MINNEAPOLIS – Talking about himself doesn’t come naturally to Byron Buxton. That’s why it’s so meaningful when he does. The Twins recognized Buxton on Sunday morning for reaching 10 years of Major League service time, a milestone that players greatly treasure. In a clubhouse ceremony attended by his wife and

MINNEAPOLIS -- On Sunday, Byron Buxton will have reached a milestone -- one whose importance many fans may not understand: 10 years of Major League service time. It’s a sacred number to players. According to the MLB Players Association, fewer than 10 percent of players in history have reached the

MINNEAPOLIS -- Less than two weeks ago, as he was turning 30 with 122 Major League plate appearances to his name, Tristan Gray and his wife Madelyn had a frank conversation. It was time to start talking contingencies if Gray was faced with another year in the Minor Leagues. After

MINNEAPOLIS -- Byron Buxton certainly felt some frustration as a result of being hit by a pitch in the Twins’ home opener against the Rays on Friday, but it was drowned out by his delight at the team’s hard-fought 10-4 win. Buxton was removed immediately after being hit by a

MINNEAPOLIS -- A downtown Minneapolis power outage briefly delayed the Twins’ home opener on Friday.

MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins executive chair Tom Pohlad reiterated Friday that he believes in his team’s current roster, but also acknowledged that only results on the field will win over skeptical fans who are frustrated after a disappointing last season and a half. “It’s nearly impossible to sell patience given where

BALTIMORE – Faced with unusual circumstances, the Twins tried an unconventional pitching plan on Sunday. Unfortunately, it didn’t work. Neither pitcher in a “piggyback” plan fared well as the Twins let an early lead get away in an 8-6 loss to the Orioles at Camden Yards. Starter Bailey Ober lasted

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BALTIMORE – Questions dogged the Twins about their bullpen all offseason, and again all spring. On Saturday, for one day at least, the new-look group showed that it is up to the task.

BALTIMORE – It’s easy to forget that Taj Bradley just turned 25. Bradley was a fifth-round Draft pick of the Rays back in 2018, the same year as established teammates Trevor Larnach, Ryan Jeffers and Joe Ryan. He was a top-100 prospect entering the 2022 season. And he already has

BALTIMORE -- The Twins' season got off to a disappointing start on Thursday with a 2-1 Opening Day loss to the Orioles at Camden Yards. Joe Ryan was brilliant, the bullpen was a little choppy and the lineup produced baserunners but not runs. Here are three takeaways from an interesting

BALTIMORE -- After both missed the postseason in 2025, the Twins and Orioles are aiming for a better showing in ‘26. However, only one of these American League foes will begin 1-0. On Thursday, Minnesota (70-92 last season) and Baltimore (75-87) will face off in an Opening Day matchup at

BALTIMORE -- Twins manager Derek Shelton finally knows who his eight relievers will be when the season starts Thursday. As to how they’ll be deployed, well … he’s getting there. Minnesota confirmed Tuesday that right-handers Zak Kent and Cody Laweryson will take the last two sports in the season-opening bullpen,

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FORT MYERS, Fla. -- It went down to the very last day, but the Twins have settled on the 26-man roster that they will take north to Baltimore. Minnesota made its last moves Tuesday, reassigning Orlando Arcia, Trent Baker, Dan Altavilla, and David Bañuelos to Minor League camp and releasing

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The Twins appear to be down to one significant roster question. Minnesota optioned Ryan Kreidler and Eric Wagaman to Triple-A St. Paul on Monday, a pair of moves that would appear to put Tristan Gray in position to make the club as a utility player and

FORT MYERS, Fla. – It’s the time in Spring Training when there’s news just about every day, with transactions and other developments coming in drips and drabs as a roster takes shape. Here are three things you should know from Sunday in Twins camp. Outfielder Alan Roden has been optioned,

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FORT MYERS, Fla. – With six days remaining until Opening Day, the Twins’ roster is beginning to come into focus. Minnesota made a series of moves on Friday that settled its season-opening starting rotation and brought some clarity to a still-unsettled bullpen. The Twins optioned right-hander Zebby Matthews to Triple-A

Two of the American League’s best starters from last season will be going head to head when the Twins and Orioles meet for an Opening Day contest on March 26 at Camden Yards. Minnesota will send right-hander Joe Ryan to the mound, with Baltimore giving the assignment to left-hander Trevor

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- The Twins confirmed their least surprising decision of the spring on Friday, announcing that Joe Ryan will start against the Orioles on Opening Day on Thursday in Baltimore.

FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Dasan Hill gave a sheepish smile and a little shrug. Then, he admitted something that shouldn’t have been much of a surprise. Yes, Hill said, he might have been trying to light up the radar gun in the first inning of Thursday’s Spring Breakout game.

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It’s the final week of Spring Training, believe it or not. After more than a month of camp, Opening Day is very much in sight. MLB.com’s American League Central beat reporters, scattered throughout Florida and Arizona, have been watching their teams closely since mid-February, learning and assessing. Now, as the

The third annual Spring Breakout is coming up fast, and the Twins figure to field an intriguing roster this year. With four prospects in MLB Pipeline’s Top 100, plus a compelling arsenal of young arms, the home game against Phillies prospects on Thursday figures to be worth watching. Here’s a