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Twins Lose Two Pitchers as Offseason Roster Decisions Begin

The Minnesota Twins have work to do. There’s no getting around that fact. While the 2026 offseason may not end up being “normal” in any sense of the word, for now, teams and players must operate as if it is business as usual.

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Twins’ Bullpen Uncertainty Gives Them New Reason To Pursue Veteran Closer

The Minnesota Twins’ bullpen finished the 2026 season with a 4.74 ERA, the sixth-worst in the Major Leagues, and the departures of A.J. Minter and Taylor Rogers to free agency leave important vacancies.

Mick Abel News / Minnesota Twins on SI / November 4

Twins May Already Have a 2027 Upgrade Waiting on the Injured List

The Minnesota Twins will have work to do this offseason on both the free agency and the trade fronts. With all the needs the Twins have this offseason, they can't get it all through transactions; they need to pull from within.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / November 4

Alphaball Twins League, season results: Alpha bats

…perhaps my wish for fewer absurd offensive seasons in these OOTP tournaments was wishful thinking. All-Star Break Let’s check in on those statistics and Yep, that’s the top six batters across the league hitting over .360 and who knows how many more with an OPS over 1.000.

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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

Khadim Diaw News / Minnesota Twins on SI / November 3

The Prospect the Twins Should Trade to Help the Major League Club in 2027

The Minnesota Twins should be willing to trade catching prospect Khadim Diaw for Major League pitching this offseason. His productive year and the organization’s catching depth give the club a way to pursue help without beginning every negotiation with its highest-ranked prospects.

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25 MLB prospects who will make an impact in 2027

The 2026 MLB season was driven by top performances from young players, and the crop of young talent in the minors has never been greater. These 25 prospects could emerge as top MLB players in 2027.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / November 3

Mariners go in unexpected direction for their new manager

The Seattle Mariners have decided on their new manager, and the choice is an unconventional one, to say the least.

Albert Pujols is being linked to prominent MLB manager opening

Pat Murphy apologizes for viral Yankees comment after winning World Series

MLB proposes to delay salary cap until 2028, but MLBPA stands firm

Robinson Cano's son has signed with an MLB team

2026 Gold Glove winners: The full list and the names that jump out

MLB News / Twinkie Town / November 3

(Tuesday) Morning Minnesota: The “Congrats to the Brewers” Edition

Turns out my article from last week cursed the Vikings, the Timberwolves, and the Gophers’ secondary, but the Wild continue to be awesome. Classic Minnesota Sports Curse.

Ryan Jeffers News / Minnesota Twins on SI / November 3

Twins Make Smart $23.15 Million Decision on Ryan Jeffers Despite Major Risk

The Minnesota Twins made their first big decision of the offseason, and it was a notable one. On Monday, the Twins issued catcher Ryan Jeffers a $23.15 million qualifying offer for the 2027 season.

Ryan Jeffers News / Twinkie Town / November 2

Twins extend qualifying offer to catcher Ryan Jeffers

According to every national baseball writer on the planet, the Twins have officially sent a qualifying offer to catcher Ryan Jeffers. Jeffers has until November 17th to decide whether or not to accept the one year, $23.15M contract.

Jerry Koosman News / Viral Sports News / November 2

Former Minnesota Twins Pitcher Has Died

Jerry Koosman, the Minnesota native and durable left-hander who returned home to win 20 games for the Twins in 1979, died Sunday at age 83 in Osceola, Wisconsin.

MLB News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Cubs Claim Eric Orze

The Cubs announced that they have claimed reliever Eric Orze off waivers from the Twins. Chicago now has 35 players on its 40-man roster. Orze, whom the Mets drafted in the fifth round in 2020, had a two-appearance, 1 2/3-inning major league debut with the club in 2024 and then left in an offseason trade.

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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.

Cole Sands News / Minnesota Twins on SI / November 2

The Twins Should Tender a Contract to Their Recovering Reliever

The Minnesota Twins should tender a contract to Cole Sands for 2027, provided his medical evaluation supports a return to useful work. His elbow recovery creates uncertainty, but his projected arbitration cost makes retaining him a reasonable part of a broader bullpen rebuild.

Jack Anderson News / MLB Trade Rumors / November 2

Mets To Claim Jack Anderson

The Mets are claiming righty Jack Anderson off waivers from the Twins, reports Anthony DiComo of MLB.com. There wasn’t any indication Anderson had been removed from the Minnesota roster but they evidently put him on waivers recently.

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The 'Active 3-rushing-TD NFL games' quiz

The 'Last 100-yard teammates by team' quiz

The 'Active NFL rushing-TD leaders' quiz

The 'CBB mythical mascots' quiz

MLB News / Twinkie Town / November 2

What can the Twins learn from the Brewers’ World Series run?

Theo Epstein, once considered the top baseball executive in the world for his work in breaking long-standing and cursed World Series droughts with the

Byron Buxton News / Minnesota Twins on SI / November 2

Byron Buxton's Injury History and Slow Recovery Raises Big Questions for the Twins

There is no question that Byron Buxton is the heart and soul of the Minnesota Twins lineup. That is undeniable given the production with him in the lineup rather than with him absent from the lineup.

Minnesota Twins News / New Baseball Media / November 2

What the Twins Should Target in the 2026-27 Offseason

Overall, the 2026 season was a much better one for the Twins, one year after a rough year marked by inconsistencies and trades. It will be an interesting winter, thanks to two high-profile pitchers who could hit the market soon.

Minnesota Twins News / Viral Sports News / November 2

Twins Officially Release Young Infielder in Surprising Move

The Minnesota Twins have released 18-year-old shortstop Ashwar Sprok, according to the official MiLB transaction log. The move, logged on Sunday, ends a brief professional tenure for the left-handed-hitting, right-handed-throwing infielder from Oranjestad, Aruba.

Minnesota Twins News / Viral Sports News / October 31

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.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 30

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.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / October 29

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.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / October 27

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

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