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Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / August 10

Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Youth Movement” Edition

Last week was a mixed bag for the Twins. After wrapping up the trade deadline by picking up a couple of additions to the pitching staff, they promptly dropped two straight series.

Royce Lewis News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 10

Twins' Royce Lewis Unlocked His Swing With One Quiet Adjustment

Royce Lewis’ streak of 13 consecutive games with a hit and 19 straight games reaching base — which ended Sunday in the Minnesota Twins’ 10-inning loss to Milwaukee — could have been interpreted as the result of a familiar approach: more aggression, more power and a willingness to accept more misses.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 9

Putting Brewers' Jacob Misiorowski surpassing 200 strikeouts in perspective

As always, Jacob Misiorowski did his part in the Milwaukee Brewers' win over the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. And while he wasn't able to earn the win—Milwaukee

Blue Jays' Max Scherzer reaches historic MLB milestone vs. Phillies

On deck: Brewers-Dodgers, pivotal AL Central series in spotlight

The '10-K games with less than 100 pitches' quiz

Adley Rutschman News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Last five-hit game by MLB team' quiz

How many of the most recent players to record five hits in the same MLB game for each franchise can you name in five minutes?

The 'Multi-time Cy Young winners' quiz

The 'Three-time batting champions' quiz

The 'Most HRs in one World Series' quiz

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 9

Twins make stunning history with dingers off Jacob Misiorowski

Facing off against Jacob Misiorowski and the Milwaukee Brewers, the Minnesota Twins knew to expect the fastball. This time around, the franchise was prepared for the heat.

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.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 9

This Secret Makes Slugger Josh Bell Twins' Offensive Engine

Judging Josh Bell by his .253 batting average or his 15 home runs this season leads to the wrong conclusion: that of an ordinary veteran first baseman.

MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 9

Twins Set Lineup for Huge Matchup Against Brewers Star Jacob Misiorowski

The Minnesota Twins need every win they can muster to keep moving up in the American League playoff race. Sunday's matchup will be a big one. The Twins (58-60) will face Milwaukee right-hander Jacob Misiorowski, one of the most dominant pitchers in baseball.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 9

Assessing Full Cost of Minnesota Twins Trade Deadline Additions

Last year the Minnesota Twins were practically giving players away. This year they were interested in adding players for a potential playoff push. The Twins (58-60) have only received a minor bump so far.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / August 9

Twins Stock Up on Pitching as Surprise Buyers at the Deadline

At the start of the season, no one thought that the Minnesota Twins would be anything but sellers when the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline rolled around. And even though team win totals in the American League are down across the board, it was inconceivable even a month ago that the Twins would be in this position.

MLB News / Twinkie Town / August 8

Brewers 4, Twins 3: Falling Short

Tonight, Andrew Vaughn reminded Twins Territory why any player whose career has involved only the Chicago White Sox and Milwaukee Brewers is bad news for a team based in Minnesota.

Paul Molitor News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 8

Paul Molitor Joined One of Baseball’s Rarest Clubs 28 Years Ago with Twins

On Aug. 8, 1998, 41-year-old Twins designated hitter Paul Molitor went 5-for-5 against the Baltimore Orioles. He also stole the 500th base of his career, becoming only the fifth player in Major League history at the time to combine 3,000 hits with 500 steals.

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.

Joe Ryan News / Athlon Sports / August 8

Twins Lose Another Player to Injury After Joe Ryan News

The Minnesota Twins suffered another blow to their pitching staff Friday night when right-hander Zebby Matthews exited his start against the Milwaukee Brewers with a recurring blister on his right foot.

Kaelen Culpepper News / Just Baseball / August 8

The Twins Finally Called for Kaelen Culpepper

After much anticipation, the Minnesota Twins called up shortstop Kaelen Culpepper on Friday from their Triple-A affiliate, the St. Paul Saints. With the Twins trying to stay in contention for a playoff spot, their instability at shortstop, and Culpepper’s decimation of the International League, the callup was long overdue.

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The 'Rushing TD leaders by season' quiz

The '2026 CFB preseason Coach's Poll' quiz

The 'NFL 1,500-yard rushers' quiz

The 'Most TDs by NFL franchise' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 7

Twins' Kaelen Culpepper homers in MLB debut

Culpepper made an instant impression in his debut with a moment that every player dreams of when they're growing up.

Payton Tolle fans 14 as Red Sox thrash Athletics

Dylan Cease threatening Cam Schlittler as AL Cy Young favorite

Cubs have tough pitching decisions to make ahead of weekend series

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7

Twins Designate Taylor Rashi For Assignment

The Twins announced that they have selected the contract of infielder Kaelen Culpepper and recalled right-hander Zebby Matthews. In corresponding moves, they have optioned infielder Tristan Gray and placed right-hander Joe Ryan on the 15-day injured list with a left glute strain.

Walker Jenkins News / Bring Me The Sports / August 7

Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins looks MLB-ready in first career multi-homer game

The Twins made a much-needed move on Friday by promoting shortstop Kaelen Culpepper, their No. 2 prospect, to the big leagues for the first time. Culpepper has looked great with Triple-A St.

Joe Ryan News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 7

Twins To Place Joe Ryan On Injured List

The Twins will place Joe Ryan on the 15-day injured list this afternoon, manager Derek Shelton told reporters on Thursday (link via Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star-Tribune).

Minnesota Twins News / Yardbarker / August 7

Twins promote top prospect Kaelen Culpepper ahead of Brewers series

The Twins will surely benefit from his defense at shortstop, as he is highly touted as a consensus top prospect who has registered well-above-average exit velocities at Triple-A.

Brewers sailing through season; Twins still afloat in AL playoff chase

Twins rally late to beat Royals, snap 4-game skid

The 'MLB 400-HR, 200-stolen bases' quiz

Joe Ryan News / Bring Me The Sports / August 6

Joe Ryan likely heading to IL due to glute strain

Twins righty Joe Ryan is likely hitting the Injured List. According to The Athletic's Dan Hayes, an MRI on Ryan showed a mild left glute strain. No official move has been announced at this time.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 6

Twins’ biggest 2026 MLB trade deadline mistake

The 2025 and 2026 MLB trade deadlines were the tales of two very different stories for the Minnesota Twins. Last year, the Twins embarked on one of the biggest sell-offs in recent memory.

Dean Kremer 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