Minnesota Twins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Royce Lewis admits he came back too soon from hamstring injury

If you rewind time to the days after Royce Lewis injured his hamstring while running out a ground ball in a mid-March spring training game, you might recall a report that suggested Lewis's injury was far more severe than the Minnesota Twins had let on.

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Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Merciful End” Edition

The Twins wrapped up their home schedule for the 2025 season, dropping series to the Yankees and Guardians, bringing a merciful end to the hometown Twins fans who had to sit through this entire season.

Christian Vazquez News / Field Level Media / September 22

Twins reinstate C Christian Vazquez from injured list

The Minnesota Twins reinstated veteran catcher Christian Vazquez from the 10-day injured list on Monday. Vazquez, 35, missed the last 43 games with a left shoulder infection.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 21

Guardians’ 10-game win streak ends as Twins rally with pair of homers

Brooks Lee blasted a go-ahead two-run homer in the sixth inning and Royce Lewis added a pinch-hit three-run homer in the seventh to help the Minnesota Twins end a 10-game winning streak by the Cleaveland Guardians with a 6-2 victory on Sunday afternoon.

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The 'MLB 400 home runs, 200 steals' quiz

How many of the 15 players in Major League Baseball history to rack up at least 400 home runs and 200 stolen bases in their career can you name in five minutes?

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MLB News / Twinkie Town / September 20

Guardians 8, Twins 0: Second Verse

I don’t know what to write anymore about this godforsaken team, who lost 6-0 in the matinee and then rolled it back with a 8-0 loss in the nightcap. Like, what are we doin’ here.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Every MLB player who hit 30 home runs in their rookie season

Hitting 30 home runs in an MLB season is impressive. Doing it as a rookie is even more impressive.

Pablo Lopez News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 20

Twins place Pablo Lopez on 15-day IL

The Twins placed right-hander Pablo Lopez on the 15-day injured list today due to a right forearm strain. Right-hander Mick Abel was recalled to replace Lopez on the active roster.

Matt Wallner News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 19

Twins' Matt Wallner lands on IL, likely ending his strange season

Twins slugger Matt Wallner has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain. It's reportedly retroactive to September 18. That technically gives him a chance to return and play in the regular season finale on the 28th, but it wouldn't make much sense for the Twins to have him do that.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 18

With one home series left, Twins set to have worst attendance in decades

The Twins will play their final four home games of a miserable 2025 season this weekend against the Cleveland Guardians (including a doubleheader on Saturday).

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 17

Twins cost-cutting reportedly continues after Pohlads abandon sale plans

The Minnesota Twins have cut down their pro scouting department from five pro scouts to one, according to The Athletic's Dan Hayes. Longtime pro scout Ken Compton, along with John Manuel (formerly the editor in chief of Baseball America), Keith Stohr and Jose Marzan are the four scouts who were informed that their positions would not be renewed.

Kody Clemens News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 13

Twins’ Kody Clemens hits astounding 3 home runs in battle with Diamondbacks

Kody Clemens had an explosive performance in the Minnesota Twins’ matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. Minnesota was coming off a series loss to the Los Angeles Angels, falling in two of the three games.

Brooks Kriske News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12

Twins outright reliever Brooks Kriske

Right-hander Brooks Kriske has been sent outright to Triple-A St. Paul, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com.

Twins pitcher potentially dealing with career-altering condition

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Carlos Correa News / Yardbarker / September 10

Carlos Correa's HR becomes difference-maker for Astros

Carlos Correa's milestone HR becomes difference-maker for Astros

The Houston Astros needed every bit of Carlos Correa's milestone home run on Wednesday. In a game the Astros edged out the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2, Correa reached a new round number for career home runs.

Astros place Luis Garcia on IL due to elbow injury

Astros player gets his bat confiscated during game

Picking each MLB team's MVP

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The 'MLB playoff home run leaders' quiz

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The 'Multiple 30-TD pass NFL seasons' quiz

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David Festa News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10

Twins pitcher potentially dealing with career-altering condition

Minnesota Twins right-hander David Festa has been on the injured list since late July due to shoulder inflammation.

Local product Royce Lewis homers twice as Twins rout Angels

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Luke Keaschall News / Just Baseball / September 10

The Twins Have a Star in Luke Keaschall

In what has been a season full of despair, Luke Keaschall has certainly been a bright spot in the Twin Cities. The rookie infielder debuted this season in April before getting injured and returning in August.

Byron Buxton News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Twins Announce Byron Buxton News After Leaving Royals Game

The Minnesota Twins were hit with a wave of concern on Sunday after center fielder Byron Buxton exited the game following a hit-by-pitch. In the top of the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals, Buxton was struck in the left knee by a 91.8 mph sinker from starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 5

3 free agents Twins must pursue in offseason

The Minnesota Twins have had a horrible season. Sadly, it has resulted in the Twins having a fire sale and trading many key players. That should make the Twins’ free agency period interesting as the 2025 MLB offseason draws near.