Prielipp flashes dominance, but Twins can't overcome Cleveland hex
CLEVELAND -- Almost all of the 21 losses the Twins have been dealt at Progressive Field over the past four years have been late-game heartbreakers. Josh Naylor’s walk-off home run against Jharel Cotton in June 2022. Andrés Giménez’s walk-off single in September 2024 that helped push the Twins out of
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Abel (elbow inflammation) hits snag in rehab with triceps soreness
Twins starter Mick Abel has suffered a setback in his rehab from right elbow inflammation. A club official confirmed that following a bullpen session on Saturday, Abel experienced soreness in the joint. He received a cortisone shot in his right triceps and will be re-evaluated when the team returns home
Twins seek next franchise icon with top-three Draft pick
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How can Twins reverse Cleveland curse? Here are 3 ideas
Following an ugly couple of games in Washington punctuated by a 7-5 loss in the finale, the Twins board a flight Thursday afternoon to … Cleveland. It’s not the first place they’d choose, given recent history, but it is a significant opportunity. Over the last four seasons, Minnesota has gone
Double-A club swats 10 (!!) homers, a feat done just once in the Majors since 1900
Double-A Wichita brought out the big bats on Thursday. The Wind Surge (Double-A affiliate of the Twins) crushed 10 home runs in their matchup against the Amarillo Sod Poodles (D-backs) in a 19-7 win. Seven different Wind Surge hitters went yard, including three homers from leadoff hitter Garrett Spain and
Latest Twins injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Twins injury news and transactions.
Notes: Twins trade for 'big-arm' reliever; Ryan throws, listed as Saturday starter
The Twins continued their bullpen shuffling, acquiring right-hander Yoendrys Gómez from the Rays for cash considerations on Wednesday and optioning rookie righty John Klein following Thursday’s game in Washington. Gómez, 26, was designated for assignment by the Rays on Saturday. To make room for him on the 40-man roster, Minnesota
Here is the first official 2026 mock draft!
The 2026 Draft is taking longer to sort itself out than teams hoped. Shortstops Roch Cholowsky (UCLA) and Grady Emerson (Fort Worth Christian HS in Texas) have set themselves apart from the rest of the class. The second tier of prospects consists of catcher Vahn Lackey (Georgia Tech) and right-hander
6 observations as Twins hit speed bump with tough setback vs. Nats
The vibes had been better lately, but there’s no getting around the fact that the Twins' 15-2 loss to the Nationals on Wednesday was an ugly one. Here are six observations from a long night.
One prospect with closer potential from each organization
The saying goes that relievers are failed starters. If you believe that, revisit how much the Padres gave up for Mason Miller at last year’s Trade Deadline, and then look at Miller’s dominance to begin his first full season in San Diego. After that, look at the three-year, $69 million
3 stars: Twins luminescent as they run wild on Nationals
It’s a fun time to be a Minnesota sports fan, with the Timberwolves, Wild and Frost all making playoff runs -- and the Twins showing good signs as well, with back-to-back wins and three out of five. Even the Twins themselves are enjoying the moment -- they wore Wild jerseys
Ryan on track for next start after MRI shows no elbow damage
Exhale, Twins fans. It seems Joe Ryan is going to be fine. There are still some hurdles to clear before it’s a sure thing, but it appears that the Twins’ ace is likely to make his next scheduled start. Ryan, 29, played catch prior to Tuesday’s game in Washington and
Top Twins prospect Jenkins sidelined with shoulder sprain
MINNEAPOLIS – Top Twins prospect Walker Jenkins is going to be out for a while. Jenkins, the No. 11 prospect in baseball according to MLB Pipeline, suffered a grade 2 AC joint sprain in his left shoulder when he ran into the outfield wall making a catch on Sunday. Jenkins
Central sluggers nab Player of the Week honors
One is looking to put together the kind of healthy and dominant season that we've been expecting from him since he emerged as the game's top prospect more than a decade ago, and the other has been key to helping a young Cardinals team surpass preseason expectations in what is
Morris soaks in first beer shower after stalling Blue Jays in early relief effort
MINNEAPOLIS -- On a day the Twins lost Joe Ryan to injury, they won a game the way they’ll have to do a lot if Ryan is to be out for a while: with contributions from all over the roster. Andrew Morris and Taylor Rogers led a brilliant performance from
Ryan's early exit (elbow soreness) deals Twins rotation another blow
MINNEAPOLIS -- The Twins might be facing another significant starting pitching injury after Joe Ryan was removed from Sunday's 4-3 win over the Blue Jays 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.
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.
Twins top prospect injures shoulder on high-octane crash at center-field wall
Walker Jenkins, the Twins’ No. 1 prospect and No. 11 in MLB Pipeline’s Top 100, was removed from Triple-A St. Paul’s game on Sunday due to an apparent injury.
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.
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.