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Does signing Victor Caratini suggest Twins might trade Ryan Jeffers?

The Twins made just their second MLB free agent addition of the offseason late last week when they signed catcher Victor Caratini to a two-year, $14 million deal.

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Where have departed members of the 2025 Twins landed this offseason?

Various departed members of the 2025 Twins continue to find new homes for the 2026 season, with Willi Castro — who was Minnesota's team MVP in 2024 — landing a two-year deal with the Colorado Rockies last week.

Ryan Pressly News / Last Word On Sports / January 18

Twins Double Down on Experience: Michael A. Taylor, Ryan Pressly Join Coaching Staff

The Minnesota Twins are embracing a growing trend in Major League Baseball—one that prioritizes firsthand experience, recent clubhouse credibility, and player-to-player instruction.

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Ryan Pressly News / Minnesota Twins on SI / January 18

Former Twins reliever and trade mistake joining player development staff

Former Twins reliever Ryan Pressly, who won a World Series with the Astros, is retiring from his playing career and joining Minnesota's coaching staff in a player development role, per reports.

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The 25 most memorable sports plays of 2025

When it comes to unforgettable plays within the 2025 sports calendar, this was truly a special year. Here's our rankings of the 25 best.

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 18

Twins hire Ryan Pressly after retirement announcement

Former Minnesota Twins reliever Ryan Pressly announced his retirement on Saturday, after 13 seasons in the majors. Shortly after, the Twins hired the veteran reliever to return to the organization where his career began.

Victor Caratini News / ESPN / January 16

Source: Twins add catcher Caratini on 2-year deal

The Twins and catcher Victor Caratini reached agreement on a two-year, $14 million deal, a source confirmed to ESPN.

Minnesota Twins News / Off the Baggy / January 16

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MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / January 16

Twins agree to $14 million contract with ex-Astros catcher

The Minnesota Twins are hoping to get back to the postseason. This is a ball club that has shown flashes of elite play for stretches during a season, but can’t seem to make a splash in the playoffs.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / January 16

Twins finally make second offseason signing by adding veteran catcher

For just the second time this offseason, the Twins have signed a major league free agent. They're in agreement on a two-year contract with veteran switch-hitting catcher Victor Caratini, according to insider Robert Murray.

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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 / MLB Trade Rumors / January 12

Twins Have Shown Interest In Seranthony Domínguez

The Twins have shown interest in free agent right-hander Seranthony Domínguez, reports Darren Wolfson of KSTP. However, Wolfson also notes that this was last month and brief.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 12

Twins Hire Michael A. Taylor As Outfield Instructor

The Twins have hired recently retired outfielder Michael A. Taylor as an outfield instructor, per Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune. He

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Noah Davis News / MLB Trade Rumors / January 11

Pirates Sign Noah Davis To Minor League Deal

The Pirates signed Noah Davis to a minor league deal earlier this week, as per Davis’ MLB.com profile page. The right-hander elected minor league free agency in October, qualifying for the status due to multiple career outright assignments and not being added back to the Twins’ 40-man roster after being outrighted in September.

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.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / December 17

Are the Twins Making a Mistake With Their Assets?

The offseason is just starting to ramp up. We have seen Dylan Cease, Pete Alonso, and Kyle Schwarber all sign lucrative deals to get things started. Three more players that many thought would be on different teams in 2026 are the Minnesota Twins’ three big stars.

Miguel Sano News / Yardbarker / December 15

Former Twins All-Star heading to NPB for 2026 season

The NPB will add a former MLB All-Star to its ranks for the 2026 season.

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Minnesota Twins News / Total Apex Sports / December 10

Minnesota Twins Secure No. 3 Overall Pick In 2026 MLB Draft

If you are going to endure a season of baseball that makes you want to hide your remote control to prevent it from flying through the television screen, you at least expect a golden ticket at the end of the misery.