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'Frustrated, Disappointed, and Powerless': Pablo Lopez Shocked By Injury

Barring a miraculous result from a second opinion, it's highly likely that Minnesota Twins ace Pablo Lopez will miss the entire 2026 season after suffering a torn ligament in his right elbow.

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Why Twins must trade Joe Ryan, Byron Buxton ASAP after Pablo Lopez injury

The Minnesota Twins were handed awful news on Tuesday morning when they were told that starting pitcher Pablo Lopez could need season-ending UCL surgery.

Minnesota Twins News / Yardbarker / February 17

Twins get nasty injury news about right-hander Pablo Lopez

The Minnesota Twins might be the worst team in the majors in 2026 — and that possibility grew more real with word that right-hander Pablo Lopez could miss the entire season.

Should Phillies' Dave Dombrowski be on hot seat?

Aaron Judge gets honest about initial frustration with Yankees' lack of additions

Yankees hoping former MVP Paul Goldschmidt has bounce-back season

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The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

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Pablo Lopez News / Field Level Media / February 17

Twins' Pablo Lopez has tear in UCL, Tommy John surgery on table

Minnesota Twins ace right-hander Pablo Lopez will be sidelined for an extended period while he recovers from a significant tear of the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow, general manager Jeremy Zoll said Tuesday.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 17

Pablo López Diagnosed With UCL Tear

The Twins received brutal injury news this morning, as right-hander Pablo López has been diagnosed with tearing in his right elbow’s ulnar collateral ligament, general manager Jeremy Zoll announced to reporters (via Dan Hayes of The Athletic).

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / February 17

Twins' Pablo López Facing Potential Season-Ending Elbow Injury

Pablo Lopez's 2026 season is in jeopardy with word out of Minnesota Twins spring training igniting fears that he may need Tommy John surgery after ending a bullpen session with elbow soreness on Monday.

Framber Valdez News / Minnesota Twins on SI / February 17

Tom Pohlad Claims Twins Tried To 'Make a Splash' With Framber Valdez

In the days following Framber Valdez inking a three-year, $115 million deal with the Tigers, reports surfaced that the Twins, of all teams, were reportedly in on Valdez before he landed with Detroit.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / February 17

Greatest Twins Moments & Performances: A Twinkie Town Definitive List (Round 17)

R1: Jack Morris Game 7 Shutout 1991 R2: Kirby Puckett Game 6 Dominance 1991 R3: First World Series championship 1987 R4: AL Champions Metrodome welcome

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25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 16

Pablo López Headed For Imaging With Elbow Soreness

The Twins are sending starter Pablo López for an MRI after he experienced elbow soreness during a live batting practice session this morning (links via Dan Hayes of The Athletic and Matthew Leach of MLB.com).

Minnesota Twins News / Yardbarker / February 16

Twins hoping for best after concerning Pablo Lopez news

The Minnesota Twins' hopes for the 2026 season may have already taken a significant hit.

Byron Buxton is frustrated with the Twins

Twins Sign Andrew Chafin To Minor League Contract

Twins sign veteran reliever Liam Hendriks

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

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Pablo Lopez News / Field Level Media / February 16

Twins RHP Pablo Lopez dealing with elbow soreness

Minnesota right-hander Pablo Lopez cut his live batting practice session on Monday short due to "a little bit of elbow soreness," according to Twins manager Derek Shelton.

Framber Valdez News / Total Apex Sports / February 16

Twins Showed Real Interest in Framber Valdez Before Detroit Closed the Deal

According to a report from Yahoo Sports, citing ESPN’s Jesse Rogers, the Twins were among the clubs that expressed interest in the left‑hander before he agreed to a three‑year, $115 million contract with the Detroit Tigers.

Byron Buxton News / Total Pro Sports / February 16

'Go To The Media' – Byron Buxton Voices Frustration Over Minnesota Twins’ Trade Rumors

Byron Buxton arguably produced the best campaign of his 11-year MLB career in 2025 after staying healthy for nearly the entire season for the Minnesota Twins.

Byron Buxton News / Larry Brown Sports / February 15

Byron Buxton is frustrated with the Twins

One of the last veterans left on the Minnesota Twins is not too happy with the team. Longtime Twins outfielder Byron Buxton spoke this week to Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 13

How Bad Bunny tried to get Astros' Carlos Correa to compete in World Baseball Classic

Bad Bunny has already left his mark on the NFL thanks to his performance at the Super Bowl LX halftime show. Now he tried to leave his mark on the world of professional baseball.

Social media compares Patriots’ yardage to Bad Bunny’s halftime movement

Tom Brady has one word to describe Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show

Astros, Blue Jays swap Jesus Sanchez, Joey Loperfido in win-win trade

The 'Super Bowl halftime show artists' quiz

Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The News / February 12