Minnesota Twins

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.

Taj Bradley earned the win for Minnesota in their 6-4 victory, marking his first against the White Sox in five outings.

Can Taj Bradley overcome his 10.47 ERA against Chicago and spark a Twins win to keep faint playoff hopes alive?

• Bradley enters at 10-6 with a 3.85...

Pregame buzz centered on Zebby Matthews' strong recent form and the Twins' playoff push, with the same lineup locked in for a fourth straight game...

Vahn Lackey's rare blend of elite plate discipline, extra-base power, and base-stealing athleticism at catcher could make him a legitimate 2027...

The Minnesota Twins' trade-deadline purchases were still worth it despite a fading playoff position. The Locked On Twins podcast analyzes this alongside Trevor Larnach's future and the White Sox series preview.

The Twins have their 2027 spring training dates locked in at Lee Health Sports Complex, opening Feb. 19 against the Rays. Pitchers report Feb. 9, with...

The Minnesota Twins enter a make-or-break three-game set in Chicago, sitting three games behind the Guardians for the final AL wild card.

• Schedule...

Ben Ross's unconventional path from Division II standout and fifth-round pick to timely MLB promotion highlights how his versatility and resilience...

Dean Kremer's recent decline puts his rotation spot in jeopardy as Joe Ryan nears return.

• Metrics warning: xERA at 4.60 (26th percentile) and 8.9%...

• The Twins rallied from multiple deficits but fell 11-6 in 12 innings to Detroit after failing to score the go-ahead run in the eighth, 10th and 11th...

• Rotation loss: Woods Richardson opened 2026 in Minnesota’s starting five before his June trade.
• League-average output: Combined 4.11 ERA and 21.5%...

• Minnesota dropped an 11-6, 12-inning decision to Detroit after a late rally fell short.
• Bullpen faltered when Tommy Nance allowed five runs in the...

The Twins' below-.500 record stems from a stark home-road pitching split, not offensive failures.

• Offense travels well: 4.71 road runs per game vs....

• Twins dominated early series with 11-1 and 15-2 wins before dropping finale 11-6.
• Tigers built 5-1 lead behind rookie Peck's first career hits and...

After more than four years away, Matt Canterino takes the mound for his first rehab start with High-A Cedar Rapids, testing whether he can finally...