Health and depth are Twins' keys to a successful 2025
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- It was a quiet winter for the Twins, then it was mostly a quiet camp. Then the injury bug hit Minnesota down the stretch, with Royce Lewis (left hamstring strain) lost for at least Opening Day and Brooks Lee (lower back tightness) in some question as
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TWINS.TV is officially available for purchase. Watch all available TWINS.TV Spring Training games free. And for the rest of Spring Training, you can also watch every available game free on MLB.TV. Simply log in with a registered username and password -- no credit card required. The team announced on Feb.
1 stat per MLB team to show you know baseball
It’s almost Opening Day, with the excitement and promise of a new season radiating throughout the sport and beyond. It’s time to consume baseball in every form possible, including, of course, talking baseball. Whether it’s water-cooler talks, Slacks from the home office, family dinners or group chats, you’re going to
Lee (back) improving; Misiewicz, Paddack impressing
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Brooks Lee said Friday that his tight lower back had improved since he was scratched from his scheduled appearance Thursday, but it’s unclear how soon he will be able to return to action. Lee went for what he called a precautionary MRI exam after coming into
X-factors for 10 teams that missed playoffs in '24
Every season, new teams emerge as legitimate postseason threats after missing out the previous year. In fact, 2024 marked the third straight year with six new playoff teams. If things break right for the 10 teams below, at least some could find themselves playing October baseball in 2025. Here’s one
Willi's technicolor dream ... gloves? Inside Castro's colorful collection
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Latest Twins injuries & transactions
This page will be updated throughout the year with all the latest Twins injury news and transactions.
Which ranked prospects are still vying for Opening Day spots?
With Spring Training reaching the home stretch, teams are beginning the process of finalizing their Opening Day rosters. A number of the game's up-and-coming prospects remain in the mix for big league jobs at this critical juncture, vying for final roster spots that have yet to be decided upon. Here’s
Twins staying patient despite eye-popping nature of Prielipp's return
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- There is still hope to be found on social media these days. For evidence, check out the Twins’ Player Development accounts, search for anything involving Connor Prielipp and enjoy the show. On Feb. 15, the club shared that the 24-year-old left-hander had already touched 98 mph
Major roster decisions remain for Twins as Opening Day approaches
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Wednesday brings the Twins’ final off-day in Florida this year. With a week left until Minnesota breaks camp, here’s a look at the remaining roster decisions before Opening Day.
12 players who need to step up in wake of spring injuries
Injuries are an unfortunate part of Spring Training, but there’s no time for teams to dwell on who’s missing. The focus now is on finding out who’s ready to step in. Often, that means relying on less experienced players to fill the void. Here are 12 unproven players who could
Twins-Cardinals Opening Day starting pitchers: López vs. Gray
It will be a full-circle moment for Sonny Gray, whose first Opening Day start with the Cardinals will come against his former club, the Twins, who he left to sign with St. Louis as a free agent prior to the 2024 season. St. Louis and Minnesota open the season on
Injury may be frustrating, but Lewis not letting it dampen his spirits
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Twins third baseman Royce Lewis was his usual cheerful self in the clubhouse on Tuesday morning, less than 48 hours after suffering a left hamstring injury that will keep him out for a matter of weeks. Lewis' spirits are good, he said. He’s frustrated, of course.
With Lewis out for Opening Day, how do Twins fill void?
BRADENTON, Fla. -- The Twins confirmed Monday what had been widely feared: Royce Lewis will open the 2025 season on the injured list due to a moderate left hamstring strain. It’s unclear at this time how long Lewis will be out, but the word “moderate” indicates that it is a
Lewis exits with left hamstring strain, set for MRI
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Twins third baseman Royce Lewis was removed from Sunday’s 6-5 loss against the Red Sox due to a left hamstring strain. He will be further evaluated, including receiving an MRI, on Monday. Leading off the bottom of the second inning, Lewis hit a hard grounder to
Canterino undergoes surgery; Twins set rotation
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Twins right-hander Matt Canterino underwent right shoulder surgery recently and will miss the entire 2025 season. It’s yet another setback for the former second-round Draft pick, who has not pitched in a regular-season game since 2022 and has never pitched more than 37 innings in a
1 player from each team making the biggest impression
There will be regular-season baseball games played this week, which means it’s almost time to bid adieu to Spring Training. As Opening Day nears, dozens of players -- from roster hopefuls to young phenoms to veterans in new places -- will look back on their spring performances fondly. With an
Circle the names of these Twins prospects after Spring Breakout
DUNEDIN, Fla. -- A group of Twins prospects hopped on a bus on Saturday morning and made the trip to face top Blue Jays prospects in the second annual Spring Breakout, and well, the result wasn’t what they wanted. Sometimes that happens in baseball, and the Twins were down two
Wallner mashes 2 monster HRs to add to solid spring
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Matt Wallner has not, historically, put up big numbers in Spring Training. He’s making up for it this year. Wallner hit his fourth and fifth homers of the spring on Friday night, both majestic shots to center field, as the Twins poured on yet another offensive
Fast-rising Keaschall ready for Spring Breakout stage
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Lewis' main target for '25: Play as many games as possible
FORT MYERS, Fla. -- Since he entered the big leagues in 2022, Twins third baseman Royce Lewis has played in 122 total games. He was hit with the injury bug starting in his rookie season, when had right ACL surgery, his second since he entered professional baseball. Lewis, 25, was
15 pitchers who could win a Cy Young Award in 2025
Who will be the best pitcher in each league in 2025? Last season, there was no question that the Tigers' Tarik Skubal and the Braves' Chris Sale surpassed every other arm. Both claimed a Triple Crown en route to winning their first Cy Young Award.
Don't sleep on these prospects at Spring Breakout -- 1 from each team
The second edition of Spring Breakout is bursting with high-profile prospects. A whopping 69 members of MLB Pipeline’s Top 100 are slated to participate, including Red Sox outfielder Roman Anthony (No. 2), Tigers outfielder Max Clark (No. 6), Red Sox infielder Kristian Campbell (No. 7), Rays shortstop Carson Williams (No.