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Nolan O'Hara

Nolan O'Hara

Joined: Jan 4, 2024

Minnesota Twins pitcher Michael Tonkin pitches against the Miami Marlins at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 26, 2024.
Minnesota Twins News

Report: Twins agree to one-year, $1 million deal with Michael Tonkin, avoid arbitration

Tonkin made 13 appearances for the Twins across two stints this season.

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Minnesota Twins designated hitter Alex Kirilloff hits a single in the against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on May 29, 2024.
Minnesota Twins News

'My story is far from over': Alex Kirilloff announces retirement from MLB

Kirilloff spent nine seasons in the Twins organization.

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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.
Minnesota Twins News

Twins floated in hypothetical three-team trade involving Byron Buxton

Bleacher Report threw out the idea of the Twins trading Buxton and getting two prospects and a first baseman in return.

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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.
Minnesota Twins Rumors

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

There are several that would have the means, if they were interested in purchasing the franchise.

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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.
Minnesota Twins Rumors

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

The duo is attempting to buy the Timberwolves, but now another local sports franchise is up for sale.

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New York Yankees second baseman Gleyber Torres (25) hits a single against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the third inning at Yankee Stadium in New York on Sept. 27, 2024.
Minnesota Twins News

Five free agents the Twins should consider this offseason

Minnesota has holes to fill following a disappointing end to the 2024 season.

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Minnesota Twins hitting coach David Popkins (79) during photo day at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers, Fla., on Feb. 24, 2023.
Minnesota Twins News

Report: Twins moving on from David Popkins as hitting coach

Minnesota slashed just .218/.338/.624 over the final month of the season.

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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.
Minnesota Twins News

Disappointing Twins season ends after getting swept by Orioles

The focus now turns toward fixing the team's issues in the offseason.

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Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli (5) looks on prior to the game against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park in Detroit on July 26, 2024.
Minnesota Twins News

Rocco Baldelli returning as Twins manager in 2025

Baldelli has been the team's manager since 2019.

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Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Randy Dobnak throws to the Chicago White Sox in the eighth inning at Target Field in Minneapolis on Aug. 4, 2024.
Minnesota Twins News

Twins designate Diego Castillo, select contract of Randy Dobnak

Dobnak made four relief appearances with the Twins earlier this year.

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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.
Minnesota Twins Injuries

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

More roster moves for the Twins with the season down to two games.

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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.
Minnesota Twins Injuries

Twins place Jose Miranda on injured list with two games remaining

Minnesota also optioned Kody Funderburk and recalled Michael Helman and Diego Castillo.

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