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Will Ragatz

Will Ragatz

Joined: Jul 15, 2024

Sep 2, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Brooks Lee (72) runs the bases after hitting a home run against the Tampa Bay Rays in the eighth inning at Tropicana Field.
Minnesota Twins News

Twins are only team with 5 prospects in Baseball America's new top 60

The Twins have young talent at the big-league level and more on the way.

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Sep 3, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays catcher Logan Driscoll (41) hits an RBI single for his first career MLB hit during the third inning against the Minnesota Twins at Tropicana Field.
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Twins offer little run support for David Festa in loss to Rays

The Twins couldn't complete a rally in the ninth inning and lost by one run.

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Apr 2, 2024; Milwaukee, Wisconsin, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Louie Varland (37) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Milwaukee Brewers at American Family Field.
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Michael Helman set for MLB debut Tuesday, Louie Varland starting on Wednesday?

Varland appears set to start for the Twins on Wednesday against the Rays.

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Fort Myers Mighty Mussels outfielder Walker Jenkins (27) throws a ball to the infield during the second inning of a game against the Tampa Tarpons at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers on Friday, June 28, 2024.
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Twins No. 1 prospect Walker Jenkins has been on fire for High-A Cedar Rapids

Could Jenkins find himself at Double-A before this season ends?

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Aug 30, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (49) throws to the Toronto Blue Jays in the first inning at Target Field.
Minnesota Twins News

Pablo López has once again found another gear for Twins in second half

López showed in August why he's Minnesota's ace.

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Feb 22, 2024; Lee County, FL, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Emmanuel Rodriguez (90) poses for a photo during photo day at Hammond Stadium.
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Twins prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez returning to action after injury absence

Rodriguez hasn't played since July 8th due to a thumb injury.

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Aug 14, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Louie Varland (37) throws against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning at Target Field.
Minnesota Twins News

Despite risks, it's time for Twins to add Louie Varland to their bullpen

The Twins desperately need more reliable contributors in their bullpen. Varland can be that.

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Fort Myers Mighty Mussels outfielder Walker Jenkins (27) catches a ball from the dugout during the second inning of a game against the Tampa Tarpons at Hammond Stadium in Fort Myers on Friday, June 28, 2024.
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Three Twins make expert's list of top ten players at every age from 16 to 25

The Twins have a lot of young talent rising up through their organization.

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Aug 21, 2024; San Diego, California, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Royce Lewis (23) hits a sacrifice fly against the San Diego Padres during the third inning at Petco Park.
Minnesota Twins News

Royce Lewis is slumping at a bad time for the Twins

Lewis has been ice cold for three weeks when the Twins have needed him most.

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Aug 9, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Trevor Richards (32) delivers a pitch during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Target Field.
Minnesota Twins News

Twins DFA Trevor Richards a month after trading for him; Joe Ryan to 60-day IL

Richards was Minnesota's lone acquisition at the trade deadline.

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Jul 11, 2024; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; New York Yankees pitcher Michael Tonkin (50) reacts after a play against the Tampa Bay Rays in the fifth inning at Tropicana Field.
Minnesota Twins News

Twins claim reliever Michael Tonkin off waivers from Yankees

Tonkin had been pitching well for New York until a recent rough patch.

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Aug 2, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Trevor Richards (32) delivers a pitch against the Chicago White Sox in the ninth inning at Target Field.
Minnesota Twins News

Twins radio announcer roasts struggling new pitcher Trevor Richards

This was a harsh yet entirely warranted zinger from play-by-play man Kris Atteberry.

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