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MLB News / Twinkie Town / June 6
Twins 5, Royals 3: Gutsy Zebby and Austin’s arm get it done 
A less-controlled-than-usual Matthews manages to last longer than we (or I) expected, and he’s helped by some Cuddyer/Rosario-style cannon shots from the outfield.
MLB News / Field Level Media / June 6
Royals rally with 4-run fifth, take down Twins
Brooks Lee homered and drove in two runs, and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 5-3 win over the Kansas City Royals on Friday night in Minneapolis. Josh Bell doubled and drove in a run for Minnesota, which evened the four-game series at one win apiece.
MLB News / Yardbarker / June 5
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."
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?
Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / June 5
As Austin Martin Slumps, Matt Wallner States His Case With 3-Homer Game
Things change quickly during a baseball season. A few weeks ago, Austin Martin was one of the Twins' best hitters and Matt Wallner was so lost at the plate that he was optioned to Triple-A.
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.
Pablo Lopez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5
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.
Royce Lewis News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 5
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.
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5
Twins sign former Blue Jays reliever to minor league contract
The Minnesota Twins on Thursday signed right-handed pitcher Austin Voth to a minor league contract and assigned him to Triple-A St. Paul. Voth became a free agent on Tuesday after being outrighted by the Toronto Blue Jays.
Byron Buxton News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 5
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.
MLB News / Twinkie Town / June 4
Royals 8, Twins 6: Sign o’ the Times
Prince Night at Target Field included some back-and-forth scoring, some back-and-forth circus baseball, and a rain delay. If the production crew didn’t play Purple Rain during the delay, then they should be fired.
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.
Austin Voth News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 4
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.
Bailey Ober News / Larry Brown Sports / June 4
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.
Minnesota Twins News / Yardbarker / June 4
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
Simeon Woods Richardson News / Field Level Media / June 3
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.
Royce Lewis News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 3
Twins want more from Royce Lewis, and it has nothing to do with his bat
Royce Lewis started to break out during the 2023 season, hitting 15 home runs with 52 RBIs in just 58 games. He has not been at the same level since. This led the Twins to send Lewis to Triple-A as he started slow in the 2026 season.
Justin Topa News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 3
Blue Jays, Justin Topa Agree To Minor League Deal
The Blue Jays and right-handed reliever Justin Topa are in agreement on a minor league contract, per the MiLB.com transaction log. He’ll head to Triple-A Buffalo for the time being.
Royce Lewis News / Minnesota Twins on SI / June 2
Royce Lewis' Path Back to the Twins Could Be at a Different Position
Royce Lewis continues to dominate with Triple-A St. Paul since being demoted on May 19. Questions about his return to the big leagues became more complicated when the Twins moved Brooks Lee to third base.
Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / June 1
With Pitching Injuries Mounting, What Options Do the Twins Have?
Coming into this season, the Twins believed their starting rotation — and the depth they had behind it — was one of their great strengths and a reason for optimism about their chances.
Bailey Ober News / Athlon Sports / May 31
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.
Minnesota Twins News / Inside The Diamonds / May 30
Minnesota Twins Roster Moves 05/30/2026
The Minnesota Twins enter play today with a 27-31 record and sit in third place in the AL Central. They have lost three straight games. They dropped their series opener 6-5 in walk-off fashion to the Pirates last night.
Simeon Woods Richardson News / Athlon Sports / May 30
Twins DFA Simeon Woods Richardson in Surprising Roster Move
The Minnesota Twins are moving on from one of their longest-tenured players in a surprising move. On Saturday, the Twins announced that they have designated starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson for assignment.
Simeon Woods Richardson News / Athlon Sports / May 28
Twins Make Simeon Woods Richardson Decision After Injury News
Minnesota Twins' right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson will start Thursday's game against the division rival Chicago White Sox following a late scratch to rookie Kendry Rojas.
Munetaka Murakami News / Yardbarker / May 27
White Sox rookie Munetaka Murakami's 20th HR makes early-season history
Already about halfway to their 2025 win total, the Chicago White Sox have been noticeably more competitive this season than any other in recent memory. And rookie sensation Munetaka Murakami is a big reason why.
Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / May 26
The Twins Will Go as Far as Their Bullpen Can Take Them
The Minnesota Twins are a solid team. They are currently a couple of games under .500, but they have their share of bright spots. The offense is average, but Byron Buxton is putting together another monster season.
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