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Kaelen Culpepper homers in debut, Twins keep pace in race with win over Brewers

Kaelen Culpepper, welcome to the big leagues. The 23-year-old shortstop's first MLB hit was a home run on Friday night, helping the Minnesota Twins rally from an early deficit en route to an 8-6 win over the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Twins 8, Brewers 6: The pen (also, bats) is mightier than the sword (the defense)

The kid had the jitters. Look, it happens. But Aidan still believes in Kaelen Culpepper’s glove, and because of that so do I. The Brewers, who are very good at taking advantage of other teams’ mistakes, did precisely that, but it wasn’t quite enough.

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The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz

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The 'Most HRs in one World Series' quiz

Kaelen Culpepper News / Field Level Media / August 7

Josh Bell, Kaelen Culpepper power Twins to comeback win over Brewers

Josh Bell went 4-for-5 with a home run and three RBIs, and the visiting Minnesota Twins outlasted the Milwaukee Brewers for an 8-6 win on Friday night.

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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.

MLB 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.

Payton Tolle fans 14 as Red Sox thrash Athletics

Dylan Cease threatening Cam Schlittler as AL Cy Young favorite

Cubs have tough pitching decisions to make ahead of weekend series

Zebby Matthews News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 7

Twins Open Crucial Road Trip Against Brewers Behind Zebby Matthews

The Minnesota Twins are entering Friday’s series opener with a lot to play for. The front office went all in on pitching at the trade deadline and placed a lot of confidence in their lineup.

Joe Ryan News / Athlon Sports / August 7

Twins Make Joe Ryan Decision Amid Playoff Push

The excitement of the Minnesota Twins calling up top prospect Kaelen Culpepper on Friday morning was overshadowed by the team placing its ace on the 15-day IL.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7

Twins Designate Taylor Rashi For Assignment

The Twins announced that they have selected the contract of infielder Kaelen Culpepper and recalled right-hander Zebby Matthews. In corresponding moves, they have optioned infielder Tristan Gray and placed right-hander Joe Ryan on the 15-day injured list with a left glute strain.

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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.

Joe Ryan News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 7

Joe Ryan Injury Is Crushing Blow to Twins' Playoff Push

The Minnesota Twins have full faith that they are capable of reaching the playoffs. They put that confidence on display during the trade deadline. Rather than selling, the Twins added right-hander Dean Kremer to reinforce the rotation and followed that by reinforcing the bullpen with Jeff Hoffman and A.J.

Walker Jenkins News / Bring Me The Sports / August 7

Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins looks MLB-ready in first career multi-homer game

The Twins made a much-needed move on Friday by promoting shortstop Kaelen Culpepper, their No. 2 prospect, to the big leagues for the first time. Culpepper has looked great with Triple-A St.

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The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

Joe Ryan News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7

Twins To Place Joe Ryan On Injured List

The Twins will place Joe Ryan on the 15-day injured list this afternoon, manager Derek Shelton told reporters on Thursday (link via Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star-Tribune).

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / August 7

Report: Twins to promote No. 2 prospect in search of offensive boost

Back in the playoff race, the Minnesota Twins are calling up Kaelen Culpepper, their No. 2 prospect, in hopes he will provide increased offense at shortstop, The Athletic reported Friday.

Minnesota Twins 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.

Brewers sailing through season; Twins still afloat in AL playoff chase

Twins rally late to beat Royals, snap 4-game skid

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

Bailey Ober News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 7

Why Twins Star Bailey Ober's Fastball No Longer Holds His Arsenal Together

Minnesota Twins right-hander Bailey Ober presents an obvious contradiction on the mound. His stride extension still measures 7.2 feet, and the flight profile of his four-seam fastball continues to generate 17 inches of induced vertical break (IVB), the same characteristics that helped define his success, per Statcast.

Joe Ryan News / Bring Me The Sports / August 6

Joe Ryan likely heading to IL due to glute strain

Twins righty Joe Ryan is likely hitting the Injured List. According to The Athletic's Dan Hayes, an MRI on Ryan showed a mild left glute strain. No official move has been announced at this time.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 6

Twins’ biggest 2026 MLB trade deadline mistake

The 2025 and 2026 MLB trade deadlines were the tales of two very different stories for the Minnesota Twins. Last year, the Twins embarked on one of the biggest sell-offs in recent memory.

Dean Kremer News / Yardbarker / July 31

Twins continue to build rotation in trade with Orioles

In what has been a fairly quiet 2026 MLB trade deadline so far, the Minnesota Twins continued to make noise in rebuilding their pitching ahead of what they hope will be a run to the American League postseason.

Potential Orioles trade chip staying put with extension

Tigers' Tarik Skubal has a preferred trade destination

Mets pull off trade for the son of a former fan favorite

Dodgers are keeping two players off the table in trade talks

Phillies, Blue Jays emerging as possible partners in blockbuster trade

Yankees reportedly place two pitchers on the trade block