3:09 AM EDT, Tue March 19, 2024
Minneapolis Star-Tribune 7 hours ago

Blake Snell could be a Carlos Correa sequel for the Twins

The Cy Young winner needs a team, and the Twins pitching staff suddenly needs a boost.
Minneapolis Star-Tribune 9 hours ago

Twins' Byron Buxton scratched from spring training game with back tightness, still hits in batting cage

It was a precautionary move after Buxton dove for a ball in a defensive drill. The Twins are off Tuesday, and manager Rocco Baldelli says there is a chance Buxton is back in the lineup Wednesday.
Twinkie Town 9 hours ago
Duran, Thielbar, DeSclafaini all injured; Buxton sore but OK

Duran, Thielbar, DeSclafaini all injured; Buxton sore but OK

This man performed the first Tommy John surgery. If you see him, something is wrong with you. | Photo by Bob Riha, Jr./ The two relievers are expected to be out for a little while, and DeSclafani possibly much longer. Per Steve Adams at MLB Trade Rumors, Jhoan Duran has been diagnosed with a “moderate” oblique strain, and Caleb Thielbar with a strained hamstring. The Twins hope these injuries won’t last much longer than the first few weeks to the first month of the regular season. Anthony DeSclafani, however, hasn’t pitched once in a Spring Training game, and...
Minneapolis Star-Tribune 11 hours ago

Carlos Correa, Ryan Jeffers homer in Twins win over Boston Red Sox

Carlos Correa, Ryan Jeffers hit home runs in Twins 5-2 win over Boston Red Sox Monday in Fort Myers
Minneapolis Star-Tribune 12 hours ago

Twins closer Jhoan Duran to start season on injured list; starter Anthony DeSclafani likely out for season

The Twins may have lost a member of the starting rotation for the entire year, and they'll be without two key members of their bullpen, including closer Jhoan Duran, to begin the season.
Twinkie Town 14 hours ago
Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Are We There Yet?” Edition

Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Are We There Yet?” Edition

Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/ I just need you all to stay health for two more weeks The Past Week on Twinkie Town: While the polling is closed - take a look at all 20 rounds of the Greatest Minnesota Twins list, thanks to Zach Koenig. Brian McCann tells us what’s at stake for Trevor Larnach this season. New year, new rules! Zach Koenig gives us the rundown on the new things fans need to know for the 2024 season. Elsewhere in Twins Territory: Tyler Kepner at The Athletic gives us an inside look at the Twins’ stars and their mindset going into...
Minneapolis Star-Tribune 21 hours ago

After slow start to spring, Twins reliever Josh Staumont seeing velocity tick up

The Twins, who are encouraging Josh Staumont to throw his slider more often, are hoping the surgery will help him look like he did earlier his career when he was one of the toughest relievers in the AL Central.

Luck of the Irish: Twins' Brooks Lee enjoys big day in his special cap

Brooks Lee, the Twins' top infield prospect, "felt really good" after homering in the team's spring training loss Sunday. "It's nice to finally get one out of the yard."

Prospects lead Twins to 6-5 Grapefruit League victory over Rays

Jake Rucker, Misael Urbina, Keoni Cavaco and Brian O'Keefe each singled during a three-run eighth-inning rally
Twinkie Town Mar 16, 2024
Everything you need to know about today’s “Spring Breakout” game

Everything you need to know about today’s “Spring Breakout” game

Brooks Lee, being asked if milk is delicious. | Photo by Brace Hemmelgarn/Minnesota Twins/ It’ll be the Twins’ top prospects vs. the Rays’, and they always have pretty good ones! Today is the Twins’ “Spring Breakout” game. It’s something new for 2024 that every team will be doing this weekend, where each team plays its top prospects against the other team’s top prospects. Should be fun! Let’s get to the info. What time is the game? About 3:05 Central. The first game will feature Twins’ veterans against Rays’ veterans, and the Spring Breakout game...

Twins' Royce Lewis entering season with rookie mindset

Royce Lewis gave the Twins a big boost last year with 15 home runs, but the third baseman is not taking anything for granted as he looks for his first full season in the major leagues.

Alex Kirilloff, Christian Vázquez homer in Twins spring training loss to Boston Red Sox

The Twins offense came alive with a five-run sixth inning against their Fort Myers rivals.

Twins prospect Walker Jenkins has tools to be great, both now and in the future

Twins prospect and outfielder Walker Jenkins is off to an impressive start after being drafted fifth-overall by Minnesota in 2023.

Twins are a power-hitting team, but base-stealing could be valuable this year given past success

The Twins are on track for their best base stealing season in over a decade, with their best stealer eager to get back at it.

Twins get glimpse of Carlos Santana at lead-off spot

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said Carlos Santana is one of the primary candidates to bat lead-off this year.

Twins Player News

  • 2 Jhoan Duran

    Jhoan Duran

    Twins closer Jhoan Duran to start season on injured list; starter Anthony DeSclafani likely out for season

  • 2 Carlos Correa

    Carlos Correa

    Blake Snell could be a Carlos Correa sequel for the Twins

  • 2 Anthony DeSclafani

    Anthony DeSclafani

    Twins closer Jhoan Duran to start season on injured list; starter Anthony DeSclafani likely out for season

  • 1 Byron Buxton

    Byron Buxton

    Twins' Byron Buxton scratched from spring training game with back tightness, still hits in batting cage

  • 1 Ryan Jeffers

    Ryan Jeffers

    Carlos Correa, Ryan Jeffers homer in Twins win over Boston Red Sox

Twins Photos