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Theo Tollefson
Born and raised in Burnsville, Theo Tollefson covers the Twins for Zone Coverage. He's also a full-time journalist and has previously written for the Rochester Post Bulletin. Growing up, Theo idolized the M&M (Mauer and Morneau) Boys and has not missed attending a Twins game as a fan since 2004.
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Three Free Agent Relievers the Twins Should Pursue After Getting A Slight Payroll Bump
By Theo Tollefson - Dec 17, 2025
The Minnesota Twins will have more money to spend this off-season than previously anticipated, but the payroll is still not expected to exceed $115 million for the […]
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The Twins Shouldn’t Stop Adding 1st Base Depth After Acquiring Josh Bell
By Theo Tollefson - Dec 16, 2025
The Minnesota Twins have signed Josh Bell to bolster their depth at first base. However, to build a truly competitive roster, they shouldn’t stop there. There are […]
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The Twins May Be Able To Bring Out the Best In Josh Bell
By Theo Tollefson - Dec 16, 2025
Minneapolis – For the first time in three years, the Minnesota Twins signed a free agent to a major-league deal before the holiday season. Monday morning, ESPN’s […]
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Why Did the Twins Go Through That Rule 5 Roster Shuffle?
By Theo Tollefson - Dec 12, 2025
The Minnesota Twins’ off-season is moving slowly but surely, and fans have been treated to some better news lately. On Monday, President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey […]
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What Are the Twins’ Options With the Third-Overall Pick?
By Theo Tollefson - Dec 10, 2025
The 2026 MLB Draft order is set, and the Minnesota Twins’ draft lottery odds for the No. 1 overall pick fell a bit short on Tuesday. The […]
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Grant Hartwig Is An Intriguing Minor League Signing With Major-League Experience
By Theo Tollefson - Dec 9, 2025
The Minnesota Twins made their first foray into free agency, signing right-handed reliever Grant Hartwig to a minor-league deal last week with an invitation to spring training. […]
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Where Did Minnesota’s Top 30 Prospects From 2022 Finish Their 2025 Seasons?
By Theo Tollefson - Dec 6, 2025
It’s time for the annual look back at the Twins’ Top 30 prospects ranked by MLB Pipeline three years ago. In this edition, we’ll look back at […]
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The Twins Will Give Morris and Rojas Every Opportunity To Start Next Season
By Theo Tollefson - Dec 1, 2025
The Minnesota Twins will have to rely on some of their minor league pitchers for their bullpen in 2026. They will use Marco Raya, John Klein, and […]
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World Champion Alex Call Returns Home to Celebrate and Encourage Others To Achieve Their Dreams
By Theo Tollefson - Nov 30, 2025
River Falls, WI – It might be surprising to see Los Angeles Dodgers jerseys in River Falls. Located just nine miles from the Minnesota-Wisconsin border, it’s been […]
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The Twins Could Fill Out Their Bullpen By Pursuing Identical Twins
By Theo Tollefson - Nov 26, 2025
There are plenty of relievers out there for the Minnesota Twins to pursue in free agency to bolster a depleted bullpen. They could pursue under-the-radar types who […]
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The Twins Could Still Trade Trevor Larnach
By Theo Tollefson - Nov 24, 2025
The Minnesota Twins front office surprised many late Friday afternoon when news broke that they had tendered a contract to outfielder Trevor Larnach. Larnach looked like the […]
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Derek Shelton Feels His Coaching Staff Is Better Set Up For His Second Managerial Stint
By Theo Tollefson - Nov 21, 2025
With the Minnesota Twins coaching staff finalized this past week, the next phase of the off-season falls on the front office to construct a roster that gives […]