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On YouTubeMinnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 20
Twins Release Gio Urshela, Andrew Chafin
The Twins announced they’ve granted releases to infielder Gio Urshela and reliever Andrew Chafin. Both players were in camp on minor league deals and had been informed they wouldn’t make the Opening Day roster.
Mick Abel News / Minnesota Twins on SI / March 20
Mick Abel Appears to Have Made Twins' Starting Rotation
Mick Abel, one of the prized players the Twins received from the Phillies in the Jhoan Duran trade last summer, appears to have locked up the final spot in Minnesota's starting rotation.
The 'Active 40-homer MLB seasons' quiz
There are 24 active MLB players with at least one 40-home run season under their belt. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?
Minnesota Twins News / Athlon Sports / March 20
Twins Make Roster Move on Friday that Helps Spring Training Standout
The Minnesota Twins have a top-heavy roster, and one of the players at the top is out for the season. Right-handed pitcher Pablo Lopez, who had a 2.74 ERA over 14 starts last season, will miss the 2026 campaign with a torn UCL.
One storyline to follow for every MLB team in 2026
As Spring Training opens for 2026, all 30 teams have high hopes and big questions. These are the storylines to follow for each team heading into Opening Day.
Zebby Matthews News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 20
Twins Option Zebby Matthews, Finalize Rotation Plans
The Twins announced Friday that they’ve optioned right-hander Zebby Matthews to Triple-A St. Paul. They didn’t formally say it, but that effectively sets Minnesota’s rotation heading into the season, barring a late injury or trade.
Liam Hendriks News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 20
Twins’ Liam Hendriks Granted His Release
Veteran right-hander Liam Hendriks has been granted his release by the Twins, per Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press. He can now sign with any club.
Alex Jackson News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 18
Twins Shopping Alex Jackson
The Twins are trying to move third catcher Alex Jackson, a National League evaluator tells Jen McCaffrey of The Athletic. If they don’t line up a trade before Opening Day, there’s a decent chance the 30-year-old will land on waivers.
Dasan Hill News / Minnesota Twins on SI / March 18
Twins Reveal Roster for Prospect Showcase Game with Phillies
The annual spring breakout game featuring the Minnesota Twins' top prospects will happen Thursday in Fort Myers, Florida, and while the game will include a bunch of high-profile youngsters, top prospect Walker Jenkins will not participate due to a hamstring strain that he suffered early in spring training.
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.
Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / March 18
The six Twins to have worn No. 42 
Watching 42 on Friday’s movie night, I had forgotten that among shots of MLB players wearing 42 during the pre-credits montage, there is one at Target Field.
Bailey Ober News / Minnesota Twins on SI / March 17
Bailey Ober's Fastball Velocity is Trending in the Wrong Direction
After beginning his spring training with multiple bullpen sessions designed to get his mechanics back to where he wanted, Twins pitcher Bailey Ober made his 2026 Grapefruit League debut on March 6.
Byron Buxton News / Minnesota Twins on SI / March 17
Byron Buxton Re-Enters Team USA's Starting Lineup for WBC Title Game
Twins star Byron Buxton may not have had the World Baseball Classic he was hoping for thus far, but he's got a chance to change that and celebrate a championship on Tuesday night in Miami.
Joe Ryan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 14
Twins’ Joe Ryan changes WBC plans ahead of Opening Day
Tarik Skubal will breathe a sigh of relief, as fans now have another pitcher they can needlessly label a “turncoat.” Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan is changing course after initially planning to join the Team USA World Baseball Classic roster for a potential championship showdown.
Anthony Banda News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 13
Twins’ Anthony Banda has nothing but love for Dodgers despite DFA
Anthony Banda floundered in the 2025 World Series, causing many Los Angeles Dodgers fans to wonder how much longer he would remain with the club. They got their answer in February.
Anthony Banda News / Total Pro Sports / March 13
Anthony Banda Expresses Disappointment Over Dodgers Trade
Anthony Banda enjoyed two highly successful years with the Los Angeles Dodgers. The left-handed reliever helped the Dodgers to a World Series title in each season.
Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / March 12
Joe Ryan replacing Clayton Kershaw after quarterfinal vs. Canada
Clayton Kershaw’s time with Team USA in the World Baseball Classic is coming to an end. With the future Hall of Famer on his way out, it appears the team has found his replacement in Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan.
Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / March 12
Minnesota Twins 2026 Spring Training Storylines to Follow
After winning the American League Central division back in 2023, the Minnesota Twins have endured two consecutive fourth-place finishes in the standings.
Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / March 8
Spring training roundup: Twins win on Gabriel Gonzalez's walk-off sac fly
Gabriel Gonzalez, Minnesota's seventh-ranked prospect per MLB Pipeline, came through with a walk-off sacrifice fly to help the Twins rally for a 7-6 spring-training win over the Philadelphia Phillies Sunday in Fort Myers, Fla.
Byron Buxton News / Total Pro Sports / March 7
Minnesota Twins Face Huge Blow After Veteran Slugger’s Injury At WBC
Without any shadow of a doubt, Byron Buxton is the most influential presence within the Minnesota Twins. The supremely talented but injury-prone center fielder is representing Team USA at the 2026 World Baseball Classic.
Byron Buxton News / Athlon Sports / March 6
Byron Buxton News Emerges After Leaving World Baseball Classic Game
The Minnesota Twins are in an interesting position heading into the upcoming season. The roster was largely depleted at last year’s trade deadline, and the front office did little in free agency this winter to replenish the pieces that were moved.
Minnesota Twins News / New Baseball Media / March 4
2025-26 MLB Offseason Recap: Minnesota Twins
Minnesota finished the 2025 season with the second-most losses in the American League. It was an odyssey-like season, filled with a scuffle out of the gate, a hot stretch in the middle, and a bottoming out that partially led to a massive selloff in the summer.
Luke Keaschall News / Athlon Sports / March 3
Fantasy Baseball: Meet Luke Keaschall, Minnesota's Second Baseman
When a new player makes a splash, we think of someone doing a cannonball in the pool. A rookie gets a late-season call-up and makes an immediate impression.
Minnesota Twins News / Minor League Baseball on SI / March 2
Twins' Top Prospect Adds to Injury-Riddled Spring With Hamstring Strain
The Minnesota Twins are already dealing with a slew of injuries to notable players, including All-Star pitchers Pablo López and Joe Ryan, ahead of Opening Day.
Joe Ryan News / Yardbarker / February 22
Twins get positive injury news on pitcher Joe Ryan
The Minnesota Twins received good news on pitcher Joe Ryan on Sunday.
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