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On YouTubeMinnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / May 19
Royce Lewis demoted, Ryan Jeffers to miss weeks, Justin Topa DFA’d 
According to Dan Hayes of The Athletic, the Twins have optioned 3B Royce Lewis to the minors, placed C Ryan Jeffers on the IL with a broken hamate bone, and selected the contract of veterans IF Orlando Arcia and C Alex Jackson.
Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19
Ryan Jeffers Diagnosed With Hamate Fracture
11:47am: The Twins have now announced the full slate of moves. Righty Garrett Acton has been moved to the 60-day IL to open roster space for Jackson. Acton has been out since late April due to a shoulder strain, and he’ll now be sidelined into late June at the earliest.
The 'Active 40-HR 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 / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19
Twins Option Royce Lewis, Select Orlando Arcia, Designate Justin Topa
11:02am: Right-hander Justin Topa is being designated for assignment to make room for Arcia on the 40-man roster, per MLB.com’s Matthew Leach. It sounds as though there’ll be additional roster juggling for the Twins at some point today, as this sequence leaves them at 25 players and short one arm in the ‘pen.
The 25 greatest rookie seasons in MLB history
Not every all-timer has instant success at the next level. For many baseball players, it takes a few bumps in the road out of the gate before they ever reach stardom.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 19
Twins' Josh Bell heating up ahead of rematch vs. Astros
Josh Bell is coming off his best game with the Minnesota Twins. That could be bad news for opposing pitchers. "We know how strong he is and (his) ability to impact the baseball," Twins manager Derek Shelton said of Bell, an 11-year veteran who is in his first season with the Twins.
MLB News / Sport Relay / May 19
Josh Bell Breaks Open Pitching Duel in Minneapolis
The Minnesota Twins defeated the Houston Astros 6-3 on Monday night at Target Field after Josh Bell delivered two home runs and four RBI. Tatsuya Imai and Kendry Rojas traded scoreless frames early before Minnesota created separation during the middle innings.
MLB News / Field Level Media / May 19
Josh Bell blasts 2 home runs to carry Twins past Astros
Josh Bell went 3-for-4 with two home runs and four RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins held on for a 6-3 win over the Houston Astros on a rain-soaked Monday night in Minneapolis.
MLB News / Twinkie Town / May 19
Twins 6, Astros 3: Two hours later…
It was a stormy night in Minneapolis and no one from Cory Provus to the players on the field thought this game was going to go a full nine innings. The
MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 18
Padres’ perfect trade offer for Twins’ Joe Ryan
The San Diego Padres have quietly been operating with one of the most unsettled back-ends of a starting rotation in the National League all season. While ace Nick Pivetta continues to anchor the staff and Michael King is the reliable No.
Which 20 players have hit four home runs in an MLB game?
The only two things rarer in modern-day baseball than the four-homer game is the Triple Crown and the unassisted triple play. The former is, of course, done over an entire season, while there's a large level of lucky in the unassisted triple play.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 18
Gio Urshela announces retirement after 10 MLB seasons
Following 10 MLB seasons, Gio Urshela has announced his retirement. In his career, he's batted .270 with 73 home runs, 759 hits and 352 RBI.
Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 18
Gio Urshela Announces Retirement
Infielder Gio Urshela has announced his retirement as a player in a post on his Instagram page. In the post, he thanks the people who contributed to his career, including his family, friends, fans, baseball organizations, coaches, the people of Colombia and more.
Gio Urshela News / Field Level Media / May 18
Ex-Yankees 3B Gio Urshela retires at 34
Infielder Gio Urshela, who played 851 games with eight teams over 10 seasons, announced his retirement on Monday. "Today is the day to close this chapter as a professional player, and this is not a moment to be sad," Urshela, 34, wrote in a lengthy statement posted to Instagram.
Austin Martin News / Twinkie Town / May 18
Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Austin Martin Leadoff Experiement” Edition
The Twins had a 3-3 week (stop me if you’ve heard this before), taking a 2-1 series against the Marlins, which included an incredible Bailey Ober “Maddux”, and then dropping two games to the Brewers during “Rivalry Weekend” in the MLB.
Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / May 18
Only in This Terrible American League Could the Twins Still Matter
The door to the American League playoffs isn't just open for the Minnesota Twins; the hinges have been bent backwards, the screws have snapped, and it might be a while before it shuts again.
MLB News / Yardbarker / May 17
Yankees should keep eye on Twins' Ryan Jeffers as trade season approaches
The MLB trade deadline isn’t until 6:00 p.m. ET on Aug. 3; however, it’s never too early to start shopping around. One such name that is bound to come up is catcher Ryan Jeffers.
Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 17
Triple-A star forces Twins’ hand with contract decision
While the Minnesota Twins are just 4.5 games out of the NL Central lead, their 20-26 record shows their focus remains on the future. Still, the Twins must now make a crucial decision that’ll mightily impact their present.
Taj Bradley News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 16
Twins receive crucial Taj Bradley injury update on Saturday
The Minnesota Twins were forced to place starting pitcher Taj Bradley on the 15-day IL after he suffered a pectoral injury, after he claimed he was dealing with soreness on May 7.
Zebby Matthews News / Minnesota Twins on SI / May 14
Zebby Matthews Delivers Statement Performance in 2026 Twins Debut
Inflammation in his right pectoral muscle delayed RHP Zebby Matthews 2026 MLB debut to mid-May, but it was well worth the wait. The Twins' 25-year-old pitcher had arguably the best start of his career in Thursday's 9-1 win over the Marlins.
Byron Buxton News / Athlon Sports / May 14
Twins Announce Byron Buxton News After Removal From Lineup
Byron Buxton is starting to heat up as the Minnesota Twins season continues. After a sluggish start to the year, the 32-year-old veteran center fielder has posted a .277 batting average, .336 on-base percentage, 1.010 OPS, 12 home runs and 19 RBIs across his last 23 games.
Minnesota Twins News / Inside The Diamonds / May 14
Minnesota Twins Roster Moves 05/14/2026
The Minnesota Twins wrap up their series with the Miami Marlins this afternoon with first pitch at 12:40 PM CDT. The Twins won the first game of the series on Tuesday but dropped the second game last night, 9-5.
Matt Wallner News / Minnesota Twins on SI / May 14
After 8 Straight Strikeouts, the Twins Pull the Plug on Matt Wallner
Back-to-back four-strikeout games is apparently what it took for the Minnesota Twins to finally pull the plug and send Matt Wallner to Triple-A. The Forest
Liam Hendriks News / Yardbarker / May 13
Cubs sign three-time All-Star reliever to minor-league contract
The Chicago Cubs have made an interesting addition to their organizational bullpen depth.
Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The News / May 11
Ludacris will 'Roll Out' to Target Field for post-game concert this summer
Ludacris is returning to Minneapolis this summer to perform after a Minnesota Twins game. The Minnesota Twins announced Monday that Ludacris will headline a post-game concert on Friday, June 26 at Target Field.
Minnesota Twins News / Inside The Diamonds / May 10
Minnesota Twins Roster Moves 05/09/2026
The Minnesota Twins have now lost three straight games after losing last night’s game 6-4 against the Guardians. The Twins have a 16-23 record this year and are in fifth place in the AL Central entering play today.
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