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There was always hope that Louie Varland could be a valuable reliever, whenever the Twins officially transitioned him to the bullpen. So far, he’s exceeded all expectations, giving the Twins all kinds of options.

MLB News / Yardbarker / April 21

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / January 26

Griffin Jax Made Ultimate Decision on Role w/Twins; Louie Varland Making the Move Too?

Although the Minnesota Twins have yet to make any major league additions, Rocco Baldelli’s roster is starting to take shape. The manager is going to have plenty of the same faces he oversaw a season ago.

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 6

Twins intend to start using Louie Varland out of the bullpen

The Twins intend to start using Louie Varland out of the bullpen down the stretch of the season, manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters ahead of Friday

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / September 4

Rays 9, Twins 4: From Opener to Close, Twins Beaten Badly

In a game wherein both teams attempted some creative pitching gambits in hopes of gaining an advantage in the series, the points for cleverness all go to Tampa Bay.

MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 4

Twins can't overcome Rays after eight-run fourth inning

Louie Varland was looking dominant until he wasn’t. Varland sent the first six batters he faced down in order, but the Tampa Bay Rays got to him for eight runs in the fourth inning in a 9-4 Twins loss Wednesday night at Tropicana Field in St.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 4

Twins recall Louie Varland, option Diego Castillo

The Twins recalled right-hander Louie Varland from Triple-A St. Paul on Wednesday and optioned right-handed reliever Diego Castillo back to the Saints as the corresponding move. It always appeared to be just a matter of time before Varland would be back up for his sixth stint with the Twins.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / September 3

Twins Plan to Call Up Familiar Pitcher for One More Start

The Minnesota Twins starting rotation has been in flux down the stretch. Depth wasn’t prioritized at all this year. Injuries to Joe Ryan and Chris Paddack have put manager Rocco Baldelli in a top spot.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 3

Michael Helman set for MLB debut Tuesday, Louie Varland starting on Wednesday?

Michael Helman is in the Twins' lineup and will make his MLB debut against the Rays on Tuesday evening at Tropicana Field. He's hitting ninth and starting in right field against left-handed pitcher Jeffrey Springs.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / September 2

Why Aren’t the Minnesota Twins Calling Up Louie Varland?

On Sunday, the Minnesota Twins called up three players from Triple-A St. Paul. The selected the contract of 28-year-old oft overlooked prospect, (UF) Michael Helman, after placing Manuel Margot on the injured list.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 29

Despite risks, it's time for Twins to add Louie Varland to their bullpen

A couple interesting things happened on Wednesday night involving the top two levels of the Minnesota Twins' organization. At Target Field, the big-league club saw its bullpen blow yet another game in a sweep-completing loss to the Braves.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 14

Twins call up Louie Varland to start Royals finale, option Josh Winder

The Twins called up Louie Varland to start Wednesday’s series finale against the Kansas City Royals at Target Field. As a corresponding move, Josh Winder was optioned to Triple-A St.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / August 8

Louie Varland to Get Another Shot with Twins

It has not been the 2024 that Louie Varland was hoping for, when he first traveled from Fort Myers to Minneapolis in mid-March. Back then, the 26-year-old had just earned the No.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 7

Louie Varland expected to be called up for Twins' doubleheader vs. Guardians

Louie Varland is expected to start one of the two games of Friday’s doubleheader at Target Field against the Cleveland Guardians, according to The Athletic’s Dan Hayes.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / July 11

Can the Twins Catch Up to the Guardians in the AL Central?

As we approach the All-Star break the Minnesota Twins find themselves within striking distance of the Cleveland Guardians in the AL Central. However, overcoming a five-game deficit to the team with the best record in the American League is not going to be easy.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / June 16

Twins add Louie Varland as 27th man for doubleheader against Athletics

The Twins have added right-handed pitcher Louie Varland as their 27th man for Sunday's doubleheader against the Oakland Athletics at Target Field in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / June 10

Louie Varland to start for Twins on Tuesday against Rockies

The Twins will call up Louie Varland to start the second of their three-game series against the Colorado Rockies on Tuesday at Target Field in Minneapolis, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli told reporters following Monday's 5-0 Twins victory in the series opener Monday night.

Minnesota Twins News / Last Word On Sports / April 22, 2024

Promising Twins Pitcher Optioned After Rough Start to the Season

The Minnesota Twins found themselves atop the AL Central in the standings at the end of the 2023 season. This was, in large part, due to a pitching staff that was fifth in baseball and a starting rotation that was ranked second.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / April 21, 2024

On Louie Varland’s Two-Strike Struggles

Getting ahead hasn’t been an issue. Finishing off at-bats has been. “Not leaving the zone with two strikes is an issue right now. I need to be better at it.

Minnesota Twins News / Yardbarker / April 15, 2024

Look of the Day for 4/15: Birds should feast on Twins' pitching

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Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / March 15, 2024

Unhittable Louie Varland May Force His Way into Twins’ Rotation

Louie Varland was guaranteed nothing when he got to Fort Myers a few weeks ago. In fact, the Minnesota Twins coaching staff entered Spring Training enamored

Minnesota Twins News / Fastball on SI / February 18, 2024

Minnesota Twins' Young Pitcher Preparing as Starter, But Could End Up in Bullpen

Minnesota Twins' pitcher Louie Varland is preparing to be a starting pitcher again in 2024. The following update comes from the Rotowire fantasy baseball portal but includes a link to the original report in the St.

Minnesota Twins News / Zone Coverage / December 5, 2023

Louie Varland Developed A Unique Fastball That Baffles Pitchers

The Minnesota Twins were expected to lose some key pieces after they announced that they would trim payroll. Sonny Gray found a new home in St. Louis, Kenta Maeda joined the division-rival Detroit Tigers, and the Cincinnati Reds signed Emilio Pagán.

MLB News / Yardbarker / June 6, 2023

Best MLB strikeout bets: 3 strikeout props for Tuesday 6/6

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