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Top 5 Reasons the Twins Are in the Playoff Hunt

The Minnesota Twins‘ 2026 record stands at 48-49, very similar to last season’s 47-49 at the All-Star break. But what a difference a year makes. This year, Minnesota is tied for the final American League Wild Card spot, and optimism is high.

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One Trait Has Kept the Twins in the Playoff Race

The Minnesota Twins entered the All-Star break surrounded by uncertainty. They have one of the lowest payrolls among teams competing for an American League playoff spot.

Austin Voth News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 15

Rangers Release Austin Voth

The Rangers have granted swingman Austin Voth a release from his minor league contract, reports Shawn McFarland of The Dallas Morning News. The journeyman righty had signed with Texas less than two weeks ago.

Byron Buxton News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 15

Twins’ Byron Buxton's MVP-Caliber Season Now Includes a Trip to the IL

The Minnesota Twins had a vision in 2012 for the future of Byron Buxton. The team took him as the number two overall pick in the draft. Three years later, he made his Major League Baseball debut, and ever since, he has been a staple in Minnesota.

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The 'MLB All-Star Game MVPs' quiz

MLB began awarding the All-Star Game MVP Award during the 1962 season. How many of the MVPs since then can you name in eight minutes?

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Joe Ryan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 15

Twins’ Joe Ryan reveals obvious solution to silence trade rumors

The Minnesota Twins are sitting in the middle of the AL Central standings, and they could build off that momentum in the second half of the season. That means instead of being sellers, they could be looking to be buyers to add to their team.

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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 / July 15

Three Realistic Trade Targets Who Fit the Twins’ Biggest Needs

The Minnesota Twins are not in a position where one move will fix everything. Their deadline approach needs to be more practical than dramatic, focused less on making national headlines and more on patching the areas that have kept them from standing out in their division.

Minnesota Twins News / The Lead / July 15

How Aggressive Will the Minnesota Twins Be at the Deadline?

The All-Star break is here, and the Minnesota Twins are 48-49, sitting in third place in the American League Central and just three games out of first place.

Joe Ryan News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 15

Joe Ryan Showed Exactly Why He's Twins' Ace in Dominant All-Star Inning

Joe Ryan's line in the All-Star Game looks simple: one inning, one hit, no runs, and two strikeouts. What happened on the mound told a much more compelling story.

Byron Buxton News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

Byron Buxton reflects on playing with Twins legends after earning 3rd All-Star selection

The 2026 MLB All-Star Game is a few hours away. After a thrilling Home Run Derby on Monday night, it will be hard for the Midsummer Classic to reach similar expectations.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 14

1 trade Twins must not make at 2026 MLB trade deadline

The Minnesota Twins are supposed to be an afterthought. Playing in the lowly American League Central Division, the Twins did not figure to compete with the Cleveland Guardians, Detroit Tigers or Kansas City Royals this season.

Kaelen Culpepper News / Just Baseball / July 13

On the Right Track: How Kaelen Culpepper Is Betting on Himself

TOLEDO, Ohio — On a muggy, 85-degree afternoon in downtown Toledo, Kaelen Culpepper stepped into the cage for the first round of batting practice for the St.

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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.

Minnesota Twins News / Inside The Diamonds / July 13

Minnesota Twins 2026 MLB Draft Complete Recap & Player Analysis

The Minnesota Twins entered the 2026 MLB Draft with the third overall pick. This was their highest selection since 2017. They utilized a clear strategy: identifying established performers from “Power 4” conferences.

Minnesota Twins News / Inside The Diamonds / July 13

Minnesota Twins 2026 Trade Deadline Outlook 07/13/2026

Our Minnesota Twins sit at 48-49 today, hovering just 6.5 games out of first place. They are in a wide-open AL Central race and 3 games back of the final Wild Card spot.

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Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / July 12

Taj Bradley pitches 7 strong innings as Twins down Angels

Taj Bradley tossed seven strong innings, and Ryan Jeffers hit a go-ahead two-run double in the third, helping the Minnesota Twins to a 4-2 win over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday in Minneapolis.

Taj Bradley News / Field Level Media / July 12

Twins turn to Taj Bradley in series finale vs. Angels

A pair of eight-game winners will oppose each other on Sunday afternoon when the Minnesota Twins meet the Los Angeles Angels in the finale of a three-game series in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Twins News / 5 GOATs / July 11

Minnesota Twins select Texas catcher Carson Tinney in 2026 MLB Draft

Carson Tinney spent just one season in Austin but will be remembered as a great Texas player. His college journey might be coming to a close after getting selected in the 2026 MLB Draft.

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.

Twins bid to move closer to .500 in matchup vs. lowly Angels

Twins lefty reliever Anthony Banda undergoes season-ending surgery

Gavin Williams fans 11 as Guardians avoid sweep by Twins

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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.