Minnesota Twins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Momentum building that Twins will spend money in free agency after all

After Ken Rosenthal reported Friday that the Twins aren't planning to trade star players Byron Buxton, Joe Ryan, or Pablo Lopez, there's new information from local insiders who appear to be suggesting that the Twins' payroll might not shrink any further — and will perhaps rise this winter.

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What to know about the MLB Draft Lottery and the Twins' outlook

Tuesday is a big day for the Minnesota Twins. That's when the MLB Draft Lottery takes place at the league's annual winter meetings, which are in Orlando this year.

Minnesota Twins News / Yardbarker / December 6

Minnesota Twins reportedly will take unexpected direction in 2026

The Twins could put a surprisingly competitive team on the diamond in 2026 with the right moves in free agency.

Mets reportedly eyeing Twins ace to fortify their rotation

Toronto Blue Jays interested in adding Japanese All-Star

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Mariners trade top catching prospect for surprising return

Dodgers' stance on Enrique Hernandez becomes known

MLB News / MLB on ClutchPoints / December 6

Yankees must make this trade offer for Twins’ Joe Ryan

What the Minnesota Twins started during the summer is likely to continue in the offseason. The Twins began a teardown of their roster when they traded Carlos Correa to the Houston Astros, Jhoan Duran to the Philadelphia Phillies, Harrison Bader to the Phillies, Willi Castro to the Chicago Cubs and Danny Coulombe to the Texas Rangers.

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How many of the AL and NL MVPs since the 2000 MLB season can you name in six minutes?

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Minnesota Twins News / Last Word On Sports / December 6

Where a Speedy Star Center Fielder Could Land If Traded

Byron Buxton is one of the most tantalizing players in baseball when healthy: an elite defender, game-changing speed, and the power to hit 25–30 homers a season.

Athletics News / Yardbarker

25 MLB players on the brink of stardom in 2026

The stars were out in full force during the 2025 World Series. From Max Scherzer in Toronto to Freddie Freeman, Mookie Betts, and of course, Shohei Ohtani, in Los Angeles, there was no shortage of the game's best under the brightest lights.

Derek Bender News / Minnesota Twins on SI / December 5

Former Twins prospect accused of tipping team's pitches is reinstated

Former Twins catching prospect Derek Bender has been reinstated and is once again eligible to return to MLB affiliated baseball, according to a report from The Athletic.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / December 5

Twins are not planning to trade their three veteran stars, per report

Since the offseason began, rumors and speculation have swirled around the possibility of the Twins trading one or multiple of their three veteran stars: Outfielder Byron Buxton and starting pitchers Joe Ryan and Pablo Lopez.

Framber Valdez News / CBSSports.com / December 5

MLB rumors: Twins not expected to trade star players, favorites emerge for Framber Valdez and more

We're gathering the latest intel from baseball's hot stove with the 2025 Winter Meetings right around the corner

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / December 5

Twins' plans for Joe Ryan, Byron Buxton, Pablo Lopez revealed

The Minnesota Twins just underwent a big sell-off at the summer trade deadline. That led to plenty of speculation about further selling this winter, but that appears not to be in the cards.

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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 / Twinkie Town / December 5

The 2016 Twins mostly stand pat—but add a bat—after promising push

During the 2015 season, the Minnesota Twins underwent a youth movement. Exciting prospects such as Miguel Sano, Byron Buxton, & Eddie Rosario all received big league call-ups and—combined with a now-established Brian Dozier superstardom—helped the ’15 squad compete for the postseason right down to the wire.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / December 4

Twins lack 'clarity' in offseason plan, insider says

The annual MLB winter meetings are set to take place next Monday through Wednesday in Orlando. With just days to go before the biggest gathering of team front offices, which is typically when a lot of deals get worked out, the Twins reportedly are still trying to figure out how they want to approach the offseason.

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MLB News / Yardbarker / December 4

Mets reportedly eyeing Twins ace to fortify rotation

The Mets need to find at least one top-of-the-rotation starter if they are going to contend for a World Series title.

Mets reunion with Edwin Diaz reportedly facing stumbling block

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Byron Buxton News / Larry Brown Sports / December 2

Notable update emerges about Byron Buxton’s future

One of the last men standing in Minnesota could soon be on his way out of town as well. Minnesota Twins star outfielder Byron Buxton is willing to waive his no-trade clause in order to facilitate a move out of Minnesota, Kiley McDaniel and Jeff Passan of ESPN reported on Tuesday.

MLB News / Total Apex Sports / November 21

Baltimore Orioles-Minnesota Twins Pull Off Shrewd Trade

In a move that probably won’t shatter the MLB landscape but definitely raises an eyebrow or two, the Minnesota Twins have dipped into the Baltimore Orioles’ catching reserves, snagging Alex Jackson in exchange for minor league Infielder Payton Eeles.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 14

Twins to hire Keith Beauregard as hitting coach

The Twins are hiring Keith Beauregard as their new hitting coach, reports Bobby Nightengale of The Minnesota Star-Tribune. He’ll replace Matt Borgschulte, who held the position for the 2025 season.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / November 3

Five Takeaways From the Minnesota Twins’ 2025 Season

2025 was a rough season for the Minnesota Twins to say the least. This team entered the season with high aspirations. It felt as if they had a real chance to win the division and redeem themselves from a horrendous collapse that ended the 2024 season.