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MLB News / Twinkie Town / November 7
A big month for Canadian baseball 
If you were a baseball fan channel-surfing during the past month, there was a decent chance you’d tune into Canadian baseball programming of some kind.
MLB News / Yardbarker / October 8
Blue Jays make questionable decision for Game 4 starter
The Blue Jays will take another crack at eliminating the Yankees in Game 4, but their decision on a starting pitcher for the game creates some doubt about their chances.
Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / August 3
Twins rumors: The trade that left players ‘seething,’ rivals ‘dumbfounded’
Perhaps no team in the MLB had a busier trade deadline than the Minnesota Twins, who got rid of several key players in what was essentially a fire sale amid their disastrous 2025 season.
The 'Active MLB home run leaders' quiz
How many of the most prolific power hitters in baseball today can you name in 5 minutes?
MLB News / Yardbarker / April 21
AL Central fool's gold: Don't expect these players to keep up current pace
Some players are overperforming early in the Major League Baseball schedule and are due to regress. Here's our fool's gold team for the American League Central.
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.
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.
Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / September 6, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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.
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 / Minnesota Sports Fan / September 3, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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 Sports Fan / August 8, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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, 2024
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 / Twins Daily / June 14, 2024
Moving Louie Varland to the Bullpen Isn’t Straightforward
The Minnesota Twins sent Louie Varland back to St. Paul after he began the season as the fifth starter in their rotation. A year ago, he made a late-season transition to the bullpen and flourished in that spot.
Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / June 10, 2024
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 / Yardbarker / April 15, 2024
Look of the Day for 4/15: Birds should feast on Twins' pitching
It's a brand new week for our Look of the Day series, so let's head to the diamond and target our favorite prop bet for Monday's MLB slate.
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
We've got a loaded MLB slate ready to roll on Tuesday night, with 15 games on the schedule featuring all 30 teams around the majors. There are more than a few pivotal matchups to dive into today, but let's first break down some valuable pitcher props.
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