Minnesota Twins

Ryan Jeffers delivered a career year with .270/.372/.500 line and .872 OPS, drawing Yankees attention for a potential platoon with Austin Wells.
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• Marek Houston stole 50 bases, strengthening his MLB case
• Caden Kendle posted a Class AA breakout, showcasing pipeline depth
• These results reveal a farm system producing ready talent for future opportunities

Minnesota Twins hold a slight offensive advantage in a near coin-flip matchup.

• Better bats: .723 OPS and 4.6 runs per game vs Guardians' .683 and...

Zebby Matthews's rough 2 1/3-inning, 5-run outing in Detroit highlights ongoing struggles with a sub-5.00 ERA and diminished strikeouts. Shifting him...

The Twins activated outfielder Austin Martin from the 10-day injured list on Thursday after a strained left hamstring, adding a versatile defender who...

• With a 69-77 record and 2.7% playoff odds, Minnesota eyes 2027 rebuild over late push
• Brooks Lee locks in as core piece with 2.5 fWAR, 23 HRs, and...

Brooks Lee struggled early at shortstop with poor defense and inconsistent hitting in 2026. After Royce Lewis's demotion on May 19, Lee shifted to...

The Twins confront a big decision on Royce Lewis's future, alongside talks of AJ Minter's bullpen value and patience needed for Walker Jenkins.

• Matthews lasted just 2 1/3 innings, allowing five runs on four walks
• Seventh first-inning homer surrendered in 21 starts this season
• Seven of...

September serves as an early audition for the Twins' next competitive roster as playoff hopes fade.

• Keaschall has earned a 2027 job with a .912 OPS...

Twins hold an 8-4 season series edge and have won 6 of Matthews' last 7 starts, giving them momentum heading into the finale.

• Both teams slump hard:...

Kody Clemens powered the Twins to a narrow 3-2 victory over the Tigers on September 8, 2026, in a tightly contested matchup.

The Twins' repeated late-season failures demand major roster changes this offseason.

• They've posted a .378 winning percentage in August and...

Dean Kremer (2-5, 5.80 ERA) gets the ball for Minnesota against Drew Anderson (4-5, 3.73 ERA) as the Twins try to even the series after Detroit's 1-0 lead. Both clubs carry lengthy injury lists into the matchup.

• Greene's two-run homer and McGonigle's solo shot fueled Detroit's 5-4 win
• Ryan gave up 3 runs in 4 innings during his first start back from the...

Joe Ryan's activation headlines the series opener, bringing a 3.65 ERA and 138 strikeouts from 23 starts.

• Tigers slump: Six losses in their last...

Can Joe Ryan's return truly alter Minnesota's 4.5-game wild card deficit?

• The upside: Ryan's activation and start vs. Detroit gives the Twins their...

Joe Ryan returns from a left glute strain to start Monday against the Tigers, with Garrett Acton optioned in a corresponding move.

• Rotation boost:...

Joe Ryan threw a clean 25-30 pitch bullpen on Saturday and looks set for a Monday start in Detroit, letting the Twins protect rookie Connor Prielipp while slotting their All-Star into a rotation desperate to lift 4% playoff odds.

Minnesota's bullpen held Chicago scoreless after the fifth inning, preserving a 6-4 victory that improves the Twins to 68-74 and keeps their slim AL Central playoff hopes flickering.