Minnesota Twins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / May 22

The Twins were sinking in May 2006

After an up-and-down start to the 2006 campaign, the Minnesota Twins hoped to settle in and recapture the AL Central crown. Alas, through May and into one fateful June night in the Pacific Northwest, the endeavor looked more bottoming-out than regrouped-contender.

Bailey Ober News / Athlon Sports / May 20

Bailey Ober Just Threw 'An Ober' — Why You Should Take Him in 2026 Fantasy Baseball

Bailey Ober threw a two-hit shutout against the Miami Marlins on May 12. He needed 89 pitches. Zero walks. Seven strikeouts. He didn't allow a hit after the fourth inning.

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Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / May 20

Ryan Kreidler's homer lifts Twins to series win over Astros

Ryan Kreidler belted a three-run homer and Joe Ryan struck out a season-high nine batters, fueling the Minnesota Twins to a 4-1 victory over the Houston Astros on Wednesday afternoon in Minneapolis.

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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.

MLB News / Fights Around The World / May 20

AEW Announces ‘Brawl in the Ballpark’ on July 10 in Minnesota

AEW (All Elite Wrestling) continues to push the limits of what they can do as they recently announced that they will be hosting a wrestling event after an MLB game.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 20

Twins Grant Releases To Matt Bowman, John Brebbia

The Twins granted right-handers Matt Bowman and John Brebbia their releases Wednesday, per Dan Hayes of The Athletic and Jon Heyman of the New York Post.

Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The News / May 20

In a Major League Baseball first, Twins to host postgame AEW wrestling show

Fans attending the Minnesota Twins game against the Los Angeles Angels in July will get to see a brawl, and not because the benches have cleared. The Minnesota Twins and All Elite Wrestling have announced "Brawl in the Ballpark," a wrestling show hosted in Target Field following the Twins-Angels game on Friday, July 10.

MLB News / Twinkie Town / May 19

Astros 2, Twins 1: Zebby solid, bats stone cold

Zebby Matthews got off to a shaky start tonight, with a Jeremy Pena single and Isaac Paredes 2-run homer. However, after that, he settled into things and was able to go 6 innings, scattering 5 hits and striking out 6 along the way.

Minnesota Twins News / The Takedown on SI / May 19

AEW and Minnesota Twins Announce First Ever Brawl in the Ballpark

All Elite Wrestling and the Minnesota Twins are partnering up for a first ever event later this summer. Brawl in the Ballpark will take place on Friday, July 10 at Target Field, and will feature stars from both AEW and Ring of Honor.

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.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Ryan Jeffers, Emmanuel Rodriguez To Undergo Surgeries

Twins general manager Jeremy Zoll provided some updates on injured players to reporters, including Aaron Gleeman as well as Dan Hayes of The Athletic. Catcher Ryan Jeffers will undergo hamate surgery and has an expected return timeline of six to eight weeks.

Minnesota Twins News / Larry Brown Sports / May 19

Twins send former No. 1 overall pick to minors

The struggling Minnesota Twins are sending a former No. 1 overall pick to the minor leagues. Royce Lewis, the first overall pick in the 2017 MLB Draft, is headed to Triple-A St.

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Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Ryan Jeffers Diagnosed With Hamate Fracture

11:47am: The Twins have now announced the full slate of moves. Righty Garrett Acton has been moved to the 60-day IL to open roster space for Jackson. Acton has been out since late April due to a shoulder strain, and he’ll now be sidelined into late June at the earliest.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Twins option Royce Lewis, select Orlando Arcia, designate Justin Topa

11:02am: Right-hander Justin Topa is being designated for assignment to make room for Arcia on the 40-man roster, per MLB.com’s Matthew Leach. It sounds as though there’ll be additional roster juggling for the Twins at some point today, as this sequence leaves them at 25 players and short one arm in the ‘pen.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 19

Twins' Josh Bell heating up ahead of rematch vs. Astros

Josh Bell is coming off his best game with the Minnesota Twins. That could be bad news for opposing pitchers. "We know how strong he is and (his) ability to impact the baseball," Twins manager Derek Shelton said of Bell, an 11-year veteran who is in his first season with the Twins.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 18

Gio Urshela announces retirement after 10 MLB seasons

Following 10 MLB seasons, Gio Urshela has announced his retirement. In his career, he's batted .270 with 73 home runs, 759 hits and 352 RBI.

Legendary Mets announcer missed end of Yankees game for bucket list moment

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Aaron Judge tells the truth about losing to the Mets

Yankees should keep eye on Twins' Ryan Jeffers as trade season approaches

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / May 18

Only in This Terrible American League Could the Twins Still Matter

The door to the American League playoffs isn't just open for the Minnesota Twins; the hinges have been bent backwards, the screws have snapped, and it might be a while before it shuts again.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 17

Yankees should keep eye on Ryan Jeffers as trade season approaches

Yankees should keep eye on Twins' Ryan Jeffers as trade season approaches

The MLB trade deadline isn’t until 6:00 p.m. ET on Aug. 3; however, it’s never too early to start shopping around. One such name that is bound to come up is catcher Ryan Jeffers.

Yankees' Aaron Boone announces Gerrit Cole decision after unfortunate Max Fried news

Mets lose starting pitcher Clay Holmes 'for long time'

White Sox catcher Kyle Teel dealing with another issue amid rehab assignment

Pirates' Ryan O'Hearn to miss time due to injury

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