Twins can't keep up with Cardinals despite another HR outburst
MINNEAPOLIS -- The ball was flying out of Target Field for the second straight game. Unfortunately for the Twins, the visiting Cardinals came out on top of Saturday’s slugfest. Byron Buxton, Royce Lewis and Luke Keaschall homered for the Twins, but it wasn’t enough to overcome four St. Louis longballs
'A full team victory': Twins battle back -- multiple times -- vs. Cardinals
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins had Friday night’s game against the Cardinals won and lost multiple times. Finally, their corner infielders put it away once and for all. Royce Lewis tied the game with a leadoff homer in the eighth inning, and Brooks Lee followed with a solo homer one out
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This game had HOW MANY hits?! High-A contest packs the box score
The term “crooked numbers” can’t even begin to describe the offensive onslaught that occurred between the Cedar Rapids Kernels and the Lansing Lugnuts at Jackson Field on Saturday night. A final score of 23-15 is enough to give scoreboard operators the ick, but a deeper look into the box score
Royce getting crash course at first from Twins legend Morneau
DETROIT -- Twins new primary first baseman Royce Lewis got two hits Thursday in the 11-0 loss to the Tigers at Comerica Park, and he also exhibited his new utility man tag by starting at second base. Lewis, Minnesota’s No. 1 overall Draft pick in 2017 who continues striving to
Latest Twins injuries & transactions
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The Draft is one month away! Check out our latest mock
I’m not the only one hearing the ticking clock get louder, right? It happens every year when we’re just one month away from the MLB Draft. There are still games to scout, from the College World Series starting in Omaha on Friday to high school playoff games (highly touted Massachusetts
The man who lived at the ballpark -- literally -- was the 'greatest ever' for this Minor League franchise
Benjamin Hill travels the nation collecting stories about what makes Minor League Baseball unique. This excerpt from the Baseball Traveler newsletter, presented by Circle K, is a mere taste of the smorgasbord of delights he offers every week. Read the full newsletter here, and subscribe to his newsletter here. "I
Buxton's hot surge continues as Twins' bullpen locks down Tigers
DETROIT -- Twins center fielder Byron Buxton hit his third homer in four games -- and 20th of the season -- to propel Minnesota to a 6-4 win over the Tigers on Wednesday night at Comerica Park. Buxton downplayed his heroics afterward, saying, “It's more so me bearing down in
Houston (No. 7 prospect) showing encouraging signs in first full pro season
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Bradley stung again as Twins fall despite 4-HR night
DETROIT – The Twins hit four solo homers for the second time in five games. Once again, it wasn’t enough as starting pitcher Taj Bradley struggled for the third consecutive start in a 10-4 loss Tuesday night to the Tigers at Comerica Park. Bradley allowed three homers, and the two-run
Here is each team's top performer from the 2025 Draft
Several members of the 2025 Draft class are wasting no time tearing up pro ball. No. 1 overall pick Eli Willits (Nationals) already has hit his way to High-A at age 18. No. 3 selection Kade Anderson (Mariners) leads the Minor Leagues with a 43 percent strikeout rate and a
Buxton goes deep in return from shoulder injury
DETROIT -- Twins offensive catalyst and home run leader Byron Buxton started in center field and hit leadoff on Tuesday night at Comerica Park, four days after he sustained a right shoulder contusion against the Royals.
Twins' roster chock-full of Swiss Army Knives
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1 trade chip for every team ahead of 2026 Deadline
Whether it's promising prospects, star players or veterans enjoying surprising seasons, every team has something to bargain with at the 2026 Trade Deadline (6 p.m. ET, Aug. 3). With the help of MLB.com's beat writers, here is one trade chip for all 30 teams this season.
Twins finally get an off-day ... but a potentially treacherous stretch awaits
MINNEAPOLIS – When the Twins’ 6-5 loss to the Royals came to an end on Sunday afternoon, an unusual sight greeted the team’s players and staff: an off-day on the calendar. Sunday ended a run of 17 consecutive games, a stretch that started with a trip to Boston, Chicago and
Buxton 'in good spirits,' day to day after Friday's early exit with right shoulder injury
MINNEAPOLIS -- Byron Buxton sat out another day Sunday after suffering a shoulder injury in Friday night’s win over the Royals. The decision on Buxton’s lineup status came down to a couple of hours before the game. He went through pregame workouts, but manager Derek Shelton decided to hold him
In first game back from Triple-A, Lewis' new role comes into focus
MINNEAPOLIS -- Once Royce Lewis started obliterating baseballs at Triple-A St. Paul, it became clear that he at least had a chance to be back in the Major Leagues sooner rather than later. What would have been hard to envision as recently as a week ago was what position he’d
Buxton exits after dazzling catch in Twins' win heavy on defense
MINNEAPOLIS – Defense has been a problem of late for the Twins, but on Friday night, they sparkled in the field and got enough timely hitting to beat the Royals, 5-3, at Target Field. However, in the process they once again lost center fielder Byron Buxton due to injury. He
Clemens shows off power, sparkling defense vs. Royals
MINNEAPOLIS – On what was overall a frustrating defensive night for the Twins, a career utility man playing first base made all the highlight plays. Kody Clemens hit two home runs and made a pair of nifty defensive plays in the 8-6 loss to the Royals. It was a continuation
Abel takes big step in rehab by facing hitters; Royce tries another IF spot
MINNEAPOLIS -- The last time Mick Abel faced hitters, it was a lot cooler. Other than that, though, it kind of seemed like the right-hander never left when he pitched live batting practice on Thursday afternoon. Abel, recuperating from right elbow inflammation, faced hitters for the first time since the
Three things we know about the Twins after the one-third mark
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