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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 17
3 Twins Who Need a Strong Finish to Secure Their Role in 2027
The Minnesota Twins are still in the hunt for a wild card spot but this past series with the Philadelphia Phillies put a damper on the quest. These next few weeks are far from meaningless, but it will also be important for the organization to start evaluating the roster as the 2027 season starts to take shape.
Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The News / August 17
Brackets unveiled for the 2026 Minnesota State Amateur Baseball Tournament
The 2026 Minnesota State Amateur Baseball Tournament is set to get underway this upcoming weekend at Joe Schleper Stadium in Shakopee, Memorial Park Baseball Stadium in New Prague, the Mini Met in Jordan, and the Chaska Athletic Park in Chaska.
Austin Martin News / Field Level Media / August 17
Twins place OF Austin Martin (hamstring) on IL
The Minnesota Twins placed outfielder Austin Martin on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left hamstring strain. Martin, 27, sustained the injury while tracking a fly ball in the eighth inning of Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.
The 'Last batting title by MLB team' quiz
How many of the most recent batting champions for each MLB team can you name in five minutes?
Minnesota Twins News / Athlon Sports / August 17
Derek Shelton Announces Plan for Injured Twins Outfielder
Austin Martin suffered a left hamstring strain during Sunday’s 7-5 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies, adding another concern to the Minnesota Twins’ outfield depth.
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 / Twinkie Town / August 17
Monday Morning Minnesota: The “It’s Corn!” Edition 
Prior to the Field of Dreams game, the Twins took care of business against the Orioles, with Dean Kremer providing a “Revenge Game TM” performance against his old team.
Alex Jackson News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 17
Twins Outright Alex Jackson
Twins catcher Alex Jackson went unclaimed on waivers following his recent DFA and has been assigned outright to Triple-A St. Paul, per the transaction log at MLB.com.
MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 17
Twins Probable Pitchers Set for Crucial Braves Series at Target Field
It was a complete disaster. The Philadelphia Phillies made short work of the Minnesota Twins, and now the Twins can’t dwell on it. Swept in a three-game series, the Twins were outscored 23-7 by the Phillies this past weekend.
Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 16
Where the Twins’ Playoff Odds Stand After Getting Swept by Phillies
The Minnesota Twins have been one of the more pleasantly surprising teams in Major League Baseball this season. With many expecting another down season, the Twins have stood out as a potential AL Wild Card team as the regular season winds down.
Luke Keaschall News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 16
Twins Hitter Luke Keaschall Has Surprisingly Transformed Into One of MLB's Best
There is an undeniable talent we were able to appreciate in Luke Keaschall since his debut last season, at age 22: his ability to put the ball in play.
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 / Just Baseball / August 16
Bargain Signee Josh Bell Has Been a Difference Maker for the Twins
When the Minnesota Twins signed slugger Josh Bell to a one-year contract, they expected he would add some pop to their lineup. Little did they know that they were also bringing in a clubhouse leader.
Minnesota Twins News / Viral Sports News / August 15
Former Minnesota Twins Outfielder Has Died
The Minnesota Twins family joins the baseball world in mourning the loss of former outfielder and designated hitter Butch Huskey, who passed away Friday at the age of 54.
Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 15
3 players who will make or break Twins’ chances of winning AL Central
The Minnesota Twins are clinging to postseason relevance in a surprisingly muddled AL Central race, sitting third in the division at 60-63 and 4.0 games back of the first-place Chicago White Sox as of mid-August.
Minnesota Twins News / Viral Sports News / August 15
Minnesota Twins Part Ways With Long-Time MLB Veteran
The Minnesota Twins have designated catcher Alex Jackson for assignment, a roster move necessitated by the return to a standard 26-man active roster following the Field of Dreams Game against the Philadelphia Phillies.
Josh Donaldson News / Bring Me The Sports / August 14
'Mediocre at best': Josh Donaldson rants about his Minnesota Twins experience
Josh Donaldson, the former All-Star third baseman who played two seasons with the Twins, isn't fond of his time in Minnesota. Why? He doesn't think Minnesotans care much about baseball, and he suggested that he didn't like how the organization was run.
Kody Clemens News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 14
MLB legend Roger Clemens, son Kody reenact emotional Field of Dreams scene
MLB had its official Field of Dreams game this week, with the Philadelphia Phillies playing the Minnesota Twins, and it spurred many emotions on a night that paid tribute to the legendary baseball movie.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 14
Three ways MLB can improve the Field of Dreams Game
Baseball brought everyone to the field. The human stories are what will keep them there.
Alex Jackson News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13
Twins Designate Alex Jackson For Assignment
The Twins have designated third catcher Alex Jackson for assignment, reports Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Minnesota’s 40-man roster count drops to 39. The unconventional timing of the move relates to this afternoon’s Field of Dreams Game.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 14
Three moments that defined the 2026 Field of Dreams Game
For one amazing night on Tuesday, Iowa became the centerpiece of Major League Baseball.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 14
Why MLB missed the whole point of Field of Dreams
For all of the things Major League Baseball may have gotten right on Thursday night with the Field of Dreams game, there were two telltale signs that MLB executives missed an important part of the movie.
Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 13
Twins To Sign Germán Márquez To Minor League Deal
The Twins and right-hander Germán Márquez have an agreement on a minor league deal, reports Dan Hayes of The Athletic. The veteran righty will report to Triple-A St.
Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / August 13
Twins reinstate OF Byron Buxton from 10-day IL
The Minnesota Twins reinstated All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton from the 10-day injured list on Thursday. He was designated as the 27th man for Thursday night's MLB at Field of Dreams game against the Philadelphia Phillies in Dyersville, Iowa.
MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9
Putting Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski surpassing 200 strikeouts in perspective
As always, Jacob Misiorowski did his part in the Milwaukee Brewers' win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. And while he wasn't able to earn the win—Milwaukee
Kaelen Culpepper News / Yardbarker / August 7
Twins' Kaelen Culpepper homers in MLB debut
Culpepper made an instant impression in his debut with a moment that every player dreams of when they're growing up.
Kaelen Culpepper News / Yardbarker / August 7
Twins promote top prospect Kaelen Culpepper ahead of Brewers series
The Twins will surely benefit from his defense at shortstop, as he is highly touted as a consensus top prospect who has registered well-above-average exit velocities at Triple-A.
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