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Right-hander Drew Smith is opting out of his minor league deal with the Twins, reports Robert Murray of FanSided. If Minnesota doesn’t give him a roster spot, he’ll become a free agent in the coming days. Smith, 32, had a solid run with the Mets earlier in his career. From 2021 to 2024, he tossed […]
The New York Yankees are looking to the trade market to find a replacement for the struggling Austin Wells, reports Chris Kirschner of The Athletic. Kirschner tabs Minnesota Twins backstop Ryan Jeffers as a potential trade candidate to head to the Bronx.Jeffers is having the best offensive season of his career, posting a 163 wRC+ […] The post Yankees Trade Pitch Would Bring In $6.7 Million Catcher to Replace Austin Wells appeared first on HEAVY .
Good morning, LSB. The Rangers polished off an abysmal sweep by the Twins yesterday. Texas fell behind early once again and that was pretty much it, writes Kennedi Landry. Meanwhile Corey Seager continues to make his way back from a concussion. Some of the Rangers were in attendance for the England-Croatia World Cup game. And […]
I generally don’t like to repeat post topics—one of the great things about baseball being the endless opportunities for new stories or discussions. But after extolling the virtues of Byron Buxton at the end of the 2025 season, I am compelled to do the same at this juncture. In recent seasons, Twins fans have been […]
Veteran Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton has been with the franchise for almost a decade. However, the two-time All-Star has been part of trade rumors over the last few weeks.
The Minnesota Twins announced on Thursday evening the passing of longtime Major League reliever Al Worthington, who died at the age of 97. A veteran of 14 seasons in the majors, Worthington was one of the oldest living former MLB players when he passed away. Born on February 5, 1929, in Birmingham, Alabama, Worthington grew […] The post Former Twins reliever dies at 97 appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Twins announced the passing of longtime MLB reliever Al Worthington on Thursday evening. He was 97. Worthington, a product of the University of Alabama, signed with the Cubs to begin his professional career in 1951. Chicago traded him to the then New York Giants after one minor league season. The 6’2″ righty broke into MLB […]
The Minnesota Twins have plenty to consider before the MLB trade deadline arrives on Aug. 3. They are just 36-40 through almost three months of the 2026 campaign, but they are heating up and trail the Toronto Blue Jays by only one and a half games for the final American League Wild Card berth. Byron […] The post Twins’ Byron Buxton ‘don’t give a f***’ about trade rumors appeared first on ClutchPoints .
As trade deadline season draws closer, Twins star Byron Buxton again looked to shoot down early speculation about his availability. Buxton, who has full no-trade rights and said multiple times last summer that he’s not interested in leaving Minnesota, doubled down on that this evening. “I don’t give a f—,” Buxton told Dan Hayes of […]
The Minnesota Twins have been an inconsistent team over the past few seasons, but with a 36-40 record through their first 76 games played, they find themselves 4.5 games back of top spot in the American League Central division. That leaves them right in the hunt for a return to the post-season in 2026, but […] The post Minnesota Twins Star Byron Buxton Addresses Recent Trade Speculation appeared first on HEAVY .
It has been quite a start to the season for Byron Buxton, which is why the San Diego Padres are interested. However, they aren’t the only team kicking the tires on the veteran slugger. But here is the Padres’ perfect trade offer for Buxton. One thing that needs to happen is for Buxton to be […] The post Padres’ perfect trade for Twins’ Byron Buxton appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Byron Buxton signed a long-term contract with the Minnesota Twins that runs through the 2028 season. His name has come up many times in potential trade scenarios, but he has consistently said he is loyal to the Twins and doesn't want to go anywhere. And he has the no-trade protection to back it up. However, as insider Jeff Passan notes, " Buxton's loyalty to Minnesota is admirable, but at 32, he also wants to win, and the Twins aren't doing that this year. Barring a spending spree over the win...
The Minnesota Twins looked to secure their third series sweep of the season, this time in Arlington against the Texas Rangers. The Twins offense continued their being hot from Tuesday night and the bullpen didn’t screw it up too much while the Rangers made a valiant effort. The game started off on the right foot […]
The Texas Rangers scored three runs while the Minnesota Twins scored nine runs. Just passing through to say the Rangers lost. The Twins hit a home run in the first inning of each game in this series. The Twins never trailed in any of the 27 innings in this series. The Twins won each game […]
The St. Louis Cardinals were among the most overlooked teams in Major League Baseball at the start of the season. They appeared to be a team that would battle with the Pittsburgh Pirates to stay out of the National League Central cellar. The Cardinals did not have enough hitting. They certainly lacked pitching, and manager […] The post Cardinals must make this trade for Twins star Byron Buxton appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Yankees enter Thursday with momentum, but their catcher situation remains an obvious trade deadline question. New York is coming off a 10-5 win over the Chicago White Sox Wednesday night, yet the club’s overall success has not erased concerns about offensive production behind the plate. Austin Wells has struggled throughout the season […] The post Insider urges Yankees to swing catcher trade with Twins appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The New York Yankees have spent the better part of two offseasons patching their outfield, and while Trent Grisham in center field is a serviceable solution, it is hardly the game-changing answer a World Series contender demands. If the Minnesota Twins’ rebuild accelerates into full teardown mode before the August 3 trade deadline, the Yankees […] The post Yankees’ perfect trade for Twins’ Byron Buxton appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Veteran infielder Orlando Arcia went unclaimed on waivers after being designated for assignment by the Twins, reports Dan Hayes of The Athletic. He had the right to elect free agency but will instead accept an outright assignment to Triple-A St. Paul. The Twins selected Arcia to the major league roster last month after they optioned […]
The Atlanta Braves are one of the teams mentioned in the trade talks for Twins’ star Byron Buxton. But there’s a possibility he won’t go anywhere. However, here’s the Braves’ perfect trade offer for Buxton. The 32-year-old Georgia native might like a trip back home as he navigates deep into his major-league career. He’s a […] The post Braves’ perfect trade for Twins’ Byron Buxton appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Atlanta Braves haven’t gotten the expected results from some of their players. And injuries continue to hurt their momentum. But the Braves are still in the World Series mix, and they must make this trade offer for the Twins’ Joe Ryan. Not only do the Braves need to add a bat, but Ryan is […] The post Braves must make this trade offer for Twins’ Joe Ryan appeared first on ClutchPoints .
The Philadelphia Phillies have reached a defining point in their 2026 MLB season. Just a few weeks ago, that seemed unlikely. After a 9-19 start, the Phillies appeared destined to spend the summer fighting to stay relevant in a crowded National League race. Instead, interim manager Don Mattingly has changed the trajectory of the season. […] The post Phillies’ perfect trade for Twins’ Byron Buxton appeared first on ClutchPoints .
FIRST PITCH: 135p CentralTHE TUBE: Twins.TV, presented by ProgressiveTHE WAVES (ENGLISH): WCCO 830 AM, KMNB 102.9 FM, Cory & Danny Baseball Network, Audacy ApplicationLAS ONDAS (ESPAÑOL): LosTwins.comKNOW THE FOE: Lone Star Ball After a scheduled off-day mid-series due to SAH-KER, the Minnesota Twins and Texas Rangers will tangle once more in Texas – where Bob […]
Minnesota Twins @ Texas Rangers Thursday, June 18, 2026, 1:35 PM CDT (105.3 The Fan / Rangers Sports Network) The Shed RHP Joe Ryan vs. RHP Jack Leiter Today’s Lineups TWINS RANGERS Trevor Larnach – LF Joc Pederson – DH Byron Buxton – CF Josh Jung – 3B Kody Clemens – RF Wyatt Langford – […]
Ryan Jeffers could be the missing piece for the New York Yankees. The Minnesota Twins catcher, and pending free agent, has been a target of Yankees GM Brian Cashman, and The Athletic’s Chris Kirschner spelled out why Jeffers could be a perfect fit for Yankees if they acquire him before the trade deadline Aug. 3. […] The post Reporter Shares why Twins Rental is Worth Yankees Acquiring Before Trade Deadline appeared first on HEAVY .
Texas Rangers lineup for June 18, 2026 against the Minnesota Twins: starting pitchers are Jack Leiter for the Rangers and Joe Ryan for the Twins. In an afternoon game on this fine Thursday, the Rangers look to avoid the sweep. The lineup: Pederson — DH Jung — 3B Langford — LF Nimmo — RF Duran […]