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Twins Part Ways with Pitching Coaches Following Disappointing 2026 Season

Monday was a big day for the Twins franchise that is seemingly muddled in mediocrity. There needed to be change after the deadline. The Twins had to import some quality pitching into the organization, and someone did pay.

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Year at the ballpark(s): 2026

For the fifth time in six years, the Minnesota Twins clocked out at the end of September—eschewing October overtime. On many occasions I was in the trenches with them, attending 27 contests (most at home, some away).

Bailey Ober News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 28

Bailey Ober’s Last Start Raised a New Twins Question

Bailey Ober’s final start gave the Minnesota Twins one more difficult result to weigh. He allowed six runs and 10 hits in five innings Saturday as the Twins lost 6-2 to the Texas Rangers.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / September 28

Twins to part ways with pitching coach Pete Maki

The Twins announced this morning they have parted ways with pitching coach Pete Maki as well as assistant pitching coach Luis Ramirez. Maki had been with the organization since 2018, starting as a minor league pitching coordinator and working his way up the ranks until taking over as the pitching coach in 2022.

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The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

How many of the pitchers in MLB's Live Ball era (since 1920) with five or more 200-strikeout seasons under their belt can you name in five minutes?

The 'MLB all-time K-leaders' quiz

The 'League strikeout leaders by season' quiz

The 'Cy Young winners of the 2000s' quiz

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 28

The Biggest Free-Agent Mistake the Minnesota Twins Must Avoid This Winter

When the Minnesota Twins signed Josh Bell in December of last year for $7 million and one year, with a mutual option of $10 million for 2027 and a $1.25 million buyout, they did not expect to solve any defensive problem.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

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.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / September 28

Monday Morning Minnesota: The “We’ll See You…Next Year” Edition

The Twins ended the season on a high note, winning their last two series, including playing spoiler in the AL West race, taking two games from the Rangers.

Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The Sports / September 28

Twins fire pitching coaches after asking them to do the impossible

The Twins are shaking up the coaching staff after missing the playoffs for the third consecutive year, and the fifth time in the past six seasons. Who got fired?

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.

Ryan Jeffers News / Athlon Sports / September 28

Ryan Jeffers Comments on His Future

If Sunday was Ryan Jeffers’ final game in a Minnesota Twins uniform, he made sure the exit was proper. The 29-year-old catcher went 2-for-3 with a double, a single, and an RBI walk to help the Twins play spoiler in their 6-4 victory over the Texas Rangers, effectively eliminating them from playoff contention.

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.

The 'MLB player name riddles' quiz

Taj Bradley News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 28

Taj Bradley’s 2026 Campaign: What Grade Does He Deserve?

The Minnesota Twins' 2026 season ends with the franchise missing the playoffs again after having a path to the postseason in early September. Ending the season with a series victory over the Texas Rangers, Minnesota concludes the season with a 77-85 record, standing third in the AL Central.

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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.

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.

Joe Ryan News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 27

Joe Ryan's Complicated 2026 Leaves Twins With a Major Decision

The 2026 season is over for Joe Ryan, and it was a rocky one. There was a lot to like from Ryan's season, but also a lot left to be desired from what was expected when the season began.

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The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

The 'Active NFL catch leaders' quiz

The '4K-yard, 30-TD NFL seasons' quiz

Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The Sports / September 26

In blowout win over Rangers, Twins provide several reasons for 2027 optimism

The Rangers could’ve taken the lead in the AL West with a win on Friday night at Target Field. The Twins had other plans. Minnesota sprung a six-run second inning on Jacob deGrom and cruised to a 10-2 victory on the final Friday home game of the year in downtown Minneapolis.

MLB News / Stadium Rant / September 26

Why Twins Fans Should Know The Name Marek Houston Heading Into 2027

Shortstop has been a difficult position for the Twins to establish in recent memory. Outside of Carlos Correa, the position has mostly been filled by either players who were stretched at shortstop, like Jorge Polanco and Brooks Lee, or a rotating door of utility players such as Ryan Kreidler and Tristen Gray.

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.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 25

Twins Part Ways With Assistant GM Daniel Adler

The Twins and assistant general manager Daniel Adler agreed to part ways, reports Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com. Adler had been with the organization since 2017.

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 / 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.

Aaron Sabato News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 21

Twins To Select Aaron Sabato

The Twins will select the contract of first baseman Aaron Sabato for the final week of the season, as first reported by Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune.

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