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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

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,