NEW YORK – Twins manager Derek Shelton has repeated it extensively: It’s going to take 26 players, and then some, if his team is going to achieve its goals this season. That includes the entirety of the Minnesota bullpen. On Tuesday night, the relief corps played its part, in a

NEW YORK -- It may be a short engagement for now, but the Twins will get a look at a couple of pitchers who might be a big part of their future over the next few days. As part of a series of moves, Minnesota recalled hard-throwing lefty Kendry Rojas

NEW YORK -- The Twins on Tuesday recalled hard-throwing left-handed prospect Kendry Rojas to take the spot of Mick Abel, who was placed on the 15-day injured list the day before. The club also reinstated infielder Royce Lewis off the 10-day IL and placed left-hander Kody Funderburk on the paternity

Right-hander Mick Abel has been a bright spot in the Twins’ rotation of late. But it’s unclear when he will next step on the mound. The team announced Monday that it has placed Abel on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation (retroactive to Friday). He had been scheduled

MINNEAPOLIS – An up-and-down start to the season reaches an off-day Monday with the Twins, appropriately, standing at an even 11-11 after losing 7-4 to the Reds in 10 innings on Sunday afternoon. A stretch of eight wins in nine games has been followed by four straight losses to end

MINNEAPOLIS -- Royce Lewis looks like he hasn't missed a minute. Playing his first Minor League rehabilitation game after sitting out for more than a week with a left knee sprain, Lewis homered in his first at-bat for Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday. He added a second homer in a

MINNEAPOLIS – If you thought Kody Funderburk carried a heavy load in the first few weeks of the season, you don’t know the half of it. Funderburk – who has emerged as one of the Twins’ most valuable relievers as well as a cheerful and popular clubhouse presence – and

MINNEAPOLIS -- Things continue to look good for Royce Lewis as he comes back from a sprained left knee.

MINNEAPOLIS -- The result wasn’t what he wanted, but the experience will stay with Simeon Woods Richardson for a long time. Woods Richardson, one of eight Black starting pitchers in the Major Leagues, donned the iconic No. 42 and took the mound as the Twins’ starter on Jackie Robinson Day

MINNEAPOLIS – This is the Mick Abel the Twins expected to see, the one they saw throughout Spring Training. The Abel of his last two starts is a pitcher you can dream on. Abel turned in his second consecutive scoreless start against an expected contender on Tuesday night, stifling the

MINNEAPOLIS – Look out. Byron Buxton is on a roll. A day after hitting his first home run of the season, one that gave him the career record at Target Field, Buxton followed with two more as part of a huge day. He hit solo shots in the third and

MINNEAPOLIS – The Twins can’t hit lefties. You know this. They know this. Everyone knows it. But what if everyone was wrong? It’s early, but so far in 2026, Minnesota is making a habit of beating left-handers -- and not just beating them, but absolutely taking it to the best

MINNEAPOLIS – Target Field has been Byron Buxton’s house for a while now, but on Monday night, he really made it official. Buxton hit a solo homer in the fifth inning of the Twins’ 13-6 win against the Red Sox, making him the ballpark’s all-time home run leader. It’s the

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MINNEAPOLIS – Nobody in the Twins’ clubhouse needed a moment like Brooks Lee needed a moment. And sometimes, baseball delivers. Lee entered Thursday’s game carrying a 5-for-30 line on the year, with as many errors as RBIs (two). He finished as the hero, coming off the bench to poke a

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MINNEAPOLIS -- As early as Spring Training, when new Twins manager Derek Shelton was giving away very little about potential lineups, he said he wanted to bat Byron Buxton second. It makes sense -- despite what traditional roles would indicate, modern analysis suggests that your best hitter should hit in

MINNEAPOLIS – The man who has been the best pitcher in the American League Central in 2026 pitched at Target Field on Tuesday night. And so did Tarik Skubal. Taj Bradley continued his brilliant start to the 2026 campaign with 6 1/3 outstanding innings, stifling a good Detroit lineup despite

MINNEAPOLIS -- Nobody thought Byron Buxton and Luke Keaschall would struggle all year, or even all month. But it was still quite a relief when they both broke out in the same game. And it was fun to see how much better the Twins' lineup looks when their two best

MINNEAPOLIS – Sometimes the ball just bounces your way. The Twins got a key out Monday night when what looked like a wild pitch instead caromed right back to catcher Victor Caratini, setting up a Tigers out on the bases in a crucial spot. The play helped Minnesota escape from

MINNEAPOLIS – A strong start from Simeon Woods Richardson ended in a disappointing finish as the Twins dropped their third straight series to open the season Sunday, losing 4-1 to the Rays in 10 innings. Here are three takeaways from the game and the first home series of the year.

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