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Twins place Pablo Lopez on 15-day IL

The Twins placed right-hander Pablo Lopez on the 15-day injured list today due to a right forearm strain. Right-hander Mick Abel was recalled to replace Lopez on the active roster.

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Guardians 8, Twins 0: Second Verse

I don’t know what to write anymore about this godforsaken team, who lost 6-0 in the matinee and then rolled it back with a 8-0 loss in the nightcap. Like, what are we doin’ here.

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Pablo Lopez News / Field Level Media / September 20

Twins RHP Pablo Lopez (forearm) to miss rest of season

Heading to the injured list for the third time this season, Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo Lopez will miss the remainder of the season with a mild forearm strain in his pitching arm.

MLB News / Twinkie Town / September 20

Guardians 6, Twins 0: Helping Hand

Joe Ryan did little to improve his late-season resume, allowing four homers in five unexciting innings of work, as the Cleveland Guardians shut out the Twins 6-0 in game one.

MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 20

Report: Pablo López set for further testing after leaving Friday's start early

Pablo López's third start since returning from injury ended prematurely after suffering an injury on a diving defensive play during Friday's 6-2 loss to Cleveland.

MLB News / Twinkie Town / September 19

Guardians 6, Twins 2: Penning down a dream

On Pablo López Night, López gets hurt; a forearm strain from a dive to make a defensive play. The Twins’ bullpen ain’t great. Inning-by-inning notes: 1:

Matt Wallner News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 19

Twins' Matt Wallner lands on IL, likely ending his strange season

Twins slugger Matt Wallner has been placed on the 10-day injured list with a left oblique strain. It's reportedly retroactive to September 18. That technically gives him a chance to return and play in the regular season finale on the 28th, but it wouldn't make much sense for the Twins to have him do that.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 18

With one home series left, Twins set to have worst attendance in decades

The Twins will play their final four home games of a miserable 2025 season this weekend against the Cleveland Guardians (including a doubleheader on Saturday).

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 17

Twins cost-cutting reportedly continues after Pohlads abandon sale plans

The Minnesota Twins have cut down their pro scouting department from five pro scouts to one, according to The Athletic's Dan Hayes. Longtime pro scout Ken Compton, along with John Manuel (formerly the editor in chief of Baseball America), Keith Stohr and Jose Marzan are the four scouts who were informed that their positions would not be renewed.

Zebby Matthews News / Field Level Media / September 16

Zebby Matthews, Twins plot to keep Yankees' bats quiet

The New York Yankees might benefit from a full night's rest heading into their next game. New York will try to even a three-game series at one win apiece when it faces the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 15

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.

Kody Clemens News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 13

Twins’ Kody Clemens hits astounding 3 home runs in battle with Diamondbacks

Kody Clemens had an explosive performance in the Minnesota Twins’ matchup against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Friday night. Minnesota was coming off a series loss to the Los Angeles Angels, falling in two of the three games.

Brooks Kriske News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 12

Twins outright reliever Brooks Kriske

Right-hander Brooks Kriske has been sent outright to Triple-A St. Paul, according to his transactions tracker at MLB.com.

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Carlos Correa News / Yardbarker / September 10

Carlos Correa's HR becomes difference-maker for Astros

Carlos Correa's milestone HR becomes difference-maker for Astros

The Houston Astros needed every bit of Carlos Correa's milestone home run on Wednesday. In a game the Astros edged out the Toronto Blue Jays 3-2, Correa reached a new round number for career home runs.

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David Festa News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 10

Twins pitcher potentially dealing with career-altering condition

Minnesota Twins right-hander David Festa has been on the injured list since late July due to shoulder inflammation.

Local product Royce Lewis homers twice as Twins rout Angels

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Luke Keaschall News / Just Baseball / September 10

The Twins Have a Star in Luke Keaschall

In what has been a season full of despair, Luke Keaschall has certainly been a bright spot in the Twin Cities. The rookie infielder debuted this season in April before getting injured and returning in August.

Byron Buxton News / Athlon Sports / September 7

Twins Announce Byron Buxton News After Leaving Royals Game

The Minnesota Twins were hit with a wave of concern on Sunday after center fielder Byron Buxton exited the game following a hit-by-pitch. In the top of the fifth inning against the Kansas City Royals, Buxton was struck in the left knee by a 91.8 mph sinker from starting pitcher Michael Lorenzen.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / September 5

3 free agents Twins must pursue in offseason

The Minnesota Twins have had a horrible season. Sadly, it has resulted in the Twins having a fire sale and trading many key players. That should make the Twins’ free agency period interesting as the 2025 MLB offseason draws near.