Minnesota Twins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

A.J. Minter News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 31

Twins To Acquire A.J. Minter

The Mets and Twins are reportedly in agreement on a trade that’ll send veteran reliever A.J. Minter to Minnesota for minor league infielders Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick.

Kody Clemens News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30

Kody Clemens’ walk-off grand slam helps Twins set bonkers MLB record

Minnesota Twins brass already labeled the franchise as a buyer ahead of the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline, but just in case the front office was having second thoughts, Kody Clemens applied a little more pressure in possibly the most stunning finish of the season.

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Cole Sands News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30

Twins’ Cole Sands To Undergo Elbow Surgery

Twins right-hander Cole Sands is headed for surgery to remove loose bodies and bone spurs from his right elbow, reports Dan Hayes of The Athletic. He’s expected to miss the rest of the season.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30

Kody Clemens makes history with walk-off grand slam

Kody Clemens becomes Twins' hero, makes history with walk-off grand slam

2026 has been an up and down season for the Minnesota Twins, but Derek Shelton's team enjoyed a bright moment on Thursday night.

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Kody Clemens News / Athlon Sports / July 30

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.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30

Twins outfielder Kody Clemens gives Derek Shelton perfect birthday gift with walk-off grand slam

Kody Clemens delivered one of the most unforgettable finishes of the 2026 MLB season Thursday, crushing a walk-off grand slam to lift the Minnesota Twins to a 4-3 victory over the Kansas City Royals at Target Field.

Kody Clemens News / Field Level Media / July 30

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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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.

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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

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.

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.

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.

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

Twins place RHP Cole Sands (elbow) on injured list

The Minnesota Twins placed right-hander Cole Sands on the 15-day injured list Tuesday with a right elbow strain, just two days after activating him from the IL for a right forearm strain.

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker / July 24

Tarik Skubal sends big message to Tigers, interested teams as trade deadline approaches

As The Athletic noted for a piece published on Thursday, Detroit Tigers ace Tarik Skubal is seen as "the main character of" the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline. But how does Skubal feel about it?

Ron Marinaccio keeps knocking Dennis Santana off MLB rosters

Phillies giving former Yankees draft pick a chance amid search for fifth starter

Mets, Clay Holmes yet to have extension talks, and it makes sense

Red Sox plan to be aggressive buyers with eyes set on two top-notch players

MLB insider reveals reason Dodgers may be 'greedy' at MLB trade deadline

Mets 'concerned' after Juan Soto injury scare against Dodgers

Joe Ryan News / Yardbarker / July 20