Minnesota Twins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Twins, Red Sox eye rebound in opener of 3-game set

After taking three straight close losses to conclude a four-game series in Cleveland, the Minnesota Twins hope to recover with ace Joe Ryan on the mound against the host Boston Red Sox in the opener of a three-game set on Friday.

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Twins Searching For Offense

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' all-too familiar series in Cleveland, good pitching going to waste because of a weak lineup, Royce Lewis nearing a return, waiting for the real Carlos Correa to show, and what happens at the trade deadline if they keep losing.

MLB News / Twinkie Town / May 2

Is Willi Castro the ghost of Eduardo Escobar?

Someone get him to Fogo de Chao stat! In July of 2012, the Minnesota Twins gave up on SP Francisco Liriano. Despite singular years of dominance—2006 & 2010—and one of the strangest no-hitters ever thrown, Frankie simply proved too inconsistent to be part of longer-term plans.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 1

Twins’ embarrassing record vs. Guardians is cause for concern

The Minnesota Twins are facing a major roadblock in their pursuit of AL Central dominance — an abysmal 16-34 record over their last 50 games against the Cleveland Guardians.

Texas Rangers News / Yardbarker Quizzes

The 'American and National League strikeout leaders since 2000' quiz

How many of the league leaders in K's for both the American and National Leagues since the 2000 MLB season can you name in five minutes?

MLB News / Twinkie Town / May 1

Guardians 4, Twins 3: Another Day, Another Walk-off Loss

Sigh. There was rain, there was drama, there were not many runs to speak of. As has been the case for much of this series, the Twins had plenty of opportunities to score and could never capitalize.

MLB News / Yardbarker

Which 19 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 / Minnesota Twins on SI / May 1

'It's amazing:' Twins announcer calls latest walk-off loss in Cleveland

The Twins simply cannot buy a victory in a close game in Cleveland in recent years. After a rain delay of more than two hours, they lost 4-3 on a walk-off single by the Guardians' Angel Martinez in the tenth inning of Thursday's series finale.

MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / May 1

After rain delay, Twins walked off by Guardians again in series finale

Progressive Field continues to be a house of horrors for the Minnesota Twins. The Guardians' Angel Martinez delivered another gut punch with a walk-off single off of Justin Topa in the tenth inning of Thursday's series finale, driving in Jose Ramirez and sending the Twins home disappointed once again.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 30

Twins’ pitchers stat highlights major issue

The Minnesota Twins pitchers have found themselves at the center of unwanted attention after their latest loss to the Cleveland Guardians. With seven total

Walker Jenkins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / April 30

Twins' top prospect Walker Jenkins can't shake nagging ankle injury

If Walker Jenkins is going to rise fast through the Minnesota Twins' farm system, he's going to need his ankle to start cooperating. On Tuesday, the Twins revealed negative news on the club's No.

Luke Keaschall News / Minor League Baseball on SI / April 29

Minnesota Twins Hear the Bad Injury News About One of Their Top Prospects

Luke Keaschall, the No. 3 prospect in the Minnesota Twins farm system, was contributing for the big club in his first week of MLB action. But then, he was hit by a pitch in his right forearm, causing a nondisplaced fracture.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 29

Twins Notes: Keaschall, Wallner, Lewis, Jeffers

Top prospect Luke Keaschall provided a spark to a listless Twins lineup upon his initial call to the majors. The 2023 second-rounder has done nothing but hit since moving from Arizona State to pro ball, and the majors were no exception.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / April 28

Bailey Ober, Twins hand Guardians another lopsided loss

Bailey Ober allowed one run over 7 2/3 innings and Edouard Julien set the pace for Minnesota's big offensive night with a leadoff homer as the Twins won their fourth straight, 11-1 over the host Cleveland Guardians on Monday night.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 27

Sunday's MLB stars of the day: Sunday scaries

Another week of MLB concluded with the Philadelphia Phillies' 3-1 win over the Chicago Cubs in extra innings on "Sunday Night Baseball."

Nick Lodolo sharp as Reds sweep MLB-worst Rockies

Tarik Skubal excels as Tigers complete sweep of Orioles

Red-hot Andy Pages adds four more hits as Dodgers top Pirates

Joe Ryan fans 11 as Twins shut out Angels

The most overpaid & underpaid players at every MLB position

The 'Old baseball stadiums' quiz

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / April 27

Joe Ryan fans 11 as Twins shut out Angels

Joe Ryan threw seven scoreless innings, Ryan Jeffers and Ty France each drove in two runs and the Minnesota Twins posted a 5-0 victory over the Los Angeles Angels on Sunday in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Twins News / Yardbarker / April 26

After injury, Twins former first-round pick is making an impact

After missing the first 15 games of the 2025 MLB season with a lumbar strain, infielder Brooks Lee is showing that he can make an impact for the Twins.

Twins rookie infielder suffers major injury after getting hit by pitch

Athletics right-hander lands on IL with elbow inflammation

Mets reliever likely to land on IL after exiting game with triceps soreness

White Sox complete rare trade with crosstown rival Cubs

Dodgers snatch a potential impact arm from Yankees

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 26

Twins rookie infielder suffers major injury on HBP

Twins rookie infielder suffers major injury after getting hit by pitch

The righty-hitting infielder has raked since entering pro ball as a second-round pick in 2023.

Twins place Willi Castro on IL

Twins outright former highly rated prospect

One player from every MLB team who will take a leap in 2025

The 'Most hits against famous pitchers' quiz

Carlos Correa News / MLB on ClutchPoints / April 24

Twins star Carlos Correa says his swing ‘sucks’ amid struggles

Carlos Correa isn’t mincing words about his early-season slump at the plate. The Minnesota Twins shortstop gave an unfiltered assessment of his swing this week, bluntly stating, “I’m dealing with my swing sucks now,” via Dan Hayes of The Athletic.

Royce Lewis News / Athlon Sports / April 24

Twins Announce Major Update on Royce Lewis Injury

As we get deeper into the MLB season, the Minnesota Twins have continued to struggle in the first 25 games of the season. With a record of 9-16, the Twins are in fourth place in the AL Central division and are six games behind the first place Detroit Tigers.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / April 24

Minnesota Twins Notebook: Byron Buxton, Louis Varland, Edouard Julien

MINNEAPOLIS — A little less than 24 hours after center fielder Byron Buxton made a spectacular catch to ensure a victory for the Minnesota Twins over the Chicago White Sox, the Twins clubhouse was not only still buzzing about the play but also what it could do to propel the franchise out of a sluggish start.

Willi Castro News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 24

Twins place Willi Castro on IL

The Twins announced this morning that they’ve placed utilityman Willi Castro on the 10-day injured list, retroactive to April 21, with a strained right oblique muscle.

Royce Lewis News / Yardbarker / April 23