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Red Sox vs Twins Highlights ⚾️ MLB on FOX

APRIL 15 • FOX SPORTS

Byron Buxton homers twice and Mick Abel strikes out 10 as the Twins blank the Red Sox 6-0

Byron Buxton homered twice and Mick Abel pitched seven sharp innings as the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 6-0

APRIL 15 • Associated Press

Twins host the Red Sox on home winning streak

The Minnesota Twins, on a five-game home winning streak, host the Boston Red Sox

APRIL 14 • Associated Press

Six shutout innings in no-decision Abel didn't factor into the decision Thursday against the Tigers, allowing four hits and three walks with six strikeouts across six shutout innings.

Impact Abel left with a 1-0 lead, but the Tigers were able to push a run across the plate in the seventh inning to spoil Abel's potential first win of the season. It was easily Abel's best game to date after he hemorrhaged nine runs on 14 hits and seven walks across his first 7.1 innings of the 2026 campaign. Abel will carry a 6.08 ERA and 13:10 K:BB into his next start Tuesday at home against the Red Sox.

APRIL 9 • ROTOWIRE

Twins finish a 4-game sweep of the Tigers on a 2-run single in the 8th by Brooks Lee for a 3-1 win

Brooks Lee hit a tiebreaking two-run single in the eighth inning for the Minnesota Twins in a 3-1 victory to complete a four-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Twins try to keep home win streak going, host the Tigers

The Minnesota Twins host the Detroit Tigers trying to extend a three-game home winning streak

APRIL 9 • Associated Press

Tagged with loss Saturday Abel (0-2) was tagged with the loss Saturday against the Rays after allowing four runs on six hits and three walks while fanning three across four innings.

Impact Abel had to labor through 84 pitches (53 strikes) just to get through four innings, and by the time he left the game, the Twins were down 4-1 already. Abel, who made his season debut in relief in a loss to the Orioles on March 29, has enjoyed a disappointing start to the season. Through 7.1 innings and two appearances, he's already allowed nine earned runs on 14 hits and seven walks while fanning seven. If he stays in the rotation, his next start would be lined up for next week against the Tigers.

APRIL 5 • ROTOWIRE

Rays come into matchup against the Twins on losing streak

The Tampa Bay Rays look to break a three-game losing streak with a win against the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 4 • Associated Press

For Twins' early pitching formula, clarity starting to emerge KANSAS CITY -- The pitching situation is starting to figure itself out in Minnesota. Undecided bullpen roles, starters Bailey Ober and Mick...

MARCH 31 • MLB.COM

Makes season debut in relief Abel (0-1) was the pitcher of record in Sunday's 8-6 loss to the Orioles after allowing five earned runs on eight hits and four walks while striking out four batters over 3.1 innin...

Impact Manager Derek Shelton told Matthew Leach of MLB.com on March 20 that Abel would be part of the Twins' season-opening rotation, but the 24-year-old will have to wait a little bit to make his first start. Due to a pair of early off days, the Twins are able to temporarily get by with a four-man rotation, so Abel was available in the bullpen for the season-opening series with the Orioles and ended up making in 2026 debut Sunday with starter Bailey Ober getting chased after four innings. Abel lacked control and was hit hard in the relief outing, which will likely give fantasy managers some pause about including him in lineups once his turn in the rotation comes up. The right-hander tentatively lines up to make his first start during next weekend's home series versus the Rays.

MARCH 29 • ROTOWIRE

Twins vs Orioles Highlights ⚾️ MLB on FOX

MARCH 29 • FOX SPORTS

Pete Alonso's first RBI with Orioles propels Baltimore to 8-6 win over Twins

Pete Alonso singled home the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Tyler O’Neill hit a three-run homer and the Baltimore Orioles beat the Minnesota Twins 8-6

MARCH 29 • Associated Press

Minnesota Twins release Liam Hendriks, Andrew Chafin and Gio Urshela from minor league contracts

Right-hander Liam Hendriks, left-hander Andrew Chafin and infielder Gio Urshela have been released from minor league contracts by the Minnesota Twins

MARCH 20 • Associated Press

Unofficially wins rotation spot Abel is poised to begin the season in Minnesota's starting rotation after Zebby Matthews was optioned to Triple-A St. Paul on Friday, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact The Twins have yet to announce their official rotation plans, but Abel has apparently won the battle for the No. 5 spot in the starting unit. The 24-year-old was dominant during spring training with a 1.35 ERA, .075 WHIP and 17:1 K:BB across 13.1 innings. Abel struggled to a 6.23 ERA in 10 appearances between the Phillies and Twins in his first taste of the majors last season, but he could find success if he's able to keep the walks down like he has this spring, as he's had a walk rate of at least nine percent at every professional level.

MARCH 20 • ROTOWIRE

High velocity and newfound command could drive Twins' Mick Abel to success | Sporting News Don't sleep on the former top-100 prospect.

MARCH 20 • SPORTINGNEWS.COM

Bradley. Woods Richardson. Matthews. Abel. Who makes Twins' rotation? FORT MYERS, Fla. – Following Zebby Matthews’ start against the Red Sox on Sunday, every contender for the Twins’ starting rotation has made...

MARCH 15 • MLB.COM

Ends scoreless streak Abel gave up two earned runs over 3.1 innings with four strikeouts and one walk Friday, ending a ten-inning scoreless streak. He has a 1.35 ERA with a17:1 K:BB ratio in 13.1 inning...

Impact Abel is likely competing with Zebby Matthews for the fifth starter role. It was his first speed bump in otherwise stellar spring. A high walk rate (6.5 BB/9 in the majors last season) has been a problem, so his great control this spring is encouraging. He's making a strong case to begin the season in the rotation, but he'll likely be the odd man out since he has minor league options left. Still the competition between him and Matthews will likely come down to the final week of spring training.

MARCH 14 • ROTOWIRE

Mick Abel is no longer an underdog to make the Twins' 2026 starting rotation One of the final spots in the Twins' starting rotation has to be Mick Abel's to lose, now. Right? Entering spring training, Abel was basical...

MARCH 1 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Twins scratch Lewis as a precaution with right side tightness, learn Festa won't be ready for opener

Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis was scratched from the team’s exhibition game lineup as a precaution because of tightness in his right side

FEBRUARY 26 • Associated Press

Shines in spring debut Abel threw three scoreless innings with five strikeouts and no walks in his spring debut Monday against Detroit. He reached 97 mph with his fastball during the outing, the Minneapo...

Impact Abel is competing for one of three open spots in the Minnesota rotation with Pablo Lopez out for the season after Tommy John surgery. Abel has not lived up to his No. 15 overall draft pick selection in 2020 as before last season he had unimpressive ERAs and troubling walk rates (4.76 ERA the previous two seasons in Triple-A and Double-A with Philly). A high walk rate (10.1% at Triple-A last season) has been a problem, so it was a good sign he didn't issue any walks Monday.

FEBRUARY 24 • ROTOWIRE

Abel's 'electric stuff' receives high praise from division rival in spring debut LAKELAND, Fla. -- Not all Spring Training assignments are created equal, especially in February. Mick Abel pitched with the difficulty slide...

FEBRUARY 23 • MLB.COM

Twins pitcher fighting for spot in rotation matches Tarik Skubal in first spring outing There is certainly stock put into Mick Abel already. Considering he was part of a major trade last season, which saw the Twins give the Phil...

FEBRUARY 23 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Impressive live batting practice Abel was impressive in Tuesday's live batting practice, hitting 96-to-98 mph with his fastball, Bobby Nightengale of The Minneapolis Star-Tribune reports. "Abel is one of those guy...

Impact Abel might be overlooked a little bit in the battle for the now-three open rotation spots for the Twins, but he'll be in the mix along with Simeon Woods Richardson, Taj Bradley, Zebby Matthews and David Festa, who is a little behind the rest of the group while returning from a shoulder issue. Abel made two starts for the Twins after the trade from the Phillies, striking out nine in his final start of the season against his former club.

FEBRUARY 18 • ROTOWIRE

Twins right-hander Pablo López has a major elbow injury that likely will need season-ending surgery

Minnesota Twins right-hander Pablo López has a “significant tear” in the ulnar collateral ligament in his right elbow that is expected to require season-ending surgery

FEBRUARY 17 • Associated Press

Abel shows mettle with 6-scoreless, 9-strikeout gem vs. old friends PHILADELPHIA -- In his last chance to make an impression this year, in the second to last game of a season that’s going to end in September,...

SEPTEMBER 28, 2025 • MLB.COM

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