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The Twins kicked off the week with a surprising trade of former top prospect Edouard Julien and reliever Pierson Ohl for minor leaguer Jace Kaminski, who had missed all of 2025 with Tommy John surgery.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / February 2

Which Twins Player Could Surprise Us With a 3-4 Win Season in 2026?

Hello everyone! Welcome to our new Daily Question series for the month of February. With Spring Training around the corner, we want to hear what you think 2026 holds for your Minnesota Twins.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / February 1

Dodgers Sign Cole Irvin To Minor League Deal

The Dodgers have signed left-hander Cole Irvin to a minor league contract, Just Baseball Media’s Aram Leighton reports. Jon Heyman of the New York Post adds that Irvin’s deal includes an invitation to the Dodgers’ big league spring camp. It’s a late birthday present for Irvin, who just celebrated his 32nd birthday yesterday.

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Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / February 1

Are You More Optimistic About the Twins’ Future After Derek Falvey’s Departure?

Hello everyone! Welcome to our new Daily Question series for the month of February. With Spring Training around the corner, we want to hear from you on what 2026 holds for your Minnesota Twins.

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The 20 most significant MLB Rule 5 draftees

The Rule 5 draft, held annually at the winter meetings in December, never garners much fanfare, but it has been known to yield some noteworthy transactions.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / January 31

Twins Owner Tom Pohlad Declares 'We Will Be Competitive in 2026'

Despite trading away a big chunk of the roster at least year's trade deadline and operating with a meager payroll, Twins owner and executive chair Tom Pohlad doesn't believe this is going to be a rebuilding year for the franchise.

Minnesota Twins News / Yardbarker / January 30

Twins 'blindsided' rest of the organization, MLB world with Derek Falvey change

The Minnesota Twins find themselves in an expected place with spring training rapidly approaching.

Vikings make shocking Kwesi Adofo-Mensah move after massive Twins change

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / January 30

The Timing of Derek Falvey's Twins Departure is Rather Bizarre

Twins pitchers and catchers will report to spring training in Fort Myers, FL, on February 12. The team's first full-squad workout is the following Monday.

Minnesota Twins News / Last Word On Sports / January 30

Twins Make Leadership Change, Fire Team President

What a morning for Minnesota sports. The Minnesota Twins today announced that the team and President Derek Falvey have agreed to “Mutually part ways”. Falvey’s nine-season tenure as the primary architect of the Twins front office represented a modern transformation for the franchise.

Minnesota Twins News / Total Apex Sports / January 30

Minnesota Twins and President Of Baseball and Business Operations Derek Falvey Part Ways

The Minnesota Twins announced on Friday that they have “mutually agreed to part ways” with Derek Falvey, the team’s President of Baseball and Business Operations.

Minnesota Twins News / ESPN / January 30

Twins exec Falvey departs amid franchise revamp

The Twins and president of baseball and business operations Derek Falvey have mutually decided to part ways, the club announced Friday.

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The 25 greatest pitching seasons from the modern MLB era

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NFL News / Yardbarker / January 30

Vikings make shocking Adofo-Mensah move after massive Twins change

Vikings make shocking Kwesi Adofo-Mensah move after massive Twins change

Earlier on Friday, the Minnesota Twins surprised the MLB community when they announced that they and team president of baseball/business operations Derek Falvey had "mutually agreed to part ways." The NFL's Minnesota Vikings followed that with a stunning development of their own.

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Minnesota Twins News / Larry Brown Sports / January 30

Twins part ways with team president two weeks before spring training

The Minnesota Twins abruptly fired their team president just two weeks before the team is due to report to spring training.

Twins acquire RHP Jace Kaminska from Rockies

Twins, Joe Ryan Avoid Arbitration

Twins Designate Pierson Ohl, Jhonny Pereda For Assignment

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The 'MLB active doubles leaders' quiz

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Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / January 30

Derek Falvey Out as Twins’ President of Baseball and Business Operations

After nearly a decade running the Twins’ baseball operations and a year of managing the business side, the Twins and Derek Falvey announced they agreed to a “mutual parting of ways.” The Twins, Falvey, and owner Tom Pohlad all released statements which can be read below.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / January 30

Twins part with president of baseball ops Derek Falvey

The Minnesota Twins mutually parted ways with president of baseball operations Derek Falvey on Friday. Falvey, 42, joined the Twins in 2016 as an executive vice president and chief baseball officer and was promoted in 2019.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 30

Twins shockingly part ways with team president Derek Falvey

The Minnesota Twins have had a quiet offseason following a fire sale at the MLB trade deadline. After a promising club won the 2023 AL Central, things have gone poorly in the Twin Cities.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / January 30

Out of Nowhere, Twins Part Ways With Derek Falvey After 9 Years

The Twins have parted ways with president of baseball and business operations Derek Falvey, they announced on social media on Friday morning. General manager Jeremy Zoll will run baseball ops, while owner Tom Pohlad, the franchise's new control person, will temporarily run the business side.

Darren McCaughan News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 28

Reds Sign Darren McCaughan To Minor League Deal

The Reds announced this afternoon that they’ve signed Darren McCaughan to a minor league contract. The righty will be in Spring Training as a non-roster invitee.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 28

Twins make intriguing trade with Rockies

The Minnesota Twins, coming off another season where they missed the boat to the MLB playoffs, have made another move in the offseason, this time involving infielder Edouard Julien and right-hander Pierson Ohl.

MLB News / Field Level Media / January 28

Twins acquire RHP Jace Kaminska from Rockies

The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed pitching prospect Jace Kaminska and cash from the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday. In exchange, the Rockies received infielder Edouard Julien and right-hander Pierson Ohl.

Victor Caratini News / Last Word On Sports / January 27

Why Victor Caratini Signing with Twins is a Huge Loss for Astros

The busy offseason for the Houston Astros is probably beginning to wind down, and baseball season is around the corner. While the Astros made several additions

Joe Ryan News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 26

Twins, Joe Ryan agree on 1-year deal with 2027 option amid trade rumors

The Minnesota Twins reached a pivotal resolution Monday, finalizing a contract with starting pitcher Joe Ryan that ensures rotation stability while quieting trade speculation surrounding the right-hander.

MLB News / New Baseball Media / January 10

2025 MLB Farm Review: Minnesota Twins

The 2025 season was one of change for the Minnesota Twins, one that saw a lot of veterans get shipped out midseason. Those moves helped fortify the Twins’ farm system, one that saw positive years from Walker Jenkins, Kaelen Culpepper, and Dasan Hill, among others.