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Twins' Lineup Change Has Taken Luke Keaschall to Another Level

The Minnesota Twins were looking for a spark when they moved Luke Keascahll to the top of the lineup in the middle of August. Manager Derek Shelton must have had a hunch because his decision definitely changed things.

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Twins Reveal Lineup as Dean Kremer Takes Mound With Sweep on the Line

The Minnesota Twins will go for the sweep Wednesday night against their division rival, the Detroit Tigers, at home. The series so far has featured two blowout wins, which have put the Twins' bullpen in a really strong position to go for the sweep and gain ground in the wild-card hunt.

Royce Lewis News / Field Level Media / September 2

Royce Lewis, Twins 'feeling good' ahead of finale vs. Tigers

The Minnesota Twins suddenly look like a team poised to make a playoff push. The Twins (67-72) moved within 3 1/2 games of the Cleveland Guardians for the final wild-card spot in the American League by hammering the Detroit Tigers 15-2 on Tuesday in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 2

Twins Takeaways: Offense Explodes for 15 Runs in Blowout Win Over Tigers

The Minnesota Twins won the series against the Detroit Tigers at home, blowing them out for the second straight night by a score of 15-2, improving to 67-72 on the season.

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Joe Ryan News / Bring Me The Sports / September 2

Twins use 10-run inning to rout Tigers; E-Rod erupts, Joe Ryan starts

The Twins were one run shy of a franchise record by scoring 10 runs in the sixth inning against the Tigers on Tuesday night. Minnesota sent 15 batters to the plate, piling up eight hits, three walks, and one hit batsman.

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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 / Field Level Media / September 1

10-run inning sparks Twins to second straight rout of Tigers

Royce Lewis went 3-for-4 and belted a three-run homer in a 10-run sixth inning as the Minnesota Twins smashed the Detroit Tigers 15-2 on Tuesday in Minneapolis.

Orlando Arcia News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 1

Reds Sign Orlando Arcia To Minor League Deal

The Reds signed veteran infielder Orlando Arcia to a minor league contract. They assigned him to Triple-A Louisville, according to the affiliate. Arcia is back in affiliated ball after a three-game stint in the Mexican League.

Minnesota Twins News / Viral Sports News / September 2

Minnesota Twins Cut Ties With 26-Year-Old Power Hitter

The Minnesota Twins designated 26-year-old outfielder Kyler Fedko for assignment on Tuesday, clearing a 40-man roster spot for infielder Ben Ross, whose promotion from Triple-A St.

Andrew Morris News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 1

Twins Reveal Starting Lineup as Andrew Morris Makes His Start Against Tigers

The Minnesota Twins are going for the series win against their division rival, the Detroit Tigers, after last night's blowout win that saw some breakouts from the offense.

Ryan Jeffers News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 1

Ryan Jeffers Keeps Showing Up When the Twins Need Him Most

Ryan Jeffers was ready. After fouling off the previous pitch, a 96.5mph fastball down and tight from Jackson Jobe, his next swing showed that he was prepared.

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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.

Taj Bradley News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 1

Twins Takeaways: Taj Bradley Shines, Offense Erupts in Rout of Tigers

The Minnesota Twins took the series opener against the Detroit Tigers 11-1, improving to 66-72 on the season. It was a game that saw Taj Bradley dominate the Tigers' lineup, as the Twins' offense looked strong, taking advantage of mistakes made by their opponents.

Garrett Acton News / Bring Me The Sports / September 1

Twins add utility man Ben Ross and reliever Garrett Acton as September call-ups

With MLB active rosters expanding from 26 to 28 players on Tuesday, the Twins have made utility man Ben Ross and right-handed reliever Garrett Acton their two September call-ups.

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Walker Jenkins News / Just Baseball / September 1

The Time Has Arrived: Walker Jenkins Is Finally With the Twins

The Minnesota Twins announced Thursday that they were promoting their top prospect, Walker Jenkins, from their Triple-A affiliate, the St. Paul Saints.

Walker Jenkins News / EasySportz / September 1

Walker Jenkins Debuts as Twins Call Up Star Prospect

Walker Jenkins is finally here, and the Minnesota Twins need him now more than ever. Byron Buxton’s hip injury lingers, leaving a massive hole in the lineup that no one can ignore.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / August 31

Ryan Jeffers homers twice as Twins trounce Tigers

Ryan Jeffers connected for two of the Twins' four home runs in Minnesota's 11-1 win against the Detroit Tigers on Monday in Minneapolis. Jeffers went 2-for-3 with four RBIs, and Taj Bradley (10-6) struck out nine while allowing one run in seven innings as the Twins won their second game in a row.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Twins To Select Ben Ross

The Twins are planning to select the contract of infielder Ben Ross when roster expand tomorrow, reports Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star-Tribune.

Byron Buxton News / Yardbarker / August 30

Twins place slugger Byron Buxton back on IL with hip injury

Byron Buxton just can't seem to steer clear of the injured list.

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Kaelen Culpepper News / Yardbarker / August 25

Twins' Kaelen Culpepper is making the most of his MLB promotion

Since making his MLB debut with the Minnesota Twins on Aug. 7, rookie Kaelen Culpepper has been on an offensive tear. He has 17 hits in his first 14 games, including a double and two home runs.

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