MAX KEPLER NEWS

A's snap out of offensive funk to beat Twins 5-2

Seth Brown hit a tiebreaking double in the seventh inning, Sean Murphy followed with a two-run single and the Oakland Athletics ended their four-game losing streak against the Twin...

MAY 18, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Out against southpaw Kepler is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Oakland.

Impact The Twins will deploy a righty-heavy lineup to counter Athletics southpaw Zach Logue, ending a streak of 10 consecutive starts for the lefty-hitting Kepler, who turned in a .606 OPS over that stretch. Gilberto Celestino will replace Kepler in right field.

MAY 16, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Athletics start 3-game series with the Twins

The Oakland Athletics host the Minnesota Twins to start a three-game series

MAY 16, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buxton and Urshela homer to help Twins beat Guardians 3-1

Joe Ryan allowed one run over six innings and was backed by solo homers from Byron Buxton and Gio Urshela as the Minnesota Twins beat the Cleveland Guardians 3-1

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Giménez delivers go-ahead RBI in 10th, Guardians beat Twins

Andrés Giménez ripped a go-ahead double in the 10th inning and scored an insurance run after a collision on the bases, and the Cleveland Guardians beat the Minnesota Twins 3-2

MAY 15, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Forget bat flips. Kepler snaps bat a la Bo to celebrate RBI single MINNEAPOLIS -- Bat flips are so 2021 -- and it looks like Max Kepler wanted to innovate. Instead of finding an emphatic way to toss his bat...

MAY 14, 2022 • MLB.COM

Astros lead Twins 5-1 with game suspended after 3 innings

The Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins had their game suspended when a severe thunderstorm rolled through and halted play in the top of the fourth inning with the Astros leading th...

MAY 12, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polanco HR gives Twins 1-0 win; A's lose 8th straight

Jorge Polanco homered in the sixth inning and four Minnesota Twins pitchers made it stand up, blanking Oakland 1-0 and sending the Athletics to their eighth straight loss

MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins host the Athletics, aim to extend home win streak

The Minnesota Twins host the Oakland Athletics aiming to continue a seven-game home winning streak

MAY 7, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins host the Athletics, try to extend home win streak

The Minnesota Twins, on a six-game home winning streak, host the Oakland Athletics

MAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mountcastle, Hays lift Orioles to 5-3 win over Twins

Ryan Mountcastle homered twice, and Austin Hays hit a home run with his bat and saved a run with his arm as the Baltimore Orioles outlasted the Minnesota Twins 5-3

MAY 6, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Rejoins lineup Thursday Kepler (illness) is starting in right field and batting cleanup Thursday against the Orioles.

Impact Kepler sat out Wednesday after leaving Tuesday's game due to an illness, but he'll retake the field for Thursday's series finale. The 29-year-old is 3-for-18 with a home run, a double and four RBI over his past six games.

MAY 5, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins bring 2-1 series advantage over Orioles into game 4

The Minnesota Twins face the Baltimore Orioles with a 2-1 series lead

MAY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles slow surging Twins with 9-4 victory

Cedric Mullins and Ramón Urías each hit a two-run homer during Baltimore’s six-run third inning, and the Orioles went on to a 9-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins

MAY 5, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Wednesday Kepler (illness) isn't starting Wednesday against the Orioles.

Impact Kepler was removed from Tuesday's game against Baltimore since he was feeling under the weather, and he'll be out of the lineup for at least one game. Whether he's available off the bench remains to be seen, but Trevor Larnach will shift to right field while Nick Gordon starts in left.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins take 4-game win streak into matchup with the Orioles

The Minnesota Twins seek to extend a four-game win streak with a victory against the Baltimore Orioles

MAY 4, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Exits with illness Kepler was removed from Tuesday's 7-2 win over the Orioles since he was feeling under the weather, Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press reports.

Impact Kepler went 0-for-2 with a strikeout prior to being replaced in the field for the bottom of the fifth inning. The 28-year-old tested negative for COVID-19 and should be considered day-to-day.

MAY 4, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Twins look to continue win streak, take on the Orioles

The Minnesota Twins seek to build upon a three-game win streak with a victory over the Baltimore Orioles

MAY 3, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Orioles host the Twins to start 4-game series

The Baltimore Orioles host the Minnesota Twins to begin a four-game series

MAY 2, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Polanco drives in 4, Twins beat Rays 9-3 for ninth win in 10

Jorge Polanco drove in four runs with a pair of doubles, Carlos Correa had his fourth straight multi-hit game and the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 9-3

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Slugs fifth homer Kepler went 2-for-2 with a home run and three RBI in Saturday's 9-1 win over the Rays.

Impact The 29-year-old didn't even start the game, but after coming on as a defensive sub in the sixth inning, Kepler still had time to contribute an RBI single in the seventh and a two-run blast off Javy Guerra in the ninth, his fifth homer through 21 contests. Kepler is having a strong start to the season thanks largely to a significant improvement in his plate discipline, as his .372 OBP, 12.8 percent walk rate and 15.4 percent strikeout rate are all on pace to be career bests.

MAY 1, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays and Twins play, winner claims 3-game series

The Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins meet on Sunday with the winner claiming the three-game series

MAY 1, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Not starting Saturday Kepler isn't starting Saturday's game against the Rays, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Kepler started against a pair of left-handed pitchers recently and hasn't been in a strict platoon role this season, but he'll get a day off with southpaw Shane McClanahan starting for the Rays on Saturday. Gilberto Celestino will start in right field and bat ninth.

APRIL 30, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Rays look to keep home win streak going, host the Twins

The Tampa Bay Rays, on a three-game home winning streak, host the Minnesota Twins

APRIL 30, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Correa gets 3 hits; Twins top Tigers to go 6-0 in homestand

Carlos Correa broke out of a slump with three hits and three RBIs and the Minnesota Twins completed a three-game sweep of the Detroit Tigers with a 7-1 victory on Thursday

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS