Minnesota Twins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Twins top pick Vahn Lackey has hit the ground running in his first few pro games

As they would've hoped and expected, Twins top draft pick Vahn Lackey has immediately shown off his talent in his first few professional games with Low-A Fort Myers.

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Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Going For It” Edition

The Twins actually put their money where their mouth was, making a couple of trades last week that involved sending out prospects to bring in veteran pitching help.

Royce Lewis News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 3

Twins' Royce Lewis Found the Most Important Part of His Swing Again

We've probably been reading Royce Lewis' season the wrong way. During his first few weeks back, the numbers painted the picture of a hitter nowhere close to his usual standard.

Dean Kremer News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 2

Twins Activate Dean Kremer as Deadline Plans Continue to Take Shape

The Minnesota Twins are continuing to prepare for the stretch run. They officially activated newly acquired right-hander Dean Kremer while making room for him by optioning right-handed pitcher Jack Anderson to Triple-A St.

Tarik Skubal News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Pitching Triple Crown winners' quiz

Winning the MLB pitching Triple Crown entails leading the league in wins, ERA (earned runs average) and strikeouts.How many of the pitchers in the live-ball era (since 1920) that accomplished this rare feat can you name?

The 'League K-leaders by season since' quiz

The 'MLB all-time strikeout leaders' quiz

The 'MLB ROY and MVP-winners' quiz

MLB News / Bring Me The Sports / August 2

Twins drop below .500 after walk-off loss to Mariners on eve of trade deadline

The Twins are officially entering Monday's trade deadline one game below .500 at 56-57 for the season. A late-game flurry was not enough on Sunday against the Mariners, and they're leaving Seattle with a 7-6 loss and two defeats in a row via walk-off.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

Dean Kremer News / Athlon Sports / August 2

Twins Activate Dean Kremer Before Mariners Series Finale

The Minnesota Twins officially activated right-hander Dean Kremer ahead of Sunday's series finale, adding the recently acquired starter to their active roster as the club continues reshaping its pitching staff following the trade deadline.

MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 2

Who Won the Trevor Larnach-Bryan Abreu Trade That Never Happened?

The rumor made sense from both sides. Trevor Larnach could have given Houston more stability in the outfield. Bryan Abreu could have become the high-impact arm Minnesota Twins needed to strengthen a bullpen that had lost consistency throughout the season.

Dean Kremer News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 2

Why Minnesota Twins Paid Too Much to Acquire Dean Kremer

While it is true that the Minnesota Twins needed pitching help before Monday's trade deadline, they did not need to trade Jhomnardo Reyes for Dean Kremer to get it.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Twins Targeting Right-Handed Relievers, Have Room To Further Add To Payroll

The Twins have made a pair of trades in the past 48 hours, adding lefty reliever A.J. Minter and right-handed starter Dean Kremer in deals with the Mets and Orioles.

Cody Laweryson News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 1

Twins Designate Cody Laweryson For Assignment

The Twins announced that right-hander Cody Laweryson was designated for assignment. The move opens up a 40-man roster spot for Garrett Acton, who has been activated from the 60-day injured list and optioned to Triple-A. In other roster news, Minnesota has officially added newly-acquired reliever A.J.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 1

Twins rumors: Minnesota still not done after Dean Kremer, AJ Minter trades

The Minnesota Twins remain active before Monday’s MLB trade deadline after acquiring right-hander Dean Kremer and left-handed reliever A.J. Minter in separate deals.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 1

Ascending Twins seek greater heights vs. struggling Mariners

For much of the season, it looked like the Minnesota Twins would be sellers at the MLB trade deadline. Victories in seven of their past nine games has changed all that, however.

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The 'Active 4th quarter comebacks' quiz

The 'Most playoff games by NBA team' quiz

The '4-TD, 0-INT NFL games' quiz

The 'Most NBA Finals points' quiz

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 1

Twins ride 3 late home runs to victory over Mariners

Brooks Lee, Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers homered as the Minnesota Twins rallied for a 5-3 victory against the host Seattle Mariners on Friday night. The Twins won for the seventh time in their past nine games to move into a tie with the Cleveland Guardians for the American League's third and final wild-card spot.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 31

Twins continue to build rotation in trade with Orioles

In what has been a fairly quiet 2026 MLB trade deadline so far, the Minnesota Twins continued to make noise in rebuilding their pitching ahead of what they hope will be a run to the American League postseason.

Potential Orioles trade chip staying put with extension

Tigers' Tarik Skubal has a preferred trade destination

Mets pull off trade for the son of a former fan favorite

Dodgers are keeping two players off the table in trade talks

Phillies, Blue Jays emerging as possible partners in blockbuster trade

Yankees reportedly place two pitchers on the trade block

Harrison Bader News / Yardbarker / August 1

Giants suspend payment to Harrison Bader after scooter accident

Giants suspending payment to Harrison Bader after bizarre scooter accident

Harrison Bader's first season with the San Francisco Giants has not only been a massive disappointment, but it is also rapidly turning into a mess.

Paul Skenes isn't giving the Pirates what they need, and it is costing them

Jarren Duran's antics only tank his trade value further

Tampa Bay Rays lose key starter just before trade deadline

Timeline in place for Bobby Witt Jr.'s return to Royals

Colby Thomas' ABS challenge goes horribly wrong; opponents laugh

Rays' Junior Caminero joins list of MLB legends with latest HR

Minnesota Twins News / Minor League Baseball on SI / July 31

Twins' Vahn Lackey Makes Minor League Debut 3 Weeks After Being Drafted

Minnesota Twins first-round pick Vahn Lackey has officially started his professional career less than a month after hearing his name called during the 2026 MLB Draft.

Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The Sports / July 31

Twins reportedly seeking rotation help in addition to further bullpen upgrades

The Twins made their first splash of trade deadline weekend late on Thursday night, when they agreed to send infield prospects Billy Amick and Bruin Agbayani to the Mets for veteran left-handed reliever A.J.

Minnesota Twins News / HITC / July 31

Olivia Dean pictured at MLB game wearing new movie-inspired Minnesota Twins jersey

With the MLB season in full swing, the stars are showing up all across the board. Pop sensation Olivia Dean was the latest to catch the eye of fans at a Minnesota Twins game.

Kody Clemens News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 30

Kody Clemens’ walk-off grand slam helps Twins set bonkers MLB record

Minnesota Twins brass already labeled the franchise as a buyer ahead of the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline, but just in case the front office was having second thoughts, Kody Clemens applied a little more pressure in possibly the most stunning finish of the season.

Cole Sands News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 30

Twins’ Cole Sands To Undergo Elbow Surgery

Twins right-hander Cole Sands is headed for surgery to remove loose bodies and bone spurs from his right elbow, reports Dan Hayes of The Athletic. He’s expected to miss the rest of the season.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 30

Kody Clemens makes history with walk-off grand slam

Kody Clemens becomes Twins' hero, makes history with walk-off grand slam

2026 has been an up and down season for the Minnesota Twins, but Derek Shelton's team enjoyed a bright moment on Thursday night.

Luis Robert Jr.'s clutch hit carries Mets to win over Marlins

White Sox edge Yankees in 11 innings to split four-game set

Cedric Mullins' late HR lifts red-hot Rays past Rangers

Rangers to get big boost with star shortstop set to return

Bizarre new details emerge about Harrison Bader's scooter crash

Kody Clemens News / Athlon Sports / July 30

Kody Clemens Makes History in Twins' Dramatic Comeback Win

It may not have been Game 7 of the World Series, but it was the situation that Minnesota Twins outfielder Kody Clemens dreamed of his entire life. Being the son of legendary pitcher Roger Clemens, it's no secret that Kody was surrounded by baseball for 30 years.

Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The Sports / July 30

Five relievers the Twins could target to bolster their bullpen via trade

The Twins have made it clear that they plan on buying before Monday's trade deadline and are specifically targeting bullpen help. They could use two more reliable relievers to raise the floor of a unit that's been better lately but still has a very poor season ERA.

Byron Buxton News / Field Level Media / July 29

Twins All-Star CF Byron Buxton (hip) returns to IL

Minnesota Twins All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton was placed on the 10-day injured list Wednesday for the second time this month due to a right hip impingement.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / July 29

The Minnesota Twins Can’t Miss the Boat on Trading Joe Ryan

Tarik Skubal remains in the headlines, and for good reason. But teams unwilling to shell out the farm for half a season of Skubal should have Joe Ryan circled as a priority acquisition.