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Twins call up OF prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez

The Minnesota Twins called up outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday prior to the Twins' home game against the Cleveland Guardians in Minneapolis.

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Minnesota Twins Part Ways With 26-Year-Old Pitcher

The Minnesota Twins have released right-handed pitcher Jesse Bergin from High-A Cedar Rapids, ending a brief and injury-interrupted stay in the organization, via the MiLB transaction log.

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Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The Sports / September 12

With season over, Twins call up another top prospect

The Minnesota Twins are calling up another of their top prospects as the 2026 season comes to a close. It emerged Saturday that Emmanuel Rodriguez is getting the call-up from the St.

Emmanuel Rodriguez News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12

Twins Promote Emmanuel Rodriguez For MLB Debut

The Twins announced that top outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez has been called up from Triple-A St. Paul. Infielder Ben Ross was optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding move, and Rodriguez is already on Minnesota’s 40-man roster.

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Twins Takeaways: Yoendrys Gómez Meltdown Wastes Taj Bradley Gem

The Minnesota Twins lost the series opener in the series against the Guardians 5-2. On the season, the Twins fell to 69-78. It was a very winnable game for the Twins, but for a team that has underperformed for over a month in almost every facet of the game, gave another away tonight.

MLB News / Twinkie Town / September 11

Guardians 5, Twins 2: Here’s a new one, the bullpen loses

Well, that wasn’t worth staying up for, was it? The Twins walked the leadoff hitter four times, you’re not gonna win too many games that way. Inning-by-inning notes: 1: Taj Bradley decides that walking the very-fast Steven Kwan is a good idea.

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Twins Still Have a Path to Playoffs, But Margin for Error Is Gone

The Minnesota Twins have used up all their free passes, and now, every inning could shape their future. There is no room for error, no resetting; it is time to win, and even then, it is entirely possible that they do not control their own destiny.

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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.

Byron Buxton News / Field Level Media / September 11

Twins star CF Byron Buxton (hip) to undergo season-ending surgery

Minnesota Twins star center fielder Byron Buxton is done for the season and will undergo arthroscopic right hip surgery on Sept. 18, the team said Friday.

Taj Bradley News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 11

Twins Reveal Lineup as Taj Bradley Opens Crucial Series Against Guardians

The Minnesota Twins will start a crucial three-game series against the division rival Cleveland Guardians. This weekend opens up one last opportunity for the Twins to have a true shot at making the postseason, with their postseason odds dropping by the day.

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Byron Buxton News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 11

Byron Buxton to undergo season-ending hip surgery

The Twins won’t be getting Byron Buxton back this year. Manager Derek Shelton told reporters, including Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune, that Buxton will have arthroscopic surgery on his right hip next Friday.

Austin Martin News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 11

Twins Make Right Call on Gabriel González With Austin Martin Back

The Minnesota Twins have made two roster moves that should help the offense get on track for the final two weeks of the season. The Twins reinstated Austin Martin from the 10-day IL and optioned outfielder Gabriel González to Triple-A St.

Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The Sports / September 10

With playoff hopes dead, Twins should make call-ups and look to the future

It’s over. The Twins’ playoff dreams are completely and utterly dead. There was hope after a mid-August sweep of the Braves, but the Twins then lost seven of eight games to fall back to eight below .500.

Brooks Lee News / Just Baseball / September 10

How Brooks Lee Became the Bat the Twins Needed Him To Be

Minnesota Twins infielder Brooks Lee thought he was well prepared for the 2026 MLB season. Realizing he needed to increase his speed on the basepaths and at shortstop, he worked in the offseason to build speed and muscle to become a more well-rounded player.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 9

2026 MLB Draft Review: Minnesota Twins

The Twins had the third-overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, giving the club the opportunity to add an elite talent. Minnesota used that pick on Vahn Lackey, one of the most accomplished hitters available.

Joe Ryan News / Just Baseball / September 9

The Twins Need Joe Ryan’s Stability

The Minnesota Twins activated staff ace Joe Ryan from the injured list on Monday. He had not pitched since an August 4 game against the Kansas City Royals, missing time with a strained left gluteal muscle.

Kody Clemens News / Field Level Media / September 8

Kody Clemens' 25th HR powers Twins past Tigers

Kody Clemens blasted a go-ahead, two-run homer in the sixth inning and the visiting Minnesota Twins held on for a 3-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night.

Minnesota Twins News / Viral Sports News / September 8

Former Minnesota Twins Infielder Has Reportedly Died

Pat Putnam, a first baseman who finished his major league career with the Minnesota Twins during the club’s 1984 division chase, has died. He was 72. Putnam died Aug.

Minnesota Twins News / Netflix Junkie / September 7

'You Finally Got Your Emmy' - 'South Park' Trolls Donald Trump After Historic Win

Immediately after its historic Emmy win, South Park takes a jab at President Donald Trump. South Park is well known for its willingness to make fun of any topic, regardless of how sacred, offensive, or contentious it may be.

Joe Ryan News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Twins Option Pitcher Back Down After Joe Ryan Decision

Joe Ryan is back with the Minnesota Twins after missing more than a month with a left glute strain. The right-hander was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Monday, giving Minnesota a major boost ahead of its series opener against the Detroit Tigers.

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