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Twins Ace Takes Major Step Forward, but One Problem Won’t Go Away

The Minnesota Twins' season is just about at the point of the night where the bartender is yelling “closing time” and things are starting to wrap up. Earlier on this road trip, the Twins already clinched an under .500 record for the third consecutive season.

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Angels 6, Twins 5: Mostly Dead

The Twins made their remaining loyal contingent suffer through a blown lead and another loss in extra frames, as the Angels took the third game of the series.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 19

César Tovar Made Twins History With a Walk-Off Cycle 54 Years Ago Today

Before a game against the Texas Rangers in 1972, César Tovar was talking like a man destined for the gallows. According to SABR’s account of the game,

Joe Ryan News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 19

Twins Set Batting Order as Joe Ryan Looks to Finally Turn the Corner

The Minnesota Twins are looking to secure at least a series split in the four-game set against the Los Angeles Angels after the win on Friday. It's going to be a night of very little offense if the starters are scheduled in the game pitch to their ceiling.

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How many of the lefty mashers with the most home runs in a single season for each MLB franchise can you name in five minutes?

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 19

Twins Need To Address This Issue in Offseason or Face Same Fate in 2027

This season, the American League has been disappointing for most of the ballclubs except the top three in the AL East. So, the final wild card turned into a mediocre turtle race that kept multiple teams in it when the trade deadline came around, including the Minnesota Twins.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Byron Buxton News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Twins Receive Details on Byron Buxton's Season-Ending Surgery

The Minnesota Twins have more clarity on Byron Buxton’s recovery after the All-Star outfielder underwent right hip surgery Friday. Buxton had a successful right hip arthroscopy that included a labral repair, decompression and cam resection, according to Betsy Helfand of the Pioneer Press.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 19

Twins Takeaways: Walker Jenkins Breaks Out as Connor Prielipp Dominates

The Minnesota Twins took the second game in the four game series against the Angels 3-0. On the season, the Twins improved to 71-82 and kept their slim postseason hopes alive another day.

Emmanuel Rodriguez News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 19

Watch Twins’ Emmanuel Rodriguez jumps into the crowd to prevent an Angels home run

Minnesota Twins rookie Emmanuel Rodriguez made one of the best defensive plays of his young MLB career Friday night, robbing Los Angeles Angels shortstop Zach Neto of a home run at Angel Stadium.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 19

Connor Prielipp fires 7 strong innings as Twins blank Angels

Connor Prielipp allowed two hits over a career-high seven innings and fellow rookie Walker Jenkins went 3-for-4 with a home run as the Minnesota Twins registered a 3-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Friday in Anaheim, Calif.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 18

Twins Reveal Lineup With Bullpen in Tough Spot Against Angels

The Minnesota Twins lost the series opener to the Los Angeles Angels in walk-off fashion. Today, they will look to bounce back after the gutpunch loss.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Walker Jenkins News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 18

Twins' Top Prospect Walker Jenkins Produces Signature Moment in Majors

Minnesota Twins prospect Walker Jenkins has faced some adversity during his first stint in the big leagues. But the 21-year-old showed a flair for the dramatic on Thursday night with arguably his biggest hit yet in the majors.

Royce Lewis News / Just Baseball / September 18

Is this the end of the road for Royce Lewis as a Minnesota Twin?

Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis took the hard road to the major leagues. A top draft pick and a coveted prospect, his path has been blocked by a pandemic, severe injuries, several operations, and a question about his character.

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Brian Wolfe News / Viral Sports News / September 17

Former Minnesota Twins Pitcher Has Died

Brian Wolfe, a right-handed pitcher drafted by the Minnesota Twins and developed for years in their minor-league system before reaching the majors with the Toronto Blue Jays, died Tuesday at age 45.

Taj Bradley News / Field Level Media / September 17

Twins turn to Taj Bradley (190 strikeouts) in series opener vs. Angels

The Minnesota Twins will begin their final road trip of the season on Thursday night when they open a four-game series with the Los Angeles Angels in Anaheim, Calif.

Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The Sports / September 16

Miracle scenarios that still get the Twins in the playoffs

After blowing a 2-0 lead in the ninth inning but holding on to beat the Yankees 5-4 in 13 innings on Wednesday, the Minnesota Twins can still win out and finish with an 81-81 record.

Brian Wolfe News / Bring Me The Sports / September 16

Former Twins minor leaguer dies unexpectedly at 45

Brian Wolfe, a sixth-round pick by the Minnesota Twins in 1999, has died at the age of 45. “I’m sorry to write this but after a really really difficult and torturous battle Brian Wolfe passed away early this morning,” Rachell Wolfe, Brian’s wife, announced on Facebook on Tuesday.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / September 17

Yankees reveal Aaron Judge's injury status after concerning exit vs. Twins

The hearts of fans of the New York Yankees sank in the sixth inning of Wednesday's loss to the Minnesota Twins when Heliot Ramos stepped to the plate.

Yankees part ways with fan-favorite utilityman Oswaldo Cabrera

Dodgers announce reason for Blake Snell's early departure

Why Yoshinobu Yamamoto should start first game of postseason for Dodgers

Former Mets GM blasts team's decision to part ways with Pete Alonso

Report reveals Rafael Devers’ future with Giants

Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The Sports / September 16

Twins rookie update: Culpepper hurt, Jenkins in deep slump, E-Rod raking

As the Twins have faded out of playoff contention with a miserable 14-26 record in August and September, the one bright spot for fans has been getting the chance to watch three top prospects who should be a huge part of Minnesota’s future.

Kaelen Culpepper News / Field Level Media / September 16

Twins place SS Kaelen Culpepper (hamstring) on IL

The Minnesota Twins placed rookie shortstop Kaelen Culpepper on the 10-day injured list on Wednesday with a left hamstring strain. Culpepper, 23, was removed from Tuesday night's 8-1 loss to the New York Yankees in the top of the seventh inning.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / September 14

Aaron Judge crushes first HR in months as Yankees clinch playoff berth

Making a September return to help push the New York Yankees into the playoffs, Aaron Judge found his stroke again on Monday night.

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong ties franchise legend with HR No. 42

White Sox get huge win to open series vs. Guardians

White Sox need their 30-HR hitters to break out of extreme slumps

Tarik Skubal silences Reds as Dodgers clinch 14th straight playoff berth

Struggles may keep Edwin Diaz from Dodgers' postseason roster

Dodgers provide encouraging Shohei Ohtani injury update

Minnesota Twins News / Viral Sports News / September 12

Minnesota Twins Part Ways With 26-Year-Old Pitcher

The Minnesota Twins have released right-handed pitcher Jesse Bergin from High-A Cedar Rapids, ending a brief and injury-interrupted stay in the organization, via the MiLB transaction log.

Emmanuel Rodriguez News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12

Twins Promote Emmanuel Rodriguez For MLB Debut

The Twins announced that top outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez has been called up from Triple-A St. Paul. Infielder Ben Ross was optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding move, and Rodriguez is already on Minnesota’s 40-man roster.

Byron Buxton News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 11

Byron Buxton to undergo season-ending hip surgery

The Twins won’t be getting Byron Buxton back this year. Manager Derek Shelton told reporters, including Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune, that Buxton will have arthroscopic surgery on his right hip next Friday.

Brooks Lee News / Just Baseball / September 10

How Brooks Lee Became the Bat the Twins Needed Him To Be

Minnesota Twins infielder Brooks Lee thought he was well prepared for the 2026 MLB season. Realizing he needed to increase his speed on the basepaths and at shortstop, he worked in the offseason to build speed and muscle to become a more well-rounded player.

Joe Ryan News / Just Baseball / September 9

The Twins Need Joe Ryan’s Stability

The Minnesota Twins activated staff ace Joe Ryan from the injured list on Monday. He had not pitched since an August 4 game against the Kansas City Royals, missing time with a strained left gluteal muscle.