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Twins reinstate CF Byron Buxton from concussion IL

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton was reinstated from the 7-day concussion injured list ahead of Friday's series opener against the host Seattle Mariners.

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Matt Wallner lighting it up on rehab assignment with Triple-A Saints

Matt Wallner looks ready to return to the Minnesota Twins. Wallner, who's been sidelined since April 17 with a hamstring strain, has been red-hot from the plate since beginning a rehab assignment with the Triple-A St.

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Can you name every player to hit 50 home runs in more than one season in their careers?

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Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / May 30

Twins, surprise star Kody Clemens open set at Seattle

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa knows a little something about MVPs, having played alongside Jose Altuve when the Houston Astros second baseman won the American League's top award in 2017.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 30

Phillies' decision to cast off struggling player is looking very bad

Kody Clemens, son of seven-time Cy Young Award winner Roger Clemens, had been mired in an endless struggle since his debut with the Detroit Tigers in 2022.

Reports: Twins sale has momentum toward $1.7B asking price

Five MLB teams that should 'blow it up' at the trade deadline

The 25 most surprising players from the 2025 MLB season so far

The 'AL and NL MVP since 2000' quiz

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / May 29

Off Day Observations: Back in the Mix

Playoff Odds, Expected Records, and Notes on Kody Clemens, SWR, Captain Jax, and the Three True Outcomes There is a rule of thumb in baseball that you shouldn’t pay any attention to the standings until the end of May.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 29

1 player Minnesota Twins must trade before 2025 deadline

As the 2025 MLB season grinds into its summer months, the Minnesota Twins find themselves at a crossroads. Despite preseason optimism and a roster brimming with both established talent and promising youth, the team has struggled to find consistency.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / May 28

Reports: Twins sale has momentum toward $1.7B asking price

Minnesota Twins ownership is making progress toward a sale of the major league team, with several prospective buyers touring Target Field and meeting with the Pohlad family, according to multiple media reports.

Byron Buxton News / Minnesota Twins on SI / May 28

Twins optioning Carson McCusker; will Byron Buxton be back in Seattle?

The Minnesota Twins are optioning outfielder Carson McCusker to Triple-A St. Paul, signaling someone — likely center fielder Byron Buxton or right fielder Matt Wallner — is set to return from injury ahead of their upcoming series in Seattle.

Royce Lewis News / Minnesota Twins on SI / May 28

Twins' Royce Lewis: 'I'm at a point where the hope is gone'

It's been a rough stretch for Royce Lewis. The Minnesota Twins third baseman went 0 for 4 in Wednesday's loss to the Tampa Bay Rays, marking his sixth straight game without a hit and his 24th consecutive at-bat without a hit.

Joe Ryan News / Fastball on SI / May 28

Joe Ryan on Historic Streak as Minnesota Twins Take Down Tampa Bay Rays

The Minnesota Twins toppled the Tampa Bay Rays 4-2 on Tuesday night at George M. Steinbrenner Field in Tampa. With the win, Minnesota is 30-24 and in second place in the American League Central.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 27

Pohlad family continuing to meet with potential buyers of Twins

The Twins have been for sale at least dating back to last October. Those efforts seemed to stall in February, as perceived frontrunner Justin Ishbia dropped his pursuit in favor of taking a larger minority share of the White Sox under Jerry Reinsdorf.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / May 27

Five Things That Have Turned the Twins’ Season Around

On May 2nd, 2025, the Minnesota Twins dropped the first game of their road series against the Boston Red Sox, 6-1. It dropped their record to 13-20, fourth in the AL Central ahead of just the lowly Chicago White Sox.

Colorado State Rams News / MMA Sucka / May 27

The Top 10 Greatest Fighters In TUF History

Since its inception in 2005, The Ultimate Fighter (TUF) has become the proving grounds for some of the best prospects in all of mixed martial arts. For 20 years, the premier combat sports competition has not only become an iconic television series, but also has produced some of the greatest fighters of all-time.

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Free Agent Bats That Already Look Like Bargains

Every offseason, there’s an endless spiral of headlines, speculation, and, eventually, nine-figure contracts. Big-name free agents hog the spotlight, though a handful of them usually fall short of expectations.

Minnesota Twins News / Larry Brown Sports / May 25

Concerning report emerges about potential Minnesota Twins sale

The Minnesota Twins are up for sale, but a concerning report has emerged indicating that nobody is particularly eager to purchase the franchise. Eight months after putting the franchise up for sale, the Pohlad family is likely to have to lower their asking price due to a lack of interest, according to Charley Walters of the Pioneer Press.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / May 24