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Rain delay: Twins-Reds game paused in sixth inning after starting late

The Twins and Reds have entered a second weather delay on Wednesday evening. A game that began two hours and five minutes later than the scheduled first pitch due to severe thunderstorms in Cincinnati has entered a rain delay in the sixth inning at nearly 11 p.m.

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Reds 4, Twins 2 (6 inn.): Rain of terror

A shortened game and the Twins drop below .500. We come in from MSP The ballgame on TV Our hope: shake that frown, lose the gloam. Scoring was light, Another long night: This team ain’t woke up, I wanna go home.

Richard Lovelady News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 18

Richard Lovelady opts out of Twins deal

Left-hander Richard Lovelady has opted out of his minor league deal with the Twins, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. The southpaw is now a free agent and available to sign with any club in the league.

Royce Lewis News / Just Baseball / June 18

Yet Again, Royce Lewis’ Hot Streak Succeeded By an Ill-Timed Injury

“He could be great, if he could only stay healthy.” What current or former MLB player comes to mind when you see that sentence? Current day Mike Trout of the Angels?

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The 'Second-most career home runs for each MLB franchise' quiz

How many of the players in second place on each franchise's all-time home runs leaders list can you name in five minutes?

The 'Most 40 home run seasons in MLB history' quiz

The 'Active MLB players to hit .300 multiple times' quiz

The 'Home Run Derby champion' quiz

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / June 18

Twins drop back and forth battle against Reds, losing streak now at five

The Twins got Byron Buxton back in the lineup on Tuesday, and he responded with a 406-foot home run, but it was not enough. The Reds staged a late rally and won 6-5, handing Minnesota its fifth straight loss.

Royce Lewis News / Minnesota Twins on SI / June 17

Royce Lewis says he's tired of being 'bullied and picked on by this game'

Royce Lewis can't seem to catch a break. The Twins' third baseman was placed on the injured list this weekend for the seventh time in the four seasons since he made his MLB debut in 2022.

Royce Lewis News / Field Level Media / June 15

Twins place 3B Royce Lewis (hamstring) on 10-day IL

The Minnesota Twins placed third baseman Royce Lewis on the 10-day injured list Sunday with a left hamstring strain. The move is retroactive to Saturday for Lewis, who missed the team's first 35 games of the season with the same injury.

Byron Buxton News / Athlon Sports / June 14

Twins Announce Byron Buxton News After Leaving Astros Game

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has been among MLB’s most electric players since his debut in 2015. With a unique combination of speed, defense and power, Buxton possesses some of the best tools in the game.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 14

Astros remain AL's hottest team with walk-off win against Twins

The Houston Astros have lifted off.

Jose Altuve, Astros show true potential in win over Twins

Andrew McCutchen claims MLB's baseballs are different this season

How does the Toronto Blue Jays’ catching tandem rank in MLB?

The best MLB players to never make an All-Star Game

The '2024 MLB Gold Glove winners' quiz

Royce Lewis News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 14

Twins' Royce Lewis undergoing MRI for hamstring strain

Twins third baseman Royce Lewis suffered a left hamstring strain in Friday’s 10-3 loss to the Astros that forced Lewis out of the game.

Jose Altuve, Astros show true potential in win over Twins

The best MLB players to never make an All-Star Game

The 'Most hits against famous pitchers' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 13

Jose Altuve, Astros show true potential in win over Twins

Is it possible that one of the most successful MLB franchises throughout the last decade is flying under the radar? Well, don't look now, but the Houston Astros are making a case as a legitimate contender for the American League pennant once again.

Astros dealing with familiar problem at first base

Which prospect did Red Sox trade to Twins for hard-throwing reliever Jorge Alcalá?

A realistic dream scenario for every American League team

25 minor league teams with names as ridiculous as they are real

The 'Every MLB team's 2017 leader in WAR' quiz

Michael Tonkin News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 13

Veteran pitcher accepts outright assignment with Twins

He was diagnosed with a right rotator cuff strain in March and started the season on the 15-day IL.

Red Sox announce trade with Twins after Marcelo Mayer news

A realistic dream scenario for every American League team

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

The 'Most hits against famous pitchers' quiz

Bailey Ober News / MLB on ClutchPoints / June 12

Twins’ Bailey Ober makes admission after struggle vs. Rangers

The Minnesota Twins are facing mounting concerns in their starting rotation, and Bailey Ober’s latest outing only added to those worries. After surrendering seven earned runs to the Texas Rangers in fewer than five innings on Thursday, the right-hander offered a candid reflection in The New York Times’ Aaron Gleeman’s postgame report.

Joey Wentz News / Inside The Diamonds / June 12

Minnesota Twins Roster Moves 6/12/2025

The Minnesota Twins made a decisive move on Thursday, activating left‑handed pitcher Joey Wentz before their game against the Texas Rangers. They claimed Wentz off waivers from the Pittsburgh Pirates on June 11th, and he officially joins the active roster today.