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Benintendi has all three Chicago hits, including a home run, as White Sox beat Twins 3-2

Andrew Benintendi had all three of his team’s hits with his sixth-inning home run being the difference as the Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2

3 HOURS AGO • Associated Press

Twins host the White Sox on 3-game home win streak

The Minnesota Twins, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Chicago White Sox

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Kaelen Culpepper Has Been the Bright Spot the Twins Desperately Needed In the midst of the Minnesota Twins' season sinking like the Titanic, there has been one bright spot: shortstop Kaelen Culpepper. The Twins...

2 DAYS AGO • SI.COM

Belts third homer Culpepper went 1-for-3 with a solo home run and a walk in Wednesday's 7-4 loss to the Athletics.

Impact Culpepper has hit safely in five straight games, going 8-for-19 (.421) with two homers and four RBI in that span. The shortstop continues to make steady contact -- he's now batting .333 with a .907 OPS over 63 plate appearances in the majors. He's added three homers, six RBI, eight runs scored, two doubles and no stolen bases while occupying a starting role at shortstop.

2 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Butler homers and Williams hits a 2-run triple as the Athletics beat the Twins 7-4

Lawrence Butler homered, Alika Williams hit a two-run triple and the Athletics beat the Minnesota Twins 7-4 to win the three-game series

2 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Athletics and Twins play, winner takes 3-game series

Both the Athletics and the Minnesota Twins are looking for a series win with a victory on Wednesday

3 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Culpepper leads Twins against the Athletics after 4-hit outing

The Minnesota Twins take on the Athletics after Kaelen Culpepper had four hits against the Athletics on Monday

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Logs four hits in win Culpepper went 4-for-5 with an RBI and a run scored in Monday's 9-6 win over the Athletics.

Impact Culpepper sprayed a quartet of singles, marking the first four-hit performance of his young career. The 23-year-old has taken over as the primary shortstop since debuting Aug. 7 and has made a strong impression at the plate. Through 55 plate appearances, Culpepper is slashing .340/.382/.480 with two homers, a double, four RBI and six runs scored.

4 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Zebby Matthews and Josh Bell lift Minnesota Twins to 9-6 win over Athletics

Zebby Matthews allowed six hits and one run over seven innings, Josh Bell drove in three runs, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Athletics 9-6

4 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Swats second homer Culpepper went 1-for-4 with a solo home run in Saturday's 7-5 loss to the Padres.

Impact This was Culpepper's first homer since he hit one in his major-league debut on Aug. 7. The infielder has adjusted well to the big leagues so far, batting .286 over 12 contests. He's added three RBI and five runs scored, but he has yet to attempt a stolen base after swiping 17 bags on 20 attempts over 74 games with Triple-A St. Paul to begin the year.

6 DAYS AGO • ROTOWIRE

Padres rally behind Cronenworth, France in 7th inning to beat Twins 7-5

Jake Cronenworth raced home with the tying run on an error and Ty France singled in the go-ahead run during a four-run rally in the seventh inning that gave the San Diego Padres a...

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Padres righty Casey Mize exits game with sprained right ankle

Right-hander Casey Mize of the San Diego Padres left a game against the Minnesota Twins with a sprained right ankle with two outs in the third inning

6 DAYS AGO • Associated Press

Kaelen Culpepper's immediate breakout comes at a perfect time for Twins' playoff push Culpepper shined in his first 10 games with Minnesota.

AUGUST 21 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Three hits in Wednesday's win Culpepper went 3-for-4 with a run scored in Wednesday's 6-4 win over Atlanta.

Impact It was the first three-hit performance of the shortstop's brief MLB career, but Culpepper is quickly finding his footing in the Show. The 23-year-old has hit safely in seven straight games, batting .385 (10-for-26) over that stretch with a double, a walk and two runs scored. Culpepper's been consistently hitting toward the bottom of the order since being promoted Aug. 7, but that could change if he continues to rake.

AUGUST 19 • ROTOWIRE

Clemens has 3 RBIs as the Twins beat the Braves 6-4 to sweep their three-game series

Kody Clemens and Brooks Lee had RBI singles in the seventh inning and the Minnesota Twins beat the Atlanta Braves 6-4 on Wednesday to sweep the three-game series

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Bell's home run, Jeffers' two-run double push Twins past Braves 4-1

Josh Bell hit a two-run homer, Ryan Jeffers drove in Minnesota’s other two runs, and the Twins beat the Atlanta Braves 4-1

AUGUST 19 • Associated Press

Taking seat Wednesday Culpepper is absent from the lineup for Wednesday's game versus the Orioles.

Impact It's a routine day off for the rookie after he started each of the first two games of the series. Ryan Kreidler will step in at shortstop in Culpepper's stead.

AUGUST 12 • ROTOWIRE

Martin goes 4 for 5, including a home run in the Twins' 9-5 win over the Orioles

Austin Martin had four hits including a home run, Josh Bell also homered and the Minnesota Twins beat the Baltimore Orioles 9-5 on Monday night

AUGUST 11 • Associated Press

2026 MLB Power Rankings: A New Team On Top As The Dodgers Struggle

Who is the new No. 1 and what's one good reason to keep an eye on each MLB team in the season's second half?

AUGUST 10 • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB Power Rankings: A New Team On Top As The Dodgers Struggle

Receiving Sunday off Culpepper is out of the lineup for Sunday's game against the Brewers.

Impact The 23-year-old started at shortstop in his first two MLB games after being called up Friday, and he'll get a break Sunday after going 2-for-5 with a walk, two hit-by-pitches and solo homer. Ryan Kreidler is handling shortstop Sunday for the Twins.

AUGUST 9 • ROTOWIRE

Andrew Vaughn knocks home go-ahead run in 8th inning as Brewers defeat Twins 4-3

Andrew Vaughn singled home the tiebreaking run in the eighth inning as the Milwaukee Brewers edged the Minnesota Twins 4-3

AUGUST 9 • Associated Press

Belts homer in MLB debut Culpepper went 1-for-4 with a solo home run during Friday's win over the Brewers.

Impact Culpepper took left-hander Shane Drohan deep in the fourth inning of Friday's contest to check off numerous firsts in what was only the second at-bat in the young infielder's MLB career. Culpepper figures to start nearly every day for the Twins now that he's been called up from Triple-A, and he offers plenty of fantasy upside after slashing .271/367/.478 with 14 homers, 46 RBI, 63 runs and 17 steals across 74 games at Triple-A.

AUGUST 8 • ROTOWIRE

Deadspin | Josh Bell, Kaelen Culpepper power Twins to comeback win over Brewers Deadspin | Josh Bell, Kaelen Culpepper power Twins to comeback win over Brewers

AUGUST 8 • DEADSPIN.COM

Kaelen Culpepper Could Provide Twins With Offensive Spark Minnesota is calling up No. 2 prospect Kaelen Culpepper ahead of Friday’s series against the Milwaukee Brewers. This move could give a strug...

AUGUST 7 • SI.COM

Officially promoted to big leagues The Twins selected Culpepper's contract from Triple-A St. Paul on Friday.

Impact Culpepper will take over at shortstop for the Twins moving forward after slashing .271/.367/.478 with 14 homers, 46 RBI, 63 runs scored, 17 stolen bases and a 39:64 BB:K across 343 plate appearances with St. Paul this season. With power and speed upside, Culpepper should be added in all fantasy formats.

AUGUST 7 • ROTOWIRE

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