#MNTwins are 42-46 after clinching a third straight road series victory on Weds. They’re off today and probably sleeping in after arriving in NYC after 4 am. Here’s a bunch of thoughts/notes on their win Weds. Open for all to read. www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

Dating to May 2, Luke Keaschall is hitting .274/.382/.376 in 186 plate appearances. #MNTwins www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

Taj Bradley: “I feel like I'm right where I need to be mentally, physically, everything. Not closer (to it), I'm at the destination. Now, it's just keeping it, knowing who I am and staying on that track.” #MNTwins www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

Who is Grady Emerson? Unlocked this in-depth look at the top high school player in the upcoming #MLB draft, only the 2nd prep to ever be a Golden Spikes semifinalist w/ Bobby Witt Jr. #WhiteSox  #RaysUp  #MNTwins  #SFGiants  #LetsGoBucs  #Royals www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

my final Big Board for this year's draft is now up for subscribers to @theathletic.com: www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

In June, the #MNTwins  batted .271/.331/.467 and scored 5.4 runs per game. That showing convinced Byron Buxton he doesn’t need to try and play through hip soreness. www.nytimes.com/athletic/741...

Grady Emerson projects as a top-3 pick. His past performance against elite talent is giving evaluators belief his gaudy HS numbers aren’t just a product of beating up lesser pitchers. #MLB #MNTwins #WhiteSox #Raysup www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

The #MNTwins lost another key player for months on Monday (Anthony Banda) and Byron Buxton is seemingly out for a few days. But the Twins won anyway. www.nytimes.com/athletic/740...

Connor Prielipp responds to extra rest with a gem. Taj Bradley looked great. And the #MNTwins were lucky to escape with a series victory. All that and more on Twin Cities Show on @foulterritoryshow.bsky.social. www.youtube.com/watch?v=kRj3...

Royce Lewis capped off a 3-for-5 game with his first career walk-off. Since returning to #MNTwins, he’s hitting .296/.346/.521 with 4 HRs and 9 RBIs. Recently wrote about the swing changes he implemented. www.nytimes.com/athletic/735...

What should the #MNTwins do at the deadline? We discussed that and broke down a sweep at the hands of the Dodgers on @TwinCitiesShow. www.youtube.com/watch?v=BQPV...

Marco Raya started the season walking 6.5 batters per 9 IP. Since the #MNTwins asked him to focus on throwing fewer pitch types, Raya has one walk in 23 2/3 IP. More on his transformation and promotion. www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

The #MNTwins asked prospect Marco Raya to reduce pitch types in late April. Suddenly, Raya started throwing strikes more than ever. Less than two months later, he’s in the majors. www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

NEW: “We were so naive,” Mauricio Pochettino said this week. “We misjudged the situation. It was worse than we really believed.” How a trio of hard lessons set the USMNT on their path to being an engrossing World Cup darling. www.theguardian.com/football/202...

With the exception of Tuesday’s bullpen game debacle, the #MNTwins showed well in a series against the Dodgers. But the reality is all they’ve got to show for it is three losses. www.nytimes.com/athletic/739...

#MNTwins GM Jeremy Zoll: “We have no plans to trade Byron Buxton.”

Ryan Jeffers broke his hamate bone 5/18. #MNTwins catchers are hitting .315/.381/.495 with 4 HRs, 17 RBIs in 126 plate appearances since. Production largely driven by Victor Caratini, who earlier this season struggled but has a .955 OPS with 4 HRs, 14 RBIs in that span.

Mick Abel had a setback with his recovery after his 20-pitch bullpen session Friday and won’t return from the IL this week. He will undergo an MRI when the team returns to Minnesota.

Mick Abel threw a 20-pitch bullpen session at Chase Field today. The Twins haven’t announced when he’ll pitch, but he’s lined up to start Sunday’s game against the Diamondbacks.

Byron Buxton on trade rumors: "I don’t give a f—. ... I ain’t said nothing about leaving, nor will I. I’m a Twin.” #MNTwins Story is unlocked for all to read. www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...

My takeaway from Bryon Buxton reiterating he's a Twin? The vibes in the #MNTwins clubhouse are great bc an offense scoring 4.8 runs a game is keeping them in nearly every contest. www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...

Byron Buxton loves the #MNTwins clubhouse vibes. The trade talk? "I don't give a f***. ... I ain't said nothing about leaving. Nor will I. I'm a Twin.” Story is open for all to read. Check it out in @theathletic.com only. www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...

Byron Buxton loves the #MNTwins clubhouse vibes. The trade talk? "I don't give a f***. ... I ain't said nothing about leaving. Nor will I. I'm a Twin.” Story is open for all to read. Check it out in @theathletic.com only. www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...

A few years back. Kyler Fedko spent the spring as a backup for Cedar Rapids. Then he and the #MNTwins had an honest conversation and they presented him with a path to the majors, reviving a career on “life support.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/737...

Kody Clemens credits the 2025 #MNTwins for giving him a shot. Now, he's flourishing. "I always thought, ‘Damn, if I got a chance, I could do this.’ ... I’m a late bloomer, but I knew I was capable. I’m just so glad.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/736...

The #MNTwins acquired Kody Clemens for cash on 4/26/25. Since, he's homered 30 times, made an impact on the clubhouse and is proving he can be an everyday player. Open for all to read. www.nytimes.com/athletic/736...

Mick Abel was so efficient he went five innings at Triple-A St. Paul tonight. Had eight swings and misses in 61 pitches. Fastball averaged 95.2 mph. Struck out five over five IP, no walks. #MNTwins

After the intentional walk to Kody Clemens, Royce Lewis singles with the bases loaded to bring in two runs. #MNTwins up 7-0 in the fourth.

Trevor Larnach starts the game with a 425-foot solo homer off Kumar Rocker. #MNTwins

Earlier today, #MNTwins placed Kaelen Culpepper on the 7-day injured list at Triple A (left hip strain).

Byron Buxton lost his timing and rhythm early when he batted only nine times during the WBC. Then he found it and has been mashing. #MNTwins First 14 games: .182/.258/.273, 0 HRs. Last 48 games: .302/.356/.698, 23 HRs. www.nytimes.com/athletic/736...

Josh Bell on Byron Buxton’s tear: “It’s the best stretch I’ve ever seen.” More on Buxton, who has homered 23 times in his last 48 games. Open for all to read. #MNTwins www.nytimes.com/athletic/736...

We discussed Taj Bradley, Byron Buxton, Royce Lewis, Ryan Kreidler and more on today's Twin Cities Show on @foulterritoryshow.bsky.social. #MNTwins www.youtube.com/watch?v=d4dB... Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/6qqR... Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Derek Shelton wanted to improve communication w/ players to avoid confusion/keep them confident. Worked well with Luke Keaschall, who shook off a defensive replacement Fri to provide clutch offense Sat/Sun. #MNTwins www.nytimes.com/athletic/736...

Kaelen Culpepper is knocking hard enough for the #MNTwins to hear. That and other thoughts after a series victory over the #STLCards. www.nytimes.com/athletic/736...

Plenty to read in #MNTwins  thoughts: — Why Sun was big for Taj Bradley — What’s up w/ Kaelen Culpepper — Royce Lewis smooth at 1B — Why Ryan Kreidler should play more SS — What Shelton said to Keaschall about the late sub Fri. www.nytimes.com/athletic/736...

Plenty to read in #MNTwins  thoughts: — Why Sun was big for Taj Bradley — What’s up w/ Kaelen Culpepper — Royce Lewis smooth at 1B — Why Ryan Kreidler should play more SS — What Shelton said to Keaschall about the late sub Fri. www.nytimes.com/athletic/736...

Byron Buxton, who's struggled to hit with RISP this season, comes through with an RBI single. #MNTwins trail 4-3. Said he thinks about it "all the time." www.nytimes.com/athletic/735...

Jordan Walker nearly knocked down the top deck in left with a blast immediately afterward. #MNTwins now trail 6-4.

Iván Herrera blasts his second homer of the day, a solo shot off Justin Lawrence. #STLCards grab a 5-4 lead in the seventh. #MNTwins

Royce Lewis returned last Saturday. He's had 27 plate appearances since. In that span, he's batting .417/.444/.875 with three homers and only three strikeouts. #MNTwins

Stop me if you've heard this one recently. Royce Lewis with a solo homer, his third since returning. He's comfortable at the plate, friends. It's real. More on it here. #MNTwins www.nytimes.com/athletic/735...

Stop me if you've heard this one before. Byron Buxton with a solo homer, his 22nd of the season. #MNTwins still trailing 4-1 in the fourth.

Royce Lewis is 9-for-23 since returning after a leadoff double in the second inning. Open for all to read. #MNTwins www.nytimes.com/athletic/735...

This story, which is open for all to read, includes detailed injury updates on Walker Jenkins, Kendry Rojas, Mick Abel, Ryan Jeffers, Bailey Ober, David Festa and James Ellwanger. #MNTwins www.nytimes.com/athletic/735...

The #MNTwins have been trying to help Royce Lewis rediscover his good form for a long time now. Friday was another encouraging sign he may have found it. www.nytimes.com/athletic/735...

Royce Lewis’s reset provided him comfort and confidence at the plate he’s sought for a long time. He detailed what he’s found before a chaotic 9-8 #MNTwins victory, demonstrating it once again throughout the night. www.nytimes.com/athletic/735...

Tarps on. The trend sweeping across #MNTwins Territory this week unfortunately returns again.

As he adapts to playing first base, Royce Lewis has had the benefit of working with #MNTwins HOFer Justin Morneau on the finer points. www.nytimes.com/athletic/735...