angels 0: California Beamin’

In a series that previously featured two walk-off wins from the wannabe-Los Angeles Angels, this Sunday gave them the opportunity to continue staving off 100 losses.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 20

Twins drub Angels in combined two-hitter to split series

Dean Kremer allowed one hit over six innings and Alan Roden went 3-for-5 with a home run and four RBIs as the Minnesota Twins earned a split of their four-game series with the Los Angeles Angels with an 8-0 victory on Sunday afternoon in Anaheim, Calif.

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How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Dean Kremer News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 20

Twins Reveal Lineup With Dean Kremer Facing Added Pressure Against Angels

The Minnesota Twins are looking to secure a series split after being walked off in the 11th inning for the second time in three games in Anaheim. While Joe Ryan gave the Twins five innings of work Saturday, the bullpen was once again used heavily to cover the free bases and is in dire straits once again.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Joe Ryan News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 20

Twins Ace Takes Major Step Forward, but One Problem Won’t Go Away

The Minnesota Twins' season is just about at the point of the night where the bartender is yelling “closing time” and things are starting to wrap up. Earlier on this road trip, the Twins already clinched an under .500 record for the third consecutive season.

MLB News / Twinkie Town / September 20

Angels 6, Twins 5: Mostly Dead

The Twins made their remaining loyal contingent suffer through a blown lead and another loss in extra frames, as the Angels took the third game of the series.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 19

Twins Takeaways: Walker Jenkins Breaks Out as Connor Prielipp Dominates

The Minnesota Twins took the second game in the four game series against the Angels 3-0. On the season, the Twins improved to 71-82 and kept their slim postseason hopes alive another day.

Emmanuel Rodriguez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 19

Watch Twins’ Emmanuel Rodriguez jumps into the crowd to prevent an Angels home run

Minnesota Twins rookie Emmanuel Rodriguez made one of the best defensive plays of his young MLB career Friday night, robbing Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto of a home run at Angel Stadium.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 19

Connor Prielipp fires 7 strong innings as Twins blank Angels

Connor Prielipp allowed two hits over a career-high seven innings and fellow rookie Walker Jenkins went 3-for-4 with a home run as the Minnesota Twins registered a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday in Anaheim, Calif.

Walker Jenkins News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 18

Twins' Top Prospect Walker Jenkins Produces Signature Moment in Majors

Minnesota Twins prospect Walker Jenkins has faced some adversity during his first stint in the big leagues. But the 21-year-old showed a flair for the dramatic on Thursday night with arguably his biggest hit yet in the majors.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Royce Lewis News / Just Baseball / September 18

Is this the end of the road for Royce Lewis as a Minnesota Twin?

Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis took the hard road to the major leagues. A top draft pick and a coveted prospect, his path has been blocked by a pandemic, severe injuries, several operations, and a question about his character.

Brian Wolfe News / Viral Sports News / September 17

Former Minnesota Twins Pitcher Has Died

Brian Wolfe, a right-handed pitcher drafted by the Minnesota Twins and developed for years in their minor-league system before reaching the majors with the Toronto Blue Jays, died Tuesday at age 45.

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Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The Sports / September 16

Miracle scenarios that still get the Twins in the playoffs

After blowing a 2-0 lead in the ninth inning but holding on to beat the Yankees 5-4 in 13 innings on Wednesday, the Minnesota Twins can still win out and finish with an 81-81 record.

Brian Wolfe News / Bring Me The Sports / September 16

Former Twins minor leaguer dies unexpectedly at 45

Brian Wolfe, a sixth-round pick by the Minnesota Twins in 1999, has died at the age of 45. “I’m sorry to write this but after a really really difficult and torturous battle Brian Wolfe passed away early this morning,” Rachell Wolfe, Brian’s wife, announced on Facebook on Tuesday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 17

Yankees reveal Aaron Judge's injury status after concerning exit vs. Twins

The hearts of fans of the New York Yankees sank in the sixth inning of Wednesday's loss to the Minnesota Twins when Heliot Ramos stepped to the plate.

Yankees part ways with fan-favorite utilityman Oswaldo Cabrera

Dodgers announce reason for Blake Snell's early departure

Why Yoshinobu Yamamoto should start first game of postseason for Dodgers

Former Mets GM blasts team's decision to part ways with Pete Alonso

Report reveals Rafael Devers’ future with Giants

Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The Sports / September 16

Twins rookie update: Culpepper hurt, Jenkins in deep slump, E-Rod raking

As the Twins have faded out of playoff contention with a miserable 14-26 record in August and September, the one bright spot for fans has been getting the chance to watch three top prospects who should be a huge part of Minnesota’s future.

Kaelen Culpepper News / Field Level Media / September 16

Twins place SS Kaelen Culpepper (hamstring) on IL

The Minnesota Twins placed rookie shortstop Kaelen Culpepper on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a left hamstring strain. Culpepper, 23, was removed from Tuesday night's 8-1 loss to the New York Yankees in the top of the seventh inning.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 14

Aaron Judge crushes first HR in months as Yankees clinch playoff berth

Making a September return to help push the New York Yankees into the playoffs, Aaron Judge found his stroke again on Monday night.

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong ties franchise legend with HR No. 42

White Sox get huge win to open series vs. Guardians

White Sox need their 30-HR hitters to break out of extreme slumps

Tarik Skubal silences Reds as Dodgers clinch 14th straight playoff berth

Struggles may keep Edwin Diaz from Dodgers' postseason roster

Dodgers provide encouraging Shohei Ohtani injury update

Minnesota Twins News / Viral Sports News / September 12

Minnesota Twins Part Ways With 26-Year-Old Pitcher

The Minnesota Twins have released right-handed pitcher Jesse Bergin from High-A Cedar Rapids, ending a brief and injury-interrupted stay in the organization, via the MiLB transaction log.

Emmanuel Rodriguez News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12

Twins Promote Emmanuel Rodriguez For MLB Debut

The Twins announced that top outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez has been called up from Triple-A St. Paul. Infielder Ben Ross was optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding move, and Rodriguez is already on Minnesota’s 40-man roster.

Byron Buxton News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 11

Byron Buxton to undergo season-ending hip surgery

The Twins won’t be getting Byron Buxton back this year. Manager Derek Shelton told reporters, including Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune, that Buxton will have arthroscopic surgery on his right hip next Friday.

Brooks Lee News / Just Baseball / September 10

How Brooks Lee Became the Bat the Twins Needed Him To Be

Minnesota Twins infielder Brooks Lee thought he was well prepared for the 2026 MLB season. Realizing he needed to increase his speed on the basepaths and at shortstop, he worked in the offseason to build speed and muscle to become a more well-rounded player.

Joe Ryan News / Just Baseball / September 9

The Twins Need Joe Ryan’s Stability

The Minnesota Twins activated staff ace Joe Ryan from the injured list on Monday. He had not pitched since an August 4 game against the Kansas City Royals, missing time with a strained left gluteal muscle.