Will Ragatz

Will Ragatz

Joined: Jul 15, 2024

Will Ragatz is a senior writer for Vikings On SI, who also covers the Twins, Timberwolves, Gophers, and other Minnesota teams. He is a credentialed Minnesota Vikings beat reporter, covering the team extensively at practices, games and throughout the NFL draft and free agency period. Ragatz attended Northwestern University, where he studied at the prestigious Medill School of Journalism. During his time as a student, he covered Northwestern Wildcats football and basketball for SB Nation’s Inside NU, eventually serving as co-editor-in-chief in his junior year. In the fall of 2018, Will interned in Sports Illustrated’s newsroom in New York City, where he wrote articles on Major League Baseball, college football, and college basketball for SI.com.

May 6, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson (24) pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park.

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Apr 2, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (23) reacts after striking out during the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

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Apr 4, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Mick Abel (20) pitches to the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at Target Field.

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May 5, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Taj Bradley (26) prepares to throw a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park.

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Apr 6, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (41) delivers a pitch against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning at Target Field.

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Already without Pablo Lopez for the season, the Twins couldn't afford to lose Ryan as well.

Apr 28, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (41) delivers a pitch against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Target Field.

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It's another unfortunate setback for Jenkins, the top prospect in the Twins' minor-league system.

May 1, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Louis Varland (77) throws to Minnesota Twins center fielder James Outman (30) in the ninth inning at Target Field.

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Trading Varland was a bridge too far during the Twins' 2025 fire sale, and the move has aged like milk since then.

Eric Orze sits in the dugout after a blown save on Wednesday

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The Twins squandered a very winnable series and are still searching for their first one-run victory of the season.

Mar 28, 2026; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets pitcher Luis Garcia (40) delivers a pitch against the Pittsburgh Pirates during the tenth inning at Citi Field.

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The Twins have selected the contract of veteran MLB reliever Luis Garcia.

St. Paul Saints shortstop Kaelen Culpepper

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The future of Minnesota's lineup was on full display on Tuesday afternoon in St. Paul.

Apr 26, 2026; St. Petersburg, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Luke Keaschall (15) reacts after being called out on a strike against the Tampa Bay Rays in the eighth inning at Tropicana Field.

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The Twins have lost nine of their last ten games to fall four below .500, one month into the season.

Apr 8, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Luke Keaschall (15) hits a RBI single during the fourth inning against the Detroit Tigers at Target Field.

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Keaschall has had a rough start to his second big-league season.

Apr 6, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (23) warms his hands up up against the Detroit Tigers in the fifth inning at Target Field.

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For at least one day, the Twins are rolling with 14 hitters and 12 pitchers on their roster.

Apr 14, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Mick Abel (20) delivers a pitch against the Boston Red Sox in the first inning at Target Field.

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More bad news for the Twins, as one of their key starting pitchers hits the shelf.

Apr 2, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (23) celebrates after hitting a double during the eighth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

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Lewis and Rodriguez hit two of the Saints' five home runs on Saturday afternoon.

Derek Shelton argues with home plate umpire Nic Lentz after being ejected on Saturday.

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No lip reading needed on this one. The Twins' manager was not pleased.