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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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A Healthy Buxton Complicates the Trade Deadline
By Theo Tollefson - Jul 26, 2023
Byron Buxton may have left the team for paternity leave on Monday, but he’s still healthy and will only be gone for three days. Even though he’s […]
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A Right- and Left-Handed Reliever the Twins Should Target
By Theo Tollefson - Jul 17, 2023
The trade deadline is less than a month away, and many teams could still be a week or two from moving to acquire the type of players […]
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The Twins Replenished Their Farm System On Day 1 Of the Draft
By Theo Tollefson - Jul 10, 2023
The Minnesota Twins went from picking 13th to fifth in the draft lottery, making the largest jump in MLB’s inaugural draft lottery last December. Moving up was […]
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We’re About To Learn A Lot About Minnesota’s Pitching This Week
By Theo Tollefson - Jun 26, 2023
The Minnesota Twins starting rotation has carried the team, keeping them in first place in the American League Central. With all the highs and lows that have […]
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The Twins Lineup Is On Pace For Two Franchise Records They Don’t Want
By Theo Tollefson - Jun 19, 2023
It’s no secret that the 2023 Minnesota Twins hitters are struggling. But that may be putting it mildly. They’re hitting is abysmal, to say the least. So […]
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The Twins Will Have To Make Tough Decisions With Their 26-Man Roster
By Theo Tollefson - Jun 13, 2023
The Minnesota Twins are a third of the way through the 2023 season, and their 26-man roster has been everything but consistent. Injuries, bad performances, and even […]
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Pablo Lopez’s Curveball Is the Key To Getting Out Of His Rut
By Theo Tollefson - Jun 5, 2023
Pablo López has not been the same pitcher the Minnesota Twins signed him to a four-year, $73.5 million extension. In eight starts since signing that extension, he […]
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How Do the Twins Fix Their Longstanding Bases-Loaded Issues?
By Theo Tollefson - May 22, 2023
It happened again on Sunday. The Minnesota Twins had an opportunity to take the lead against the Angels with one out and the bases loaded, and they […]
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Kyle Farmer Has Been A Steadying Force In An Inconsistent Lineup
By Theo Tollefson - May 15, 2023
Kyle Farmer’s role with the Minnesota Twins has continued to change since they traded for him last November. He was the Opening Day shortstop, then a utility […]
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Are the Twins Shuffling Their Relievers Between the Majors and Minors Too Often?
By Theo Tollefson - May 8, 2023
There are few things baseball fans can universally agree upon. However, most people agree that no major league team can have a limited amount of arms in […]
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Which Hitters’ Slow Starts Should We Be Concerned About?
By Theo Tollefson - Apr 28, 2023
The Minnesota Twins’ offense has yet to live up to their capabilities. However, three players, in particular, have had a tough time catching up to pitchers during […]
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Why Is Minnesota’s Offense So Hot and Cold?
By Theo Tollefson - Apr 22, 2023
For years, Minnesota Twins fans have spent endless hours complaining about how badly the team needed starting pitching to win more games. Now, the opposite is beginning […]