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Luke Keaschall helps Twins edge Blue Jays

Luke Keaschall helps Twins edge Blue Jays

Luke Keaschall collected two hits and an RBI Sunday and the Minnesota Twins overcame the early exit of their ace starting pitcher to earn a 4-3 win over the visiting Toronto Blue Jays.

Andrew Morris News / Twinkie Town / May 3

Twins 4, Blue Jays 3: Canada vs. Andrew Morris (& Co.)

The Twins sent Joe Ryan to the bump this morning—the Peacock MLB Sunday Wakeup special—hoping for a series split. He lasted all of two batters before leaving with an undisclosed injury.

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The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 20 MLB players to bat .300 and mash 50 home runs in the same season can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Yardbarker
25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

25 current MLB players who will end up in the Baseball Hall of Fame

Some things appear clear when it comes to Baseball Hall of Fame voting. The PED guys aren’t going to get in, or at least the hitters, and the rubric for starting pitchers has to be reconstructed on the fly.

Zak Kent News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 3
Nationals Claim Zak Kent

Nationals Claim Zak Kent

The Nationals claimed right-hander Zak Kent off waivers from the Twins, the team announced. He’s been optioned to Triple-A Rochester. Washington had an opening on the 40-man roster after lefty Cionel Perez was outrighted on Saturday.

Joe Ryan News / Field Level Media / May 3
Twins ace Joe Ryan leaves after nine pitches Sunday

Twins ace Joe Ryan leaves after nine pitches Sunday

The Minnesota Twins removed right-hander Joe Ryan after just nine pitches due to right elbow soreness during Sunday's game against the Toronto Blue Jays.

Minnesota Twins News / Yardbarker / May 3
Twins' 2026 hopes could be dealt death blow with Joe Ryan news

Twins' 2026 hopes could be dealt death blow with Joe Ryan news

Ryan faced a concerning development on Sunday.

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Joe Ryan News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 3
Joe Ryan Leaves Start With Elbow Soreness

Joe Ryan Leaves Start With Elbow Soreness

Twins right-hander Joe Ryan was pulled two batters into his start on Sunday against the Blue Jays. He departed with right elbow soreness, relayed Betsy Helfand of the St.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Who are the 25 fastest players in MLB right now?

Speed is more important than ever in MLB with recent rule changes promoting stolen bases. These were the 25 fastest players for the 2026 season, as recorded by the Statcast sprint speed metric.

Joe Ryan News / Field Level Media / May 3
Seeking split, Twins turn to Joe Ryan to tame Jays' bats

Seeking split, Twins turn to Joe Ryan to tame Jays' bats

Joe Ryan already has had one impressive win against the Toronto Blue Jays this season, a two-hit, seven-inning gem. The host Twins would like to see a repeat performance from the 2025 All-Star right-hander Sunday as they attempt to split the four-game series in Minneapolis.

MLB News / Twinkie Town / May 2

Blue Jays 11, Twins 4: Naught 4 Nothing

We ought to have a boilerplate template for 2026 Twins recaps, because it feels like every time the Twins lose this season, it’s for exactly the same reasons as I am about to describe.

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / May 2
Twins Prospect Exits Triple-A Game With Injury, New Call-Up Set for MLB Debut

Twins Prospect Exits Triple-A Game With Injury, New Call-Up Set for MLB Debut

The Twins are trending in the wrong direction with just three wins since April 1. To make matters worse, one of their top prospects, Emmanuel Rodriguez, left Friday's St.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 2
Twins Place Cole Sands On 15-Day IL, Promote John Klein

Twins Place Cole Sands On 15-Day IL, Promote John Klein

The Twins announced that right-hander Cole Sands has been placed on the 15-day injured list due to a left forearm strain.  The placement is retroactive to April 29.  Right-hander John Klein was called up from Triple-A in the corresponding move, and Klein was already added to Minnesota’s 40-man roster last November in advance of the Rule 5 draft.

Minnesota Twins News / Yardbarker / May 1
Twins' Byron Buxton rebounding following slow start to season

Twins' Byron Buxton rebounding following slow start to season

Following a slow start to the season, Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton has been on an offensive tear.  The Twins continue to be a public enemy

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / April 28
Twins' New Roster Move Adds Some Fastball Velocity to Their Bullpen

Twins' New Roster Move Adds Some Fastball Velocity to Their Bullpen

In an era where seemingly every team has multiple relievers who can touch 100 miles per hour, the Twins' bullpen is notable for its lack of fastball velocity.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / April 28

Twins' Top Prospects Make Loud Statement With Home Run Barrage

The offensive display put on by a quartet of top Twins prospects on Tuesday afternoon in St. Paul should have fans awfully excited about the future of Minnesota's lineup.

Connor Prielipp News / New Baseball Media / April 22
What to Expect from Twins Pitcher Connor Prielipp

What to Expect from Twins Pitcher Connor Prielipp

Twenty-five-year-old pitcher Connor Prielipp is ready to make his bow in the Majors, as the Twins officially promoted him on April 22 and stuck him in the rotation.

Kendry Rojas News / New Baseball Media / April 21
What to Expect from Twins Pitcher Kendry Rojas

What to Expect from Twins Pitcher Kendry Rojas

Cuban-born Kendry Rojas’ road to the Majors is nearly complete. The Twins are expected to promote Rojas to the Majors before Minnesota’s series against the Mets.

Minnesota Twins News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 20
Twins Reportedly Set to Call Up Promising Pitching Prospect for MLB Debut

Twins Reportedly Set to Call Up Promising Pitching Prospect for MLB Debut

The Minnesota Twins are reportedly planning on adding one of the organization's top pitching prospects to the major league roster. Left-handed pitcher Kendry Rojas, MLB Pipeline's No.

Mick Abel News / Yardbarker / April 20
The Twins' starting rotation takes a nasty blow with Mick Abel going down

The Twins' starting rotation takes a nasty blow with Mick Abel going down

The Minnesota Twins' starting rotation received terrible news on Monday, as right-hander Mick Abel will head to the injured list. According to The Athletic’s

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Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / April 17
Is the Twins’ Early Success Sustainable?

Is the Twins’ Early Success Sustainable?

The Twins were 3-6 through their first nine games. Despite it being early, they looked like they could be in for a disappointing season. They have played 10 games since and only lost two.

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