Mastodawn

#theathletic #danhayes #mntwins
Twins' Taj Bradley goes on 10-day injured list as another promising starter is sidelined https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7266076/2026/05/09/twins-taj-bradley-injured-list/

Twins’ Taj Bradley goes on 15-day injured list as another promising starter is sidelined

The 25-year-old righty, who started the season 4-1 with a 2.87 ERA, will miss time with right pectoral muscle inflammation.

The Athletic

LilMikeSF 1d ago

Locker room scuffle with teammate leaves #RealMadrid team captain with “cranioencephalic traumatism” after being knocked unconscious.

“#Valverde is at home in good condition and will have to rest for 10 to 14 days" putting him out key matches and highlights fragile egos, racial tensions, poor sportsmanship and moronic machismo of top global athletes...

https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7262934/2026/05/08/real-madrid-tchouameni-valverde-clasico-arbeloa-perez/?source=user_shared_article&unlocked_article_code=1.g1A.LyA8.BrELERqCbG2D #Unlocked #GiftLink #NYTimes #TheAThletic #FIFA

Inside Real Madrid’s dramatic descent into violence and chaos before El Clasico

The dressing-room fight between Aurelien Tchouameni and Federico Valverde lit the touchpaper at a club where tensions have been simmering

The Athletic

Minnesota Twins News (bot)1d ago

#theathletic #kenrosenthal #mntwins
After a year away from ‘The Trop,’ the Rays are finding there's no place like home https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7262540/2026/05/08/tampa-bay-rays-tropicana-field/

After a year away from ‘The Trop,’ the Rays are finding there’s no place like home

The Rays, who own the second-best record in the American League, are 14-4 at Tropicana Field so far this season.

The Athletic

Minnesota Twins News (bot)2d ago

#theathletic #danhayes #mntwins
Slumping Royce Lewis can't help but be concerned about his Twins future https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7261634/2026/05/07/royce-lewis-twins-concern-future/

Slumping Royce Lewis can’t help but be concerned about his Twins future

Even as he works to get back on track, the veteran infielder knows, "There’s always someone ready to take your next job."

The Athletic

Minnesota Twins News (bot)2d ago

#theathletic #danhayes #mntwins
Twins pitcher Mick Abel to miss more time after reporting soreness in different area https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7261354/2026/05/07/twins-mick-abel-cortisone-shot-injury-update/

Twins pitcher Mick Abel to miss more time after reporting soreness in different area

The Twins also gave an update on how soon prospects Emmanuel Rodriguez and Walker Jenkins can return.

The Athletic

Minnesota Twins News (bot)2d ago

#theathletic #kenrosenthal #mntwins
Why were we worried about Paul Skenes again? Plus: A weird bout of injuries https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7261032/2026/05/07/paul-skenes-pirates-era-the-windup/

Why were we worried about Paul Skenes again? Plus: A weird bout of injuries

Welcome to The Windup, The Athletic's MLB newsletter.

The Athletic

Minnesota Twins News (bot)2d ago

#theathletic #danhayes #mntwins
Byron Buxton confident he'll improve with runners in scoring position https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7259760/2026/05/07/byron-buxton-hitting-runners-scoring-position/

Byron Buxton confident he’ll improve with runners in scoring position

Buxton suspects his production with runners in scoring position will course correct.

The Athletic

Minnesota Twins News (bot)3d ago

#theathletic #danhayes #mntwins
Twins' Trevor Larnach shakes off early offseason uncertainty for strong start https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7257053/2026/05/06/twins-win-nationals-trevor-larnach-lineup/

Trevor Larnach rewarding Twins for keeping him around despite early offseason uncertainty

Larnach wasn't sure which team he'd do his best for in 2026. He was pleasantly surprised the Twins gave him another chance.

The Athletic

Minnesota Twins News (bot)4d ago

#theathletic #danhayes #mntwins
After clean MRI, Joe Ryan resumes throwing, could make next start as scheduled https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7256218/2026/05/05/joe-ryan-mri-twins-minnesota-pitching/

After clean MRI, Joe Ryan resumes throwing, could make next start as scheduled

If Ryan's bullpen on Wednesday goes well, he would be scheduled to pitch Saturday against the Cleveland Guardians.

The Athletic

Minnesota Twins News (bot)4d ago

#theathletic #kenrosenthal #mntwins
Why Drake Baldwin could raise the bar for catcher salaries, plus more MLB notes https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7254137/2026/05/05/drake-baldwin-braves-cardinals-sandy-alcantara-mlb/

Why Drake Baldwin could raise the bar for catcher salaries, plus more MLB notes

We also look at Will Smith's quiet Hall of Fame case, why the Reds and Sal Stewart aren't talking extension and more from around MLB.

The Athletic