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Kaelen Culpepper News / Minnesota Twins on SI / June 8

What Are We Waiting For? It's Time For Twins to Call Up Kaelen Culpepper

There's no longer any reason to wait. Kaelen Culpepper, the Twins' No. 2 prospect, should be called up for his MLB debut and starting at shortstop for Minnesota on Tuesday night in Detroit.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / June 8

Monday Morning Minnesota: The “He’s Back!” Edition

It was another slightly disappointing week, with the Twins splitting a four-game series with the White Sox, and then losing a series to the Royals. The team will now face Detroit and St.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / June 8

Twins Top 40 Prospects: June 2026

Editor’s note: welcome to the official Twinkie Town top prospects list. This is a living document we’ll update throughout the season as your one-stop shop for all things Minnesota Twins prospects.

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
Royce Lewis News / Minnesota Twins on SI / June 7
Royce Lewis Debuts at Another Position as Twins Fall to Royals

Royce Lewis Debuts at Another Position as Twins Fall to Royals

The Twins wrapped up a four-game series with a 6-5 loss against Kansas City on Sunday at Target Field. They had a little ninth-inning magic, but it was too little too late for the Royals, who are now leaving Minnesota with three wins.

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 / Twinkie Town / June 7

Royals 6, Twins 5: Diamond kings trump bullpen jokers

After a devastating blown-save loss yesterday afternoon, today the again Byron Buxton-less Minnesota Twins looked to at least hold serve in this four-game series with the Kansas City Royals.

Royce Lewis News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 6
Twins baseman Royce Lewis’ alarming struggles continue vs. Royals after return from Triple-A

Twins baseman Royce Lewis’ alarming struggles continue vs. Royals after return from Triple-A

Royce Lewis continues to be in a rut as the Minnesota Twins suffered from his struggles in a brutal 3-2 loss to the Kansas City Royals on Saturday evening.

MLB News / Twinkie Town / June 6

Royals 3, Twins 2: Blowing it Scott-Style

Close and late situations are not the friend of the 2026 Minnesota Twins. After a leadoff homer made it 1-0 Royals, Joe Ryan settled down for six innings

Royce Lewis News / Minnesota Twins on SI / June 6
Twins Blow Ninth-Inning Lead to Royals, Royce Lewis Makes Return at Second Base

Twins Blow Ninth-Inning Lead to Royals, Royce Lewis Makes Return at Second Base

Royce Lewis returned to the lineup on Saturday, but Byron Buxton was out due to injury. The makeshift Twins blew a ninth-inning lead to lose to the Royals 3-2 at Target Field on Saturday.

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.

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
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The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 20-point, 10-rebound seasons' quiz
The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz
 The ''Madden' cover athletes' quiz
The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz
 The 'Last 30-point NBA Finals game' quiz
The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz
 The 'Most 1,400-yard NFL seasons' quiz
Byron Buxton News / Field Level Media / June 6
Twins' Byron Buxton in question ahead of rematch vs. Royals

Twins' Byron Buxton in question ahead of rematch vs. Royals

The Minnesota Twins will give Byron Buxton T-shirts to the first 10,000 fans who arrive for Saturday afternoon's game against the Kansas City Royals in Minneapolis.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 5
Byron Buxton gets another injury scare after running into wall

Twins' Byron Buxton gets another injury scare after running into wall

When healthy, Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton can be one of the best players in baseball. The key qualifier in that statement is "when healthy."

Yankees insider shares alarming Aaron Judge update after injury diagnosis
Aaron Judge makes a notable revelation about his injury
Yankees to recall Spencer Jones after Aaron Judge injury
Aaron Judge injury might lead Yankees to big in-division trade
The 'Every MLB team's 2017 leader in WAR' 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.

Byron Buxton News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5
Twins manager says the quiet part out loud about Byron Buxton

Twins manager says the quiet part out loud about Byron Buxton

The Minnesota Twins are fighting hard to keep in step with their peers in the AL Central standings, and it did not help whatsoever that they suffered an 8-6 loss to a division rival in the Kansas City Royals on Thursday night.

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.

Minnesota Twins 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
Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / June 3
Jays acquire RHP Simeon Woods Richardson from Twins for cash

Jays acquire RHP Simeon Woods Richardson from Twins for cash

Simeon Woods Richardson, a former Toronto prospect, was traded by the Minnesota Twins to the Blue Jays on Wednesday in a cash transaction. Minnesota designated Woods Richardson, 25, for assignment on Saturday after he compiled an 0-7 record with a 7.74 ERA in 12 games (10 starts) this year.

Bailey Ober News / Athlon Sports / May 31
Twins Make Concerning Bailey Ober Roster Decision

Twins Make Concerning Bailey Ober Roster Decision

The Minnesota Twins rotation continues to unravel. Ahead of their series finale against the Pittsburgh Pirates, the Twins placed starter Bailey Ober on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.

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