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Walker Jenkins Is Finally Showing Twins Why the Hype Was So High

The Minnesota Twins just finished up their final road trip of the 2026 season with a 4-2 win over the San Francisco Giants, their first road series win since the Fourth of July at Yankee Stadium.

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2026 Twins Minor League Awards

Every minor league affiliate of the Minnesota Twins has closed out their season, which means it is time to look back at who the top performers were. It was a mixed bag of a season across the organization.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / September 23

Twins 4, Giants 2: Luke towards the future

Game goes: the season is ending With Prielipp and the glovemen defending. Now Luke swings, and a homer is sending: We are ahead. So here we are in a year bizarre; How to finish?

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 23

Twins wrap road schedule by rallying past Giants

Pinch hitter Walker Jenkins broke a seventh-inning tie with an RBI single, Connor Prielipp combined with three relievers on a five-hitter and the Minnesota Twins completed their road schedule with a 4-2 win over the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday afternoon.

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 23

2026 Twins Etched into American League History After Tuesday Night’s Victory

It has been a trying year for most of the teams in the American League, which is why when the trade deadline came around, there was a multitude of ballclubs that were in the running for the final AL Wild Card spot, including the Minnesota Twins.

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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.

Taj Bradley News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 23

How Twins’ Taj Bradley Surpassed 200 K and Took His Dominance to Another Level

After a couple of fastballs at 100 mph, a devastating curveball drops right when the batter believes he has identified the pitch coming in time, but his swing was not precise enough to hit it.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 23

Former Twins Executive Could Land Major Front Office Job With Mets

One person's trash is another person's treasure, as Twins fans might soon see. A report from Michael Moreno, a national MLB reporter, indicates that former Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey could be a candidate for the Mets general manager position.

Ryan Kreidler News / Field Level Media / September 23

Twins' Ryan Kreidler braces for emotional finale vs. Giants

The Minnesota Twins' final road game of the season could end with Ryan Kreidler getting a hug from his father, as the Northern California product and his teammates complete a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday afternoon.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / September 23

Walker Jenkins' homer powers Twins past Giants

Walker Jenkins homered, Luke Keaschall contributed both offensively and defensively, and the Minnesota Twins evened their road interleague series against the San Francisco Giants with a 3-2 victory Tuesday night.

MLB News / Twinkie Town / September 23

Twins 3, Giants 2: Just enough for a win

Taj Bradley wasted no time in getting his 200th strikeout of the year tonight, fanning Drew Gilbert. He became the 10th Twins pitcher to record at least 200 in a season, the last one being Pablo Lopez in 2023.

Minnesota Twins News / Viral Sports News / September 21

Minnesota Twins Part Ways With Former First-Round Pick

The Minnesota Twins designated catcher Alex Jackson for assignment on Monday, opening a 40-man roster spot for first baseman Aaron Sabato’s first major league promotion, the team announced.

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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.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 21

2026 Transactions: Twins Promote Sabato, Blue Jays DFA Mantiply

On a very light day across MLB on September 21, there were still some notable moves. Perhaps the biggest was the Twins’ decision to select Aaron Sabato, a first-rounder by the club at the start of the decade, and add him to the Major League roster.

Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The Sports / September 21

Twins are eliminated, but the 2027 Rookie of the Year race could be fun

Did you know that the Minnesota Twins are still playing baseball? It’s true! They’ve entered the final week of the season after being formally eliminated from playoff contention on Sunday.

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Alex Jackson News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 21

Twins Designate Alex Jackson For Assignment

The Twins designated catcher Alex Jackson for assignment Monday, per a club announcement. His spot on the 40-man roster goes to first baseman Aaron Sabato, whose previously reported promotion from Triple-A St.

Aaron Sabato News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 21

Twins To Select Aaron Sabato

The Twins will select the contract of first baseman Aaron Sabato for the final week of the season, as first reported by Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune.

Byron Buxton News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Twins Receive Details on Byron Buxton's Season-Ending Surgery

The Minnesota Twins have more clarity on Byron Buxton’s recovery after the All-Star outfielder underwent right hip surgery Friday. Buxton had a successful right hip arthroscopy that included a labral repair, decompression and cam resection, according to Betsy Helfand of the Pioneer Press.

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.

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.

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.

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.

Aaron Judge 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

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.