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Twins’ Byron Buxton gets encouraging injury update despite not playing vs. Brewers

The Minnesota Twins have been struggling much of the season, but they are situated in the lowly American League Central and they are in contention. Even though the Twins have a 20-24 record, they are just 3 1/2 games behind the first place Cleveland Guardians and just 1 1/2 games out of a Wild Card position.

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Is Ryan Jeffers the second-best catcher in Twins history?

One of the bright spots of the Minnesota Twins’ shaky start to the 2026 season has been the play of Ryan Jeffers. Whether offensively (.542 SLG, .948 OPS) or in his wizardry of the new ABS challenge system, Jeffers is perhaps the most reliable offensive contributor not hailing from Baxley, GA.

Byron Buxton News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 15

Why Twins’ Byron Buxton was scratched from lineup vs. Marlins

The Minnesota Twins were forced to make a late lineup change Thursday when star center fielder Byron Buxton was scratched before a 9-1 win over the Miami Marlins because of soreness in his right hip flexor.

MLB News / Twinkie Town / May 14

Twins 9, Marlins 1: Zoned-in Zebby zeros zombie (z)Miami

Another Thursday of Blog Lord game coverage, another coveted reverse jinx. I fixed Kody Clemens a couple weeks ago, and now hopefully the same can be said

Cal Raleigh News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active 40-HR MLB seasons' quiz

There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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Austin Martin News / Field Level Media / May 14

Austin Martin, Twins cruise past Marlins

Austin Martin and James Outman tallied three RBIs apiece and the Minnesota Twins coasted to a 9-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Zebby Matthews News / Minnesota Twins on SI / May 14

Zebby Matthews Delivers Statement Performance in 2026 Twins Debut

Inflammation in his right pectoral muscle delayed RHP Zebby Matthews 2026 MLB debut to mid-May, but it was well worth the wait. The Twins' 25-year-old pitcher had arguably the best start of his career in Thursday's 9-1 win over the Marlins.

Byron Buxton News / Field Level Media / May 14

Twins' Byron Buxton (hip) scratched prior to finale vs. Marlins

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton was scratched from the lineup prior to Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins due to right hip flexor soreness.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 14

Twins makes plethora of roster moves ahead of Marlins clash

The Minnesota Twins will look to win the series against the Miami Marlins as the teams have split the first two games. Prior to the finale, the Twins made a plethora of roster moves ahead of the contest, according to Twins’ beat writer Audra Martin.

Minnesota Twins News / Inside The Diamonds / May 14

Minnesota Twins Roster Moves 05/14/2026

The Minnesota Twins wrap up their series with the Miami Marlins this afternoon with first pitch at 12:40 PM CDT. The Twins won the first game of the series on Tuesday but dropped the second game last night, 9-5.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Matt Wallner News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 14

Twins option Matt Wallner

The Twins on Thursday optioned outfielder Matt Wallner and righty Travis Adams to Triple-A St. Paul. Utilityman Ryan Kreidler and right-hander Zebby Matthews were recalled in their place.

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Byron Buxton News / Field Level Media / May 14

Twins' Byron Buxton out to continue power surge vs. Marlins

Minnesota's Byron Buxton is coming off a two-homer performance that gave him 15 home runs for the season. Twins manager Derek Shelton knows exactly what to do next: Leave him alone.

Zebby Matthews News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 13

Twins To Recall Zebby Matthews

The Twins will recall Zebby Matthews from Triple-A St. Paul to start tomorrow afternoon’s series finale against the Marlins. Manager Derek Shelton announced the decision after tonight’s 9-5 loss to the Fish (relayed by Aaron Gleeman).

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 13