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Ryan Jeffers lived a game of inches in Twins' loss to Tigers

It doesn’t matter now, but Ryan Jeffers, during the Twins’ 5-4 loss to the Tigers on Monday, had two perfect examples of why sports are often decided by inches.

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Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Slowly Drifting Away” Edition

I hope you all had a nice Labor Day holiday! The Twins did not, dropping the first game of a three-game series to the Tigers in Joe Ryan’s return from the injured list.

Byron Buxton News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 8

Twins Should do Smart Thing and Take Byron Buxton Return Off Table

The American League wild card race has been tepid enough to allow many teams to dream, including the Minnesota Twins. But if team leadership is being honest with itself, they know the odds of claiming that final wild card berth are slim.

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.

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Throughout MLB history, 34 players have won the AL or NL MVP Awards more than once. How many of those players can you name in five minutes?

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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 / Twinkie Town / September 7

Tigers 5, Twins 4: Rookies shine, vets struggle on Labor Day

It was a labor of a game on Labor Day. The Twins were resilient and had plenty of chances to score, but more bad luck with RISP, four double plays, and poor defensive execution led to another Twins loss.

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.

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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.

Joe Ryan News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 7

Twins Activate Joe Ryan

The Twins have reinstated right-hander Joe Ryan from the 15-day IL, per a team announcement. He’s expected to start on Monday against the Tigers. Ryan missed exactly a month with a left glute strain.

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Minnesota Twins News / Yardbarker / September 7

Joe Ryan's return won't be enough to salvage Twins' fading postseason hopes

The Twins currently sit 4.5 games back of a final AL wild-card spot.

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 7

Twins Takeaways: Offense Disappears, Bullpen Implodes in Loss to White Sox

The Minnesota Twins lost the rubber game to the Chicago White Sox 10-1. On the season, the Twins dropped to 68-75. The offense was sleeping for most of the game, and Bailey Ober struggled throughout his outing.

Gabriel Gonzalez News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 6

Minnesota Twins Need to Find More Playing Time for Gabriel Gonzalez

The Twins recalled OF Gabriel Gonzalez from AAA St. Paul when Byron Buxton was placed on the IL last weekend. Since the recall, Gonzalez has made just one start for the Twins, coming Saturday against the White Sox.

Minnesota Twins News / Viral Sports News / September 6

Minnesota Twins Part Ways With 25-Year-Old Pitcher

The Minnesota Twins have released right-handed pitcher Billy Oldham from their Single-A affiliate, the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels, ending his two-year run in the organization, via the MiLB.com transaction log.

Ryan Jeffers News / Field Level Media / September 5

Ryan Jeffers' 3-run blast helps Twins sink White Sox

Ryan Jeffers belted a three-run homer, and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 6-4 win over the host Chicago White Sox on Saturday night. Kaelen Culpepper went 2-for-5 with a double and an RBI for Minnesota (68-74), which evened the three-game series at one win apiece with the rubber match set for Sunday.

Byron Buxton News / Athlon Sports / September 4

Byron Buxton Shares Injury Update as Season-Ending Decision Nears

Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton is facing a difficult decision as he continues dealing with a hip issue that will eventually require surgery. Despite that reality, Buxton is not ready to shut things down just yet.

Kyler Fedko News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 4

Pirates To Sign Kyler Fedko To Minor League Deal

The Pirates have agreed to a minor league contract with outfielder Kyler Fedko, as first reported by Rich Walsh of KDKA-TV. Colin Beazley of the Pittsburgh Post-Gazette confirmed the news, noting that Fedko will formally sign his contract tomorrow.

Byron Buxton News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 3

Byron Buxton Likely To Require Offseason Hip Surgery

Twins star Byron Buxton has been out for the past nine days due to a right hip impingement, and while he’s not calling it a season yet, the three-time All-Star and former Platinum Glove center fielder tells Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star-Tribune that he’ll likely require surgery in the offseason.

Ben Ross News / Just Baseball / September 3

The Interesting Case of Twins Prospect Ben Ross

Minnesota Twins prospect Ben Ross has certainly not taken a linear route to the big leagues. But through perseverance, he might be just what the team needs.

Minnesota Twins News / Viral Sports News / September 2

Minnesota Twins Cut Ties With 26-Year-Old Power Hitter

The Minnesota Twins designated 26-year-old outfielder Kyler Fedko for assignment on Tuesday, clearing a 40-man roster spot for infielder Ben Ross, whose promotion from Triple-A St.

Walker Jenkins News / Just Baseball / September 1

The Time Has Arrived: Walker Jenkins Is Finally With the Twins

The Minnesota Twins announced Thursday that they were promoting their top prospect, Walker Jenkins, from their Triple-A affiliate, the St. Paul Saints.

Walker Jenkins News / EasySportz / September 1

Walker Jenkins Debuts as Twins Call Up Star Prospect

Walker Jenkins is finally here, and the Minnesota Twins need him now more than ever. Byron Buxton’s hip injury lingers, leaving a massive hole in the lineup that no one can ignore.

Byron Buxton News / Yardbarker / August 30

Twins place slugger Byron Buxton back on IL with hip injury

Byron Buxton just can't seem to steer clear of the injured list.

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Kaelen Culpepper News / Yardbarker / August 25

Twins' Kaelen Culpepper is making the most of his MLB promotion

Since making his MLB debut with the Minnesota Twins on Aug. 7, rookie Kaelen Culpepper has been on an offensive tear. He has 17 hits in his first 14 games, including a double and two home runs.

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