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Willi Castro bidding war? Astros among interested teams, insider says

Willi Castro may be in his final days with the Twins, who have dropped six of nine games since the All-Star break to reinforce the notion that selling before Thursday's MLB trade deadline is the right move for a meandering Minnesota club.

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Dodgers Eye Twins' Harrison Bader Trade as Left Field Struggles Continue

The Los Angeles Dodgers' offense is scuffling. Since July 1st, Los Angeles has scored the seventh-fewest runs in the league and the fourth-lowest batting average.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / 13 hours ago

Trade deadline: Derek Falvey and Twins are focused beyond 2025

We're only a few days away from this year's MLB trade deadline, and the Minnesota Twins are one of the most interesting teams to monitor. After back-to-back blowout losses at home to the Nationals, President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey spoke to the media.

Byron Buxton News / Field Level Media / 13 hours ago

Twins All-Star OF Byron Buxton (rib cartilage) day-to-day

Minnesota Twins All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton has cartilage irritation in his rib cage and his status is day-to-day, the team announced Sunday. Manager Rocco Baldelli said after Buxton's MRI exam on Sunday that the outfielder will not be placed on the injured list.

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Minnesota Twins News / Wrestling on SI / 14 hours ago

Chad Gable Confirms Rotator Cuff Injury During Minnesota Twins Game

The injury that has kept Chad Gable out of action in WWE is an injured rotator cuff. Gable confirmed the news while being interviewed between innings at a Minnesota Twins game.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / 15 hours ago

Twins get ‘good news’ on Byron Buxton injury

The Minnesota Twins received a sigh of relief on Sunday as MRI results for star center fielder Byron Buxton confirmed no major damage after he exited Saturday’s 9-3 loss to the Washington Nationals with discomfort in his left side.

MLB News / Twinkie Town / 17 hours ago

Nationals 7, Twins 2: Nats thrive in MN humidity

“Nat slaps man” If you are an outdoor walker like me, there is a decent chance you have slapped a lot of gnats (and other various insects) this past hot-and-humid week.

MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / 18 hours ago

Twins' bullpen struggles against Nationals with trade deadline looming

This year's trade deadline continues to loom over the Twins, and another 7-2 blowout loss to the Nationals on Sunday might've answered what their strategy should be before Thursday.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / 23 hours ago

Sunday Twins trade buzz on 6 players: Duran, Jax, Ryan, Bader, Castro, Coulombe

There's a long list of Minnesota Twins players who could get dealt before Major League Baseball's trade deadline strikes at 5 p.m. CT Thursday, July 31.

Byron Buxton News / Field Level Media / July 27

With Byron Buxton in question, Twins shoot for series win vs. Nats

The most important moment for the Minnesota Twins on Sunday might happen well before the first pitch. That's because All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton is scheduled to undergo testing on his injured left side before the Twins take on the Washington Nationals in Minneapolis.

MLB News / Twinkie Town / July 26

Nationals 9, Twins 3: Later, Taters

The boys may be on their way out soon. This is one of those games where you say, “there was nothing to write home about.” However, this isn’t home at all.

Byron Buxton News / Athlon Sports / July 26

Twins Announce Byron Buxton News After Leaving Nationals Game

The Minnesota Twins are still in the AL Wild Card race, but they might have been in the dumps this season without veteran outfielder Byron Buxton. Coming into Saturday's bout with the Washington Nationals, the 31-year-old led the team with a .285 batting average, 23 homers, 59 RBI, a .346 on-base percentage, and 92 hits over 84 games.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 26

Twins pitchers attracting ‘intense’ trade interest

With the MLB trade deadline just days away, the Minnesota Twins have become one of the most watched teams in the league — particularly for clubs hunting premium pitching.

Jhoan Duran News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 26

Twins rumors: Jhoan Duran among players drawing trade interest before deadline

The Minnesota Twins have become a focal point of trade deadline buzz, with elite closer Jhoan Duran emerging as one of the most coveted bullpen arms on the market.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / July 26

Yankees not close to done adding ahead of trade deadline

The Yankees already made headlines by acquiring Ryan McMahon from the Rockies on Friday. That may not be their only move ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.

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Royce Lewis News / Field Level Media / July 26

Royce Lewis, Twins look to keep Nationals in check

Royce Lewis is seeing results after starting a new pregame ritual. For the past week, the Twins' talented 26-year-old has sought out manager Rocco Baldelli for a conversation before the first pitch.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 24

Latest On Twins’ Controllable Pitchers

The Twins are increasingly leaning toward the sell side of things as the trade deadline looms next week. Minnesota is open to moving rental players and reportedly will at least listen to offers on some of its more appealing and controllable pitchers, though the chances of a trade appear slim.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / July 24

What Does Selling Look Like for the Minnesota Twins

These are troubling times in the land of 10,000 rakes. The Twins have dropped four of six games coming out of the break. Already five games back of a wild card spot, it looks like the smart thing for the Twins to do is sell at the trade deadline.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 24