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How Much Can the Twins Actually Spend This Offseason?

Minnesota Twins chairman Tom Pohlad says the club intends to invest meaningfully this offseason, but he declined to set a 2027 payroll figure at Minnesota's year-end news conference.

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Every Major Contract Decision Facing the Twins This Offseason

The Minnesota Twins have promised change after missing the 2026 postseason again. It has been since 2023 that the team has been seen in October baseball.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / October 3

First Move the Twins Front Office Must Make This Offseason

The Minnesota Twins have a long offseason ahead of them and a lot of decisions to make. They have to infuse some talent onto their roster, shed some talent, add some payroll, and make some front office-related desicions.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / October 3

Two Trade Targets Who Could Solve the Twins' Biggest Problem

The Minnesota Twins cannot enter 2027 assuming one more closer will repair their bullpen. They used 15 different pitchers to record a save in 2026, an American League record, and the middle innings were too often a scramble.

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The 'Active 100-hit MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the active MLB players to reach 100 hits in at least eight different seasons can you name in five minutes?

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Seaver King News / Minnesota Twins on SI / October 2

Twins Prospect Makes Massive Jump in MLB's Updated Top 100 Rankings

The Minnesota Twins spent much of the final weeks of the season evaluating some of their most promising young players. Given that they weren’t going to make a postseason appearance, it was the only thing left to do.

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The most surprising player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season has been headlined by young players emerging, but some wily veterans have also had their day. As we head toward the end of the regular season, these 30 players stand out as the biggest surprises on their teams.

Byron Buxton News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 2

Byron Buxton Ready For 2027, Twins Not Planning To Trade Him

Twins outfielder Byron Buxton battled hip injuries for most of his 2026 campaign. The issue finally led to surgery in September. Buxton is progressing well in his recovery and is on track to be healthy for the 2027 season, per Dan Hayes of The Athletic.

Walker Jenkins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / October 2

Twins Name Walker Jenkins, Adrian Bohorquez Minor League Players of the Year

One of the top prospects of the Minnesota Twins, Walker Jenkins, was named Twins Minor League Player of the Year. After a solid season that propelled him

Trevor Larnach News / Minnesota Twins on SI / October 1

The Twins Player Most Likely to Be Traded This Offseason

If the Minnesota Twins trade a player from their Major League roster this offseason, Trevor Larnach is the most logical candidate. He hit well enough in 2026 to attract interest, but the club has younger outfielders to develop and pitching needs to address.

Bryan Abreu News / Minnesota Twins on SI / October 1

The Twins Wanted Bryan Abreu: Does It Still Make Sense to Bet on Him?

On Aug. 2, just hours before the trade deadline, a report began generating comments among Houston Astros and Minnesota Twins fans. According to the report, both teams had agreed to a trade that would send Twins outfielder Trevor Larnach to Houston in exchange for Astros right-handed reliever Bryan Abreu.

Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The Sports / October 1

Offseason injury updates on Twins outfielders Byron Buxton, Walker Jenkins

Byron Buxton and Walker Jenkins, two of the most important core players on the Twins’ roster, are currently in recovery mode after recent procedures that the organization hopes will have them healthy and ready to roll for the start of the 2027 season.

Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The Sports / October 1

Assessing Twins' free agents: Will Jeffers, Bell, or others return in 2027?

After falling short of the postseason for the third consecutive year, the Twins are officially in the offseason. Owner Tom Pohlad and general manager Jeremy

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The most disappointing player from every MLB team for the 2026 season

The 2026 season hasn't gone as planned for many MLB players. These 30 players stand out as the biggest disappointments for their respective teams.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 30

Tom Pohlad: Twins Will “Meaningfully Invest” In Payroll, Plan To Contend In 2027

2026 marked the first season of Tom Pohlad as the Twins’ designated control person, with Pohlad becoming his family’s representative in league ownership

Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The Sports / September 29

Tom Pohlad vows Twins will spend after declaring his family is here to stay

After attempting to sell the franchise in 2025, the Pohlad family pulled the Minnesota Twins off the market and accepted investments from limited partners.

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MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 28

Twins Fire Pitching Coach Pete Maki

The Twins announced Monday that they’ve fired pitching coach Pete Maki and assistant pitching coach Luis Ramirez. Assistant athletic trainer Jason Kirkman is also being let go.

MLB News / Yardbarker / September 28

Four potential managerial candidates for Mariners

The Seattle Mariners are officially looking for a new manager. Here are four potential candidates.

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MLB News / Field Level Media / September 27

Season-finale loss to Twins knocks Rangers out of playoff race

Josh Bell hit a two-run home run and drove in three to lead the host Minnesota Twins to a 6-4 season-ending win over the Texas Rangers on Sunday. The loss eliminated the Rangers (80-82) from the American League West title race and the playoffs.

MLB News / Field Level Media / September 25

Twins batter Jacob deGrom, roll past Rangers

Luke Keaschall went 4-for-5 with a double, a triple and three RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins pulled away for a 10-2 win over the Texas Rangers on Friday night in Minneapolis.

Don Cooper News / Viral Sports News / September 25

Former Minnesota Twins Pitcher Dies

Don Cooper, who made his major-league debut with the Minnesota Twins and later became one of baseball’s most recognizable pitching coaches, died Tuesday, Sept.

Minnesota Twins News / Stadium Rant / September 25

What Walker Jenkins And Kaelen Culpepper Have Shown Twins Fans In 2026

The Twins began 2026 with several top prospects on the cusp of a major league debut and despite injuries delaying several of them we still got to see what the future of this team may look like.

Ryan Kreidler News / Field Level Media / September 23

Twins' Ryan Kreidler braces for emotional finale vs. Giants

The Minnesota Twins' final road game of the season could end with Ryan Kreidler getting a hug from his father, as the Northern California product and his teammates complete a three-game series against the San Francisco Giants on Wednesday afternoon.

Minnesota Twins News / The Lead / September 22

Twins Will Turn to Young Core in 2027 After Late-Season Collapse

The Minnesota Twins entered the Aug. 3 trade deadline at 56-57, just one game out of the final American League wild-card spot. With the postseason within reach, the Twins added pitchers A.J.

Minnesota Twins News / Viral Sports News / September 21

Minnesota Twins Part Ways With Former First-Round Pick

The Minnesota Twins designated catcher Alex Jackson for assignment on Monday, opening a 40-man roster spot for first baseman Aaron Sabato’s first major league promotion, the team announced.

Royce Lewis News / Just Baseball / September 18

Is this the end of the road for Royce Lewis as a Minnesota Twin?

Minnesota Twins infielder Royce Lewis took the hard road to the major leagues. A top draft pick and a coveted prospect, his path has been blocked by a pandemic, severe injuries, several operations, and a question about his character.

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / September 17

Yankees reveal Aaron Judge's injury status after concerning exit vs. Twins

The hearts of fans of the New York Yankees sank in the sixth inning of Wednesday's loss to the Minnesota Twins when Heliot Ramos stepped to the plate.

Yankees part ways with fan-favorite utilityman Oswaldo Cabrera

Dodgers announce reason for Blake Snell's early departure

Why Yoshinobu Yamamoto should start first game of postseason for Dodgers

Former Mets GM blasts team's decision to part ways with Pete Alonso

Report reveals Rafael Devers’ future with Giants