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In choosing Derek Shelton, Twins made the least inspiring possible hire

Most of the time, a struggling sports team firing its coach and hiring someone new provides a reason for hope for the fan base. Maybe that person can change the franchise's approach, bring in new ideas, and inject some life into the team.

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Breaking Down Minnesota Twins Hire of Derek Shelton

The Minnesota Twins named former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton the team’s next manager officially on Thursday. This move ends a search that began when the team fired Rocco Baldelli, who spent seven years at the helm, with a career 527-505 record.

Derek Shelton News / Field Level Media / October 30

Twins officially tab Derek Shelton as manager

The Minnesota Twins formally announced Derek Shelton as their new manager on Thursday. Shelton was the Twins' bench coach in 2018 and 2019 before being hired to manage the Pittsburgh Pirates.

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The 'World Series single-game K leaders' quiz

How many of the MLB pitchers to get at least 10 strikeouts in one World Series appearance can you name in six minutes?

The 'World Series Game 1 starters' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Playoff home run leaders by MLB team' quiz

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25 notable MLB Hall of Famers who never won a World Series

Among the countless Hall of Famers who never experienced the joy of winning a World Series, there are several notable legends who stand out. Here's our list of the 25 greatest.

Derek Shelton News / Field Level Media / October 29

Reports: Twins to hire ex-Pirates manager Derek Shelton

The Minnesota Twins are turning to Derek Shelton to be their next manager, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday. Shelton was the Twins' bench coach in 2018 and 2019 before being hired to manage the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Minnesota Twins News / Larry Brown Sports / October 29

Twins get criticized over their new manager hire

Fans are not quite feeling the Minnesota Twins’ new manager pick. The Twins have decided to hire Derek Shelton to serve as their next manager, Jon Heyman of the New York Post reported on Wednesday.

Derek Shelton News / Last Word On Sports / October 29

Twins Hire Former Pirates Skipper as Next Manager

The Minnesota Twins will hire back a familiar face — former Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton — to lead the club into its next era as their new skipper.

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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 / Yardbarker / October 30

Twins going backward with reported hiring of Derek Shelton

Twins continue to go backward with reported hiring of Derek Shelton

Boneheaded organizations, like the Minnesota Twins, do boneheaded things, such as hiring managers with losing records.

Albert Pujols emerging as a serious candidate for one MLB manager job

New details emerge regarding Nationals' managerial search

Key member of Tigers coaching staff decides to leave Detroit

Why Alec Bohm should be in the Phillies' plans for the future

Three potential Bryce Harper trade destinations as Phillies rumors swirl

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The 'NFL passer rating leaders' quiz

The 'World Series walk-off home runs' quiz

The 'Active 140-yard, two TD catch games' quiz

The 'Active NFL receptions leaders' quiz

Derek Shelton News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

Twins hiring Derek Shelton as manager feels like a lose-lose situation

The Minnesota Twins are hiring Derek Shelton as their new manager.

Albert Pujols emerging as a serious candidate for one MLB manager job

New details emerge regarding Nationals' managerial search

Key member of Tigers coaching staff decides to leave Detroit

Why Alec Bohm should be in the Phillies' plans for the future

Three potential Bryce Harper trade destinations as Phillies rumors swirl

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

New details emerge regarding Nationals' managerial search

The Nationals’ managerial search continues to take shape, and one prominent candidate has already been eliminated from consideration.

Stephen Strasburg accepts coaching role with his alma mater

The 25 greatest MLB players to never win an MVP

The 'No. 1 overall MLB Draft picks' quiz

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / October 28

Twins named as best fits for three underwhelming free agents

What are the Twins going to do this offseason? Not to put the cart before the horse (the Twins still have to hire a manager), but there are some free agents who might catch the front office's attention if they're allowed to spend any money this winter.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / October 25

Twins rumors: Minnesota down to 4 names for managerial vacancy

The Minnesota Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli after a horrific 2025 MLB season. Minnesota failed to come close to qualifying for the postseason. In fact, they lost 90+ games for the first time since 2016.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 24

Twins narrow managerial search to top four candidates

The Minnesota Twins seem to have winnowed down their candidates for manager to a group of four.

All the current Blue Jays-Dodgers player and coach connections

Unsung heroes of the Blue Jays’ pitching staff in the postseason

25 MLB players who could be traded this offseason

The 'Most hits against famous pitchers' quiz

Brooks Lee News / Just Baseball / October 14

Did Brooks Lee Do Enough To Be the Twins’ Shortstop in 2026?

Following the 2025 MLB trade deadline, the Minnesota Twins mailed in the rest of the season. They sold off all of their stars to the highest bidder. With doing so, it cleared a path for a handful of young players to make the case for being part of the Twins’ long-term plans.

Minnesota Twins News / Yardbarker / October 2