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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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Kody Funderburk Is Starting To Look Major-League Ready After His Latest Rehab Stint
By Theo Tollefson - Sep 19, 2024
St. Paul – Another Minnesota Twins reliever is on the verge of returning to the bullpen before the season ends. Kody Funderburk threw his third game in […]
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How the Saints Are Preparing Relievers For Major-League Callups
By Theo Tollefson - Sep 18, 2024
Perhaps no position sees as much turnover in the minors as a reliever. Minor league teams get constant calls from the major league team, sending relievers up […]
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Is Correa and Buxton’s Return Enough To Fix What Ails the Twins?
By Theo Tollefson - Sep 16, 2024
It’s been over two months since the Minnesota Twins had Carlos Correa, Byron Buxton, and Royce Lewis in the same lineup. However, the wait was over on […]
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Buxton’s Return Means He Still Can Hit A Significant Career Milestone
By Theo Tollefson - Sep 13, 2024
There’s finally some relief coming to help the Minnesota Twins. They activated Byron Buxton from the injured list, and he will rejoin the Twins Friday night for […]
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The Twins May End Up Backing Into Their Best Wild Card Matchup
By Theo Tollefson - Sep 11, 2024
There’s no running from the truth. The Minnesota Twins’ playoff hopes are diminishing day by day. The Twins only have six wins in their past 17 games, […]
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Helman and Keirsey’s Saints Teammates and Coaches Reflect On Helman and Keirsey Call-ups
By Theo Tollefson - Sep 7, 2024
September brings roster expansion for major league clubs and, with it, the opportunity for minor leaguers to get their first chance to be called up to the […]
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Carson McCusker’s 2024 Season Is Defying Everyone’s Expectations
By Theo Tollefson - Sep 6, 2024
Just over a year ago, Carson McCusker was unsure of his future in baseball. He was playing with the Tri-City Valley Cats in Troy, N.Y., a part […]
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Dominant Pitching From Headrick and Dobnak Overshadow Buxton’s First Career Ejection
By Theo Tollefson - Sep 5, 2024
ST. PAUL – The St. Paul Saints had a lot of good going for them in their second game of a six-game homestand Wednesday night. Brent Headrick […]
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Emmanuel Rodriguez Is Betting On Himself As He Arrives to Triple-A
By Theo Tollefson - Sep 3, 2024
Plenty of top prospects in the Minnesota Twins system have made their way through Triple-A this season. Brooks Lee, David Festa, and Zebby Matthews are with the […]
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How Do the Twins Optimize Their Roster For the Stretch Run?
By Theo Tollefson - Sep 3, 2024
September baseball is here, and roster expansion comes with it. What was once a time when any healthy player on the 40-man roster could join the clubhouse […]
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Twins Prospect Payton Eeles Is A Modern Day ‘Charlie Hustle’
By Theo Tollefson - Aug 27, 2024
Like many Triple-A teams, the St. Paul Saints have had plenty of players pass through this year. However, Payton Eeles has surprised fans, the front office, and […]
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Where Does Each Twins Reliever Sit In the Bullpen Pecking Order?
By Theo Tollefson - Aug 27, 2024
The Minnesota Twins bullpen is at a crossroads with only 32 games left on the calendar. Three of their last five losses came with relievers blowing leads […]