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Twins' Byron Buxton (hip) scratched prior to finale vs. Marlins

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton was scratched from the lineup prior to Thursday's game against the Miami Marlins due to right hip flexor soreness.

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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 / MLB Trade Rumors / May 14

Twins option Matt Wallner

The Twins on Thursday optioned outfielder Matt Wallner and righty Travis Adams to Triple-A St. Paul. Utilityman Ryan Kreidler and right-hander Zebby Matthews were recalled in their place.

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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?

The '50-HR, .300 average MLB seasons' quiz

The 'American League MVPs' quiz

The 'Last 40-homer season by MLB team' quiz

Byron Buxton News / Field Level Media / May 14

Twins' Byron Buxton out to continue power surge vs. Marlins

Minnesota's Byron Buxton is coming off a two-homer performance that gave him 15 home runs for the season. Twins manager Derek Shelton knows exactly what to do next: Leave him alone.

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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.

Zebby Matthews News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 13

Twins To Recall Zebby Matthews

The Twins will recall Zebby Matthews from Triple-A St. Paul to start tomorrow afternoon’s series finale against the Marlins. Manager Derek Shelton announced the decision after tonight’s 9-5 loss to the Fish (relayed by Aaron Gleeman).

MLB 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.

Concern levels for five of MLB’s slumping stars

Former NPB star continues to struggle in MLB

Why Travis Bazzana feels his transition to MLB has been seamless

The 'Most hits against famous pitchers' quiz

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 13

Cubs, Liam Hendriks Agree To Minor League Deal

The Cubs and right-hander Liam Hendriks are in agreement on a minor league contract, reports Britt Ghiroli of The Athletic. The ALIGND Sports client was in camp with the Twins during spring training but was granted his release when informed he wouldn’t make the roster.

Bailey Ober News / Minnesota Twins on SI / May 13

All the Numbers and Historical Context From Bailey Ober's Career Night

Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober put together the game of his life on Tuesday night. He tossed a complete game, two-hit shutout on just 89 pitches, striking out seven Miami Marlins batters in a 3-0 Minnesota victory at Target Field.

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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.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 12

Twins Celebrity look-a-likes on Bark at the Park Night is everything

The Minnesota Twins delivered one of the most entertaining fan moments of the baseball season Tuesday night during Bark at the Park Night at Target Field.