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Lou Hennessy
Lou Hennessy is a contributing writer, specializing in Minnesota Twins and St. Paul Saints coverage. He's a self-proclaimed "Mauer-llenial" and has worked for the Twins, MLB Advanced Media, and Inside Edge Scouting over the past 14 years. He spends his free time playing baseball, exploring the Twin Cities food scene with his wife, and quoting classic episodes of The Simpsons.
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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. […]
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Can Eduardo Tait End the Wilson Ramos Curse?
By Lou Hennessy - Aug 19, 2025
What if the highest-ranked prospect that the Minnesota Twins brought in at this year’s trade deadline ends up killing one of their longest-standing curses? Okay, maybe calling […]
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The Twins Concocted A Lethal Medicine Cocktail At the Deadline
By Lou Hennessy - Aug 1, 2025
I had trouble sleeping on Thursday night. My mind was in that weird place where thoughts and conversations, real or imagined, were rushing past me at every […]
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The Twins Have Some Intriguing Minor League Assets If They Become Buyers
By Lou Hennessy - Jul 16, 2025
With a fresh batch of hopeful young ballplayers entering the organization from this year’s MLB draft, the Minnesota Twins are hoping to replenish their stock in minor […]
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What Needs To Happen For The Twins To Have A Tigers-Like Second Half?
By Lou Hennessy - Jul 6, 2025
The Minnesota Twins experienced a monumental collapse in the final six weeks of the 2024 season, and three other American League Central teams overtook them in the […]