San Diego Padres vs. Minnesota Twins - August 20, 2024

San Diego Padres at Cincinnati RedsYour game thread for September 1, 2026.

Twins' September call-ups present an unfortunate truth for Matt WallnerMatt Wallner's days with the Twins could be numbered.

Padres get back in win column with commanding series openerFriarWatch: September 1 Edition

Padres have big decision to makeRoster expansion kicks in September 1

The Dustin Harris OptionThe Friars’ newest left fielder.

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Padres' Luis Rengifo backup plan could include desperate Fernando Tatis Jr. experimentThe Padres lost a lot of coverage when Luis Rengifo tore the ACL in his right knee. Replacing him gets complicated quickly here. His production only really tell

Twins DFA injured outfielder after failed MLB audition to make room for September call-upHe will be released.

Twins lose reliever after he failed to fix his biggest problemHe's returning to his home country.

Wild AL Wild Card Race 🏁

One month left and it keeps getting crazier 🎥

Twins get positive injury update on Joe Ryan, but it might be too lateRyan's return might not be enough to save the Twins this year.

Padres blank Reds to get back in win columnNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for September 1, 2026.

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Padres can’t let one obvious mistake undermine Ethan Salas’ call-upThe Padres are calling up Ethan Salas, and we should all be excited. It also comes with a requirement. If the Friars are serious about this, he needs to play. I

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Walker Jenkins's call-up may have lit a fire under another top Twins prospectWalker Jenkins made his highly-anticipated debut for the Minnesota Twins this weekend and the excitement is understandable. After picking up his first big leagu

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Twins 11, Tigers 1: Keaschall KhaosLuke Keaschall led the Twins on a much-needed big offensive night.

Padres Calling Up Top Prospect

Kevin Acee

@sdutKevinAcee

Padres to call up 20-year-old catcher Ethan Salas https://t.co/yqaPsowgR3

Tigers vs. Twins (08/31/2026)

Full highlights from Minnesota Twins' 11-1 win vs. Detroit Tigers 🎥

Padres vs. Reds (08/31/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 5-0 win vs. Cincinnati Reds 🎥

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FriarNotes: Stammen celebrates Padres' Second Straight DSL titleFriarNotes: Stammen celebrates Padres' Second Straight DSL title By Bill Center For the second straight season, the Padres Gold team is the champions of the Dominican Summer League. The Padres Gold ...

Twins reportedly make underwhelming decisions on September call-upsThe Twins will add two players to their active roster on Tuesday.

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Game 138: Tigers at TwinsTaj Bradley and the baby Twins are back in action tonight!

San Diego Padres at Cincinnati RedsYour game thread for August 31, 2026.

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Luis Rengifo’s season-ending injury exposes the Padres roster problem no one player can fixThere’s no clever way to soften a blow like this. Luis Rengifo’s season is over after a full ACL tear and a sprained MCL in his right knee. The timing is pretty

Zebby Matthews is making a strong case to be in the Twins' rotation next yearMatthews flirted with perfection against the White Sox in his last start.

Luis Rengifo Out for Season

Padres utility man suffered complete ACL tear and MCL sprain on throw to home

San Diego can’t put it together in disheartening sweepFriarWatch: August 31 Edition

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Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Walkerrrrr Jenkinnnnsss” EditionThis should turn out better than that WoW raid.

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How Padres' Rays nightmare affected NL Wild Card standings, MLB playoff pictureThe Padres had a playoff spot to protect and two very winnable games in their hands. Unfortunately they left Tampa Bay with neither. Their Aug. 30 5-4 loss in 1

Twins History: Kirby Puckett had one of baseball's greatest games in win over BrewersLet's take a trip down memory lane.

Padres lose in extras, cannot salvage series with RaysNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 31, 2026.

Why Twins' Alan Roden deserves another look in the majorsRoden's expected stats suggest he could be much better than his actual results.

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Michael King’s likely opt-out could force Padres to recruit him all over againThe Padres are getting exactly what they’ve needed from Michael King. And it’s all about to get real expensive. They brought King back last winter on a three-ye

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Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊How every team stacks up as September looms 📲

Gaslamp Ball Reacts Survey Results: Ty France has been most impressive according to fans“Big Eiffel” has taken full advantage of second opportunity with San Diego.

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New MLB Playoff Picture 🖼️Astros break AL West slump. Full standings with a month left in the season 📲

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Padres’ nightmare Rays series somehow gets worse after Fernando Tatis Jr.’s ejectionThe Padres had a win in their glove Sunday and still left St. Petersburg empty-handed. They lost 5-4 in 11 innings to the Rays, even after multiple chances to s

Twins News: Wild Card standings after White Sox series, Byron Buxton to IL, Woo-Suk Go clears waiversHere's a Twins news roundup after Minnesota defeated Chicago at Target Field on Sunday.

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Twins 5, White Sox 1: Laundry DayZebby & Josh fold the Whites

Padres vs. Rays (08/30/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 5-4 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

White Sox vs. Twins (08/30/2026)

Full highlights from Minnesota Twins' 5-1 win vs. Chicago White Sox 🎥

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Game 137: White Sox at TwinsThe continuing adventures of Firpo & Goose

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San Diego Padres at Tampa Bay RaysYour game thread for August 30, 2026.

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Luis Rengifo injury sends Padres back to Samad Taylor in full-circle moveLuis Rengifo injury gives Padres a full-circle replacement in Samad Taylor. The Padres spent Saturday night staring at three imperfect ways to replace Luis Reng

Twins make inevitable Byron Buxton decision as top prospect returns to MLBAs expected, the Twins placed Buxton on the IL.

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Padres scramble as ’pen falls flat in surprise lossFriarWatch: August 30 Edition

The Twins player who could benefit most from Walker Jenkins' call-upWalker Jenkins' promotion could benefit the entire Twins roster. But one player in particular could benefit more than anyone else.

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Padres drop second game to Rays, lose Luis Rengifo with knee injuryNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 30, 2026.

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Miguel Andújar’s return is about to complicate the Padres’ roster pictureGetting a solid hitter back in September should feel like a gift. But with an offense that’s turned its misfortunes around down the stretch, it's a lot more com

Former Twins playoff starter is surprisingly thriving with RoyalsAfter years of mainly pitching in the minors, the right-hander is posting strong numbers with Kansas City in 2026.

Former Twins reliever's tumultuous season continues with Yankees DFAIt's been a wild year for the former Twins right-hander.

Taking stock of the Padres’ potential September call-upsSeptember call-ups are not what they used to be, and that’s probably a good thing. The Padres get two extra roster spots which should make the assignment fairly

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White Sox 3, Twins 2: The Down DeepYour best source for quality Minnesota Twins news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Padres’ refusal to trade Adrian Morejón is looking like a deadline masterstrokeAdrian Morejón’s name was constantly being brought up in trade discussions ahead of the Aug. 3 deadline. The Padres opted to keep him. Less than a month later,

Padres vs. Rays (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 7-6 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

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Twins Injury Update: Byron Buxton could undergo offseason surgery, Joe Ryan nearing rehab assignmentHere's the latest injury news on the Twins' two biggest stars.

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San Diego Padres at Tampa Bay RaysYour game thread for August 29, 2026.

White Sox vs. Twins (08/29/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago White Sox' 3-2 win vs. Minnesota Twins 🎥

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Game 136: White Sox at TwinsYour best source for quality Minnesota Twins news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Padres must make room for Samad Taylor without derailing his breakout seasonWhen Samad Taylor finishes his rehab assignment, the Padres shouldn’t hesitate to stick him right back in left field. Taylor took that job while the roster was

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San Diego takes one on the chin in series opener versus Tampa BayFriarWatch: August 29 Edition

Padres should notice what Diamondbacks still can’t answer about Ketel MarteThe latest Ketel Marte report gives the Padres a good look at the Diamondbacks’ biggest vulnerability. Both teams are locked into the NL Wild Card race, and Ken

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The Minnesota Twins have several options for September call upsSeptember call-up options offer a mix of prospects and experienced depth options for the stretch run.

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MLB's Top Prospects Under 20 🤩Jesús Made, Leo De Vries crack B/R's top-25 list of league's brightest future stars ➡️

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Former Twins prospect opens up about being traded to Blue Jays in Jeff Hoffman dealThe southpaw headlined Toronto's return in the Hoffman trade.

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White Sox 7, Twins 4: Walker Jenkins does not singlehandedly save season (yet)Still, the kid got his first hit and the fans were pretty loud every time he came up to bat.

Nats 3B's 474-FT Home Run 🤯

Brady House ties Tatis Jr. for longest homer of the season 🎥

White Sox vs. Twins (08/28/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago White Sox' 7-4 win vs. Minnesota Twins 🎥

Padres vs. Rays (08/28/2026)

Full highlights from Tampa Bay Rays' 9-4 win vs. San Diego Padres 🎥

Walker Jenkins 1st MLB Hit 👏

Twins' top prospect reaches milestone with family in attendance

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Game 135: White Sox at TwinsIn which the Twins face the division leaders, and I make a hopeless plea for a Quiet Day at the ballpark.

474-FT HR Distance Reduced 📉

Nationals Communications

@NationalsComms

Upon further review, House's home run has been adjusted to 445 feet. Don't blame us.

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Brady House's third inning home run traveled 474 feet, the longest home run by a National at Nationals Park in the Statcast Era (since 2015).

Is this still Byron Buxton's Twins team, or are we seeing a changing of the guard?Byron Buxton has been the unquestioned face of the Twins for years, but calling this “his team” might not be so automatic anymore.

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Padres’ MLB farm system ranking leaves no margin for Casey Mize, Robbie Ray regretThe Padres bought a better shot at October with tomorrow’s talent. Not exactly a surprise. ESPN has just handed them the receipt, and there isn’t enough left in

San Diego Padres at Tampa Bay RaysYour game thread for August 28, 2026.

New CBA proposal focuses on the offseasonNew proposal rejected by MLBPA

Twins' former first-round pick would benefit from a change of sceneryIt's hard to imagine he's in the Twins' long-term plans.

All eyes on Mize after Padres pull of Houdini act to win series finaleFriarWatch: August 28 Edition

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Awful AL West Still Dangerous 👀What went wrong and why there's still hope for MLB's worst division 📲

Byron Buxton’s latest injury setback gives Twins fans a painful truthMinnesota Twins fans may never see Byron Buxton replicate his 2025 season.

Twins' ideal lineup for Walker Jenkins' long-awaited MLB debutIt's officially Walker Jenkins time in Minneapolis.

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New MLB Team Grades 🔠Updated report cards for every team with 1 month to go 📲

How does Brooks Lee fit into the Twins' long-term plans?With plenty of talented infielders in the Twins organization, where does Lee fit into the team's long-term plans?

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Padres starter Randy Vásquez is defying modern pitching logic with an old-school weaponRandy Vásquez has a 2.57 ERA in August with 12 Ks in the entire month. He'd fit right into the 1970s...can he keep it up?

Padres set to open road series with RaysNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 28, 2026.

Twins' Walker Jenkins promotion could be the shot in the arm Minnesota desperately needsMinnesota needs something to change, and now Twins Territory is going to see the player they've been asking for.

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The 2006 Twins wobbled but didn’t fall down in AugustMaladies mount, but the deficit decreases!

Twins' Walker Jenkins promotion may have come too lateWe're excited to see him in the majors, but it's too bad it took this long.

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Padres cling to final playoff spotPadres notes- August 27

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Jeremiah Estrada’s latest setback makes Padres’ bullpen depth matter more than everThe Padres built their bullpen to make the late innings seemingly unfair. Anchored by Mason Miller and company, it looks terrifying on paper. But unfortunately,

Twins high-leverage reliever is struggling at the worst possible timeThree blown outings have put the Twins in a bad spot in the standings.

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Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins to debut FridayMinnesota’s top prospect finally got the call as the Twins try to make one final playoff push.

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Padres’ plan for Jason Adam following extended stint on IL The Friar Faithful hope to see one of their favorite players return for the postseason.

Twins' busy trade deadline backed them into a corner with Walker JenkinsAfter buying at the deadline, the Twins had to call up Walker Jenkins.

Twins Call Up Top Prospect

Jonathan Mayo

@JonathanMayo

I've been told that top @Twins prospect Walker Jenkins will join the big league team in time to be in Friday's lineup against the White Sox More on @MLBPipeline's No. 15 overall prospect: https://t.co/FC0e0nBCRp

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First major challenge for Padres' new ownership hides at bottom of farm system rankingsMLB's Pipeline ranks Padres' farm system dead last for third straight cycle, meaning scouting and development could very well be the new ownership's first test

Walker Jenkins gives Tom Pohlad the perfect chance to show the Twins have changedMinnesota Twins owner Tom Pohlad can "go big" by calling up Walker Jenkins.

Updated AL Wild Card standings and playoff odds after Twins lost Athletics seriesTwins fans are starting to lose hope.

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Padres salvage series with Pirates ahead of 6-game road tripNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 27, 2026.

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Stunning Yu Darvish update could indicate his Padres career has chance to be resurrectedNot the pitching update we expected, but we'll take it!

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DSL Twins 2026 Season RecapA few highlights from the 2026 DSL Twins campaign.

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September Call-Ups to Watch 👀10 players who can make a late-season impact for a contender 📲

Twins' top catching prospect Vahn Lackey already turning heads 2 games after promotionMinnesota recently promoted Lackey to High-A Cedar Rapids.

Athletics 7, Minnesota Twins 4: Morris meltdownFor the second straight Wednesday & third time in his last five outings, a rotten Andrew Morris inning costs the Twins.

Twins vs. Athletics (08/26/2026)

Full highlights from Oakland Athletics' 7-4 win vs. Minnesota Twins 🎥

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Padres’ Manny Machado has one unlikely path to a third straight Silver Slugger in 2026Manny Machado has spent most of 2026 digging out of a hole deep enough to swallow any resemblance of an awards campaign. Somehow, he can still see daylight. But

Gaslamp Ball Reacts Survey: Who has been most impressive this season?Multiple players have contributed to the Padres’ success this season.

Game 134: Minnesota Twins at AthleticsMinnesota can’t sweep, but they can still win the series.

Way-too-early Twins playoff roster prediction as team fights for Wild Card spotWho's in, and who's out?

Pirates vs. Padres (08/26/2026)

Full highlights from San Diego Padres' 3-0 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

Padres’ minor league affiliates in home stretchDSL season heads into playoffs.

Pittsburgh Pirates at San Diego PadresYour game thread for August 26, 2026.

San Diego’s offensive struggles continue, loses series to PiratesFriarWatch: August 26 Edition

Twins’ fear of a potential lockout shouldn’t hold back Walker JenkinsHistory shows a potential lost season of development shouldn't keep the Twins from calling up their top prospect.

New MLB Rumors 👀

🗣️ Latest on Ketel Marte ♨️ Executive hot seat 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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Padres’ future payroll plans could hinge on one vague phrase from new ownershipKwanza Jones brought an entrance song. Both Jones and José E. Feliciano talked about winning a World Series. The whole presentation screamed infectious energy a

Former Twins catcher is on an insane run with Red Sox but could still lose his roster spotThis is unexpected!

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Buss Brothers Buy Padres StakeLongtime Lakers execs Joey and Jesse join new ownership group

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Padres Minor League Coach Released from ICE CustodyOswaldo Pirela's family says he was released on bond Monday after being detained during a work trip on Aug. 16 (AP)

Mason Miller allows game-winning home run in ninth; Padres lose game, series to PiratesNews to know about your San Diego Padres and MLB for August 26, 2026.

Byron Buxton's familiar fate vs. A's could open the door for Walker Jenkins' Twins arrivalThe Twins will reevaluate Buxton on Wednesday.

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Padres could face complete 2027 rotation overhaul with Nick Pivetta’s future now in their handsAmazing what difference a year can make.

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Every Team's Biggest Red Flag 🚩Breaking down warning signs across the league 📲

FanSided's front office grades show how much Twins changed perception after trade deadlineThe Twins' front office is much more popular than it was before the season.

Athletics 4, Twins 2: Bats go coldTaj Bradley threw an immaculate inning, and Byron Buxton hurt his hip again, because we can’t have nice things.

MIN at OAK Game Highlights

Oakland Athletics vs. Minnesota Twins - 08/25/2026

Pirates vs. Padres (08/25/2026)

San Diego Padres vs. Pittsburgh Pirates - 08/25/2026

Taj Bradley's Immaculate Inning 🤯

Pitcher throws first one in Twins history

Game 133: Twins at AthleticsThe Twins can clinch a series win tonight against the A’s.

Pittsburgh Pirates at San Diego PadresYour game thread for August 25, 2026.

Sad Byron Buxton reality could cost him back-to-back Silver Slugger awards for TwinsBuxton's hip issue could cost him the prestigious award.

Padres fall to Pittsburgh in 12-inning marathonFriarWatch: August 25 Edition