Minnesota Twins News

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.

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

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

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Sep 9, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Scott Blewett (60) delivers a pitch against the Los Angeles Angels in the ninth inning at Target Field.

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

Scott Blewett pitched in 12 games for the Twins this season.

Marco Raya is arguably the top pitching prospect in the Minnesota Twins organization.

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

Raya could make an impact at the big-league level as soon as this year.

Sep 17, 2024; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Cole Irvin (24) delivers a pitch in the fifth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.

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

Cole Irvin was plucked off waivers and immediately put into high-leverage situations.

Sep 26, 2024; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Griffin Jax (22) pitches in the seventh inning against the Miami Marlins at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn Images

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

Jax posted a 2.03 ERA in 2024, recording 95 strikeouts in 71.0 innings of work out of the bullpen

Sep 23, 2024; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Boston Red Sox designated hitter Tyler O'Neill (17) makes contact with the ball during the seventh inning against the Toronto Blue Jays at Rogers Centre.

Minnesota Twins Rumors

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

Tyler O'Neill would be a big-time pickup for the Twins if he can stay healthy.

Sep 9, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; New York Mets first baseman Pete Alonso (20) hits a solo home run against the Minnesota Twins in the eighth inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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Pete Alonso rumors are perfect example of grim state of Twins

You literally could not find a national baseball publication that excluded the Twins when discussing Pete Alonso's fate last offseason, nor when chatting about teams the Mets could strike a trade with involving Alonso in 2024.

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.

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

The Twins continue to shake-up their front office as long-time president Dave St. Peter announced he is stepping down and moving to a strategic advisory role.

Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa watches a sharply hit ball go just foul in the at Target Field in Minneapolis on Sept. 27, 2024.

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

Of course, it's just the classic New York mindset thinking every big-name player belongs in the Big Apple.

Jun 29, 2024; Seattle, Washington, USA; Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton (25) celebrates his three run homr run with Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) and Minnesota Twins third baseman Jose Miranda (64) during the sixth inning against the Seattle Mariners at T-Mobile Park.

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

The Twins still have a high ceiling next year — if they can just stay healthy.

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.

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Report: Some trade interest expected for Twins' Chris Paddack

Paddack posted a 4.99 earned-run average in 17 starts last season.

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

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

Josh Winder, Daniel Duarte and Scott Blewett all saw time with the big league club.

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

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

Lewis made that clear this past season when the Minnesota Twins experimented with him at second base. Moving Lewis from third to second base wouldn't be like moving a toddler into a big boy bed. Lewis doesn't seem to view it as a promotion.

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

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Twins prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez had surgery to address thumb issue

Rodriguez landed on the injured list with the thumb injury late in the season.

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

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

Let's take a stab at what 26-man depth chart could look like if the team doesn't do anything in free agency...

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.

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

In other words, don't expect any increases to payroll.

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.

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

Offseason moves are underway for the Twins.

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

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

Carlos Santana, at the ripe age of 38, has won the first Gold Glove of his illustrious MLB career.

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.

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Should the Twins bring back Jorge Polanco in free agency?

Polanco's season with the Mariners was a flop, but he's only 31 years old.

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

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

Halloween 2024 will go down in history as the day that Max Kepler and Carlos Santana, along with pitchers Caleb Thielbar and Anthony DeSclafani, elected free agency, marking a possible end to their time with the Minnesota Twins.