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Byron Buxton hit two home runs and drove in all four runs to back Bailey Ober's splendid start as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Texas Rangers 4-0 on Thursday afternoon in the rubber game of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 25

Rangers look to end home slate with win over Twins

The Texas Rangers close out their final homestand of the season when they clash with the Minnesota Twins on Thursday afternoon in the finale of a three-game series in Arlington, Texas.

MLB News / Twinkie Town / September 14

Diamondbacks 6, Twins 4: Pulling Even; Pulling Teeth

Well, gang, it looks like the day of the week doesn’t have any effect on things. No matter when I cover the game, the Twins WILL lose. That’s the Twinkie Town guarantee.

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Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / September 7

Twins' Byron Buxton, Bailey Ober stop Royals' streak

Bailey Ober continued his recent success versus Kansas City by allowing one run over 5 1/3 innings while Byron Buxton clubbed his 30th homer and Kody Clemens also went deep in the visiting Minnesota Twins' 5-1 win over the Royals on Sunday.

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MLB News / Royals Review / August 9

Royals smother Twins 2-0

As noted in the Gamethread, Bailey Ober has struggled mightily for weeks. Especially in allowing home runs. Naturally, the Royals only got to him for one run, and didn’t hit a single dinger.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / August 9

Twins' Bailey Ober out to capitalize on good 'stuff' against Royals

Bailey Ober is eager for another chance to show his capabilities. The 6-foot-9 right-hander will get that opportunity when his Minnesota Twins square off against the Kansas City Royals on Saturday evening in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 2

Twins' Bailey Ober activated from IL to start vs. Guardians Saturday

The Twins have officially ended Bailey Ober's rehab assignment and activated him off of the IL to start Saturday afternoon's game against the Guardians in Cleveland (3:10 p.m.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 17

Report: Ober, Keaschall to begin rehab assignments Friday in St. Paul

Bailey Ober and Luke Keaschall are expected to begin rehab assignments with Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, according to multiple reports. Ober has not pitched in a MLB game since June 28.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / July 3

2025 Injury Report: Updates on Carpenter, Ober, Schwellenbach

Several teams fading out of the playoff race lost notable pitchers to the IL on July 2. The Braves lost Spencer Schwellenbach at a terrible time, as the right-hander is dealing with an elbow injury that’ll keep him for at least two months.

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Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / July 2

Twins RHP Bailey Ober (hip) lands on IL after latest shelling

The Minnesota Twins placed right-hander Bailey Ober on the 15-day injured list Wednesday due an impingement in his left hip. The move is retroactive to Sunday for Ober, who surrendered seven runs on 11 hits -- including four home runs -- in Saturday's 10-5 loss to the Detroit Tigers.

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / June 28

The Twins need to do something about their Bailey Ober problem

The Minnesota Twins need to do something about their Bailey Ober problem. After another disastrous start, it's becoming almost impossible to justify continuing to send him to the mound every fifth game.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / June 28

Twins' Bailey Ober looks for June redemption vs. Tigers

Bailey Ober has one final chance to end his June swoon. The Minnesota Twins right-hander will pitch Saturday in the middle game of a three-game road series with the Detroit Tigers.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / June 12

Twins' Bailey Ober says he received death threats after rough outing

Twins pitcher Bailey Ober said he received death threats on social media after his poor start in a blowout loss against the Texas Rangers on Thursday afternoon, according to The Athletic's Dan Hayes and Twins.TV sideline reporter Audra Martin.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / May 25

Bailey Ober, red-hot Twins seek series sweep vs. Royals

Baseball's best team in May -- the Minnesota Twins -- will wrap up a six-game homestand Sunday afternoon in pursuit of a three-game sweep of the Kansas City Royals in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / April 5

Bailey Ober, recovering from illness, bounces back in Twins' win over Astros

Minnesota Twins starter Bailey Ober recovered from a rough season debut — both physically and metaphorically — in Minnesota's first home win of the season, a 6-1 victory over the Houston Astros Saturday at Target Field in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / September 18, 2024

Yes, Those are Anthony Edwards AE1 Spikes Bailey Ober is Wearing

Anthony Edwards’ AE1 shoes, by Adidas, are the most popular basketball shoe on the market, and it’s been that way for awhile now. But Wednesday is believed to be the first time they were worn on a big league baseball field, thanks to Minnesota Twins starting pitcher, Bailey Ober.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 13, 2024

Look of the Day for Friday the 13th: It ain't Ober till it's Ober

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / August 23, 2024

MLB Expert Believes This is the Minnesota Twins Greatest Asset, Come October

The Minnesota Twins are among the best teams in baseball. They are still attempting to chase down the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central Division. Come postseason time, there’s one area that sticks out for Rocco Baldelli’s squad as their greatest asset.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / August 18, 2024

Bailey Ober Has Been the Twins’ Best Pitcher for Two Months Now

It’s no secret that the Minnesota Twins made the playoffs last season on the back of their pitching staff, highlighted by outstanding seasons from both Sonny Gray and Pablo López.

MLB News / Yardbarker / August 15, 2024

MLB home run props for Thu. 8/15: Marcus down for a homer

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Minnesota Twins News / Total Apex Sports / August 10, 2024

Minnesota Twins Bailey Ober Continues Great Season

Minnesota Twins Starting Pitcher Bailey Ober turned in another great start on Friday at home against the Cleveland Guardians. Ober tossed six scoreless innings while punching out nine as the Minnesota Twins prevailed 4-2.

MLB News / Yardbarker / July 22, 2024

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / June 22, 2024

Bailey Ober Throws Historic Complete Game… and Not Just Because It’s 2024 and Nobody Does That Anymore

Bailey Ober has had an up and down 2024 season with the Minnesota Twins. He came in as a legitimate possibility to win the No. 2 starting role, after Sonny Gray departed in the offseason.

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

Bailey Ober Gifted Custom Kobe Sneakers Turned Cleats

The Minnesota Twins starting pitching staff has been something of a strong suit the past two seasons. Bailey Ober is squarely in the middle of that, or above it when considering his 6’9” stature, but now he’ll have some additional firepower on the mound with some new cleat heat for his feet.

MLB News / Yardbarker / May 4, 2024

Recent hot streak could be a good omen for Twins

The 2024 MLB season is still in its infancy, and dissecting a team's performance in May is usually a futile exercise. However, the red-hot Minnesota Twins are not only the talk of baseball, but their recent play has fans dreaming of October.

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