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Notable update emerges about Byron Buxton’s future

One of the last men standing in Minnesota could soon be on his way out of town as well. Minnesota Twins star outfielder Byron Buxton is willing to waive his no-trade clause in order to facilitate a move out of Minnesota, Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan of ESPN reported on Tuesday.

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ESPN ranks three Twins among top 25 trade candidates; Buxton “willing to waive his no-trade clause”

In this season of giving, Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan have given baseball fans a ranked list of trade candidates, in turn relaying that Krampus Pohlad has taken Twins fans’ morale and given them absolutely nothing in return.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / December 2

Twins 'trying to decide' which star pitcher to trade, reporter claims

Speculation continues to mount that one of Joe Ryan or Pablo Lopez could be dealt this offseason. The latest hint comes from USA Today's Bobby Nightengale.

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A Major League switch hitter has hit at least 35 home runs on 35 occasions in MLB history. How many of the switch hitters to reach that milestone can you name in five minutes?

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Byron Buxton News / Minnesota Twins on SI / December 2

Byron Buxton is willing to waive his no-trade clause with Twins, insider says

Is Byron Buxton going to be traded this winter? According to one reputable insider, there's a 35% chance the Minnesota Twins deal him. More prominent in the insider's report, however, is that Buxton is apparently now willing to waive his no-trade clause.

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25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / December 2

Greatest Twins Moments & Performances: A Twinkie Town Definitive List (Round 6)

R1: Jack Morris Game 7 Shutout 1991 R2: Kirby Puckett Game 6 Dominance 1991 R3: First World Series championship 1987 R4: AL Champions Metrodome welcome 1987 R5: Game 163 wild victory 2009 I will never forget the emotions I experienced surrounding the wild Game 163 to end the 2009 season.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / December 1

Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Thankful for the Twins?” Edition

I hope you had a great Thanksgiving weekend! It’s admittedly been tough to be thankful about the Twins, but thanks to all the fans who have made this season somewhat tolerable in our collective misery.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 30

Perfect trade offer Dodgers must offer Twins for Joe Ryan

As the dust settles on the 2025 season, the Los Angeles Dodgers find themselves in a familiar position: looking to reinforce a roster that is already the envy of the league.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / November 26

Twins sign DR prospect who served suspension for falsifying his age

The Twins are reportedly signing a prospect from the Dominican Republic who recently served a one-year suspension for falsifying his age. Angel Ozuna was once set to receive around $5-6 million from the New York Yankees to sign as one of the top prospects in either the 2027 or 2028 international free agent classes (rumors/reports vary).

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / November 21

Baltimore Orioles-Minnesota Twins Pull Off Shrewd Trade

In a move that probably won’t shatter the MLB landscape but definitely raises an eyebrow or two, the Minnesota Twins have dipped into the Baltimore Orioles’ catching reserves, snagging Alex Jackson in exchange for minor league Infielder Payton Eeles.

Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The News / November 19

Insider believes Twins will deal one of their co-aces this offseason

What does the Twins' rotation look like going into the 2026 season? At this point in the offseason, Minnesota has Joe Ryan, Pablo López, and Bailey Ober as three certified starters.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

America's favorite pastime has more memorable performances than any sport. As such, figuring out which pitchers had the best seasons ever is no easy task.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / November 17

Which Minnesota Twins All-Star Will Be Traded First?

Following a 72-90 season, the Minnesota Twins are primed to subtract even more from their roster this winter. Despite reporting at the GM Meetings suggesting otherwise, there’s feeling at least one of the team’s All-Stars — right-handers Joe Ryan and Pablo López, or outfielder Byron Buxton — will be traded.

Erasmo Ramirez News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 15

14-year veteran pitcher Erasmo Ramirez reveals future plans

Minnesota marked the seventh stop in Ramirez’s 14-year career.

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Mark Hallberg News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 14

Twins hire Mark Hallberg as bench coach

The Twins finalized their 2026 coaching staff. Most of the moves had been previously reported, but Minnesota revealed the hiring of Mark Hallberg as bench coach.

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Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 14

Twins to hire Keith Beauregard as hitting coach

The Twins are hiring Keith Beauregard as their new hitting coach, reports Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star-Tribune. He’ll replace Matt Borgschulte, who held the position for the 2025 season.

Minnesota Twins News / New Baseball Media / November 11

2025 MLB Season Recap: Minnesota Twins

After a disappointing end to the 2024 campaign, the Twins had yet another rough season. Minnesota went 70-92 in a season defined by incomplete games, a massive selloff, and the end of Rocco Baldelli‘s tenure with the Twins.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / November 10

Twins rumors: Minnesota could finish roster blow-up with ‘2 of greatest trade chips’

The Minnesota Twins have already made a massive change to their organization, hiring Derek Shelton as their next manager. Even more changes could be on the horizon for the Twins as they evaluate their roster.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / November 3

Five Takeaways From the Minnesota Twins’ 2025 Season

2025 was a rough season for the Minnesota Twins to say the least. This team entered the season with high aspirations. It felt as if they had a real chance to win the division and redeem themselves from a horrendous collapse that ended the 2024 season.

Derek Shelton News / Yardbarker / October 30