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As Royce Lewis Heats Up, Twins Need Him Batting Behind Byron Buxton

As Royce Lewis Heats Up, Twins Need Him Batting Behind Byron Buxton

If the Minnesota Twins are going to be at their best, they'll need to have Byron Buxton and Royce Lewis hitting next to each other in the batting order.

MLB News / Twinkie Town / June 11

Tigers 11, Twins 0: You didn’t really miss anything, trust me

The Minnesota Twins were probably looking to end this stretch against American League Central opponents on a high note by taking the rubber match against the Detroit Tigers.

MLB News / ESPN / June 11

Byron Buxton hits 50 HR? Hunter Goodman breaks NL ...

Eric Karabell looks into the crystal ball to tell fantasy baseball managers what might come to pass in the not-too-distant future.

Byron Buxton News / Field Level Media / June 11
With Byron Buxton on HR surge, Twins take on Tigers again

With Byron Buxton on HR surge, Twins take on Tigers again

Minnesota's Byron Buxton hit a career-high 35 homers last season. He seems intent on setting a career high this season, as the Detroit Tigers have discovered during their home series against the Twins this week.

Shohei Ohtani News / Yardbarker Quizzes
The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

The 'Foreign-born 250-HR club' quiz

How many of the 53 Major League Baseball players not born in the United States of America with 250 or more career home runs can you name in seven minutes?

The 'Last 30-HR season by MLB team' quiz
The 'Most K's to start an MLB career' quiz
The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz
Kaelen Culpepper News / Twinkie Town / June 11

Kaelen Culpepper: It Is Time

The Kaelen Culpepper hype train is full speed ahead right now. The Twins have lost 10 of their last 14 while getting very little production out of the shortstop position, both offensively and defensively.

MLB News / Yardbarker
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history

Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.

MLB News / Field Level Media / June 10
Byron Buxton's 3-run blast propels Twins past Tigers

Byron Buxton's 3-run blast propels Twins past Tigers

Byron Buxton hit his team-high 20th home run, a three-run shot, and the visiting Minnesota Twins held off the Detroit Tigers 6-4 on Wednesday. Royce Lewis added a solo homer and Austin Martin scored twice for Minnesota.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / June 10

Twins 6, Tigers 4: Tensely truncate tabby triumph

I took my troubles to the baseball game Up at the park with the financial name. Strive for a win which we surely wouldn’t mind; Would we have the trouble of blown bullpen in the ninth?

Byron Buxton News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 10
Twins make specific Byron Buxton decision for first time since April 5

Twins make specific Byron Buxton decision for first time since April 5

The Minnesota Twins and Detroit Tigers meet for Game 2 of a 3-game series in The Motor City. The Tigers easily won the opener 10-4 as the bats came alive early.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / June 10
If Twins Keep Fading, Will Another Trade Deadline Fire Sale Take Place?

If Twins Keep Fading, Will Another Trade Deadline Fire Sale Take Place?

The Twins hit four solo home runs in the first five innings of Tuesday night's series opener in Detroit, but a rough start from Taj Bradley and another mess of a bullpen performance resulted in a 10-4 loss to the Tigers.

Mick Abel News / Minnesota Twins on SI / June 10
Twins' Mick Abel Set For Triple-A Rehab Outing...Against a Hall of Famer

Twins' Mick Abel Set For Triple-A Rehab Outing...Against a Hall of Famer

Wednesday's night's game between the St. Paul Saints and the Toledo Mud Hens isn't your average Triple-A contest, at least when it comes to the pitching matchup.

Byron Buxton News / Just Baseball / June 10
The Twins Spent a Decade Waiting for This Byron Buxton. Now What?

The Twins Spent a Decade Waiting for This Byron Buxton. Now What?

Nothing encapsulates the brilliance and the cruel tension of Byron Buxton’s career more completely than the catch he made on June 5. Carter Jensen drove a ball toward the deepest part of straightaway center field at Target Field, the type of contact that ordinarily forces an outfielder to turn toward the wall and watch.

MLB News / Yardbarker
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?

The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.

MLB News / Twinkie Town / June 9

Tigers 10, Twins 4: Tigers out-slug Twins

Byron Buxton kicked the game off with a homer, his 19th of the year, to put the Twins up 1-0. Taj Bradley had a really rough start again, as Dillon Dingler tied the game in the bottom of the first with a solo homer of his own.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / June 9
Don’t Count Out the Minnesota Twins Just Yet

Don’t Count Out the Minnesota Twins Just Yet

It’s hard to consider a team whose record stands at 30-37 as successful, but the 2026 Minnesota Twins have turned some heads this year. Predicted by many, myself included, to lose 100 games this season, they surprisingly find themselves in third place in the American League Central standings.

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The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz
 The 'Single-playoff goal leaders' quiz
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 The 'Youngest 30-point NBA Finals games' quiz
The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
 The 'NHL Hart Trophy winners' quiz
The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound seasons' quiz
Minnesota Twins News / Yardbarker / June 6
Twins recall Royce Lewis after hot reset

Twins recall Royce Lewis after hot reset

After proving his worth down on the farm, Lewis is back with the big league club to help take on the Kansas City Royals.

Twins' Byron Buxton in question ahead of rematch vs. Royals
Twins' Byron Buxton gets another injury scare after running into wall
The 'MLB active stolen base leaders' quiz
Pablo Lopez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5
Twins’ Pablo Lopez gets brutally honest on his injury recovery

Twins’ Pablo Lopez gets brutally honest on his injury recovery

The Minnesota Twins ruled Pablo Lopez out for the entire 2026 season before spring training even got started after he suffered a UCL tear in his right elbow.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5
Twins Playing Royce Lewis At First Base, Second Base In Minors

Twins Playing Royce Lewis At First Base, Second Base In Minors

The Twins optioned infielder Royce Lewis to Triple-A a couple of weeks ago. Since then, he has hit eight home runs and slashed .367/.446/.939. He has also started expanding his defensive versatility.

Austin Voth News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4
Twins Sign Austin Voth To Minor League Deal

Twins Sign Austin Voth To Minor League Deal

The Twins signed right-hander Austin Voth to a minor league contract. The move was announced by their Triple-A affiliate in St. Paul, as he’ll start tonight’s game for the Saints.

Bailey Ober News / Larry Brown Sports / June 4
Twins pitcher blames MLB for his arm injury

Twins pitcher blames MLB for his arm injury

A Minnesota Twins pitcher is blaming Major League Baseball for causing an arm injury that will sideline him for the next month. 

Twins' Royce Lewis has been on fire since his reset
Blue Jays trade for former top pitching prospect
The 'Most hits against famous pitchers' quiz
Minnesota Twins News / Yardbarker / June 4
Twins' Royce Lewis has been on fire since his reset

Twins' Royce Lewis has been on fire since his reset

After a season and a half of disappointing play and injuries, the Minnesota Twins decided to option Royce Lewis to the minor leagues on May 19 to give

Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. leads MLB in key defensive metric
Twins prevail over White Sox; halt Davis Martin's 6-game win streak

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