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Josh Bell’s Exit Should Change How the Twins Use Their DH Spot

Josh Bell’s Exit Should Change How the Twins Use Their DH Spot

The Minnesota Twins made a lineup decision when choosing to decline Josh Bell’s $10 million mutual option for 2027. The Twins owed Bell a $1.25 million buyout, and he enters free agency.

Minnesota Twins News / Viral Sports News / October 31
Minnesota Twins Officially Cut Ties With Former All-Star

Minnesota Twins Officially Cut Ties With Former All-Star

Former All-Star slugger Josh Bell is entering free agency after the Minnesota Twins declined their side of a mutual option on the designated hitter. Twins insider Aaron Gleeman reported the news on Friday, ending a one-year arrangement that had included a $10 million option for 2027 along with a $1.25 million buyout.

Kaelen Culpepper News / Minnesota Twins on SI / October 31
Twins' Rising Prospect Could Force a Difficult Infield Shake-Up

Twins' Rising Prospect Could Force a Difficult Infield Shake-Up

Success is a good thing and it’s what every single Major League Baseball team aspires for. The trouble, if you can call it that, with having too much success in the farm system is that it creates battles you didn’t necessarily expect.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / October 30
A Minor Trade That Could Pay Major Dividends for Twins

A Minor Trade That Could Pay Major Dividends for Twins

The Minnesota Twins should explore a small trade for San Francisco Giants left-hander Sam Hentges. The Twins could offer one lower-tier pitching prospect for a reliever capable of competing for middle-inning work.

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The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

The 'World Series MVPs' quiz

MLB has awarded the World Series MVP since 1955. How many of these players can you name in six minutes?

The 'NLCS MVPs' quiz
The 'Last MVP by MLB team 'quiz
The 'Platinum Glove winners since 2011' quiz
Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30
Josh Bell’s Mutual Option Declined

Josh Bell’s Mutual Option Declined

Twins designated hitter Josh Bell is officially a free agent, the MLBPA announced today. His contract had a $10MM mutual option with a $1.25MM buyout. The team declined their end of the option, per Aaron Gleeman of AaronGleeman.com.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

25 things we learned from the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was full of great performances, breakout stars, and incredible feats. These are the 25 things we learned along the way.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / October 30
The Twins Began Their Roster Cleanup, but Bullpen Decisions Remain

The Twins Began Their Roster Cleanup, but Bullpen Decisions Remain

The Twins’ roster cleanup this offseason began with the departures of left-handed reliever Anthony Banda and infielders Aaron Sabato and Tristan Gray from the 40-man roster, who are now free agents.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / October 30

Four 2006 Twins took home hardware

Despite an all-time final-day comeback to win the American League Central Division title, the 2006 Minnesota Twins season didn’t end in as positive a manner.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / October 29
Twins Begin Offseason Roster Shake-Up, Part Ways With 3 Players

Twins Begin Offseason Roster Shake-Up, Part Ways With 3 Players

The Minnesota Twins need roster changes this offseason. Those changes have started. The Twins announced on Thursday that they have removed three players from their 40-man roster as the offseason officially began.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29
Twins Outright Three Players

Twins Outright Three Players

The Twins removed three players from their 40-man roster Thursday, passing lefty Anthony Banda, first baseman Aaron Sabato and infielder Tristan Gray through waivers.

A.J. Minter News / Minnesota Twins on SI / October 29
The First Free Agent Twins Should Sign

The First Free Agent Twins Should Sign

The Minnesota Twins should make A.J. Minter their first free-agent signing of the offseason. A reunion would preserve a useful left-handed bullpen option while giving the Twins a clearer picture of what remains to be done.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / October 29
Twins Could Find a Valuable First Base Option on a Budget

Twins Could Find a Valuable First Base Option on a Budget

In the event that the Minnesota Twins look for options at first base in the free-agent market, my first option remains Jake Bauers for everything you already know.

Athletics News / Yardbarker
25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

25 records that were broken during the 2026 MLB season

The 2026 MLB season was historic in many ways. These 25 records were broken during the season.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / October 29

Arizona Fall League Check-In

The Twins and all of their minor league affiliates have been done playing for a month now, but the Arizona Fall League is in full swing, and a handful of Twins minor leaguers are still playing.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / October 28
Projecting the Twins 2027 Opening Day Roster Before Free Agency Begins

Projecting the Twins 2027 Opening Day Roster Before Free Agency Begins

The Minnesota Twins have enough returning players to sketch most of a 2027 Opening Day roster. Two jobs deserve to remain visibly open before free agency begins.

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The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz
 The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz
The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
 The 'World Series MVPs' quiz
The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz
 The '140-yard, 2-TD catch NFL games' quiz
The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz
 The 'NFL's active rushing leaders' quiz
Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / October 28
What Ryan Jeffers’ Free Agency Will Reveal About the Twins’ Direction

What Ryan Jeffers’ Free Agency Will Reveal About the Twins’ Direction

The Minnesota Twins can make a strong case for re-signing Ryan Jeffers. The harder question is how much of their next roster they should build around that decision.

Rocco Baldelli News / Minnesota Twins on SI / October 28
Why Former Twins Manager Rocco Baldelli Withdrew From Managerial Opening

Why Former Twins Manager Rocco Baldelli Withdrew From Managerial Opening

The Minnesota Twins had a managerial change in 2026, welcoming Derek Shelton as the club's new skipper after a few seasons with the Pittsburgh Pirates.

Jeff Hoffman News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 27
Jeff Hoffman Undergoes Elbow Surgery; Expected To Be Ready For Next Season

Jeff Hoffman Undergoes Elbow Surgery; Expected To Be Ready For Next Season

The Twins announced that right-hander Jeff Hoffman has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his right elbow, a procedure that involved debridement and the removal of a bone chip.

Minnesota Twins News / Viral Sports News / October 27
Former Minnesota Twins Outfielder Has Died

Former Minnesota Twins Outfielder Has Died

George Edward Thomas Jr., the Minneapolis-born utility outfielder who finished his 13-year major league career with the Minnesota Twins in 1971 and later coached the University of Minnesota Golden Gophers, died October 23, 2026, at age 88.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / October 27
5 Things We Learned About the Minnesota Twins in 2026

5 Things We Learned About the Minnesota Twins in 2026

The Minnesota Twins were surprisingly competitive in the 2026 American Central race. After purging 11 players at the 2025 MLB Trade Deadline, firing their manager, and uncertainty surrounding their ownership situation, a huge crash in the standings seemed to be in the offing.

Rocco Baldelli News / Field Level Media / October 26
Report: Rocco Baldelli withdraws from Mariners' manager search

Report: Rocco Baldelli withdraws from Mariners' manager search

Rocco Baldelli has withdrawn from consideration for the Seattle Mariners' vacant managerial job, citing "family considerations," The Athletic reported on Monday.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 22
5 candidates to replace Kurt Suzuki as Angels manager

5 candidates to replace Kurt Suzuki as Angels manager

Suzuki's only season at the helm ended with a 62-100 record, the first 100-loss season in franchise history.

Why Angels moved on from Kurt Suzuki and who could replace him as manager
The 'MLB Miscellaneous Milestones' quiz
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 18
Rays' bats come alive as they even ALCS against Guardians

Rays' bats come alive as they even ALCS against Guardians

The ALCS is now essentially a best-of-three.

Brewers NLCS sweep may not mean World Series championship
Brewers' Jake Bauers wins NLCS MVP after breakout postseason performance
A long-frustrated fan base is guaranteed to experience World Series glory
Pat Riley loses big on Dodgers' playoff upset
Dodgers infielder expresses unhappiness about his playing time
Three questions for the Minnesota Twins this offseason
Minnesota Twins News / Yardbarker / October 17
Three questions for the Minnesota Twins this offseason

Three questions for the Minnesota Twins this offseason

At least the Minnesota Twins made an attempt to compete for a playoff spot. 

The 'Most hits against famous pitchers' quiz
Minnesota Twins News / Viral Sports News / October 14
Minnesota Twins Officially Release 5 Players in Major Shakeup

Minnesota Twins Officially Release 5 Players in Major Shakeup

The Minnesota Twins trimmed their minor-league rosters on October 13, releasing five players as the organization begins end-of-season housekeeping. The moves, logged on the official MiLB transactions page, affect pitchers Matthew DesMarets, Nick McAuliffe, Jake Covey, and Halton Hardy, along with outfielder Caleb Roberts.

MLB News / Yardbarker / October 9
Yankees need to make changes if they want to be world champions again

Yankees need to make changes if they want to be world champions again

If they want to be better than they were in '26, here are the changes the Yankees need to make before the 2027 season gets underway.

Aaron Judge puts pressure on Yankees after playoff sweep
Yankees stars offer staunch support for Aaron Boone despite ALDS flop
Jazz Chisholm Jr. calls out Yankees fans for booing as Rays complete ALDS sweep
The 'MLB K leaders since 1995' quiz
Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / October 7
Minnesota Twins Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Minnesota Twins Arbitration Projections and Tender Decisions

Once a team comes up with its projected salary for all of its arbitration-eligible players, it will begin a tender analysis to simply determine: “Are we comfortable guaranteeing Player X this much money?” If the answer is yes, the player will be tendered a contract prior to the mid-November Tender Deadline.

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