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Twins can play spoiler in season's final series; Walker Jenkins heats up

The Twins were mathematically eliminated from playoff contention last weekend and realistically eliminated a month ago. They haven’t been playing for much other than pride and player development for a while now.

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What Walker Jenkins And Kaelen Culpepper Have Shown Twins Fans In 2026

The Twins began 2026 with several top prospects on the cusp of a major league debut and despite injuries delaying several of them we still got to see what the future of this team may look like.

Walker Jenkins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 24

Walker Jenkins Is Finally Showing Twins Why the Hype Was So High

The Minnesota Twins just finished up their final road trip of the 2026 season with a 4-2 win over the San Francisco Giants, their first road series win since the Fourth of July at Yankee Stadium.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / September 24

2026 Twins Minor League Awards

Every minor league affiliate of the Minnesota Twins has closed out their season, which means it is time to look back at who the top performers were. It was a mixed bag of a season across the organization.

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The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the 19 players to join the 30/30 club multiple times in their MLB careers can you name in five minutes?

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Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / September 23

Walker Jenkins' homer powers Twins past Giants

Walker Jenkins homered, Luke Keaschall contributed both offensively and defensively, and the Minnesota Twins evened their road interleague series against the San Francisco Giants with a 3-2 victory Tuesday night.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / September 21

Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Time To Say Goodbye” Edition

We come to the last week of the season, and the Twins have officially been eliminated from playoff contention and will not be able to finish the season with a winning record.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 19

Twins Takeaways: Walker Jenkins Breaks Out as Connor Prielipp Dominates

The Minnesota Twins took the second game in the four game series against the Angels 3-0. On the season, the Twins improved to 71-82 and kept their slim postseason hopes alive another day.

Minnesota Twins News / Minor League Baseball on SI / September 18

Twins' Top Prospect Walker Jenkins Produces Signature Moment in Majors

Minnesota Twins prospect Walker Jenkins has faced some adversity during his first stint in the big leagues. But the 21-year-old showed a flair for the dramatic on Thursday night with arguably his biggest hit yet in the majors.

Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The Sports / September 16

Twins rookie update: Culpepper hurt, Jenkins in deep slump, E-Rod raking

As the Twins have faded out of playoff contention with a miserable 14-26 record in August and September, the one bright spot for fans has been getting the chance to watch three top prospects who should be a huge part of Minnesota’s future.

Athletics News / Twinkie Town / September 3

Twins Top 40 Prospects: September 2026

The major league debuts of Walker Jenkins and Kaelen Culpepper were the top headline in the Twins system this month, and for good reason. There was a lot less movement across the boards as the minor league seasons wind down and we have gotten a pretty good grasp on where these prospects are at.

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / September 1

The Time Has Arrived: Walker Jenkins Is Finally With the Twins

The Minnesota Twins announced Thursday that they were promoting their top prospect, Walker Jenkins, from their Triple-A affiliate, the St. Paul Saints.

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Walker Jenkins Debuts as Twins Call Up Star Prospect

Walker Jenkins is finally here, and the Minnesota Twins need him now more than ever. Byron Buxton’s hip injury lingers, leaving a massive hole in the lineup that no one can ignore.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / August 31

Woo-Suk Go Elects Free Agency

Reliever Woo-Suk Go went unclaimed on waivers and elected free agency over the weekend, according to the MiLB.com transaction log. The Twins designated him for assignment on Friday to open a roster spot for top prospect Walker Jenkins.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / August 31

Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Walkerrrrr Jenkinnnnsss” Edition

Walker Jenkins is up! And that’s maybe where the good news ends for the Twins from this past week. The Twins’ top prospect has shown some decent discipline at the plate, but it’s only been three games, so we’ll see how the rest of the season pans out.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 29

Twins Make Notable Lineup Changes After Walker Jenkins' MLB Debut

The Minnesota Twins got their first look at Walker Jenkins at the Major League level on Friday night. On Saturday, the organization’s top prospect is right back in the starting lineup.

MLB News / Field Level Media / August 29

As White Sox chase division title, Twins continue youth movement

Minnesota Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins played his first big-league game and ripped his first big-league hit. Now, he is looking to experience his first victory in the majors.

Minnesota Twins News / New Baseball Media / August 28

What to Expect from Twins Outfielder Walker Jenkins

Walker Jenkins was one of the Minors’ hottest hitters in August 2026. On August 28, the Twins pulled the trigger and promoted Jenkins, a former first-round pick and the arguable top prospect in the system.

Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The Sports / August 28

The Minnesota Twins lineup we need to see in Walker Jenkins' debut

Walker Jenkins will make his MLB debut Friday night when the Twins host the White Sox at Target Field in Minneapolis. With only a month left in the regular season, the Twins are 6 1/2 games behind the White Sox in the AL Central and four games out of the final wild-card spot.