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Eduardo Tait News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 12

Twins Prospect Eduardo Tait Reaches Impressive Power Milestone at 19

On Tuesday, 19-year-old catcher Eduardo Tait launched his 20th home run of the season for High-A Cedar Rapids, accounting for the final run in the Kernels' 6–3 win over the Wisconsin Timber Rattlers.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / August 11

Orioles 5, Twins 2: O’s power past Twins

The Orioles blasted a pair of two-run homers in the first two innings against Bailey Ober to jump out to an early lead. The damage was done by Pete Alonso and Gunnar Henderson.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 11

Twins Shake Up Lineup After Offensive Breakout Against Orioles

The Minnesota Twins finally found the offense they have been looking for. Monday night’s win against the Orioles was a success. Now they will try to build on that going into Tuesday, once again facing Baltimore, but with a noticeably different lineup.

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Joe Ryan News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 11

Without Joe Ryan, Who Actually Leads the Twins' Rotation Now?

It was only about 10 days ago that the Minnesota Twins found themselves slotted in the bottom wild card spot and ready to go to war in order to make it to October baseball, which is why the front office decided to become buyers at the trade deadline.

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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.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 11

Twins Pursued Detmers, Soriano Prior To Deadline

The Twins added several veteran players at the deadline, picking up relievers A.J. Minter (Mets) and Jeff Hoffman (Jays) while also bringing starter Dean Kremer over from the Orioles.

Dean Kremer News / Bring Me The Sports / August 11

Dean Kremer has made quite the impression in his first two Twins starts

Two starts into his Twins career, Dean Kremer has been everything Minnesota hoped he could be when they acquired him from the Baltimore Orioles before the trade deadline.

Byron Buxton News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 11

Byron Buxton gets crucial injury update amid Twins’ postseason push

The Minnesota Twins are still hanging around in the playoff race. They have done this while Twins star Byron Buxton has been on the IL. Buxton returned to the injured list just before the MLB Trade Deadline, as he has continued to deal with a hip issue.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 11

Twins in position to earn series win against Orioles

Dean Kremer got his revenge. Now the Baltimore Orioles will try to get revenge for Kremer's revenge. One night after Kremer shut down his former team, which shipped him to Minnesota before the trade deadline, the Orioles will look to bounce back.

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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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 10

Dean Kremer tops former team as Twins take down Orioles

Josh Bell went 2-for-5 with a homer and three RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 9-5 win over the Baltimore Orioles on Monday night in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 10

3 roster moves Twins must make after 2026 MLB trade deadline

The Minnesota Twins were the most aggressive team in baseball ahead of this year’s deadline, adding four pitchers in Jeff Hoffman, Dean Kremer, A.J. Minter and Tommy Nance while notably protecting every elite prospect in the system.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9

Putting Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski surpassing 200 strikeouts in perspective

As always, Jacob Misiorowski did his part in the Milwaukee Brewers' win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. And while he wasn't able to earn the win—Milwaukee

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Jacob Misiorowski News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 9

Twins make stunning history with dingers off Jacob Misiorowski

Facing off against Jacob Misiorowski and the Milwaukee Brewers, the Minnesota Twins knew to expect the fastball. This time around, the franchise was prepared for the heat.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / August 9

Twins Stock Up on Pitching as Surprise Buyers at the Deadline

At the start of the season, no one thought that the Minnesota Twins would be anything but sellers when the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline rolled around. And even though team win totals in the American League are down across the board, it was inconceivable even a month ago that the Twins would be in this position.

Joe Ryan News / Athlon Sports / August 8

Twins Lose Another Player to Injury After Joe Ryan News

The Minnesota Twins suffered another blow to their pitching staff Friday night when right-hander Zebby Matthews exited his start against the Milwaukee Brewers with a recurring blister on his right foot.

Kaelen Culpepper News / Just Baseball / August 8

The Twins Finally Called for Kaelen Culpepper

After much anticipation, the Minnesota Twins called up shortstop Kaelen Culpepper on Friday from their Triple-A affiliate, the St. Paul Saints. With the Twins trying to stay in contention for a playoff spot, their instability at shortstop, and Culpepper’s decimation of the International League, the callup was long overdue.

Kaelen Culpepper News / Yardbarker / August 7

Twins' Kaelen Culpepper homers in MLB debut

Culpepper made an instant impression in his debut with a moment that every player dreams of when they're growing up.

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Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7

Twins Designate Taylor Rashi For Assignment

The Twins announced that they have selected the contract of infielder Kaelen Culpepper and recalled right-hander Zebby Matthews. In corresponding moves, they have optioned infielder Tristan Gray and placed right-hander Joe Ryan on the 15-day injured list with a left glute strain.