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Twins' rally against Rays capped by Harrison Bader walk-off solo homer

Harrison Bader hit two home runs, including a walk-off blast to lead off the bottom of the ninth, to lift the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 win over the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday afternoon in Minneapolis.

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Jobs on the line? Hands tied? Twins' ownership situation complicates trade deadline

The Twins enter play on the Fourth of July with the sixth-worst record in the American League. They're 12.5 games behind the Tigers in the AL Central and four games out of a wild-card spot.

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Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / July 3

Twins 1, Marlins 4: Twins score three runs in three days

The offense continues to struggle for this Minnesota Twins team Well, that wasn’t exactly how you want to start your July baseball schedule. The Minnesota Twins dropped the series finale to the Miami Marlins early this afternoon, 4–1, in a game pushed up due to a Tampa scheduling shuffle.

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Who should be the starting MLB All-Stars at every position?

The starting lineups for the 2025 MLB All-Star Game are set to be revealed on July 6. While the fans have their say for the starting lineups, the most deserving All-Star starters could be very different than the actual starters.

MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 3

Twins offensive woes continue in series finale loss to Marlins

The Twins' three-game Miami road trip ended unceremoniously on Thursday with a 4-1 loss to the Marlins. They scored three total runs in the three games.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 2

Twins eke out victory, end Marlins' 8-game win streak

Carlos Correa's go-ahead single in the fourth inning stood up as the visiting Minnesota Twins defeated Miami 2-1 on Wednesday night, snapping Miami's eight-game winning streak.

MLB News / Twinkie Town / July 2

Twins 2, Marlins 1: One-Run Won

At last, Minnesota takes home a clutch win. Twins and Marlins fans alike endured a tight-lipped 2-1 ballgame on Wednesday evening; to the delight of Twinkie Town readers everywhere, this tilt tipped in favor of the Twins.

Byron Buxton News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 2

Dear fans of big-market teams: The Twins aren't trading Byron Buxton

This message goes out to all the fans of big-market MLB teams who have suggested their favorite team trade for Byron Buxton: Sorry, it ain't happening.

Bailey Ober News / Field Level Media / July 2

Twins RHP Bailey Ober (hip) lands on IL after latest shelling

The Minnesota Twins placed right-hander Bailey Ober on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due an impingement in his left hip. The move is retroactive to Sunday for Ober, who surrendered seven runs on 11 hits -- including four home runs -- in Saturday's 10-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 2

Twins lose starter to IL with hip injury

The Minnesota Twins have had an up-and-down season. After dominating in May, the Twins have cooled off significantly. Pablo Lopez’s shoulder injury sent Minnesota spiraling, and manager Rocco Baldelli lost another starter.

Royce Lewis News / Field Level Media / July 1

Twins reinstate 3B Royce Lewis from injured list

The Minnesota Twins reinstated third baseman Royce Lewis from the 10-day injured list on Monday after he missed 15 games with a hamstring strain. He sat out the team's first 35 games of the season with the same injury.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 30

Tarik Skubal makes more history in dominant performance

Tigers' Tarik Skubal makes more history in latest dominant performance

Something that should surprise no one at this point, ace Tarik Skubal led the Detroit Tigers to a win on Sunday.

Matthew Liberatore, Nolan Gorman complete Cards' first sweep of Guardians

Dodgers win sixth straight series, extend Royals' misery

White Sox take series from Giants in Jonathan Cannon's return

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Jonah Bride News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 29

Twins designate infielder for assignment

Following the Twins’ 3-0 loss to the Tigers Sunday, Minnesota announced that infielder Jonah Bride has been designated for assignment.

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Byron Buxton News / Fastball on SI / June 28

Byron Buxton of Minnesota Twins Makes Team History Through First 65 Games of His Season

The Minnesota Twins earned a big-time victory on Friday night, beating the American League Central-leading Detroit Tigers 4-1 at Comerica Park. Minnesota has now won three in a row to get back to 40-42 and within shouting distance of the third and final wild card spot in the American League.

Kody Clemens News / Fastball on SI / June 26

Roger Clemens Has Simple Social Media Message About His Son Kody After Latest Homer

Baseball legend Roger Clemens had a simple message on social media on Wednesday night after his son, Kody, hit a solo home run in a 2-0 win over the Seattle Mariners.

Minnesota Twins News / Last Word On Sports / June 26

Twins Prospects Looking to Jolt the Team

Following a measly 38-42 start to the season, the Twins recently committed another year to their manager. This came amid a 2-8 stretch with inconsistent performances left and right.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 25

Falvey: Twins Not Focused On Selling

The Twins have hit a rough patch lately but are still hoping to avoid going into the deadline as sellers. President of baseball operations Derek Falvey explained his thinking to members of the press this week, including Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star Tribune and Matthew Leach of MLB.com.

Rocco Baldelli News / Athlon Sports / June 24

Twins Provide Update on Manager Rocco Baldelli's Job Status Amid Season Slump

Although the Minnesota Twins were able to get back into playoff contention in the American League last month, June has not been a friend to the team. The Twins currently hold the longest win streak in the MLB this season, winning 13 straight games at the beginning of May.

Minnesota Twins News / Fastball on SI / June 24

Minnesota Twins Pitching Staff Makes Unwanted History Over Recent Poor Stretch

The Minnesota Twins were blasted by the Seattle Mariners 11-2 on Monday night, continuing a dreadful stretch on the mound over the last 17 games. According to Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic, Minnesota hasn't seen a stretch this poor in more than 30 years.

Rocco Baldelli News / Larry Brown Sports / June 23