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Twins lack 'clarity' in offseason plan, insider says

The annual MLB winter meetings are set to take place next Monday through Wednesday in Orlando. With just days to go before the biggest gathering of team front offices, which is typically when a lot of deals get worked out, the Twins reportedly are still trying to figure out how they want to approach the offseason.

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The 2016 Twins mostly stand pat—but add a bat—after promising push

During the 2015 season, the Minnesota Twins underwent a youth movement. Exciting prospects such as Miguel Sano, Byron Buxton, & Eddie Rosario all received big league call-ups and—combined with a now-established Brian Dozier superstardom—helped the ’15 squad compete for the postseason right down to the wire.

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The 'Most home runs by a switch hitter' quiz

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?

The 'MLB home run leaders since 1997' quiz

The 'Multiple MLB 30/30 seasons' quiz

The 'MLB home run record by position' quiz

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / December 4

Schedule and guest list unveiled for 2026 TwinsFest

The Twins have announced the schedule and confirmed players, coaches, and alumni set to make appearances at TwinsFest 2026 Festivities will kickoff the night of Friday, January 23, at Target Field with TwinsFest Live.

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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.

MLB News / Yardbarker / December 4

Mets reportedly eyeing Twins ace to fortify rotation

The Mets need to find at least one top-of-the-rotation starter if they are going to contend for a World Series title.

Mets reunion with Edwin Diaz reportedly facing stumbling block

The offseason needs for every MLB team

The 'MLB 30-30 seasons' quiz

Byron Buxton News / Twinkie Town / December 3

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.

Byron Buxton News / Larry Brown Sports / December 2

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.

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.

MLB News / Yardbarker

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.

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.

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.

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The '100-scrimmage-yard games since 2023' quiz

The 'Most passing + rushing TD games in a season' quiz

The 'Last pair of 100-yard rushers by team' quiz

The '1,500-receiving-yard NFL seasons' quiz

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 / 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.

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.

The 25 greatest performances in the MLB All-Star Game

The 'Most hits against famous pitchers' quiz

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.

Byron Buxton News / Total Apex Sports / November 13

Byron Buxton Open To Waiving No Trade Clause

The Minnesota Twins sold a ton of pieces at the Deadline, trying to build a younger core and go into a full-blown rebuild. The one player who stayed amid all the trades was Byron Buxton, who publicly stated that he wanted to stay in Minnesota and wasn’t open to moving his no-trade clause.

Byron Buxton News / Athlon Sports / November 12

Twins, Byron Buxton Trade News Emerges on Wednesday

The Minnesota Twins enter the offseason in reset mode after dismantling their roster at the trade deadline. As the organization enters a transitional phase, one key piece remains, the face of the franchise Byron Buxton.

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.