Minnesota Twins

Twins manager Derek Shelton emphasizes focusing on winning games rather than trade deadline speculation. The MLB trade deadline is August 3rd, and the Twins host the Kansas City Royals starting Tuesday.

The Minnesota Twins have signed all 21 of their 2026 draft picks, with top pick catcher Vahn Lackey receiving a signing bonus nearly $9.5 million, just below the slot value of $9.74 million. The draft class includes 13 pitchers, three catchers, four infielders, and one outfielder.

The Chicago Cubs defeated the Minnesota Twins 6-2 as Nico Hoerner tied a career high with four hits. Matthew Boyd delivered six strong innings, Michael Busch hit a solo home run, and Miguel Amaya and Pedro Ramirez each drove in two runs. Kody Clemens homered twice for the Twins, ending their three-game winning streak.

The 2026 Major League Baseball Draft Signing Bonuses article lists the top selections through competitive balance round A, including teams, positions, schools, and specific signing bonuses for some players, such as $5 million for the Miami Marlins' Jacob Lombard and $3,997,500 for the Atlanta Braves' AJ Gracia.

Major League Baseball announced the 2027 Twins' schedule, with the team opening the season in Kansas City on March 25 if there is no labor stoppage. The schedule includes a home opener against the Rays on April 2, 16 April home games, and a July Rivalry Weekend series against the Brewers. A potential lockout before the December 1 labor contract expiration raises concerns about a delayed season start.

Royce Lewis hit a two-run homer and a seventh-inning double, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 5-3 victory over the Los Angeles Angels. Key contributors included Joe Ryan, Tommy Nance, and Jorge Soler, while Zach Neto and Mike Trout had notable performances for the Angels.

Vaughn Grissom hit a home run with two RBIs as the Los Angeles Angels defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-3, ending a five-game losing streak at Target Field. The Angels, who have the worst record in Major League Baseball, overcame a poor eight-of-ten-game stretch with the win.

The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed reliever Tommy Nance from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for minor league catcher/infielder Ryan Sprock and international bonus pool money. The move aims to bolster the Twins' bullpen, which has the worst ERA in the league at 5.28.

Catcher Ryan Jeffers has returned to the Minnesota Twins after missing 46 games due to a fractured left hamate bone. He was reinstated from the injured list following a rehab assignment at Triple-A, and the Twins optioned rookie outfielder Kyler Fedko to St. Paul to make room. Jeffers, who had a strong performance before his injury, may influence the team's decision to hold onto players as they compete for a wild card spot.

Gavin Williams pitched seven innings with 11 strikeouts, and three Cleveland Guardians players homered as the team defeated the Minnesota Twins 5-2 to avoid a three-game sweep. The Guardians' win included solo and two-run home runs from Chase DeLauter, Brayan Rocchio, and Patrick Bailey.

Starting pitcher Bailey Ober will return to the Twins' roster on Thursday after being sidelined by elbow inflammation since late May. He will replace Marco Raya, who was placed on the injured list with a right shoulder injury, and Connor Prielipp, who also joined the injured list with a blister. Kendry Rojas was called up from Triple-A St. Paul to fill Prielipp's spot.

Minnesota Twins' Byron Buxton will miss the 2026 MLB All-Star Game due to a hip injury, despite being voted as a starter. Outfielder Alan Roden will replace Buxton, while pitcher Joe Ryan remains the team's All-Star representative.

Joe Ryan pitched seven scoreless innings with nine strikeouts as the Minnesota Twins defeated the New York Yankees 6-1, ending the Yankees' nine-game losing streak in their last 10 games. The Twins secured their first series win at Yankee Stadium since 2014, outscoring the Yankees 17-5 in the final two games of the series.

Twins center fielder Byron Buxton exited a game against the Yankees in the first inning after reaggravating a hip injury during a failed steal attempt. He was replaced by rookie Kyler Fedko and has dealt with hip issues twice this season. Buxton, an AL All-Star, is batting .271 with 25 homers and 45 RBIs in 75 games this year.

Ben Rice hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the third inning, helping the New York Yankees end a seven-game losing streak with a 5-2 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Trent Grisham returned from injury and contributed a leadoff homer and a sacrifice fly, while Gerrit Cole pitched five innings to secure the win.

Walker Jenkins, a top Minnesota Twins prospect, assisted a dehydrated child named Lincoln during the national anthem before a St. Paul Saints game. The child received medical attention from the team's staff and medics, and Jenkins gave him a shirt before he left.

The Minnesota Wolves acquired guard LaMelo Ball in a trade with Charlotte. The Wild continue pursuing a trade for Dylan Larkin, while the Twins and Lynx are also discussed in the sports wrap.

Hunter Goodman hit three home runs and drove in five runs, leading the Colorado Rockies to an 8-5 victory over the Minnesota Twins. Kyle Karros added a two-run homer, and Jimmy Herget secured the win with two outs in the ninth.

The Minnesota Twins overcame a blown seven-run lead to defeat the Colorado Rockies 9-8 in 10 innings. Royce Lewis hit an RBI single in the 10th for his first career walk-off, while Hunter Goodman's two-run home run and Jake McCarthy's three-run shot fueled a Rockies comeback. The Twins' lead had been 7-0 after five innings.

Twins right-hander Mick Abel will undergo arthroscopic elbow surgery after experiencing soreness during a bullpen session, delaying his return to the rotation. The Twins, already struggling with pitching injuries, have multiple starters sidelined, including Pablo López and Bailey Ober.

Mookie Betts hit his 300th career home run and contributed three hits and defensive plays as the Los Angeles Dodgers defeated the Minnesota Twins 4-3, completing a three-game sweep. Shohei Ohtani pitched six innings with eight strikeouts, and the Dodgers' offense overcame an early deficit.

Concession workers at Target Field are on strike ahead of the Minnesota Twins' home series against the Los Angeles Dodgers. The Twins are returning home for one of their biggest series of the season.

Concession workers at Target Field are striking for better pay and more affordable health care, with the strike beginning as the Minnesota Twins host the Los Angeles Dodgers. Officials have secured supplemental staff to ensure food service continues during the labor dispute, and the next bargaining session is scheduled for Saturday.

Target Field concession workers plan to strike for better wages and healthcare ahead of the Twins’ homestand with the Dodgers. Concessions company Delaware North states it will continue operating during the strike.

Concession stand workers at Target Field are preparing to strike on Monday before the Minnesota Twins host the L.A. Dodgers, a major fan attraction in MLB.

The Minnesota Twins defeated the Arizona Diamondbacks 4-2, fueled by Ryan Kreidler's three hits and a go-ahead run scored on an error in the seventh inning. José Cabrera's major-league debut was spoiled as the Twins rallied to secure the win.

Kendry Rojas rejoins the Twins bullpen after a 24-game absence due to left elbow inflammation. He made a rehab appearance for Triple-A St. Paul on June 18, allowing five runs in 1.1 innings. The Twins designated pitcher Justin Lawrence for release to create roster space.

Corbin Carroll hit a three-run triple in the eighth inning to tie Arizona's career triples record, leading the Diamondbacks to a 9-5 victory over the Twins. Carroll matched Stephen Drew's franchise record with his 52nd triple and nearly completed the cycle, while Ketel Marte and other teammates contributed key hits.

The Chicago White Sox are utilizing Jacob Gonzalez, a former shortstop with limited first-base experience, as part of their playoff push after Munetaka Murakami's injury. Gonzalez has shown strong defensive skills at first base despite a few costly errors, earning praise from coaches for his adaptability and performance.

The Minnesota Twins completed a 3-game sweep of the Texas Rangers with a 9-3 win, fueled by Brooks Lee's three-run homer and Trevor Larnach's two-run shot. The Twins scored multiple runs in the first inning for the third straight game, extending their winning streak to four games. The Rangers, who have lost five of six games, fell to 0-15 when allowing multiple runs in the first inning.

The Minnesota Twins have introduced a program offering credits to season ticket holders for attending 2026 home games, aiming to boost attendance this season and encourage ticket renewals for next year.

Josh Bell hit a three-run homer and Byron Buxton added a 23rd home run of the season as the Minnesota Twins defeated the Texas Rangers 4-2. All six runs in the game came from home runs, with Joc Pederson hitting a two-run shot for the Rangers.

Twins GM Jeremy Zoll provided injury updates on several players, including pitcher Mick Abel recovering from a right elbow injury and catcher Ryan Jeffers progressing after left wrist surgery. Top prospect Walker Jenkins is set to begin a rehab assignment with Low-A Fort Myers following a shoulder injury.

The Minnesota Twins defeated the St. Louis Cardinals 9-8 as Kody Clemens, Royce Lewis, and Brooks Lee homered off Cardinals reliever Ryne Stanek. The game featured multiple lead changes, including Alec Burleson's fourth consecutive game with a home run for the Cardinals.