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Twins pursue sweep of 4-game set against Tigers

The Minnesota Twins already have secured their first series victory of the season. Now they are eager to complete a four-game sweep. Minnesota will aim for its fourth straight win when it faces the Detroit Tigers on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.

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Twins post 6-run 1st, then hold off late Tigers rally

Royce Lewis went 2-for-3 with two RBIs and the Minnesota Twins held on for an 8-6 win over the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday night in Minneapolis. Byron Buxton went 3-for-4 with a double and scored three runs for Minnesota, which won its third game in a row.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / April 8

Twins 8, Tigers 6: Early lead survives ‘pen palpitations

It looked like Framber’s arm in error Let the Twins tee off; Left announcers in conclusion, Made the coaches scoff; Our offense the driver of American League this game.

Minnesota Twins News / Viral Sports News / April 8

Former 7-Year MLB Pitcher Has Passed Away

Chuck Nieson, a durable right-handed pitcher who spent the bulk of his MLB career in the Minnesota Twins organization, passed away on April 7 at the age of 83.

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Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / April 7

Taj Bradley, Ryan Jeffers help secure Twins win against Tigers

Ryan Jeffers doubled and drove in a pair of runs, and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 4-2 win over the Detroit Tigers on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

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One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026

As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.

Red Sox to sign former Yankees relief pitcher ahead of Opening Day

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / April 7

3 Twins Veterans Most Likely to Lose Their Roster Spot to a Prospect

The Twins' Triple-A affiliate in St. Paul is loaded with some of the top prospects in the organization. One national outlet recently listed the Saints as the most talented team in all of minor league baseball.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / April 7

New Twins TV Intro Mocked as Empty Stadium Steals the Show

The Minnesota Twins' attempt to do something fun on their television broadcast was met with mockery from fans on social media. Instead of using a typical

MLB News / Inside The Diamonds / April 7

Game Recap: Base Running Blunder Hurts Tigers; Twins Take First Game of Series

The Detroit Tigers and Minnesota Twins played the first game of their four-game series tonight. Casey Mize got the ball for Detroit as he faced off against the Twins’ ace Joe Ryan.

Byron Buxton News / Minnesota Twins on SI / April 6

Slumping Twins Shake Up Lineup, Move Byron Buxton Up to Leadoff Spot

Mired in a tough 3-6 start in which they've hit an MLB-worst .192, the Twins have made their first real shakeup to their batting order. Byron Buxton, who hit second in each of his first eight starts, is returning to the leadoff spot for Monday night's series opener against the Detroit Tigers.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Byron Buxton News / Athlon Sports / April 5

Twins Announce Byron Buxton News After Missing Rays Game

The Minnesota Twins enter Sunday’s series finale against the Tampa Bay Rays looking to avoid a disaster such as the one from Saturday. To start the weekend, the Twins suffered a 7-1 defeat at the hands of the Rays, dropping to a 3-5 record and leaving Minnesota searching for answers at the plate after managing just three hits.

Byron Buxton News / Athlon Sports / April 3

Twins Announce Byron Buxton News After Leaving Rays Game

The Minnesota Twins do not have many bright spots as the 2026 season progresses after the organization traded away much of its roster at last year’s trade deadline.

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 3

Twins dealing with Target Field power outage before Rays clash

The Minnesota Twins are set to take on the Tampa Bay Rays at 3:10 p.m. Central time. However, Target Field is having other plans. About an hour before gametime, Target Field has lost power, according to Dan Hayes of The Athletic.

Kody Clemens News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 2

Twins’ Kody Clemens opens scoring vs. Royals after seemingly forgetting the count

The Minnesota Twins capitalized on a rare mental mistake to take an early lead against the Kansas City Royals. In an unusual sequence, a lapse in awareness by Kody Clemens and a costly error by Salvador Perez combined to produce the game’s first run.

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 31