MAX KEPLER NEWS

Two homers in win Kepler went 2-for-3 with two solo homers and a walk in Wednesday's 5-0 win over the Tigers.

Impact Kepler homered in each of his first two plate appearances, giving him three homers over his last two contests. After a slow start to the season, the lefty has registered multiple hits in three straight games and is currently slashing .263/.391/.900.

APRIL 28, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Ryan's arm, Kepler's bat lead Twins past Tigers 5-0

Joe Ryan threw seven innings of one-hit ball and Max Kepler stayed hot with a pair of home runs as the streaking Minnesota Twins defeated the Detroit Tigers 5-0

APRIL 28, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Homers, doubles in win Kepler went 2-for-4 with a two-run home run and an RBI double in Tuesday's win over the Tigers.

Impact Kepler doubled off Eduardo Rodriguez in the bottom of the second inning, driving in Kyle Garlick. He later took Rodriguez deep in his next at-bat in fourth, scoring Gio Urshela in the process. The homer was Kepler's second of the season and first in his last 14 games.

APRIL 27, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Tigers throw it away: Wild toss in 9th gives Twins crazy win

Detroit catcher Eric Haase made a throwing error on a botched rundown, capping a chaotic play that gave the Minnesota Twins two runs for a 5-4 win over the Tigers

APRIL 27, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

White Sox look to break 5-game losing streak, take on the Twins

The Chicago White Sox come into the matchup against the Minnesota Twins as losers of five in a row

APRIL 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Twins avoid sweep as Ryan, bullpen shut down KC in 1-0 win

Joe Ryan pitched six innings of two-hit ball against Kansas City’s revamped lineup, Miguel Sano drove in the game’s only run and the Twins held on for a 1-0 victory to avoid a seri...

APRIL 21, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench against southpaw Kepler isn't starting Wednesday's game against the Royals.

Impact Left-hander Daniel Lynch is starting for the Royals on Wednesday, so Kepler will retreat to the bench for the second time in the last three games. Kyle Garlick will start in right field and bat fourth.

APRIL 20, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against lefty Kepler is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Red Sox, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact The lefty-hitting Kepler will retreat to the bench for the series finale with southpaw Rich Hill on the bump for Boston. Kyle Garlick will check in for Kepler in right field.

APRIL 18, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Provides two hits Tuesday Kepler went 2-for-3 with a double, a walk, a run and an RBI in Tuesday's 7-2 loss to the Dodgers.

Impact Kepler turned in his best game of the young season in the loss, raising his on-base average by 116 points in the process. The lefty-hitting Kepler will be back in the lineup for Wednesday's series finale, starting in right field while batting sixth against Dodgers southpaw Clayton Kershaw.

APRIL 13, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Dodgers outlast rain, Twins for 7-2 victory

Trea Turner and the Los Angeles Dodgers broke open a tie game with a six-run eighth inning, then waited out the rain to take a 7-2 victory in their series opener against the Minnes...

APRIL 13, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Sánchez slam leads Twins in 6-homer surge to beat Mariners

Gary Sánchez hit a grand slam into the third deck and Carlos Correa launched his first homer for the Minnesota Twins in a 10-4 victory over the Seattle Mariners

APRIL 10, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Mariners come back after Buxton homer, beat Twins 4-3

Ty France had three hits and drove in two runs, including a go-ahead single in the ninth inning that lifted the Seattle Mariners over the Minnesota Twins 4-3

APRIL 9, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Hitting seventh versus righty Kepler will start in right field and bat seventh in Saturday's game against the Mariners, Aaron Gleeman of The Athletic reports.

Impact In Friday's season-opening 2-1 loss to Seattle, the lefty-hitting Kepler slotted ninth in the order while the Mariners brought southpaw Robbie Ray to the hill. Even though Seattle is sending a right-hander in Logan Gilbert to the mound for the second game of the series, Kepler won't get much of an upgrade in terms of lineup positioning. Though he looks to be an everyday player for Minnesota, Kepler may have to settle for a bottom-third spot in the order against both left- and right-handed pitching when the lineup is at full strength.

APRIL 9, 2022 • ROTOWIRE

Max Kepler navigates baseball and harsh reality: 'I don't know why people choose war' Twins right fielder Max Kepler has cousins in Poland who are assisting Ukrainian refugees. A reality he finds hard to comprehend as he gets...

MARCH 25, 2022 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Correa promises 'championship culture' for luckless Twins

Carlos Correa has declared the postseason “his time,” and the Minnesota Twins hope all that October experience can turn around the fortunes of a snake-bitten franchise

MARCH 23, 2022 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Kepler, Solbach tout baseball in Germany On a recent rainy November day, Twins outfielder Max Kepler and Minor League pitcher Markus Solbach, who pitched in Triple-A for the Dodgers...

NOVEMBER 26, 2021 • MLB.COM

After pitching-fueled 1st-to-last flop, Twins resist rebuild

The falloff the Minnesota Twins experienced after two straight division titles could be traced in some places to natural regression

OCTOBER 5, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

On bench Saturday Kepler isn't starting Saturday's game against the Royals.

Impact Kepler drew starts in each of the last five games and went 4-for-18 with two RBI, a run and a walk. Jake Cave will take his place in right field and bat ninth.

OCTOBER 2, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Polanco, Pineda help Twins beat Tigers 5-2

Jorge Polanco launched a three-run homer and Michael Pineda was solid in his last start of the year as the Minnesota Twins beat the Detroit Tigers 5-2

SEPTEMBER 30, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Alek Manoah strikes out Max Kepler ' 09/26/2021 Alek Manoah strikes out Max Kepler swinging to end the 1st inning and strand two runners on base

SEPTEMBER 27, 2021 • MLB.COM

Returns to lineup Kepler (illness) is batting fifth and playing right field Sunday against the Blue Jays.

Impact The outfielder had pinch hit in Saturday's game, indicating he was likely ready to return to the lineup after missing Friday's game with an illness. Kepler's hitting .219 in his last 10 games, and those numbers would be much worse if not for a 3-for-4, two-homer performance Wednesday against the Cubs.

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Jax expected to start for Minnesota against Toronto

The Blue Jays will start Alek Manoah on Sunday while the Twins are expected to counter with Griffin Jax

SEPTEMBER 26, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Still out Saturday Kepler (illness) is not in Saturday's lineup against the Blue Jays.

Impact He exited Thursday's game with a non-COVID illness and is yet to return to action. Brent Rooker will start in right field while Nick Gordon gets the nod in left.

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ROTOWIRE

Gant scheduled to start as Minnesota hosts Toronto

The Twins are expected to send John Gant to the mound Saturday and the Blue Jays plan to give Robbie Ray the start

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

Buxton's homer spoils Berríos' return; Twins beat Jays 3-1

Byron Buxton’s two-run homer spoiled José Berríos’ return to Minnesota and dealt a blow to Toronto's playoff hopes as the Twins beat the Blue Jays 3-1

SEPTEMBER 25, 2021 • ASSOCIATED PRESS