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Spring training roundup: Twins win on Gabriel Gonzalez's walk-off sac fly

Gabriel Gonzalez, Minnesota's seventh-ranked prospect per MLB Pipeline, came through with a walk-off sacrifice fly to help the Twins rally for a 7-6 spring-training win over the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday in Fort Myers, Fla.

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Will the Minnesota Twins use a Closer-by-Committee

Will the Minnesota Twins use a closer-by-committee this season? The way things are shaping up so far, new Manager Derek Shelton could lean toward that scenario.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / March 8

Ranking the Minnesota Twins' Top 5 Players of Spring Training So Far

The Twins are over halfway through their spring training schedule down in sunny Florida. They've completed 15 official Grapefruit League games (plus exhibitions against the University of Minnesota and Puerto Rico's WBC team) and have 15 to go.

Byron Buxton News / Minnesota Twins on SI / March 7

Byron Buxton Avoids Injury Scare at World Baseball Classic

Team USA played its first official game of this year's World Baseball Classic on Friday night against Brazil, and Byron Buxton left early after getting hit by a pitch.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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Christian Vazquez News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 7

Astros Sign Christian Vazquez To Minor League Deal

The Astros announced that catcher Christian Vazquez was signed to a minor league contract. The deal contains an invitation for Vazquez (an MDR Sports

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Byron Buxton News / Total Pro Sports / March 7

Minnesota Twins Face Huge Blow After Veteran Slugger’s Injury At WBC

Without any shadow of a doubt, Byron Buxton is the most influential presence within the Minnesota Twins. The supremely talented but injury-prone center fielder is representing Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.

Byron Buxton News / Athlon Sports / March 6

Byron Buxton News Emerges After Leaving World Baseball Classic Game

The Minnesota Twins are in an interesting position heading into the upcoming season. The roster was largely depleted at last year’s trade deadline, and the front office did little in free agency this winter to replenish the pieces that were moved.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / March 6

An Updated Minnesota Twins 26-Man Opening Day Roster Projection

The Twins are roughly at the halfway point of the six weeks of spring training. There's been some bad news in the form of a season-ending injury to Pablo Lopez and less-severe ailments picked up by David Festa and Walker Jenkins.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / March 6

Roster Projection 2.0: Lopez, Festa Injuries and Outfielder Breakouts Create Problems

The Twins’ two best hitters this Spring have been, unquestionably, Alan Roden and James Outman, two players who were on the outside looking in coming into Spring Training.

Derek Shelton News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 5

Derek Shelton’s message to Twins fans angry about cheap ownership ruining roster

The Minnesota Twins are currently taking part in spring training as they gear up for the upcoming 2026 MLB regular season. The Twins are looking to bounce back after two straight years of missing the playoffs, following an upstart 2023 campaign that had many fans thinking that something special was on the horizon.

Minnesota Twins News / New Baseball Media / March 4

2025-26 MLB Offseason Recap: Minnesota Twins

Minnesota finished the 2025 season with the second-most losses in the American League. It was an odyssey-like season, filled with a scuffle out of the gate, a hot stretch in the middle, and a bottoming out that partially led to a massive selloff in the summer.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Luke Keaschall News / Athlon Sports / March 3

Fantasy Baseball: Meet Luke Keaschall, Minnesota's Second Baseman

When a new player makes a splash, we think of someone doing a cannonball in the pool. A rookie gets a late-season call-up and makes an immediate impression.

Minnesota Twins News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 2

Twins' Top Prospect Adds to Injury-Riddled Spring With Hamstring Strain

The Minnesota Twins are already dealing with a slew of injuries to notable players, including All-Star pitchers Pablo López and Joe Ryan, ahead of Opening Day.

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Joe Ryan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 2

Twins’ Joe Ryan makes candid confession about early spring training injury

Minnesota Twins star pitcher Joe Ryan recently suffered an injury scare early in spring training. As a result, he will not begin the World Baseball Classic with Team USA, but could be added to the roster later in the tournament.

Royce Lewis News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 27

Twins’ Royce Lewis gets crucial update after spring training injury scare

Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis features no shortage of potential. Injury concerns have unfortunately limited him early in his MLB career. Lewis endured an injury scare on Thursday, as he was scratched before the Twins’ spring training game after feeling tightness on his right side.

David Festa News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 26

Twins’ David Festa likely to begin season on Injured List

The hits for the Twins’ rotation keep coming. Right-hander David Festa, who entered camp hopeful of securing a spot on the starting staff, has been diagnosed with a shoulder impingement and will be shut down from throwing for at least two to three weeks, per Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune.

Byron Buxton News / Athlon Sports / February 23

Twins' Potential Byron Buxton Trade Receives Update After Unfortunate News

The Minnesota Twins seemingly want to compete. They did not trade any of their star players this past offseason, and even made some notable additions such as the Josh Bell signing.

Joe Ryan News / Total Pro Sports / February 23

MLB Rumors: Joe Ryan Gets Top Suitors As Injury Concern Looms

In 2025, the Minnesota Twins conducted a fire sale at the trade deadline, shopping nearly all of the team’s top performers. Joe Ryan is one of the handful of stars that their front office chose to retain.

Joe Ryan News / Yardbarker / February 22