Minnesota Twins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

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

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 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.

Joe Ryan News / Field Level Media / February 21

Twins RHP Joe Ryan (back) scratched vs. Red Sox

The Minnesota Twins scratched All-Star right-hander Joe Ryan from his scheduled start against the Boston Red Sox on Saturday afternoon just prior to the first pitch due to tightness in lower back.

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The 'Live-Ball Era strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the 36 MLB pitchers with 2,500 or more strikeouts in the Live-Ball Era (since 1920) can you name in five minutes?

The 'Home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

The ''MLB: The Show' cover athletes' quiz

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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

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.

Should Red Sox trade for former All-Star infielder?

Mariners getting needed bat in All-Star Brendon Donovan via three-team deal with Cardinals, Rays

Giants CEO calls Dodgers a 'dragon to slay'

Yankees' latest endeavor points to a Jasson Dominguez mistake waiting to happen

Top of Phillies' rotation is elite, but also comes with questions

Pablo Lopez News / Field Level Media / February 20

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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The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

The 'Most seasons played by NFL team' quiz

The 'TD-catch leaders by NFL team' quiz

The 'Receiving leaders by NFL season' quiz

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / February 20

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

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

MLB offseason grades: How the Dodgers, Yankees, and others fared this offseason

Why Yankees' Ben Rice is poised for a breakout season

Chris Bassitt makes argument against salary cap in baseball

The 'Active 200-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

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

Yankees’ perfect trade offer for Twins’ Byron Buxton

This is no longer a hypothetical scenario. Now is the time for the New York Yankees to make an aggressive move to maximize their championship window and reestablish themselves as the dominant powerhouse they once were.

Minnesota Twins News / Last Word On Sports / February 17

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 / Yardbarker / February 17

Twins get nasty injury news about right-hander Pablo Lopez

The Minnesota Twins might be the worst team in the majors in 2026 — and that possibility grew more real with word that right-hander Pablo Lopez could miss the entire season.

Should Phillies' Dave Dombrowski be on hot seat?

Aaron Judge gets honest about initial frustration with Yankees' lack of additions

Yankees hoping former MVP Paul Goldschmidt has bounce-back season

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 17

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).

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 16

Pablo López Headed For Imaging With Elbow Soreness

The Twins are sending starter Pablo López for an MRI after he experienced elbow soreness during a live batting practice session this morning (links via Dan Hayes of The Athletic and Matthew Leach of MLB.com).

Byron Buxton News / Total Pro Sports / February 16

'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.

Minnesota Twins News / Larry Brown Sports / February 15

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

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.

Social media compares Patriots’ yardage to Bad Bunny’s halftime movement

Tom Brady has one word to describe Bad Bunny's Super Bowl halftime show

Astros, Blue Jays swap Jesus Sanchez, Joey Loperfido in win-win trade

The 'Super Bowl halftime show artists' quiz

Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The News / February 12