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Joe Ryan Scratched From Start, Undergoing MRI

Joe Ryan Scratched From Start, Undergoing MRI

Twins ace Joe Ryan was a late scratch from his planned start in today’s Grapefruit League game with the Red Sox.  As per a pair of announcements from the Twins, Ryan is dealing with lower back tightness on his right side, and is undergoing an MRI to determine the extent of the injury.

Royce Lewis News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 21
How Twins slugger Royce Lewis reminded everyone of his elite ceiling with only 1 spring training swing

How Twins slugger Royce Lewis reminded everyone of his elite ceiling with only 1 spring training swing

The Minnesota Twins saw Royce Lewis flash his elite ceiling during spring training against the Boston Red Sox. The Twins slugger needed only one swing in Grapefruit League action to remind everyone why he remains central to Minnesota’s 2026 outlook.

Pablo Lopez News / Athlon Sports / February 21
Pablo Lopez UCL Surgery: Twins Rotation Impact & Recovery Timeline in 2026

Pablo Lopez UCL Surgery: Twins Rotation Impact & Recovery Timeline in 2026

Pablo López got his second opinion and it turned out the way most people would have guessed. He will have season-ending Tommy John surgery next week. The surgery will be his second Tommy John procedure, in which the damaged ulnar collateral ligament is replaced by a ligament from another part of the body or a donor.

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25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

25 MLB players that could be traded during the 2026 season

The 2026 MLB season is right around the corner, and it is never too early to start thinking about how it might unfold. Seemingly, every year, we have a decent handle on who should contend and who is likely to struggle, which makes looking ahead to the trade deadline inevitable.

Trevor Larnach News / Twinkie Town / February 21

Why isn’t Trevor Larnach a Mariner?

I’ve been saying it all offseason. Larnach is redundant and unnecessary with the Twins’ current roster construction. Let’s get more specific this time.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / February 20

Pablo López to have season-ending Tommy John surgery

As many suspected once the news of Pablo López’s ligament tear broke, the right-hander’s season is over. One day into the 2026 season, the Twins lost their #1 starter to an elbow injury during live batting practice.

MLB News / Yardbarker
25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

25 MLB players who have the most to prove in 2026

The new MLB season brings opportunities as players head into their walk years and try to rebound from subpar performances. These 25 players stand out heading into 2026.

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Pablo Lopez News / Field Level Media / February 20
Twins ace Pablo Lopez to have Tommy John surgery

Twins ace Pablo Lopez to have Tommy John surgery

Minnesota Twins ace right-hander Pablo Lopez will undergo Tommy John surgery next week and miss the entire 2026 season, the team announced Friday. Lopez will have surgery on Wednesday in Dallas to repair the ulnar collateral ligament in his pitching elbow.

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Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / February 20
Twins Prospects Who Could Make an Impact in 2026

Twins Prospects Who Could Make an Impact in 2026

The Minnesota Twins have been surrounded by disappointment in each of the last two seasons after fans were hoping they’d be in the thick of contention following their ALDS bid back in 2023.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 20
Twins rocked by major Pablo Lopez injury update

Twins rocked by major Pablo Lopez injury update

Lopez is being paid $21.75M both this season and next.

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Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / February 20

Twins Flashback: 1996 (Pt. 2)

The loss of franchise cornerstone Kirby Puckett was an enormous setback to start the 1996 Minnesota Twins season. But the show must go on, as they say, and whether narrated through Dick-n-Bert on MSC or Herb-n-John over the air, the ‘96 Twins were off and running.

Byron Buxton News / MLB on ClutchPoints / February 19
Twins’ Byron Buxton reveals the only way he’d move from center field

Twins’ Byron Buxton reveals the only way he’d move from center field

Byron Buxton is one of the more respected players in Major League Baseball. He was a former top prospect in the game and has become a household name in Minnesota.

Minnesota Twins News / Last Word On Sports / February 17
A Look at How the Minnesota Twins’ Rotation Stacks up After the Pablo López Injury

A Look at How the Minnesota Twins’ Rotation Stacks up After the Pablo López Injury

The Minnesota Twins were dealt difficult news on the injury front on Tuesday morning. The Athletic’s Aaron Gleeman, who covers the Twins, is reporting

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 17
Pablo López Diagnosed With UCL Tear

Pablo López Diagnosed With UCL Tear

The Twins received brutal injury news this morning, as right-hander Pablo López has been diagnosed with tearing in his right elbow’s ulnar collateral ligament, general manager Jeremy Zoll announced to reporters (via Dan Hayes of The Athletic).

Byron Buxton News / Total Pro Sports / February 16
'Go To The Media' – Byron Buxton Voices Frustration Over Minnesota Twins’ Trade Rumors

'Go To The Media' – Byron Buxton Voices Frustration Over Minnesota Twins’ Trade Rumors

Byron Buxton arguably produced the best campaign of his 11-year MLB career in 2025 after staying healthy for nearly the entire season for the Minnesota Twins.

Byron Buxton News / Larry Brown Sports / February 15
Byron Buxton is frustrated with the Twins

Byron Buxton is frustrated with the Twins

One of the last veterans left on the Minnesota Twins is not too happy with the team. Longtime Twins outfielder Byron Buxton spoke this week to Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune.

MLB News / Yardbarker / February 13
How Bad Bunny tried to get Astros' Carlos Correa to compete in World Baseball Classic

How Bad Bunny tried to get Astros' Carlos Correa to compete in World Baseball Classic

Bad Bunny has already left his mark on the NFL thanks to his performance at the Super Bowl LX halftime show. Now he tried to leave his mark on the world of professional baseball.

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Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The News / February 12
With little to celebrate, Twins hope to lure fans in with cheap beer

With little to celebrate, Twins hope to lure fans in with cheap beer

The Twins seem to recognize that they have work to do in order to get fans to come out for games at Target Field this season. Their latest effort in that regard?

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / February 8
The Good, The Bad, and The Ugly of the Derek Falvey Era in Minnesota

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For nearly a decade, Derek Falvey served as the central decision-maker guiding the Minnesota Twins through one of the most consequential stretches in franchise history.

Minnesota Twins News / Larry Brown Sports / January 30
Twins part ways with team president two weeks before spring training

Twins part ways with team president two weeks before spring training

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