Minnesota Twins vs. Athletics - June 16, 2024

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Recap

Box Score

Plays

Social

Odds

Standings

Scoring Summary

Teams

Athletics logo, Athletics 26-48, 1 0, 2 3, 3 2, 4 0, 5 0, 6 0, 7 2, 8 0, 9 0, R 7, H 11, E 0

Twins logo, Twins 40-32, 1 2, 2 3, 3 1, 4 0, 5 0, 6 1, 7 0, 8 1, 9 0, R 8, H 14, E 1

Pitching

WinnerJ. Staumont (1-0)

LoserD. Jiménez (1-2)

SaveG. Jax (6)

Scoring

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Top 2Zack Gelof doubles to deep center field. Seth Brown scores.

Top 2Seth Brown doubles to deep right center field, advances to 3rd. Daz Cameron scores. Tyler Soderstrom scores. Fielding error by Austin Martin.

Bot 1Royce Lewis homers to center field. Willi Castro scores.

What's Buzzing

National Baseball Hall of Fame and Museum ⚾

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The Hall of Fame remembers 1969 World Series champion Jerry Koosman, who passed away Sunday at the age of 83. Koosman, a two-time All-Star, pitched 19 seasons for the Mets, Twins, White Sox and Phillies, and won the decisive Game 5 as New York captured its first Fall Classic.

MLB

17h

We are saddened by the passing of Jerry Koosman, one of the key figures of the 1969 World Series champion New York Mets. Koosman and Hall of Famer Tom Seaver – who made their Major League debuts on back-to-back days in 1967 – formed the top-of-the-rotation tandem that helped

Minnesota Twins

18h

Honrando a quienes nos precedieron ❤️ Feliz día de los muertos

MLB Trade Rumors

The #Athletics part ways with two veterans but Luis Severino appears to be staying put.... Severino: https://t.co/mzjoe2JDj0 McNeil/Springs: https://t.co/LYh2ZpIQiz

Minnesota Twins

Which costume was your favorite?

puckettspond.com•46m

Twins News: Josh Bell & Joe Ryan options declined, looming Ryan Jeffers decisions, 3 players outrightedHere's a Twins news roundup to kick off November.

Bleacher Report•1h

Picking Every MLB Team's MVP, Cy Young and Rookie of the Year in 2026Who will win the awards for your team?

Bleacher Report•17h

Jerry Koosman Dies at 83Former pitcher won World Series with Mets in 1969

puckettspond.com•20h

Twins have another bullpen target after former Minnesota righty Emilio Pagán's decisionTime for a reunion?

puckettspond.com•1d

Luis Arraez’s improved defense makes a Twins reunion more realistic in 2027Luis Arraez improved his defense and would check several boxes for the Minnesota Twins in free agency.

puckettspond.com•1d

Former Twins slugger Miguel Sanó's first season in Japan: How did he fare?Taking a look at Sanó's season in Japan.

puckettspond.com•1d

12 former Twins players who officially became free agents after World SeriesPlenty of familiar names on the free agents list.

puckettspond.com•1d

Twins should seriously consider reuniting with Sonny Gray after Red Sox's latest decisionGray is officially a free agent.

Bleacher Report•1d

MLB's Top FA Storylines 📖Moves to watch after World Series 📲

puckettspond.com•2d

Forgotten Twins reliever from 2026 Opening Day roster cut by NationalsThe former Twin will likely join a new team soon.

www.athleticsnation.com•2d

Taylor Smith’s Improbable Quest: A Quality SPYour best source for quality Oakland Athletics news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

puckettspond.com•2d

Complete list of injured Twins players and their status heading into the offseasonThe Twins dealt with plenty of injuries to key players in 2026.

www.twinkietown.com•2d

TwinkieTown Movie Night: Little Shop of HorrorsWho doesn’t love a singing Murder Plant that sounds just like Motown legend Levi Stubbs? Show starts at 7:30!

puckettspond.com•2d

Important dates for Twins fans to know for the 2026-27 offseason before looming lockoutKeep these dates in mind.

www.athleticsnation.com•2d

Athletics Decline Club Options On Jeff McNeil, Jeffrey SpringsNow just waiting on Severino

puckettspond.com•2d

Josh Bell’s time with Twins likely over as veteran DH officially hits free agencyWill the Twins consider re-signing him?

Bleacher Report•3d

Predicting MLB Teams' Qualifying Offers 🔮Examining if Ryan Jeffers will accept or reject what Minnesota proposes 📲

www.athleticsnation.com•2d

Elephant Rumblings: A’s Already Active This OffseasonMLB News Roundup

Bleacher Report•3d

MLB Power Rankings Entering Free Agency 🔢Where the Athletics stand heading into the offseason ➡️

Bleacher Report•3d

Ranking 10 Most Likely 1st-Time Champions 🏆Looking at which teams are most likely to follow the Brewers' path to glory ➡️

www.twinkietown.com•3d

Four 2006 Twins took home hardware‘06 mantle pieces

puckettspond.com•3d

Projecting Twins' 2027 Opening Day starting rotation with players currently on rosterHow will Minnesota's starting rotation look in 2027?

puckettspond.com•3d

Twins have a new rotation target to consider after Michael King’s decisionShould the Twins pursue King this offseason?

puckettspond.com•3d

Long-time Twins scouting executive joins Derek Falvey in Mets’ front office after parting ways with MinnesotaAfter the Twins eliminated his position, long-time Twins scouting executive Deron Johnson joined Derek Falvey in the Mets' front office.

www.twinkietown.com•3d

MLB 2026-2027 Offseason CalendarAll the key dates you need to know, from free agency to a likely lockout, with all the Twins players affected along the way.

puckettspond.com•3d

Valuable reliever Anthony Banda surprisingly set to hit free agency with 2 other Twins playersThe other two make sense, but it's a bit surprising that Minnesota is moving on from Banda.

Bleacher Report•3d

1st MLB Offseason Trade 🔄Red Sox sending OF Nate Eaton to A's (USA Today)

puckettspond.com•3d

2 former Twins players become World Series champions with BrewersCongratulations!

Bleacher Report•4d

Everything to Know on Lockout and Key Upcoming Dates ⚾Outlining what to watch for during the MLB offseason ➡️

Bleacher Report•4d

Way-Too-Early 2027 MLB Playoff Predictions 🔮Looking ahead to how the Twins could fare next season ➡️

www.athleticsnation.com•3d

Elephant Rumblings: Start The Clock On The Athletics’ OffseasonMLB news roundup

www.twinkietown.com•3d

Arizona Fall League Check-InA look at how the Twins AFL contingent is doing a few weeks in.

Bleacher Report•4d

1 Player Every Team Should Re-Sign in Free Agency 💰Who the Twins must prioritize bringing back 📲

puckettspond.com•4d

Pablo López injury update reminds Twins fans how much better rotation could be in 2027A healthy López makes the Twins' rotation much better.

Bleacher Report•4d

MLB's New Winning Formula 🏆Brewers title proves there's another path to World Series success

Bleacher Report•5d

Best World Series Moments of Modern Era 🏆Ranking the 10 most memorable Fall Classic moments of the last 25 years 📲

puckettspond.com•4d

Freddy Peralta's World Series struggles, salary projection could steer Twins awayCould the Twins consider targeting Freddy Peralta this offseason?

puckettspond.com•4d

Joe Davis' World Series call brings back memories of Twins legend Kirby Puckett's iconic momentAnd we'll see you tomorrow night!

Bleacher Report•5d

Pitching Wild MLB Trade Ideas 😮The stunning moves that could actually happen this offseason ➡️

puckettspond.com•4d

Former Twin Griffin Jax does baseball fans a favor in World SeriesMore baseball!

www.athleticsnation.com•4d

Elephant Rumblings: World Series Marches On as Offseason ApproachesMLB News Roundup

Bleacher Report•4d

MLB Player Choice Awards 🗳️Peer voting results here 📲

www.twinkietown.com•4d

The Alphaball Twins League: an OOTP 27 tournamentSixteen teams enter, from Abel to Zuber.

puckettspond.com•4d

Twins could have ideal buy-low opportunity with long-time Mariner J.P. CrawfordShould the Twins target Crawford this offseason?

puckettspond.com•5d

Former MLB GM's Ryan Jeffers contract prediction would be great news for TwinsJim Bowden predicted Ryan Jeffers' next contract.

puckettspond.com•5d

Why Twins released minor league pitcher despite solid DSL resultsHis peripherals weren't good.

puckettspond.com•5d

Twins get encouraging Jeff Hoffman news after elbow surgeryHoffman is expected to be ready for spring training.

Bleacher Report•6d

B/R's 2026 All-MLB Team ⭐Who we selected for our squad of this year's best hitters and pitchers ➡️

www.athleticsnation.com•5d

Elephant Rumblings: A’s Max Muncy Undergoes Knee SurgeryMLB news roundup

puckettspond.com•5d

Former Twins minor league coach lands major Phillies jobThe Phillies hired an ex-Twins minor league coach as their new hitting coach.

www.twinkietown.com•5d

Greatest Washington Senators: A Twinkie Town Definitive List (Round 1)A deep dive into this franchise’s past

puckettspond.com•6d

Should Twins be worried about this Brooks Lee trend?This is interesting...

puckettspond.com•6d

3 proven relievers the Twins could sign this offseason to bolster the bullpenThere are several established free-agent relievers the Twins should target this offseason.

puckettspond.com•6d

Twins' path to division title may have just gotten easier after Astros hire key Guardians coachBad news for the Guardians. Good news for the Twins.

www.twinkietown.com•6d

Monday Morning Minnesota: The “MN Sports Looking Up?” EditionCan the Twins continue the success next season?

Bleacher Report•1w

Bold MLB Predictions For 2026-27 Offseason 🔮How the Athletics could make a signiifcant move ➡️

www.athleticsnation.com•6d

Elephant Rumblings: World Series Continues TonightMLB news roundup

puckettspond.com•6d

Former Twins skipper Rocco Baldelli makes decision on managing future amid Mariners interestIt looks like Baldelli won't be managing any time soon.

Bleacher Report•1w

Top 10 Hitters in Free Agency 💥How landscape looks for teams in search of a big bat in 2027 📲

puckettspond.com•6d

2 potential Ryan Jeffers landing spots if Twins let him walk in free agencyWhere will Jeffers sign this offseason?

puckettspond.com•1w

Twins' under-the-radar outfield prospect is making noise in the AFLMinnesota sure has a lot of talented outfielders in its system.

puckettspond.com•1w

Twins History: Kirby Puckett puts team on back in iconic World Series Game 6 vs. BravesPuckett arguably had the most clutch performance in baseball history in 1991.

www.mlb.com•1w

Scouting is True World Series MVP 👀Brewers, Rays prove there's still room for old-school scouting 📲

puckettspond.com•1w

Twins' heartbreaking World Series loss to Dodgers offers hope for RaysCan Tampa Bay make a comeback?

puckettspond.com•1w

Twins have an intriguing reunion option in Ty FranceHe didn't do much with the bat for Minnesota. Then he became one of San Diego's best hitters.

puckettspond.com•1w

Revisiting the Twins’ side of Trevor Megill trade with Brewers: Where is the return now?This trade clearly didn't work out for Minnesota.

puckettspond.com•1w

2 potential Ryan Jeffers replacements if Twins let long-time catcher walk in free agencyWho will replace Jeffers?

www.athleticsnation.com•1w

Optics vs. Infrastructure: Taylor Smith’s First DilemmaYour best source for quality Oakland Athletics news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

puckettspond.com•1w

Twins could be poised for November spending spree based on last lockoutWill the Twins make big moves before the lockout?

puckettspond.com•1w

Vahn Lackey could make Twins debut sooner than fans think if Ryan Jeffers walksMinnesota Twins prospect Vahn Lackey could wind up being Ryan Jeffers's replacement sooner than fans think.

Bleacher Report•1w

Manfred Defends Salary CapMLB commissioner uses Brewers vs. Rays World Series matchup as reason to push proposed change

puckettspond.com•1w

Projecting Twins’ 2028 lineup with top prospects Vahn Lackey, Marek HoustonWho will still be around, and who will be gone?

Bleacher Report•1w

Thrilling WS Game 1 🍿Highlights, storylines and reaction from Brewers 3-2 win over Rays 📲

puckettspond.com•1w

1 free agent Twins should target from each AL Central rivalIt's time to speculate!

Bleacher Report•1w

Ranking Every Player in World Series 🔢A closer look at each hitter and pitcher on the Rays and Brewers ➡️

www.twinkietown.com•1w

TwinkieTown Movie Night: BeetlejuiceClick your clicks at 7:30, and don’t say Michael Keaton’s name three times fast!

puckettspond.com•1w

Twins News: Paul Molitor World Series cameo, new pitching coach, Mitch Garver retiresHere's a Twins news roundup as the World Series begins.

puckettspond.com•1w

Twins' Metrodome legacy revisited as Rays-Brewers World Series could make indoor historyNearly 40 years after the Minnesota Twins introduced the World Series to indoor baseball, the roof is making headlines again.

www.athleticsnation.com•1w

Elephant Rumblings: Crucial Offseason Looms for the A’sMLB News Roundup

www.twinkietown.com•1w

Can the Twins avoid another late landslide in 2027?“Can I sail through the changin’ ocean tides?”

puckettspond.com•1w

3 Twins prospects Minnesota could trade this offseason to improve MLB rosterThe Twins' deep farm system gives them the option of trading prospects for MLB talent.

puckettspond.com•1w

Under-the-radar Twins 2026 draft pick has a trait that could help him quickly climb the minorsMinnesota selected him in the 11th round of this year's draft.

www.twinkietown.com•1w

Grading the 2026 Twins: InfieldersGood: Brooks Lee, Kody Clemens, Ryan Jeffers. Bad: pretty much everyone else. This is an interesting bunch.

puckettspond.com•1w

2 World Series participants Twins should be chasing once offseason beginsThe Twins brass should keep their eyes on these two players.

Mitch Garver Retiring

MLB

@MLB

Mitch Garver has announced his retirement after 10 seasons spent across the Twins, Rangers and Mariners. He won a Silver Slugger Award in 2019 with 31 HR and a .995 OPS. He also won a World Series championship with the Rangers in 2023.

Bleacher Report•1w

Next MLB Players to Sign $200M Contracts 💰Assessing who is set to cash in over the coming years 📲

puckettspond.com•1w

Twins face end of an era at catcher as Mitch Garver retires, Ryan Jeffers nears free agencyA new era of Twins catchers is on the horizon.

Bleacher Report•1w

World Series Predictions 🔮Full Rays vs. Brewers preview with both teams chasing first title ever 📲

www.athleticsnation.com•1w

Elephant Rumblings: Kotsay Staying Put?MLB news roundup

puckettspond.com•1w

Beloved former Twins Silver Slugger Mitch Garver retires after a decade in MLBHe had a solid career with two big accolades.

puckettspond.com•1w

Potential Rocco Baldelli landing spot opens up after Angels decline ex-Twins All-Star Kurt Suzuki's optionCould the Angels hire Baldelli as their new manager?

Bleacher Report•1w

Unbreakable World Series Records 🔒Seven accomplishments players can only dream of surpassing ➡️

Bleacher Report•1w

Seiya Suzuki and Ian Happ Landing Spots 🛬Ranking where Cubs' top free agents could be headed this offseason 📲

www.athleticsnation.com•1w

Elephant Rumblings: Midweek UpdateMLB News Roundup

www.twinkietown.com•1w

On the complexities of baseball schedulingSome recent observations based on my own attempts to craft a schedule.

puckettspond.com•1w

Twins prospect Kyle DeBarge's outstanding AFL showing encouraging sign after rough MiLB seasonMaybe we need to start talking about him more often.

puckettspond.com•1w

Twins could find their next power bat in Astros first baseman Christian WalkerThe Astros are expected to include Christian Walker in trade talks this offseason.

www.athleticsnation.com•1w

On New PBO Taylor Smith: What’s In A Number?Your best source for quality Oakland Athletics news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

puckettspond.com•1w

3 former Twins players headed to World Series between Brewers and RaysThe World Series stage is set.

Bleacher Report•1w

Teruaki Sato Landing Spots📍Why the White Sox would be a terrific fit for the Japanese star 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

Teams That Must Spend Big in Free Agency💰Breaking down why the Athletics need to make major investments this winter ➡️

puckettspond.com•1w

Twins reliever makes case for Opening Day roster with strong Triple-A finishThe right-hander could be in the Opening Day bullpen mix.

www.athleticsnation.com•1w

Elephant Rumblings: Welcome Aboard, Taylor Smith!MLB news roundup

www.twinkietown.com•1w

The paradoxical performance of the 2026 Twins offense—and how to build for 2027The Twins can’t rely on the AL being perfectly pedestrian again

Bleacher Report•1w

Updated MLB Postseason Picture 🏆And then there were two 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Qualifying Offer Rises 📈Price for this year's free agents is highest since system was implemented in 2012 (AP)

Bleacher Report•2w

Most Lopsided Trades in Recent MLB History 🔢Ranking the moves that became wildly one-sided over time 📲

www.twinkietown.com•1w

Monday Morning Minnesota: The “It’s World Series Time (Soon)” EditionThe Fall Classic is upon us

www.athleticsnation.com•1w

Athletics Hire Taylor Smith As Next President of Baseball OperationsWe have our guy

www.athleticsnation.com•1w

Elephant Rumblings: ALCS Game 6 Tonight; Still Waiting For A GMMLB news roundup

Bleacher Report•2w

A Possible Trade Made by Every Team This Offseason ⚾What the Twins could do to bolster their roster ➡️

A's Hire Red Sox Exec

Athletics

@Athletics

Welcome to the Green & Gold, Taylor! We have named Taylor Smith as our President of Baseball Operations.

puckettspond.com•2w

Yankees free agent Jazz Chisholm Jr. could be perfect short-term Royce Lewis replacement for TwinsThe Twins should consider signing Jazz Chisholm Jr. if they move on from Royce Lewis.

puckettspond.com•2w

Former Twin Tyler Duffey proposes Josh Naylor trade idea that Minnesota should avoidIt's an intriguing idea, but the numbers suggest it would be a mistake.

puckettspond.com•2w

The Minnesota Twins' All Quad-A Team for 2026The grinders of MLB who love the game and are still looking for a shot in MLB.

puckettspond.com•2w

Paul Goldschmidt could be an ideal Josh Bell replacement for the TwinsSigning a future Hall of Famer is always fun.

Bleacher Report•2w

FAs Who Need Change of Scenery 🔁8 MLB players who could develop into superstars on a new team

puckettspond.com•2w

Twins insider pitches wild Rafael Devers trade (but Giants would stand in the way)Dan Hayes of The Athletic proposed a wild Rafael Devers trade idea.

www.athleticsnation.com•2w

Let’s Hope The Next A’s GM and PBO Are WatchingYour best source for quality Oakland Athletics news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

www.twinkietown.com•2w

TwinkieTown Movie Night: Bride of FrankensteinThe Creature takes a wife, the Creature takes a wife, hi-ho the dairy-o. Start the show at 7:30!

puckettspond.com•2w

This year's World Series shows where the Twins have failedThe Minnesota Twins have lagged behind the three teams that could set up this year's World Series.

Bleacher Report•2w

MLB Contract Predictions 🔮Projecting 10 biggest deals in free agency 📲

www.athleticsnation.com•2w

Elephant Rumblings: A’s Have A Lot To Learn From This Year’s PlayoffsMLB News Roundup

Bleacher Report•2w

Most Expensive Payrolls That Didn't Win World Series 🏆The teams that invested the most but failed to live up to expectations 📲

Bleacher Report•2w

Ranking Tarik Skubal's Top Landing Spots 🛬Where the two-time Cy Young Award winner could be headed in free agency 📲

www.twinkietown.com•2w

Reckoning with the Savannah BananasBaseball’s Harlem Globetrotters

puckettspond.com•2w

One current Twins prospect who will be a future Silver Slugger winnerWith the Silver Slugger winners set to be announced next month, let's take a look at one Twins prospect who will be a future winner of the award.

puckettspond.com•2w

Twins could become big losers in the event of a small market World SeriesThe Minnesota Twins are watching the postseason from their couch for the fifth time in the past six years, but it doesn’t mean that the playoffs have no implica

puckettspond.com•2w

How Twins can prevent Ryan Jeffers from signing with Yankees this offseasonThe Twins can prevent the Yankees from signing Jeffers without signing him themselves.

Bleacher Report•2w

10 Most Expensive Memorabilia Sales of 2026 🤑It has been a eye-opening year for purchasing sports cards ➡️

puckettspond.com•2w

Evaluating the Twins' crowded outfield group heading into the offseasonHow will Minnesota's outfield look in 2027?

www.athleticsnation.com•2w

Elephant Rumblings: A New Champion, Plus Gold Glove Nominees AnnouncedMLB news roundup

www.twinkietown.com•2w

What Prospects Will Help the Twins in 2027?A look into how the Twins’ 2027 prospect crop is shaping up.

puckettspond.com•2w

Brooks Lee's Gold Glove nomination further vindicates Twins' decision to move him to third baseLee is a Gold Glove Award finalist after moving to third base.

fansided.com•2w

How every MLB owner made their fortune, from Stan Kroenke to Steve CohenMLB owners are worth billions of dollars. This is nothing new. While most are in the business of private equity or even gain net worth courtesy of their team al

www.twinkietown.com•2w

Brian Reith hired as Twins pitching coachThe Twins have their new pitching coach for 2027 after moving on from longtime coach Pete Maki.

www.twinkietown.com•2w

Brooks Lee named Gold Glove finalistThe Twins’ third baseman thrived after moving to the hot corner.

puckettspond.com•2w

Twins hire new pitching coach from Rays organization after Pete Maki firingThe Twins announced their replacement for Pete Maki on Wednesday.

Bleacher Report•2w

Gold Glove Finalists RevealedPCA and Vladdy headline nominees. Full list here 📲

www.athleticsnation.com•2w

Elephant Rumblings: Midweek UpdateMLB News Roundup

www.twinkietown.com•2w

Three (ex-)Twins in search of a trophyThe LCS rosters contain three former Target Field residents.

Bleacher Report•2w

MLB Free Agents to Avoid ⚠️Buyer beware on these players hitting the market 📲

Bleacher Report•2w

Every MLB Team's Best Player Under 25 ⭐Assessing Minnesota's top young talent who can elevate the franchise ➡️

puckettspond.com•2w

Josh Donaldson takes shot at Twins’ bullpen management under Rocco BaldelliDonaldson doesn't seem to have fond memories of playing with Minnesota...

A's New Park Coming Together 👀

Athletics

@Athletics

Checking off another major milestone! This week, crews completed the installation of the third and tallest steel truss arch at our future ballpark 🤩

puckettspond.com•2w

Twins bring back righty on minor league deal in early offseason moveHe pitched at Double-A Wichita in 2026.

Bleacher Report•2w

MLB Offseason Predictions 🔮Early takes on big FA signings and trades to expect 📲

www.athleticsnation.com•2w

Elephant Rumblings: Vogt To The World Series? And When Will The A’s Pick Their GM?MLB news roundup

puckettspond.com•2w

Twins’ Royce Lewis replacement might be a Phillies free agent who comes with baggageWould this be a smart move?

www.twinkietown.com•2w

How Will I Know (a Twins year is over)?The second Dobnak loss was my first clue