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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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Projecting When the Twins’ Top Draft Picks Could Reach the Majors

The Minnesota Twins used the top of their 2026 MLB draft class to target premium positions and long-term upside, but not every player in that group will move at the same pace.

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.

Kyle Schwarber News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'Active MLB XBH leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to rack up at least 500 extra base hits in their career can you name in five minutes?

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Joe Ryan News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 13

Joe Ryan Is Making Twins History, Just Not the Way Most People Think

Joe Ryan reached the All-Star break with another outstanding first half, but his biggest accomplishment isn't his 2.85 ERA. With more than 750 career innings, he now owns the highest career strikeout rate in Minnesota Twins history among pitchers with at least 500 innings.

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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 12

The Best Value Pick From the Twins in the MLB Draft

The Minnesota Twins finished the first half of the season with a series win over the Los Angeles Angels. They took two out of three to cap off their fifth straight series win.

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.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 11

Meet Twins’ MLB Draft No. 3 overall pick Vahn Lackey

The Minnesota Twins officially added one of the top prospects in the 2026 MLB Draft by selecting Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey with the No. 3 overall pick Saturday afternoon.

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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 / 5 GOATs / July 11

Minnesota Twins select Georgia Tech C Vahn Lackey in 2026 MLB Draft

Georgia Tech catcher Vahn Lackey was selected by the Minnesota Twins with the No. 3 overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. One of the top prospects in the draft is now off the board.

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.

Ryan Jeffers News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 10

Twins’ trade candidate Ryan Jeffers officially returns from IL

As rumors surround the Minnesota Twins regarding the upcoming trade deadline on August 3, one player who has been a prime candidate is catcher Ryan Jeffers.

Anthony Banda News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 9

Anthony Banda Undergoes Season-Ending Lat Surgery

Twins left-hander Anthony Banda is done for the year. The southpaw tells Dan Hayes of The Athletic that he had surgery on his injured lat and is done for the season.

Alan Roden News / Inside The Diamonds / July 9

Minnesota Twins Notebook: Roden Walks it Off, Twins Depth Tested, & More

The Minnesota Twins currently hold a 46-47 record following their latest victory at Target Field. The team secured its fourth consecutive win against the Cleveland Guardians in the last 24 hours.

Joe Ryan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 9

Twins rumors: Minnesota suddenly being in contention has them facing Joe Ryan trade question

The MLB Trade Deadline is coming up on August 3, and the Minnesota Twins have been seen as a potential candidate to be sellers at the deadline. One of the possible pieces on the move is pitcher Joe Ryan.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / July 9

Minnesota Twins Top Prospects Check-In: July 2026

At the halfway point of the MLB season, it’s time to check in on the Minnesota Twins’ minor league prospects and evaluate how they are progressing. Whether they are at Triple-A St.

Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The News / July 8

Bailey Ober set to return to Twins' rotation on Thursday; Marco Raya to IL

Nothing is official yet, but Twins manager Derek Shelton made it sound like right-hander Bailey Ober will come off the injured list and start in Thursday afternoon's series finale against the Guardians at Target Field.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 8

Twins Sign Matt Bowman To Minor League Deal

The Twins have signed right-hander Matt Bowman to a minor league deal, reports Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com. He will report to Triple-A St. Paul and give the Saints a fresh bullpen arm.

Taj Bradley News / Bring Me The News / July 7

Taj Bradley dominates as Twins win opener of critical Cleveland series

Look out, baseball world, the Minnesota Twins might be a team to reckon with in the AL Central. After taking down the Cleveland Guardians 3-1 Tuesday night in Minneapolis, the Twins have won 13 of their last 20 games to improve to 45-47, just two games behind the Guardians (47-45), and within three games of the division-leading White Sox (47-43).

Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The News / July 7