Minnesota Twins: Breaking News, Rumors & Highlights

Who Replaces the Twins Departing Free Agents?

Replacing Ryan Jeffers would test how much the Minnesota Twins value offense from a position where dependable alternatives are scarce. Jeffers, A.J. Minter, and Taylor Rogers have expiring contracts, while Josh Bell’s $10 million mutual option makes his potential departure conditional.

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2026 Twins All-System Team

Last week, I released my 2026 Twins Minor League Awards, so go check that out if you haven’t! This week, I am continuing to recognize the top performers in the Twins organization with an all-system team, building a roster of the top minor league performers in the Twins system this season.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 30

3 Twins Players Most Likely to Be Gone Before Opening Day 2027

The Minnesota Twins ended another disappointing season and now face a ton of questions this offseason. There are questions in the front office going forward with departures and changes to the coaching staff, which should shake things up.

Liam Hendriks News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 30

Former Twins Pitcher Liam Hendriks Announces Retirement After Remarkable Career

Former Minnesota Twins pitcher Liam Hendriks officially announced his retirement from baseball. After 14 seasons in the Major Leagues, Hendriks is closing the book on his MLB career that included three All-Star selections, two American League Reliever of the Year awards, and one of baseball’s most remarkable comeback stories.

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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 / 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

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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.

Liam Hendriks News / MLB Trade Rumors / September 29

Liam Hendriks Announces Retirement

In a very amusing and self-deprecating post on his Instagram page, veteran reliever Liam Hendriks has announced his retirement after 14 big league seasons.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 29

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.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / September 29

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.

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?

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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 / 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.

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The 'Oldest 2-passing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Most 200-K MLB seasons' quiz

The '100-receiving-yard playoff debuts' quiz

The 'Multiple 30/30 MLB seasons' quiz

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

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 / 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.

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.

Byron Buxton News / Athlon Sports / September 19

Twins Receive Details on Byron Buxton's Season-Ending Surgery

The Minnesota Twins have more clarity on Byron Buxton’s recovery after the All-Star outfielder underwent right hip surgery Friday. Buxton had a successful right hip arthroscopy that included a labral repair, decompression and cam resection, according to Betsy Helfand of the Pioneer Press.

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

Aaron Judge News / Yardbarker / September 14