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Sep 22, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli (5) before a game against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park.

Rocco Baldelli got one third-place vote for AL Manager of the Year

This was an interesting pick by a BBWAA voter from Texas.

Twins HEADLINES

Twins sign Blewett, Duarte, three others to minor-league contracts

Twins add top pitching prospect Marco Raya to 40-man roster ahead of Rule 5 Draft

Ex-Twins reliever who struggled in late-season collapse signs with Korean team

Twins think Griffin Jax could be a 'frontline' starting pitcher

Twins predicted to sign injury-prone righty slugger in free agency

Pete Alonso rumors are perfect example of grim state of Twins

Dave St. Peter steps down as president, Twins hire new GM

N.Y. columnist makes case for Mets, Yankees to trade for Carlos Correa

Twins tied for 12th-best odds to win World Series in 2025

TWINS FEATURES

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Chris Paddack delivers a pitch against the San Francisco Giants during the first inning at Oracle Park in San Francisco on July 14, 2024.

Report: Some trade interest expected for Twins' Chris Paddack

Minnesota Twins pitcher Josh Winder (74) celebrates after the game against the Kansas City Royals at Target Field in Minneapolis on Aug. 13, 2024.

Triple-A pitchers headline players in Twins system to elect for free agency

Sep 27, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (23) watches the pitch in the third inning agains the Baltimore Orioles at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Are the Twins going to force Royce Lewis to play second base?

Minnesota Twins center fielder Emmanuel Rodriguez poses for a photo during photo day at Hammond Stadium in Lee County, Fla., on Feb. 22, 2024.

Twins prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez had surgery to address thumb issue

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Sep 11, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Brooks Lee (72) celebrates with catcher Christian Vazquez (8) the win over the Los Angeles Angels at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

If the Twins do nothing, this is what the 2025 lineup, rotation could look like

Sep 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Pablo López (49) shakes hands with Minnesota Twins executive President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey during pre game before a game against the Cincinnati Reds to receive the Roberto Clemente finalist award at Target Field.

It's 'business as usual' for Twins this offseason amid ownership uncertainty

Sep 8, 2024; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Jorge Alcala (66) pitches during the seventh inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

Twins remove 5 players from 40-man roster, exercise Jorge Alcala's club option

Sep 24, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins first baseman Carlos Santana (30) tosses the ball to the pitcher for the out against the Miami Marlins in the sixth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

Twins' Carlos Santana becomes third-oldest player to win a Gold Glove

Sep 19, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners designated hitter Jorge Polanco (7) hits an RBI-sacrifice fly against the New York Yankees during the first inning at T-Mobile Park.

Should the Twins bring back Jorge Polanco in free agency?

Jun 25, 2024; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Twins outfielder Max Kepler against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images

Max Kepler, Carlos Santana among 4 Twins to officially elect free agency

Sep 9, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Kyle Farmer (12) throws to first base for an out against the Los Angeles Angels in the second inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Report: Twins moving on from infielder Kyle Farmer

Aug 15, 2024; Arlington, Texas, USA; Minnesota Twins left fielder Manuel Margot (13) in action during the game between the Texas Rangers and the Minnesota Twins at Globe Life Field.

Report: Twins declining Manuel Margot's $12 million 2025 option

Injuries

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Minnesota Twins right fielder Trevor Larnach (9) hits a single against the Miami Marlins in the fifth inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 25, 2024.

Twins place Trevor Larnach on injured list, recall DaShawn Keirsey Jr.

Minnesota Twins first baseman Jose Miranda (64) runs to third base during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Mo., on Sept. 8, 2024.

Twins place Jose Miranda on injured list with two games remaining

Minnesota Twins pitcher Kody Funderburk (55) pitches against the Houston Astros during the ninth inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on July 5, 2024.

Twins reinstate Kody Funderburk from injured list, option Jair Camargo

Minnesota Twins right fielder Matt Wallner (38) hits a single against the Boston Red Sox during the fifth inning at Fenway Park in Boston on Sept. 22, 2024.

Matt Wallner to injured list, Justin Topa reinstated among flurry of Twins moves

Minnesota Twins right fielder Matt Wallner (38) catches a fly ball against the Cincinnati Reds in the fifth inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 13, 2024.

Twins' Matt Wallner to undergo testing on left oblique tightness

Minnesota Twins right field Max Kepler (26) takes a lead off third base against the Milwaukee Brewers at Target Field in Minneapolis on July 21, 2024.

Twins injury updates: Max Kepler unlikely to return in regular season

Sep 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (23) fields a ground ball in the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field. Mandatory Credit: David Richard-Imagn Images

No Royce Lewis, Byron Buxton in lineup for key game in Cleveland

Sep 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (23) hits a single against the Cincinnati Reds in the fourth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Do the Twins have to worry about Royce Lewis after awkward check swing?

Gameday

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Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (17) delivers a pitch against the Baltimore Orioles during the first inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 29, 2024.

Disappointing Twins season ends after getting swept by Orioles

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (49) exits the field after the second inning after giving up two runs to the Baltimore Orioles at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 27, 2024.

Twins eliminated from playoff contention with ugly loss to Orioles

Sep 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins second base Willi Castro (50) catches the second out of the first inning hit by Miami Marlins second base Otto Lopez (61) at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

Twins' season on the brink after disastrous extra-innings loss to Miami

Sep 25, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (23) and first baseman Carlos Santana (30) after defeating the Miami Marlins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images

Updated playoff odds for the Minnesota Twins with 4 games to go

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson (78) delivers a pitch against the Miami Marlins in the first inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 25, 2024.

Twins use five-run seventh to beat Marlins, but remain two back of wild-card spot

Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (17) pitches to the Miami Marlins in the first inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 24, 2024.

Twins' playoff hopes continue to tumble with loss to Marlins

Sep 22, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli (5) relives pitcher Cole Irvin (24) of pitching duties during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Saturday's Twins-Orioles game flexed to national TV; first pitch now at 6:15 p.m.

Sep 22, 2024; Boston, MA, USA; Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli (5) relives pitcher Cole Irvin (24) of pitching duties during the sixth inning against the Boston Red Sox at Fenway Park. Mandatory Credit: Eric Canha-Imagn Images

Devastating doubleheader puts Twins on outside of playoff picture with 1 week to go

Rumors

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Sep 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins second base Willi Castro (50) between pitches agains the Miami Marlins at Target Field.

Will the Twins trade All-Star utility man Willi Castro this offseason?

Oct 18, 2024; New York City, New York, USA; Los Angeles Dodgers starting pitcher Jack Flaherty (0) pitches against the New York Mets during the second inning of game five of the NLCS during the 2024 MLB playoffs at Citi Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Penner-Imagn Images

Twins among 'best fits' for 10 of MLB's 45 best potential free agents

Oct 6, 2010; Minneapolis, MN, USA; Former New York Yankees general manager Brian Cashman (center) talks with Minnesota Twins owner Jim Pohlad (facing, right) before game one of the 2010 ALDS at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brace Hemmelgarn-Imagn Images

Report: There's an 'underrated potential suitor' interested in buying the Twins

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) doubles in the first inning against Baltimore Orioles starting pitcher Cade Povich at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 27, 2024.

Twins floated in hypothetical three-team trade involving Byron Buxton

Miami Marlins infield Javier Sanoja (86) and the team regroups after Minnesota Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach singles in the 11th inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 26, 2024.

Twins up for sale: Could any local investors emerge as potential buyers?

Minnesota Timberwolves co-minority owners Alex Rodriguez and Marc Lore celebrate a victory over the Los Angeles Clippers after a play-in game at Target Center in Minneapolis on April 12, 2022.

Would it make sense for Alex Rodriguez, Marc Lore to buy the Twins?

May 15, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minneapolis and St. Paul are featured in a display in the outfield of the home of the Minnesota Twins, Target Field.

Twins in TV purgatory after latest twist in Diamond Sports Group bankruptcy case

Twins vow not to cut payroll again in 2025, but Pohlad dodges questions