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Twins Takeaways: Top Prospect Has Breakout Night in Crushing Loss to Angels

The Minnesota Twins lost the series opener against the Los Angeles Angels 5-4 in 10 innings. On the season, the Twins fell to 71-82. With the loss, the Twins clinched a record below .500 for the third straight season.

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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.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / September 18

The 2016 Twins plummeted to new franchise lows by season’s end

The 2016 Minnesota Twins season began with great optimism. It took almost no time at all for such hopefulness to turn horrific: an 0-9 start followed by Total System Failure (TM).

MLB News / Twinkie Town / September 18

Angels 5, Twins 4 (10 inn.): Broken records, and not the good kind

If two teams in the bottom of their respective divisions play a game of baseball, does it really happen? Sorry, that California air is really getting to me.

Pete Crow-Armstrong News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Most lefty-homers in a season' quiz

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?

The 'MLB 30/30 Club members' quiz

The 'Last 3-HR game by MLB team' quiz

The 'MLB active hit leaders' quiz

MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 17

Twins Get Top Prospect Back in Lineup for Angels Series Opener

The Minnesota Twins are heading west for a four-game series against the Los Angeles Angels. The Angels are one of the league's worst teams and one the Twins should beat up a bit on for a few days.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

Ryan Jeffers News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 17

Twins’ Trade Deadline Decision Could Come Back to Haunt Them

The Twins' season is virtually over with 10 games left to play. They still remain in the conversation for one of the American League's wild card spots but would have to jump a number of teams to qualify for postseason baseball.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 17

Twins Looking Ahead to Next Season With Pair of Rookie of the Year Contenders

The Minnesota Twins went into the trade deadline in the thick of a playoff race but a rough stretch has seemingly knocked them out of the postseason. They bet big at the trade deadline to bolster their pitching staff, but ultimately the loss of Byron Buxton was the final nail in the coffin.

MLB News / Twinkie Town / September 17

Emmanuel Rodriguez Has The Makings Of A Major League Star

The long-awaited debut of Emmanuel Rodriguez has finally arrived, and Emma is wasting no time cementing himself as a force in the Twins lineup. Through five games, he is 5-for-19 with a double, triple, and home run.

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 / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 16

Twins Set Probable Starters to Start Final Road Trip of 2026 vs. Angels

For the Minnesota Twins, it's all over except for being mathematically eliminated. The Twins (71-81) are off to the West Coast to face the Los Angeles Angels in a four-game series that begins on Thursday.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 16

Victor Caratini provides winning hit as Twins beat Yankees in 13

Victor Caratini's pinch-hit single bounced off the mound and under the glove of Yankees shortstop George Lombard Jr. to score automatic runner Luke Keaschall as the Minnesota Twins outlasted the visiting New York Yankees 5-4 in 13 innings on Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis.

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The 'Active 150-yard NFL rushers' quiz

The '10K-yard, 80-TD NFL receivers' quiz

The '5+ rushing-TD NFL seasons' quiz

The 'Most yards through two NFL seasons' quiz

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

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.

MLB 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.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 9

2026 MLB Draft Review: Minnesota Twins

The Twins had the third-overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, giving the club the opportunity to add an elite talent. Minnesota used that pick on Vahn Lackey, one of the most accomplished hitters available.

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.

Minnesota Twins News / Netflix Junkie / September 7

'You Finally Got Your Emmy' - 'South Park' Trolls Donald Trump After Historic Win

Immediately after its historic Emmy win, South Park takes a jab at President Donald Trump. South Park is well known for its willingness to make fun of any topic, regardless of how sacred, offensive, or contentious it may be.

Minnesota Twins News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Twins Option Pitcher Back Down After Joe Ryan Decision

Joe Ryan is back with the Minnesota Twins after missing more than a month with a left glute strain. The right-hander was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Monday, giving Minnesota a major boost ahead of its series opener against the Detroit Tigers.

Joe Ryan News / Yardbarker / September 7