Twins saddled with another tough loss as Dodgers complete series sweep

The Twins measured up well against baseball's best, but close losses in two of three games won't help them in the standings.

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Twins say they have 'no plans' to trade All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7388386/2026/06/23/byron-buxton-twins-trade-deadline/
Twins say they have ‘no plans’ to trade All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton

Buxton previously said he wants to remain with the Twins. Now, the Twins are reiterating their love for Buxton.

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Twins thoughts: Ryan Kreidler's glove is making the shortstop decision easy https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7385337/2026/06/23/twins-ryan-kreidler-shortstop/
Twins thoughts: Ryan Kreidler’s glove is making the shortstop decision easy

Ryan Kreidler is hitting .284 with four home runs, but his defense at shortstop may be the bigger reason he's taking over the position.

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With trade speculation starting, Byron Buxton declares once again 'I am a Twin' https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7374513/2026/06/18/twins-byron-buxton-trade-speculation/
With trade speculation starting, Byron Buxton declares once again ‘I am a Twin’

After securing 10-and-5 rights earlier this season, Buxton has a no-trade clause for as long as he remains with the club.

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How Twins' Kyler Fedko revived his career by trying 'to take every single pitcher deep' https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7371214/2026/06/18/twins-kyler-fedko-swing-majors/
How Twins’ Kyler Fedko revived his career by trying ‘to take every single pitcher deep’

A bat speed program helped turn a light-hitting player with no prospects into a power hitter with a path.

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Twins' Kody Clemens stays hot, paces big night for fourth win in five games https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7368324/2026/06/17/twins-kody-clemens-win-rangers/
Twins’ Kody Clemens stays hot, paces big night for fourth win in five games

Clemens has found a home in Minnesota, belting 30 homers since joining the Twins last April, including a three-run shot Tuesday night.

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AL Player of Week Byron Buxton keeps on slugging, hits home run as Twins beat Rangers https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7364962/2026/06/16/byron-buxton-twins-rangers-all-star/
AL Player of Week Byron Buxton keeps on slugging as Twins beat Rangers

Buxton, who took the AL honor for the second time this season, is batting .302/.356/.698 with 23 home runs in his last 48 games.

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Twins thoughts: Taj Bradley’s outing vs. Cardinals is cause for optimism

Bradley, who had struggled since returning from injury in May, appeared to have some of his early-season swagger back in Sunday's 5-4 win.

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Twins' Royce Lewis delivers 'palpable' energy throughout comeback win vs. St. Louis https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7356589/2026/06/13/twins-royce-lewis-confident-cardinals/
Twins’ Royce Lewis delivers ‘palpable’ energy throughout comeback win vs. St. Louis

Since his return from a stint in Triple A, Lewis has found his comfort zone at the plate. "I finally can go in there and feel comfortable."

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Justin Morneau pitching in to give Royce Lewis a ‘crash course’ at first base

Lewis has been willing to become more versatile since returning from a short reset at Triple A.

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