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Three Twins Prospects Who Could Get the Call After the All-Star Break

The Minnesota Twins are close enough to the playoff race that the second half should be about seeking out immediate production, and some of that production could come from within the organization.

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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.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 14

The Twins Must Fix Their Bullpen Immediately After the All-Star Break

The Minnesota Twins do not need to reinvent themselves after the All-Star break. They are not buried in the standings, and they have enough offensive talent to make a second-half push possible.

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.

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The 'MLB Home Run Derby winners' quiz

MLB held its inaugural Home Run Derby event at the 1985 MLB All-Star Game. How many of the winners can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB All-Star Game managers' quiz

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The 'No.1-overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 13

Projecting When the Twins’ Top Draft Picks Could Reach the Majors

The Minnesota Twins used the top of their 2026 MLB draft class to target premium positions and long-term upside, but not every player in that group will move at the same pace.

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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.

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.

Taj Bradley News / Field Level Media / July 12

Twins turn to Taj Bradley in series finale vs. Angels

A pair of eight-game winners will oppose each other on Sunday afternoon when the Minnesota Twins meet the Los Angeles Angels in the finale of a three-game series in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Twins News / 5 GOATs / July 11

Minnesota Twins select Texas catcher Carson Tinney in 2026 MLB Draft

Carson Tinney spent just one season in Austin but will be remembered as a great Texas player. His college journey might be coming to a close after getting selected in the 2026 MLB Draft.

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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 / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 11

Meet Twins’ MLB Draft No. 3 overall pick Vahn Lackey

The Minnesota Twins officially added one of the top prospects in the 2026 MLB Draft by selecting Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey with the No. 3 overall pick Saturday afternoon.

Minnesota Twins News / 5 GOATs / July 11

Minnesota Twins select Georgia Tech C Vahn Lackey in 2026 MLB Draft

Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey was selected by the Minnesota Twins with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. One of the top prospects in the draft is now off the board.

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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

The 'Last solo no-hitter by MLB team' quiz

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.