Twins starter Ryan departs with elbow soreness after 2 batters
MINNEAPOLIS -- Twins starter Joe Ryan was removed from Sunday’s MLB Sunday Leadoff game on Peacock after two batters due to right elbow soreness. Ryan struck out Yohendrick Piñango and walked Kazuma Okamoto, then called catcher Victor Caratini to the mound. Manager Derek Shelton and athletic trainer Masa Abe soon
Festa encounters setback in rehab; Rodriguez avoids fracture in thumb
MINNEAPOLIS -- Prior to Sunday’s game against the Blue Jays, Twins general manager Jeremy Zoll provided updates on the status of several of the team’s injured players and prospects. Here are some of the most notable developments.
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Breaking down 7 numbers that have defined the Twins so far in 2026
MINNEAPOLIS -- Here’s a secret you may not know about those of us who work in baseball: we often do not know what day of the week it is. When you don’t have a normal Monday to Friday cadence to your work, it can be very easy to say things
Sands (forearm) to IL; Abel throws off mound; Klein debuts
MINNEAPOLIS – The Twins have suffered another injury in the one area where they can least afford it. Right-handed reliever Cole Sands has been placed on the 15-day injured list with what the club is calling a mild right forearm strain.
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How to explain Woods Richardson's recent struggles
MINNEAPOLIS -- Simeon Woods Richardson’s funk has reached five starts, and it remains baffling. Woods Richardson, a beacon of stability for the Twins’ rotation in the second half last season, opened the year with a pair of solid outings but since then has scuffled. The latest rough performance came in
Twins prospect Rodriguez trending toward a big league trip across Twin Cities
ST. PAUL, Minn. – Emmanuel Rodriguez has always been a patient hitter. It’s been one of his calling cards since the very beginning of his professional baseball career. But there’s patience, and there’s passivity. And the key for Rodriguez is making sure he’s on the right side of that line.
Jeffers, Buxton power Twins to win after Ober's solid start
Bailey Ober continued his resurgence as the Twins stanched the bleeding of a recent slump with a 7-1 win against the Blue Jays at Target Field on Thursday night in Minneapolis. It was Minnesota’s third win in 14 games. Ober baffled the Blue Jays with a variety of offspeed offerings,
NEW! Top 150 Draft prospects: Cholowsky still No. 1, but plenty of movement behind him
As the calendar gets ready to turn to May, the Draft buzz is starting to grow louder. And we’re leaning into it with an updated and expanded Draft Top 150. With two-plus months left before the 2026 Draft gets underway in Philadelphia, there’s a ton of movement on every team’s
Twins honor Black baseball in upper Midwest with Baseball Heroes mural
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3 ways Twins can right ship with reigning AL champs on tap
MINNEAPOLIS -- If they weren’t already there, the Twins are officially in a rut. Wednesday afternoon’s 5-3 loss to the Mariners made it 11 defeats in 13 games, and four straight series lost. It doesn’t get any easier when the reigning American League champion Blue Jays come to town for
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The hottest hitting prospects right now -- one for each team
The first month of the Minor League season is in the books, and looking at each system's hottest hitter can be instructive. A year ago at this time, Konnor Griffin (Pirates) was showing why he had the highest ceiling in the 2024 Draft. Roman Anthony (Red Sox) and Moisés Ballesteros
Ryan's rebound and other key takeaways from loss to Mariners
MINNEAPOLIS -- A pitchers’ duel turned ugly for the Twins in the late innings on Tuesday, as missed opportunities came back to haunt the home team and the Minnesota bullpen took one on the chin in a 7-1 loss at Target Field. Here are three things to know from the
Twins notebook: Abel progressing, Acton sidelined and prospect Quick promoted
MINNEAPOLIS -- The timing was terrible for Mick Abel to suffer a bout of right elbow inflammation, just as he was starting to get on a roll in his second big league season. The good news is Abel is progressing well and remains confident that the issue is minor.
Rodriguez, Culpepper contribute in big way to Saints
A home run derby suddenly broke out during Tuesday's Triple-A game between the Iowa Cubs and the St. Paul Saints, with 10 balls flying out of CHS Field.
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Prielipp's first career win punctuates improbable rise to Majors
MINNEAPOLIS -- Connor Prielipp’s time came more quickly than anyone could have anticipated. But make no mistake, it’s here. The Twins’ hard-throwing lefty rookie built on his impressive debut with a second consecutive strong showing, allowing one hit over five innings as Minnesota snapped a five-game skid with an 11-4
Reeling Twins head home looking to turn around 'tough funk'
ST. PETERSBURG -- Shortly after getting swept at Tropicana Field, Twins manager Derek Shelton stated the obvious on Sunday afternoon. “We’re going through a tough funk," Shelton said. Are they ever.
1 newcomer on each team making a strong early impression
Everyone has an opportunity to make a strong first impression. Some, like Blue Jays ace Dylan Cease, have simply matched expectations after signing a high-profile free-agent contract with a new club. Others, like Tigers infielder Kevin McGonigle and White Sox slugger Munetaka Murakami, are beginning their respective Major League careers
Twins' Top 2 Draft picks Houston, Quick shine in first full pro seasons
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Twins' struggles with RISP continue in 4th straight loss
ST. PETERSBURG -- The Twins’ bats were mostly silent. So was the clubhouse. At this point, until the results change, what is there to say? “We’re not worried about this group,’’ catcher Ryan Jeffers said. “It’s the ebbs and flows of baseball.’’