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The Minnesota Twins dragged their feet through much of the offseason, waiting until February to complete their most notable free-agency signings. They added former Gold Glove outfielder Harrison Bader, reunited with reliable left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe and then scooped up 2022 All-Star Ty France. That last move is apparently the last one management intends to […]

The Minnesota Twins collapsed to miss the playoffs in 2024. They were firmly in the playoffs and contending for the AL Central title heading into September but won just nine games down the stretch. After that disaster, they needed improvements this offseason but did not add much. The Twins signed Ty France as their third […]

The Minnesota Twins officially announced on Friday that they have signed outfielder Harrison Bader for the upcoming 2025 season. The deal is for a guaranteed $4 million and features a $750,000 signing bonus. The contract also includes a mutual $10 million option for 2026, with a buyout of up to $1.5 million — depending on […]

The St. Louis Cardinals have finally made their first major league transaction of the offseason, as the team has completed a trade with the Minnesota Twins, acquiring utility player Michael Helman in exchange for cash considerations. This move finalizes the Cardinals’ 40-man roster as they prepare for spring training. At 28 years old, Helman’s journey […]

While the Minnesota Twins have had a slow offseason, they’ve begun adding in free agency. Their latest addition will provide a boost all over the outfielder. The Twins have signed Harrison Bader to a one-year deal, via Jon Heyman of the New York Post. Bader’s contract comes with a mutual option for the 2026 season. […]

The Minnesota Twins are bringing back a familiar face to their bullpen for the 2025 season. The ball club has reached an agreement with reliever Danny Coulombe, who played for the Twins from 2020-2022. Via Jon Heyman: “Danny Coulombe to the Twins, pending physical. Very solid back end bullpen now for Minnesota with Duran, Jax, […]

Since the San Diego Padres are now entertaining Dylan Cease trade talks, a crowded group of suitors should emerge. Few people would expect the Minnesota Twins to include themselves in this high-profile sweepstakes, especially given their exceedingly conservative approach to the offseason. But they are indeed a team to monitor in this league-wide Cease pursuit. […]

The 2025 MLB regular season is still two months away but the Minnesota Twins already have a starter for their Opening Day assignment. One-time All-Star Pablo Lopez has been given the starting duties for Minnesota’s first game of the 2025 campaign by manager Rocco Baldelli, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Star Tribune. “Rocco Baldelli, […]

As the Minnesota Twins enter free agency, there have been some who have pointed out the lack of signings and or trades made by the ball club. Though there have been rumors about possible Minnesota Twins trades such as sending out Pablo Lopez, there has been little to no movement which gets a candid reaction […]

The Minnesota Twins have had a fairly quiet offseason, and with payroll questions surrounding the team, rumors have swirled around them suggesting they could potentially subtract some of their top players, rather than bringing more top players aboard. One such guy who has once again popped up in trade rumors is starting pitcher Pablo Lopez. […]

The San Diego Padres have had a pretty quiet offseason, as they have sat back and watched several of their top competitors in the National League make serious upgrades to their team. While it may not be the groundbreaking move fans are hoping for, reports have surfaced suggesting that the Padres are exploring a potential […]

The Los Angeles Dodgers have a star-studded team coming back after winning the 2024 World Series. They’ve been making moves this offseason to improve every position on their team. They have a great catcher, Will Smith, on a long-term contract that blocks the way for young prospects. The Dodgers made a trade on Thursday, sending […]

The Minnesota Twins had an epic collapse to miss the playoffs in 2024. It got lost in the magic of the Detroit Tigers, but Minnesota had a 95.8% chance to make the playoffs on September 2, per FanGraphs. But a new season means a new chance and they need reinforcements to get back to the […]

The Boston Red Sox announced a trade with the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday. “The #RedSox today acquired LHP Jovani Morán from the Minnesota Twins, in exchange for C/INF Mickey Gasper. Boston’s 40-man roster is now at 39,” the team announced on X, formerly Twitter. The Red Sox have already had a busy offseason with their […]

Despite missing the playoffs in 2024, the Minnesota Twins have yet to make a major offseason splash. However, trading away star pitcher Pablo Lopez would certainly make some noise. Minnesota is listening to trade offers for the star right-hander, via Jeff Passan of ESPN. Depending on how the rest of free agency shakes out, those […]

Following a 2024 season in which they collapsed down the stretch, the Minnesota Twins are looking to reclaim their spot at the top of the AL Central in 2025. Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey and manager Rocco Baldelli are in the midst of the offseason, trying to make their team a contender once again. Their […]

Roki Sasaki is looking like the next big thing coming out of Japan, and all MLB teams seem to be head over heels for the 23-year-old starting pitcher. And it’s not like Sasaki is ticketed to join a big-market team, as he is subject to the league’s amateur signing rules due to his age — […]

Speculation surrounding Carlos Correa’s potential trade from the Minnesota Twins gained traction during the Winter Meetings. Still, the team and Correa’s agent, Scott Boras, firmly dismissed the rumors. While the Twins have been open to trade discussions involving other players, there is no indication that the star shortstop is being shopped. “The last time I […]

With Juan Soto off the market, teams that missed out on him may turn their attention to exploring a trade for Carlos Correa from the Minnesota Twins. Despite the Twins’ financial constraints, President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey stated on Monday that while he’s open to hearing trade proposals, he’s not looking to offload Correa’s […]

The Minnesota Twins had an epic collapse that kept them out of the playoffs. While the Tigers were stealing wins, hearts, and headlines, Minnesota was collapsing. Part of the issue for the team was their starting rotation, which saw losses and poor performances change the team’s landscape. Now, the Twins should trade for a starting […]

Deciding to retire is never easy for a player. Having to do so because of injuries is something many athletes go through. Minnesota Twins 2016 first-round pick Alex Kirilloff announced his retirement Thursday morning, citing the mental and physical tolls of his ailments. Kirilloff called an end to his baseball career nine days before his […]

While on Foul Territory, former Cleveland Guardians All-Star Jason Kipnis had no issues slamming the Minnesota Twins ownership after it was recently announced that the Pohlad family, which has owned the organization for the last 40 years, is exploring a sale. “They can’t ever publicly say this. Now that I’m out of the game, I’ve […]

After a heartbreaking end to the regular season that saw the Minnesota Twins fall out of the postseason picture, it looks big changes could be coming to the organization. The Pohlad family, who have owned the Twins for the last 40 years, put out a press release on Thursday morning announcing their intent to explore […]

The Minnesota Twins had a disappointing late-season collapse that led to them missing the postseason. Now, the Twins’ front office is seeing a major shakeup. Thad Levine is stepping down as Twins’ general manager to “pursue new challenges and opportunities, both inside and outside of baseball,” the team announced on Friday. “I am grateful to […]

The Detroit Tigers have gone on an improbable run to make the playoffs. The Tigers were well out of the playoff picture mid-season, but a hot streak has put them into the American League Division Series. They aren’t the first team to go on one of these runs and are far from becoming No. 1 […]

The Minnesota Twins are sticking with their skipper. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli is returning to the team in 2025, per The Athletic. Baldelli’s fate was uncertain previously, after Minnesota fell apart this season. The Twins are eliminated from playoff contention despite holding a 70-53 record in August. One reason Baldelli may be keeping his job […]

After collapsing over the last month and a half, the Minnesota Twins will officially miss the 2024 MLB Playoffs, with the Detroit Tigers and Kansas City Royals earning their berths as Wild Card teams instead. Throughout the week, manager Rocco Baldelli heard “Fire Rocco” chants from the fans at Target Field and was asked about […]

Albert Suarez will take the mound for the Orioles in their season finale against the Twins on Sunday. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Orioles-Twins prediction and pick. Orioles-Twins Projected Starters  Albert Suarez vs. Bailey Ober Albert Suarez (8-7) with a 3.74 ERA and a 1.32 WHIP Last Start: Albert Suarez […]

The Minnesota Twins were eliminated from playoff contention after losing to the Baltimore Orioles on Friday. The Twins entered the game needing to close out the regular season with a sweep of the Orioles in their three-game home series. The team also needed help from the Detroit Tigers and the Kansas City Royals in order […]

The Baltimore Orioles will continue their three-game series with the Minnesota Twins on Saturday at Target Field. These are two teams heading in opposite directions as we share our MLB odds series and make an Orioles-Twins prediction and pick. Orioles-Twins Projected Starters  Albert Suarez vs. Zebby Matthews Albert Suarez (8-7) with a 3.74 ERA … […]

As the 2024 MLB regular season comes to an end, the Minnesota Twins find themselves in a precarious position in the playoff race, grappling with not only the challenge of securing a postseason berth but also the prospect of a daunting matchup against the New York Yankees should they advance. With just three games remaining […]

The ability to play multiple positions is a skill that can keep a player around baseball for a long time. It also makes them quite valuable if they can perform at a high level in several positions. Perhaps no player embodies that better than Minnesota Twins utility player Willi Castro. Castro made MLB history last […]

We’re back with another betting prediction and pick for today’s upcoming slate of MLB action as the Regular Season draws to a close. The Baltimore Orioles will visit the Minnesota Twins for the final three-game series of the season. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Orioles-Twins prediction and pick. Orioles-Twins Projected […]

As the 2024 MLB regular season winds down, disappointment mounts in the Minnesota Twins clubhouse. The Twins were among the better teams in the league entering the All-Star break but struggled to find their footing in the second half. It looks like it will cost them a trip to the postseason and maybe even manager […]

With the Minnesota Twins’ postseason hopes quickly dwindling, they just got some awful news about one of their best hitters. Outfielder Matt Wallner, who left Tuesday’s 4-1 loss to the Miami Marlins early, just received an official injury designation. Wallner, who experienced left oblique tightness while striking out as a pinch-hitter in the sixth inning […]

The Minnesota Twins look to stay in the playoff race as they face the Miami Marlins.  It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Marlins-Twins prediction and pick. Marlins-Twins Projected Starters  Edward Cabrera vs. Simeon Woods Richardson Edward Cabrera (4-8) with a 5.12 ERA and a 1.39 WHIP Last Start: Cabrera went just 2.1 innings […]

The Miami Marlins hit the road to take on the Minnesota Twins Tuesday night. Check out our MLB odds series as we give you a Marlins-Twins prediction and pick. We will also let you know how to watch the game. Marlins-Twins Projected Starters  Ryan Weathers vs. Bailey Ober Ryan Weathers (3-6) with a 3.94 ERA, […]

The Minnesota Twins will conclude their three-game series with the Boston Red Sox on Sunday at Fenway Park. There are playoff spots on the line as we share our MLB odds series and make a Twins-Red Sox prediction and pick. Twins-Red Sox Projected Starters  Zebby Matthews vs. Nick Pivetta  Zebby Matthews (1-3) with a 6.30 […]

Pablo Lopez heads to the mound for the Minnesota Twins as they face the Boston Red Sox. It’s time to continue our MLB odds series with a Twins-Red Sox prediction and pick. Twins-Red Sox Projected Starters  Pablo Lopez vs. Kutter Crawford Pablo Lopez (15-8) with a 3.84 ERA and a 1.15 WHIP Last Start: Lopez […]