April was a long time ago: How five Twins hitters have changed after hot or cold starts
April performances are the foundation on which entire seasons are built, but they can also skew perceptions and mask noteworthy turnarounds.
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Dodgers 12, Twins 3: The Dodgers are good
Kendry Rojas got the start tonight in lieu of Joe Ryan who was sick (he’ll pitch tomorrow, it sounds like), and immediately walked the first two Dodgers. Then, after a couple strikeouts, Tommy Edman hit a liner up the middle, past the glove of Luke Keaschall, to score LA’s first run. It was a fairly […]
Dodgers right on Target in latest win over Twins
The Dodgers scored early and often to beat the Minnesota Twins 12-3, picking up a second victory in as many days at Target Field in Minneapolis. After the start of the game was delayed 28 minutes, the first two Dodgers hitters were walking in the rain against rookie reliever Kendry Rojas. Two outs later, Tommy […]
Twins GM Jeremy Zoll: “We Have No Plans To Trade Byron Buxton”
Minneapolis – Last week, Byron Buxton made headlines in The Athletic when he reacted (profanely) to the early rumors from national insiders that ranked him as one of the top trade candidates at this year’s Aug. 3 MLB Trade deadline. Before Tuesday night’s Minnesota Twins game against the Los Angeles Dodgers, Jeremy Zoll reiterated the same message as Buxton with less colorful language.
Twins GM dismisses Byron Buxton trade rumors with strong statement
While some trade rumors involving Minnesota Twins star Byron Buxton have swirled in recent weeks, it seems as if a deal is unlikely to come to fruition. Buxton has said he does not care about the trade rumors and he also has a no-trade clause. On Tuesday, Twins general manager Jeremy Zoll confirmed the team […] The post Twins GM dismisses Byron Buxton trade rumors with strong statement appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Anthony Banda Relished In the Dodgers’ World Series Reunion
Minneapolis – The reigning World Champion, the Los Angeles Dodgers, were in town this week. Minnesota Twins reliever Anthony Banda, who was a part of their last two World Series runs, received a warm reception from his former teammates. They also gifted him with his 2025 World Series ring on Monday.
Twins GM: No Interest In Trading Buxton
Twins star Byron Buxton did his best to shut down trade chatter last week, reiterating his longstanding stance that he’s not interested in waiving his no-trade clause. Minnesota’s front office is evidently on the same page. “We have no plans to trade Byron” general manager Jeremy Zoll tells reporters (via Dan Hayes of The Athletic […]
Dodgers vs. Twins game chat
Three solo home runs accounted for all of the scoring on Monday. Let’s see how the Dodgers and Twins come to their offense on Tuesday. Tuesday game info
Game 81: Dodgers at Twins
First Pitch: 6:40 PM CDT TV: Twins.TV Radio: TIBN, WCCO 830, The Wolf 102.9 FM, Audacy App, LosTwins.com Know thine enemy: True Blue LA Joe Ryan was going to start today, but he’s got some sort of illness, so Kendry Rojas gets the unenviable task of pitching to the Dodgers. The Dodgers will trot out […]
Dodgers on Deck: Wednesday, June 24 at Twins
For the seventh consecutive Wednesday, Shohei Ohtani will be on the mound for the Dodgers, to close out the series against the Minnesota Twins in Minneapolis. Right-hander Joe Ryan, who was originally tabbed to start on Friday, will be on the mound for the Twins in the series finale. Tuesday game info
Blue Jays castoff gets impressive praise for turnaround with Dodgers
When the Los Angeles Dodgers added Eric Lauer to their bullpen after he was DFA’d by the Toronto Blue Jays, few fans expected he’d be dishing out six scoreless innings against the Minnesota Twins a few weeks later. Taking to the Dodgers Territory podcast to talk about Lauer’s big game against the Twins on Monday, […] The post Blue Jays castoff gets impressive praise for turnaround with Dodgers appeared first on ClutchPoints .
2026 Texas Rangers Recap: Week 13
Season Record: 37-40 Week Record: 2-4 Series Record: 12–12, 1 split GAME 72: 2-4 Loss vs Minnesota TwinsGAME 73: 2-12 Loss vs Minnesota TwinsGAME 74: 3-9 Loss vs Minnesota Twins GAME 75: 9-7 Win vs San Diego PadresGAME 76: 4-5 Loss vs San Diego PadresGAME 77: 4-3 Win vs San Diego Padres The Rangers had nothing on Minnesota […]
Twins Select Austin Voth
The Twins announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Austin Voth. The 40-man roster had a vacancy due to Justin Lawrence being designated for assignment a few days ago. Righty Cody Laweryson was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul in a corresponding active roster move. Voth, 34 on Friday, has been in the majors […]
Dodgers no-hit relievers
The Dodgers got about as good of a pitching game as they could have hoped for in the series opener against the Minnesota Twins. Eric Lauer followed an opener on Monday, in part to avoid having him face Byron Buxton three times. Buxton proved why by hitting his 25th home run of the season in […]
Zebby Matthews Sets Career-High In Pitches Against Dodgers
Minneapolis – The Los Angeles Dodgers’ lineup is a challenge for any MLB starter in 2026, and that was the case for Zebby Matthews on Monday night in a game the Minnesota Twins lost 2-1. Two pitches into the start, international superstar Shohei Ohtani hit a changeup Matthews threw right down the middle over the left field bleachers at 112.8 MPH to make it a 1-0 game.
The Twins Could Be Buyers at the Trade Deadline
Most of the so-called experts in baseball expect the Minnesota Twins to be sellers once again at the 2026 MLB Trade Deadline. And probably with good reason. They have been in a free fall since 2023, when they reached the American League Division Series. The owners of the Twins, the Pohlad Family, tried to sell […] The post The Twins Could Be Buyers at the Trade Deadline appeared first on Just Baseball .
The Twins Seek Consistency As They Close In On A Playoff Spot
Minneapolis – The Minnesota Twins have been a streaky team this year. They started the season 11-7, then went 5-21, 10-5, 7-12, and are now riding a five-game winning streak. Dividing their 79 games into five parts shows just how streaky this team has been this year. Fortunately, the Twins appear to be turning things around. Their lineup has a .285/.347/.
Dodgers 2, Twins 1: Forgot to pack the runs
It’s a big night when the reigning champs come to town. Anthony Banda got his championship ring, the Target Field concessions workers went on strike, and Zebby Matthews got to remind everyone that his real, government registered name is Zebulon. Unfortunately, it appears they forgot the bag labeled “runs” back in Phoenix as there was […]
Eric Lauer dominates in a one-run win for the Dodgers
Out-homering the opposition paved the way for the Dodgers to narrowly beat the Twins 2-1 in a game in which stringing hits together proved to be quite the challenge for either side. While no one can quite match Shohei Ohtani when it comes to mesmerizing displays of power with the bat, among those who come […]
Dodgers’ Kyle Tucker leaves game with injury
Kyle Tucker was removed from the Los Angeles Dodgers’ game against the Minnesota Twins in the second inning June 22 with low back spasms. Tucker went from first to second base on a single by teammate Tommy Edman. After taking…
Dodgers activate Brock Stewart; send down Chayce McDermott
Formerly of the Twins, as recently as last season, Brock Stewart has been activated just in time for the Dodgers’ three-game set against Minnesota. Making room for Stewart’s presence on the roster—freshly recovered from a bone spur on his left foot—the Dodgers sent down right-hander Chayce McDermott. McDermott’s latest stint on the big league club […]
Yankees’ perfect trade offer for Twins’ Royce Lewis
While the New York Yankees juggle injuries, they may be casting their trade eyes on a hitter who has struggled this season. And here is the Yankees’ perfect offer for Twins infielder Royce Lewis. The Yankees own the best record in the American League, heading into Monday’s games. But their division edge over the second-place […] The post Yankees’ perfect trade offer for Twins’ Royce Lewis appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Game 80: Dodgers at Twins
First Pitch (CT): 6:40TV: Twins.TVRadio: TIBN/830 WCCO/102.9 The Wolf /Audacy AppKnow Yo’ Foe: True Blue LA After an ultra-successful roadtrip last week, the Twins will face their biggest test yet in the villainous, evil, powerful, omniscient Los Angeles Dodgers. However, because it’s baseball, even the best are fallible and while the Dodgers’ do have the […]
Dodgers vs. Twins game chat
The Dodgers begin a nine-game road trip facing the Twins. Monday’s game info
Braves’ perfect trade offer for Twins’ Royce Lewis
The Atlanta Braves should be buyers, so will the Royce Lewis trade buzz get them interested? He hasn’t had a great season to date. Still, here is the Braves’ perfect trade offer for the Twins’ infielder. Things have been a little uneven for the Braves of late. Heading into Monday’s games, the Braves’ 3-7 record […] The post Braves’ perfect trade offer for Twins’ Royce Lewis appeared first on ClutchPoints .
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