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The Minnesota Twins have made two roster moves that should help the offense get on track for the final two weeks of the season. The Twins reinstated Austin Martin from the 10-day IL and optioned outfielder Gabriel González to Triple-A St.

Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The News / August 17

Brackets unveiled for the 2026 Minnesota State Amateur Baseball Tournament

The 2026 Minnesota State Amateur Baseball Tournament is set to get underway this upcoming weekend at Joe Schleper Stadium in Shakopee, Memorial Park Baseball Stadium in New Prague, the Mini Met in Jordan, and the Chaska Athletic Park in Chaska.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / August 17

Twins place OF Austin Martin (hamstring) on IL

The Minnesota Twins placed outfielder Austin Martin on the 10-day injured list Monday with a left hamstring strain. Martin, 27, sustained the injury while tracking a fly ball in the eighth inning of Sunday's 7-5 loss to the Philadelphia Phillies.

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The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz

MLB has been awarding the National League Championship Series MVP Award since the 1977 season. How many of the winners can you name in six minutes?

The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz

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Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / June 5

As Austin Martin Slumps, Matt Wallner States His Case With 3-Homer Game

Things change quickly during a baseball season. A few weeks ago, Austin Martin was one of the Twins' best hitters and Matt Wallner was so lost at the plate that he was optioned to Triple-A.

Athletics News / South Side Sox / June 2

Davis Martin’s struggles led to another White Sox loss in Minnesota

The White Sox have lost back-to-back games to the Twins, falling 6-4 tonight. Davis Martin fought with his command all night, unable to make it through five innings.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / May 23

Buxton, Martin Homer as Twins Earn One of Their Best Wins of the Season

Byron Buxton looked like a superstar on Friday night with a home run alongside Austin Martin, as the Twins toppled the Red Sox in Boston 8-6. Here's what you missed.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / May 22

Byron Buxton, Austin Martin hit 2-run homers to power Twins past Red Sox

Byron Buxton and Austin Martin hit two-run home runs in the seventh inning as the visiting Minnesota Twins came from behind for an 8-6 win over the Boston Red Sox to begin a three-game series Friday night.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / May 18

Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Austin Martin Leadoff Experiement” Edition

The Twins had a 3-3 week (stop me if you’ve heard this before), taking a 2-1 series against the Marlins, which included an incredible Bailey Ober “Maddux”, and then dropping two games to the Brewers during “Rivalry Weekend” in the MLB.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / May 14

Austin Martin, Twins cruise past Marlins

Austin Martin and James Outman tallied three RBIs apiece and the Minnesota Twins coasted to a 9-1 win over the Miami Marlins on Thursday afternoon in Minneapolis.

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25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / May 12

An Unlikely Twins Player Has MLB's Best On-Base Percentage (By a Lot)

Once upon a time, Austin Martin was one of baseball's top prospects. A three-year collegiate star at powerhouse Vanderbilt, he hit .392 as a sophomore on a team that won the College World Series.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / May 4

The Twins Have Found Their New Willi Castro With Austin Martin

During the 2023 and 2024 seasons, Willi Castro was one of the most valuable players on the Minnesota Twins. In 2025, he would be traded at the deadline to the Chicago Cubs, and his departure left a rather uniquely sized hole on the Twins roster to fill.

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The '2nd-most TD-passes by NFL team' quiz

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MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / March 30

Twins Muster Only Four Hits, One Run in Uninspiring Loss to Royals

To kick off Monday's home opener in Kansas City, Austin Martin laced a single to left field off of Royals left-hander Kris Bubic. Leading off the top of the second, Matt Wallner crushed a left-on-left home run out to right field to give the Twins a 1-0 lead.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluebird Banter / January 20

Better Know Your Blue Jays 40-man: José Berríos

José Berríos came to the Jays in a trade with the Twins at the deadline in 2021. Austin Martin and Simeon Woods Richardson went to Minnesota. The Jays signed Berrios to a seven-year, $131 million contract after the 2021 season.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 15, 2025

Yankees blanked by Twins, fall 5 back in AL East race

Austin Martin doubled and drove in four runs, Simeon Woods Richardson struck out a career-high 11 over six scoreless innings, and the Minnesota Twins pulled away for a 7-0 win over the New York Yankees on Monday night in Minneapolis.

New York Yankees News / New York Yankees on SI / August 13, 2025

Yankees Pitcher Returns to Dominant Form Despite Rough Inning

The New York Yankees finally broke through a rough pitching slump with a 9-1 victory over the Minnesota Twins, and it was all thanks to one name: Carlos Rodón.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / August 12, 2025

Yankees 9, Twins 1: Pain

For a brief, shining moment, the Twins led in this game. In the first inning, an Austin Martin single, a walk, and a hit-by-pitch loaded the bases with no outs.

Minnesota Twins News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 12, 2025

'Vanderbilt Was Kind of Everything to Me,' Austin Martin Reflects on Vanderbilt Career

Before Austin Martin was one of college baseball’s brightest stars in his final season at Vanderbilt, he was an understated high schooler with aspirations

Minnesota Twins News / Vanderbilt Commodores on SI / August 2, 2025

'I'm Just Excited For What's To Come,' Austin Martin Reflects on Up and Down Journey Back to Minnesota Twins

Austin Martin likely wouldn’t have drawn it up this way if he was given the chance. Martin’s professional career –which started in 2020–has included five injured-list stints, six rehab assignments and a few demotions.

Toronto Blue Jays News / Bluejaysnation / April 28, 2025

Blue Jays: Reflecting on the shortened 2020 MLB Draft and where the players are now

With the COVID-19 pandemic impacting travel and sports across the globe, Major League Baseball decided to shorten the 2020 MLB Draft to just five rounds.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / February 27, 2025

Top Notes From the Minnesota Twins ZiPS Projections for 2025

Opening Day for Major League Baseball is quickly approaching. Earlier this offseason, Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs released his ZiPS projections for 2025.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / July 11, 2024

Can the Twins Catch Up to the Guardians in the AL Central?

As we approach the All-Star break the Minnesota Twins find themselves within striking distance of the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central. However, overcoming a five-game deficit to the team with the best record in the American League is not going to be easy.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / July 7, 2024

Twins place utility player on 10-day IL

While he’ll collect some extra major league service time on the injured list, it’s a setback for a former top prospect looking to firmly establish himself as a big leaguer.

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / June 13, 2024

Austin Martin brings versatility and quality at-bats to Twins

Austin Martin brings versatility and quality at-bats, which is why the Twins recalled him from Triple-A St. Paul on Thursday ahead of their series opener against the Oakland Athletics. In 19 games with the Saints, Martin was hitting .290 with a .466 on-base percentage.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / April 29, 2024

Minnesota Twins Activating Carlos Correa, Optioning Austin Martin

The Minnesota Twins are on a seven-game winning streak and back over .500 (13-12). But more good news came through on Monday, when news broke that Carlos Correa will be activated for tonight’s game in Chicago vs the White Sox.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / March 30, 2024

Austin Martin is Prepared for Whatever Role the Twins ask Ahead of his MLB debut

Austin Martin has officially been called-up to the Minnesota Twins to make his MLB debut. But just two days ago he was still in St. Paul and training with his Triple-A teammates ahead of their season opener.