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Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / July 11
Twins Select Tommy LaPour 107th Overall 
The Twins go with a third straight pitcher to cap off day one of the draft. Again, it’s a big 6’4” frame from the right side with big velocity. Tommy LaPour was throwing mid 90s out of high school, and after cracking the rotation at Wichita State as a freshman, he found his way to TCU.
Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / July 11
Twins Select Ethan Wachsmann 79th Overall
It looks like the Twins will be paying up to pry 6’5” RHP Ethan Wachsmann away from Wake Forest. It’s the first high school player drafted by Minnesota this year, and it will be a fun development project to watch.
Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / July 11
Twins Select Brett Renfrow 73rd Overall
The Twins go with a college arm in the competitive balance section of the 2nd round in righty Brett Renfrow. He is ranked just outside the top 100 on both MLB Pipeline and Fangraphs.
The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz
How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?
Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / July 11
Twins Select Carson Tinney 43rd Overall
The Twins continue to build up a deep pipeline of catching prospects, selecting Texas backstop Carson Tinney in the 2nd round. He is the 73rd ranked draft prospect according to MLB Pipeline and 58th on Fangraphs.
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 / NBC Sports / July 11
Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 11
Minnesota Twins Select Vahn Lackey With 3rd Pick in 2026 MLB Draft
The Minnesota Twins used the No. 3 pick in the 2026 MLB draft on Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey, giving the organization one of the more complete position players in this year’s class.
Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / July 11
Twins Select Vahn Lackey 3rd Overall
After weeks of mock drafts sending Vahn Lackey to Minnesota, there are no surprises on draft day. Expect his signing bonus to end up close to the $9.74 million slot value.
Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 11
Meet Twins’ MLB Draft No. 3 overall pick Vahn Lackey
The Minnesota Twins officially added one of the top prospects in the 2026 MLB Draft by selecting Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey with the No. 3 overall pick Saturday afternoon.
Minnesota Twins News / 5 GOATs / July 11
Minnesota Twins select Georgia Tech C Vahn Lackey in 2026 MLB Draft
Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey was selected by the Minnesota Twins with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. One of the top prospects in the draft is now off the board.
Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / July 11
Minnesota Twins 2026 MLB Draft Tracker
After an up-and-down first half by the Minnesota Twins that still has them in the thick of the playoff race, it is nearly time for the All-Star Break and the 2026 MLB Draft!
25 MLB players most likely to be traded by the deadline
The MLB Trade Deadline has been quieter in recent years, in part due to playoff expansion, but 2026 is shaping up to be a more exciting one with several big names.
Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 11
The 4 Best MLB Draft Picks in Minnesota Twins History
The Minnesota Twins have built some of baseball’s greatest teams through the use of selections from the MLB Draft. As the 2026 MLB Draft is just hours away at this point, it was a great time to look back in history.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 11
Angels' Ryan Johnson aims to turn around fortunes vs. Twins
Ryan Johnson will look for a rare positive result on Saturday afternoon when he takes the mound for the Los Angeles Angels in their game against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis.
Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 10
Twins owner reveals ‘investment’ plan to win back fans
The Minnesota Twins (46-48) trail the first-place Chicago White Sox and Cleveland Guardians by two games in the American League Central and are just one game clear of the Seattle Mariners for the final Wild Card slot, but Target Field does not reflect this optimistic set of circumstances.
MLB News / Yardbarker / July 10
Twins announce themselves as buyers with acquisition of Tommy Nance
In a year where the American League playoff picture is wide open, several teams under .500 feel the need to become buyers at the MLB trade deadline. That began Friday with the Minnesota Twins becoming the first to make a move despite currently being under .500 and out of a playoff spot.
Royce Lewis News / Athlon Sports / July 10
Royce Lewis Got Demoted to Triple-A. His Strikeout Rate Says He Came Back a Different Hitter.
It’s been a rollercoaster of a 2026 season for Royce Lewis. But it looks like things may finally be turning around for the better. May was an uncharacteristically bad month for the Twins third baseman, to the point he was reassigned to the Triple-A St.
MLB News / Field Level Media / July 10
Twins bid to move closer to .500 in matchup vs. lowly Angels
The Minnesota Twins' bid to reach the .500 mark went by the boards after their bats fell silent on Thursday afternoon. Fresh off seeing their four-game winning streak end, the Twins will look to get back on track Friday night when they open a three-game series against the Los Angeles Angels in Minneapolis.
Anthony Banda News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 9
Anthony Banda Undergoes Season-Ending Lat Surgery
Twins left-hander Anthony Banda is done for the year. The southpaw tells Dan Hayes of The Athletic that he had surgery on his injured lat and is done for the season.
Alan Roden News / Inside The Diamonds / July 9
Minnesota Twins Notebook: Roden Walks it Off, Twins Depth Tested, & More
The Minnesota Twins currently hold a 46-47 record following their latest victory at Target Field. The team secured its fourth consecutive win against the Cleveland Guardians in the last 24 hours.
Joe Ryan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 9
Twins rumors: Minnesota suddenly being in contention has them facing Joe Ryan trade question
The MLB Trade Deadline is coming up on August 3, and the Minnesota Twins have been seen as a potential candidate to be sellers at the deadline. One of the possible pieces on the move is pitcher Joe Ryan.
Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / July 9
Minnesota Twins Top Prospects Check-In: July 2026
At the halfway point of the MLB season, it’s time to check in on the Minnesota Twins’ minor league prospects and evaluate how they are progressing. Whether they are at Triple-A St.
Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The News / July 8
Bailey Ober set to return to Twins' rotation on Thursday; Marco Raya to IL
Nothing is official yet, but Twins manager Derek Shelton made it sound like right-hander Bailey Ober will come off the injured list and start in Thursday afternoon's series finale against the Guardians at Target Field.
Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8
Twins Sign Matt Bowman To Minor League Deal
The Twins have signed right-hander Matt Bowman to a minor league deal, reports Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com. He will report to Triple-A St. Paul and give the Saints a fresh bullpen arm.
Austin Wells News / Yardbarker / July 6
Can the Yankees’ trade-deadline plans save the team?
America’s 250th birthday saw fireworks spanning from sea to shining sea, but in the Bronx, the New York Yankees have only been able to launch very few of their own.
Yordan Alvarez News / Yardbarker / June 30
Astros' Yordan Alvarez furthers MVP case, makes history with monster grand slam
With one swing of the bat that further argues MVP consideration and makes history, Yordan Alvarez powered the Houston Astros to a much-needed win.
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