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Alan Roden Scratches A Lot Of Itches That Are Plaguing the Twins
By Lou Hennessy - Mar 13, 2026
I’m starting to believe that Alan Roden might just be That Dude™. I’m not saying he’s the best player on the team, or that he has the […]
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Andrew McCutchen Might Be the Perfect Veteran Leader For the Twins
By Lou Hennessy - Feb 12, 2026
The youth movement of the Minnesota Twins will be a pivotal development in 2026. You could easily make the argument that the season hinges on major steps […]
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The Twins Still Have Room For Another Slugger Addition
By Lou Hennessy - Jan 22, 2026
Last week, the Minnesota Twins decided to zag by signing veteran catcher Victor Caratini to a two-year, $14 million contract. They did this with many expecting them […]
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Some Old Friends On the Free Agent Market Could Scratch Minnesota’s Bullpen Itch
By Lou Hennessy - Jan 9, 2026
It’s January, and the Minnesota Twins are still itching to add some oomph to their bullpen picture. Could some of their old friends provide the right scratch? […]
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Byron Buxton Isn’t Going Anywhere This Winter
By Lou Hennessy - Dec 5, 2025
I’m not buying it. I’ve seen the recent reporting from ESPN’s Jeff Passan suggesting that Minnesota Twins superstar Byron Buxton could be willing to waive his no-trade clause, […]
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These Newly-Added Players Will Have the Biggest Impact On the 2026 Twins
By Lou Hennessy - Nov 21, 2025
The Minnesota Twins protected six of their minor league prospects from next month’s Rule 5 draft by placing them on their 40-man roster on Tuesday. It’s an […]
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3 Remaining Questions After Derek Shelton’s Opening Press Conference
By Lou Hennessy - Nov 5, 2025
On Tuesday, the Minnesota Twins held a press conference to officially welcome new manager Derek Shelton back to the bench that he called home for two seasons. […]
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Scott Servais Could’ve Had More of An Immediate Impact for the Twins
By Lou Hennessy - Oct 30, 2025
On Wednesday evening, MLB Network insider Jon Heyman announced that the Minnesota Twins had hired Derek Shelton to be the 15th manager in club history. The Twins […]
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Keep An Eye On Three Former-Twins Catchers As the Club Continues Managerial Search
By Lou Hennessy - Oct 21, 2025
With the Minnesota Twins already knee-deep in their search for a new manager after dismissing Rocco Baldelli, a handful of candidates have emerged as serious contenders for […]
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Could Rocco Baldelli Transition To A Front Office Role After the Season?
By Lou Hennessy - Sep 27, 2025
It’s nearly impossible for a team’s manager to survive in their current role when their club has missed the playoffs in four out of the last five […]
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Byron Buxton Is Playing With the Wisdom and Evolution Of A Savvy Veteran
By Lou Hennessy - Sep 18, 2025
Imagine telling Byron Buxton in 2023 that just two years later, he’d be wrapping up his season with an OPS pushing .900, and more than 100 games […]
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Minnesota’s Bullpen Gamble At the Deadline Looks Like An Intriguing Wager
By Lou Hennessy - Sep 3, 2025
The Minnesota Twins gambled at this year’s trade deadline in late July by breaking up a bullpen that was probably the club’s strength in the first half. […]