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Ryan Jeffers' homer propels Twins past Cubs

Ryan Jeffers belted a go-ahead three-run home run in the fourth inning and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 5-2 win over the host Chicago Cubs on Friday night.

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Twins 5, Cubs 2: Jeffers bomb and some Ober luck get Minnesota to .500

Both teams missed out on some offensive opportunities, but the Cubs’ misses ended up hurting more. Some nice defense by the Twins tonight helped Bailey Ober escape some jams, and Ryan Jeffers’s bomba proved to be enough offense.

A.J. Minter News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 17

Why the Twins Should Target Veteran Reliever at the MLB Trade Deadline

New York Mets left-hander A.J. Minter should be one of Minnesota’s top targets before the Aug. 3 trade deadline. The Mets are heading toward a deadline sale, and Minter is one of the best rental relievers who could realistically move.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 17

Why the Twins’ Riskiest Draft Pick Could Be Worth the Gamble

The Minnesota Twins did not take the safest player on the board when they selected Carson Tinney; that risk is what makes the pick interesting. After taking Vahn Lackey with the No.

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Minnesota Twins News / Athlon Sports / July 17

Twins' Biggest Trade Deadline Chips Revealed

The Minnesota Twins had a fire sale at last season's trade deadline, trading 10 players from their major league roster. However, their plans ahead of this year's Aug.

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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.

Bailey Ober News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 17

Bailey Ober's Dilemma: Why Twins Right-Hander Looks Like Two Different Starters

A 4.40 ERA suggests Bailey Ober has been a serviceable mid-rotation starter in 2026. That number, however, hides a very different reality. The Minnesota Twins right-hander has essentially been two different pitchers depending on the setting: dominant at Target Field and highly vulnerable away from home.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / July 17

Do the Minnesota Twins need a veteran offensive leader again?

Whether by conscious choice or roster-building happenstance, one of the stanchions of the Rocco Baldelli Minnesota Twins regime was a veteran leader on the offense.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 16

Twins 2027 Regular Season Schedule Set with Labor Clouds Looming

The Minnesota Twins know when and where they will start their 2027 regular season — labor negotiations willing. In any other normal season, fans would start planning for the Twins’ March 25 season opener at Kansas City, or the April 2 home opener against the Tampa Bay Rays.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / July 16

Top 5 Reasons the Twins Are in the Playoff Hunt

The Minnesota Twins‘ 2026 record stands at 48-49, very similar to last season’s 47-49 at the All-Star break. But what a difference a year makes. This year, Minnesota is tied for the final American League Wild Card spot, and optimism is high.

Austin Voth News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 15

Rangers Release Austin Voth

The Rangers have granted swingman Austin Voth a release from his minor league contract, reports Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. The journeyman righty had signed with Texas less than two weeks ago.

Joe Ryan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 15

Twins’ Joe Ryan reveals obvious solution to silence trade rumors

The Minnesota Twins are sitting in the middle of the AL Central standings, and they could build off that momentum in the second half of the season. That means instead of being sellers, they could be looking to be buyers to add to their team.

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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.

Minnesota Twins News / The Lead / July 15

How Aggressive Will the Minnesota Twins Be at the Deadline?

The All-Star break is here, and the Minnesota Twins are 48-49, sitting in third place in the American League Central and just three games out of first place.

MLB News / Athlon Sports / July 14

Why the Red Sox Should Be in on Minnesota's Ryan Jeffers

With the Boston Red Sox now suddenly on the verge of a playoff spot, a team that once looked like an obvious trade deadline seller may become a buyer. The front office will surely have to monitor these next two and a half weeks before the August 3rd deadline closely before any decisions are made.

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Byron Buxton News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

Byron Buxton reflects on playing with Twins legends after earning 3rd All-Star selection

The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is a few hours away. After a thrilling Home Run Derby on Monday night, it will be hard for the Midsummer Classic to reach similar expectations.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

1 trade Twins must not make at 2026 MLB trade deadline

The Minnesota Twins are supposed to be an afterthought. Playing in the lowly American League Central Division, the Twins did not figure to compete with the Cleveland Guardians, Detroit Tigers or Kansas City Royals this season.

Kaelen Culpepper News / Just Baseball / July 13

On the Right Track: How Kaelen Culpepper Is Betting on Himself

TOLEDO, Ohio — On a muggy, 85-degree afternoon in downtown Toledo, Kaelen Culpepper stepped into the cage for the first round of batting practice for the St.

Minnesota Twins News / Inside The Diamonds / July 13

Minnesota Twins 2026 MLB Draft Complete Recap & Player Analysis

The Minnesota Twins entered the 2026 MLB Draft with the third overall pick. This was their highest selection since 2017. They utilized a clear strategy: identifying established performers from “Power 4” conferences.

Minnesota Twins News / Inside The Diamonds / July 13

Minnesota Twins 2026 Trade Deadline Outlook 07/13/2026

Our Minnesota Twins sit at 48-49 today, hovering just 6.5 games out of first place. They are in a wide-open AL Central race and 3 games back of the final Wild Card spot.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / July 12

Taj Bradley pitches 7 strong innings as Twins down Angels

Taj Bradley tossed seven strong innings, and Ryan Jeffers hit a go-ahead two-run double in the third, helping the Minnesota Twins to a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday in Minneapolis.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 10

Twins announce themselves as buyers with acquisition of Tommy Nance

In a year where the American League playoff picture is wide open, several teams under .500 feel the need to become buyers at the MLB trade deadline. That began Friday with the Minnesota Twins becoming the first to make a move despite currently being under .500 and out of a playoff spot.

Twins bid to move closer to .500 in matchup vs. lowly Angels

Twins lefty reliever Anthony Banda undergoes season-ending surgery

Gavin Williams fans 11 as Guardians avoid sweep by Twins

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Royce Lewis News / Athlon Sports / July 10

Royce Lewis Got Demoted to Triple-A. His Strikeout Rate Says He Came Back a Different Hitter.

It’s been a rollercoaster of a 2026 season for Royce Lewis. But it looks like things may finally be turning around for the better. May was an uncharacteristically bad month for the Twins third baseman, to the point he was reassigned to the Triple-A St.