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Kody Clemens Makes History in Twins' Dramatic Comeback Win

It may not have been Game 7 of the World Series, but it was the situation that Minnesota Twins outfielder Kody Clemens dreamed of his entire life. Being the son of legendary pitcher Roger Clemens, it's no secret that Kody was surrounded by baseball for 30 years.

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Kody Clemens rips walk-off grand slam, Twins stun Royals 4-3

Kody Clemens launched a walk-off grand slam to lift the Minnesota Twins to an improbable 4-3 victory over the visiting Kansas City Royals on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.

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The 'Home Run leaders by MLB team' quiz

How many of the career leaders in home runs for every MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multiple 30/30 Club MLB seasons' quiz

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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 / Bring Me The Sports / July 30

Five relievers the Twins could target to bolster their bullpen via trade

The Twins have made it clear that they plan on buying before Monday's trade deadline and are specifically targeting bullpen help. They could use two more reliable relievers to raise the floor of a unit that's been better lately but still has a very poor season ERA.

Byron Buxton News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 30

Twins Have a New Problem After Byron Buxton's Injury

Byron Buxton’s return to the injured list has created another deadline need for the Minnesota Twins. He was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday with a right hip impingement after the issue resurfaced during Tuesday’s win over Kansas City, only nine days after his previous absence ended.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / July 30

Marek Houston is Breaking Out. How High Can He Go?

When the Twins selected him with the 16th overall pick last July, Marek Houston was seen by most scouts as a lock to stick shortstop with elite defensive talent, but a fringy bat that projects for below average production in the major leagues.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30

Twins urged to fix self-inflicted bullpen problem before trade deadline

The Minnesota Twins are planning to buy at the MLB trade deadline coming up on August 3rd. Minnesota has won five of its last seven games, and is three games back in the AL Central.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / July 30

Royals 4, Twins 0: Completely ‘nak-ered

I’d seen last night that the Twins were at .500 And had a chance to keep winning streaks along, And out they came, and we hoped for skillful playing, But

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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 / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 29

Should the Twins Buy or Sell at the Deadline? The Answer Is Becoming Clear

Lately, the Minnesota Twins have made their trade deadline a lot more complicated, and it wasn’t really on purpose. A dramatic walk-off victory on Tuesday night kept them right in the middle of the American League playoff race.

Byron Buxton News / Field Level Media / July 29

Twins All-Star CF Byron Buxton (hip) returns to IL

Minnesota Twins All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday for the second time this month due to a right hip impingement.

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Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The Sports / July 29

Byron Buxton goes back to IL; cowardly Twins call up Gray, not Jenkins

Byron Buxton is headed back to the injured list. The Twins' star center fielder left Tuesday's game with soreness in his troublesome right hip and is now headed back to the 10-day IL with a right hip impingement, the team announced before Wednesday's game.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 29

Twins Place Bryon Buxton on Injured List with Right Hip Impingement

This was the worst possible timing for Minnesota Twins All-Star Bryon Buxton to go back on the injured list. The Twins announced on Wednesday that the center fielder would go back on the 10-day injured list with a right hip impingement.

Byron Buxton News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 29

Twins Place Byron Buxton On 10-Day IL With Right Hip Impingement

The Twins are down their star outfielder in the run up to the trade deadline. Byron Buxton is going on the 10-day injured list with a right hip impingement, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / July 29

The Minnesota Twins Can’t Miss the Boat on Trading Joe Ryan

Tarik Skubal remains in the headlines, and for good reason. But teams unwilling to shell out the farm for half a season of Skubal should have Joe Ryan circled as a priority acquisition.

Jeremy Zoll News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 28

Twins’ Jeremy Zoll drops ‘clear on the direction’ declaration before trade deadline

Following Royce Lewis’ two-run walk-off triple in Tuesday’s divisional battle versus the Kansas City Royals, the Minnesota Twins (54-54) have pulled within a half game of the final American League Wild Card slot and are only two games behind the Chicago White Sox for first place in the AL Central.

David Festa News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 28

Twins’ David Festa To Undergo Thoracic Outlet Surgery

Twins right-hander David Festa will undergo surgeries on his shoulder and pectoral muscle tomorrow, reports Dan Hayes of The Athletic. The first will address a shoulder impingement, while the latter is to alleviate symptoms of neurogenic thoracic outlet syndrome.

Cole Sands News / Field Level Media / July 28