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Twins Takeaways: Joe Ryan Struggles as Playoff Hopes Take Massive Hit

The Minnesota Twins lost the rubber game and the series to the division rival Guardians 9-2. On the season, the Twins fall nine games under .500 to 70-79.

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Monday Morning Minnesota: The “It’s Dinamita Time!” Edition

The youth movement is continuing to progress, with Emmanuel “Dinamita” Rodriguez making his major league debut this past weekend, hitting a homer in his first big-league at-bat.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 13

Minnesota Twins Recent Struggles Masking Offensive Success of Two Players

When the trade deadline came around this season, there was a pile of mediocre teams in the hunt for the final wild card spot as the American League has been somewhat of a dumpster fire this season, and one of those teams was the Minnesota Twins — keyword was.

Joe Ryan News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 13

Twins Set Lineup as Joe Ryan Goes for Series Win Against Guardians

The Minnesota Twins are going for the series win over their division foe Guardians. If accomplished, it moves the Twins one step closer to potentially making a run toward October.

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The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

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Emmanuel Rodriguez News / Field Level Media / September 13

Emmanuel Rodriguez, Twins eye encore vs. Guardians

Forgive Emmanuel Rodriguez if he still appears to be floating on air Sunday. The Minnesota Twins outfielder might still be trying to come to grips with his dream debut, in which he homered in his first at-bat in the big leagues.

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Every first-overall MLB draft pick from the 21st century

The MLB Draft doesn’t get the same attention as the NFL Draft…or the NBA Draft…or even the NHL Draft. There’s the element of a stay in a farm system, the general lack of immediate impact for MLB draft picks, and the fact that it’s tougher for one MLB player to turn a franchise’s fortunes around.

Emmanuel Rodriguez News / Field Level Media / September 12

Emmanuel Rodriguez homers in 1st AB as Twins clip Guardians

Emmanuel Rodriguez hit a home run in his first big-league plate appearance and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 4-3 win over the Cleveland Guardians on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.

MLB News / Twinkie Town / September 12

Twins 4, Guardians 3: Coming Out Party

That the article editor’s thumbnail selector offered two dozen images of a beaming Emmanuel Rodriguez, smiling as he jogged around the basepaths with his fist in the air, should tell you everything you need to know about the top prospect’s first major-league at-bat.

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 / Field Level Media / September 12

Twins call up OF prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez

The Minnesota Twins called up outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez from Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday prior to the Twins' home game against the Cleveland Guardians in Minneapolis.

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The 20 greatest MLB teams to never win the World Series

Even the most successful regular-season teams in Major League Baseball have failed to win it all. Here's our list of 20 such clubs that fall into that category.

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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 / Viral Sports News / September 8

Former Minnesota Twins Infielder Has Reportedly Died

Pat Putnam, a first baseman who finished his major league career with the Minnesota Twins during the club’s 1984 division chase, has died. He was 72. Putnam died Aug.

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.

Joe Ryan News / Yardbarker / September 7