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Twins Takeaways: Minnesota's Biggest Problem Strikes Again in Crushing Loss to Yankees

The Minnesota Twins lost the series opener against the Yankees by a score of 8-3. With the win for New York, they will be popping champagne in the Twins clubhouse as they clinch a postseason spot.

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Aaron Judge crushes first HR in months as Yankees clinch playoff berth

Making a September return to help push the New York Yankees into the playoffs, Aaron Judge found his stroke again on Monday night.

Cubs' Pete Crow-Armstrong ties franchise legend with HR No. 42

White Sox get huge win to open series vs. Guardians

White Sox need their 30-HR hitters to break out of extreme slumps

Tarik Skubal silences Reds as Dodgers clinch 14th straight playoff berth

Struggles may keep Edwin Diaz from Dodgers' postseason roster

Dodgers provide encouraging Shohei Ohtani injury update

MLB News / Twinkie Town / September 14

Yankees 8, Twins 3: No Joke(s)

With the Minnesota Twins hosting the New York Yankees tonight, it gives me the opportunity to use one of the few jokes I know (mine being a more dry, sardonic sense of humor): What’s the difference between a Yankees fans and a dentist?

Dean Kremer News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 14

Twins Reveal Lineup for Series Opener as Dean Kremer Faces Yankees

The Minnesota Twins finish their penultimate homestand this week against the New York Yankees, who are looking to win the AL East. The Twins can play spoiler this week if they put together a good series against New York, whom they took 2/3 from back in July.

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The 'MLB Playoff hits leaders' quiz

How many of the 30 MLB players with at least 70 hits in their postseason career can you name in five minutes?

The 'Active multiple .300 seasons' quiz

The 'Most 200-hit MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 14

Twins Nominate Pablo López for Prestigious MLB Award for Third Straight Year

The Minnesota Twins announced on Monday morning that the team has nominated RHP Pablo López for Major League Baseball's Roberto Clemente Award. “Like Roberto

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Emmanuel Rodriguez News / Twinkie Town / September 14

Monday Morning Minnesota: The “It’s Dinamita Time!” Edition

The youth movement is continuing to progress, with Emmanuel “Dinamita” Rodriguez making his major league debut this past weekend, hitting a homer in his first big-league at-bat.

Joe Ryan News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 14

Twins Takeaways: Joe Ryan Struggles as Playoff Hopes Take Massive Hit

The Minnesota Twins lost the rubber game and the series to the division rival Guardians 9-2. On the season, the Twins fall nine games under .500 to 70-79.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 13

Minnesota Twins Recent Struggles Masking Offensive Success of Two Players

When the trade deadline came around this season, there was a pile of mediocre teams in the hunt for the final wild card spot as the American League has been somewhat of a dumpster fire this season, and one of those teams was the Minnesota Twins — keyword was.

Joe Ryan News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 13

Twins Set Lineup as Joe Ryan Goes for Series Win Against Guardians

The Minnesota Twins are going for the series win over their division foe Guardians. If accomplished, it moves the Twins one step closer to potentially making a run toward October.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / September 13

Emmanuel Rodriguez, Twins eye encore vs. Guardians

Forgive Emmanuel Rodriguez if he still appears to be floating on air Sunday. The Minnesota Twins outfielder might still be trying to come to grips with his dream debut, in which he homered in his first at-bat in the big leagues.

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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.

Emmanuel Rodriguez News / Bring Me The Sports / September 12

Watch: Twins prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez blasts homer in first MLB at-bat

Welcome to the show, Emmanuel Rodriguez. On the day he was called up to the big leagues for the first time, Rodriguez wasted no time making an impression.

Minnesota Twins News / Viral Sports News / September 12

Minnesota Twins Part Ways With 26-Year-Old Pitcher

The Minnesota Twins have released right-handed pitcher Jesse Bergin from High-A Cedar Rapids, ending a brief and injury-interrupted stay in the organization, via the MiLB transaction log.

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Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12

Twins Promote Emmanuel Rodriguez For MLB Debut

The Twins announced that top outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez has been called up from Triple-A St. Paul. Infielder Ben Ross was optioned to Triple-A in the corresponding move, and Rodriguez is already on Minnesota’s 40-man roster.

Byron Buxton News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 11

Byron Buxton to undergo season-ending hip surgery

The Twins won’t be getting Byron Buxton back this year. Manager Derek Shelton told reporters, including Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune, that Buxton will have arthroscopic surgery on his right hip next Friday.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / September 10

How Brooks Lee Became the Bat the Twins Needed Him To Be

Minnesota Twins infielder Brooks Lee thought he was well prepared for the 2026 MLB season. Realizing he needed to increase his speed on the basepaths and at shortstop, he worked in the offseason to build speed and muscle to become a more well-rounded player.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / September 9

2026 MLB Draft Review: Minnesota Twins

The Twins had the third-overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, giving the club the opportunity to add an elite talent. Minnesota used that pick on Vahn Lackey, one of the most accomplished hitters available.

Joe Ryan News / Just Baseball / September 9

The Twins Need Joe Ryan’s Stability

The Minnesota Twins activated staff ace Joe Ryan from the injured list on Monday. He had not pitched since an August 4 game against the Kansas City Royals, missing time with a strained left gluteal muscle.

Minnesota Twins News / Viral Sports News / September 8

Former Minnesota Twins Infielder Has Reportedly Died

Pat Putnam, a first baseman who finished his major league career with the Minnesota Twins during the club’s 1984 division chase, has died. He was 72. Putnam died Aug.

Minnesota Twins News / Netflix Junkie / September 7

'You Finally Got Your Emmy' - 'South Park' Trolls Donald Trump After Historic Win

Immediately after its historic Emmy win, South Park takes a jab at President Donald Trump. South Park is well known for its willingness to make fun of any topic, regardless of how sacred, offensive, or contentious it may be.

Joe Ryan News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Twins Option Pitcher Back Down After Joe Ryan Decision

Joe Ryan is back with the Minnesota Twins after missing more than a month with a left glute strain. The right-hander was reinstated from the 15-day injured list Monday, giving Minnesota a major boost ahead of its series opener against the Detroit Tigers.