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Disco Danny Hayes
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Senior writer. The Athletic. Minnesota Twins. NorCal. SoCal. Chicago. President and CEO of Hot Dish Network.
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#MNTwins have named Mark Hallberg their new bench coach, Keith Beauregard hitting coach and Toby Gardenhire has been added as a #MLB field coordinator.

Hallberg spent the past four seasons coaching bases for the #SFGiants.
November 14, 2025 at 9:32 PM
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Derek Falvey wants to build on what the #MNTwins already have in place. But if the Twins continue to tear it down, Byron Buxton might be open to waiving his no-trade clause.
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Byron Buxton could reconsider Twins future if roster teardown continues
After professing his desire to remain with in Minnesota for the remainder of his career, Buxton could now be having second thoughts.
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November 12, 2025 at 5:39 PM
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Pete Maki will return as #MNTwins pitching coach while third-base coach Tommy Watkins is headed to Atlanta and more coaches are in limbo.

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Twins bring back Pete Maki as pitching coach, but others remain in limbo: Sources
The Twins want manager Derek Shelton to have a say in naming his coaching staff; hence, the overhaul.
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November 11, 2025 at 6:22 PM
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Some progress being made on the Las Vegas A’s stadium. #MLB
November 10, 2025 at 8:07 PM
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LaTroy Hawkins taking over as bullpen coach highlights an eventful day for #MNTwins coaches. Hank Conger confirmed he won't be back. Jayce Tingler got a job. And Colby Suggs, who's been interviewing for several weeks, could land in Texas.
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LaTroy Hawkins to serve as Twins bullpen coach, more changes expected: Sources
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November 7, 2025 at 2:18 AM
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Hank Conger confirmed he was told he won’t return to #MNTwins coaching staff even though he’s still under contract.

Same fate for bench coach Jayce Tingler, who as @extrabaggs reported, already accepted a job with #SFGiants.
November 6, 2025 at 7:12 PM
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Derek Shelton spent the four months after he was fired by Pittsburgh trying to figure out how he’d do it different if given another chance. Tuesday another opportunity began with the #MNTwins.

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As Twins tenure begins, Derek Shelton hopes lessons learned in Pittsburgh serve him well
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November 5, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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Sources: The #MNTwins are hiring Derek Shelton to be their next manager. He'll be introduced next week.
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Twins to hire Derek Shelton as manager, reunite with a familiar face: Source
Shelton, who becomes the 15th manager in Twins' history, served as the team's bench coach for two seasons in 2018-19.
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October 29, 2025 at 11:21 PM
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Sources: The process is ongoing, but the #MNTwins have narrowed their managerial search to four names: Derek Shelton, James Rowson, Ryan Flaherty and Scott Servais. Story w/ @brittghiroli.bsky.social.
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Twins narrow managerial search to 4 candidates with familiar names still involved
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October 25, 2025 at 1:12 AM
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Rocco Baldelli would 'love' to manage again, but is enjoying decompressing and spending time w/ his family. #MNTwins
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Ex-Twins skipper Rocco Baldelli enjoying time off, would 'love' to manage again
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October 15, 2025 at 12:11 AM
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The #MNTwins fired Rocco Baldelli after seven season. And after making a mighty large payroll reduction two seasons ago.

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Minnesota Twins fire manager Rocco Baldelli after nightmarish season
After two years managing a roster on a reduced payroll, Baldelli was fired.
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September 30, 2025 at 4:36 AM
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Joe Ryan was asked if he thought about the possibility Friday might have been his final start for the #MNTwins. After noting that's out of his control, the All-Star discussed the club's direction instead.
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Joe Ryan focuses on Twins’ positive changes, rather than his uncertain future
“At the end of the day, I see the big picture and the decisions they've made," Ryan said of the Twins' post-trade deadline changes.
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September 27, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Byron Buxton has already earned $1m via plate appearance incentives in the last 10 days. He could earn another $3m with a top-10 AL MVP finish.
Currently, he's 8th in f-WAR and 13th in b-WAR. #MNTwins
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Byron Buxton adds 2 homers to ‘historic’ season, Bailey Ober finally shines in Twins win
Buxton continued a career year on Thursday afternoon, one that should earn him plenty of down-ballot MVP votes.
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September 26, 2025 at 4:07 PM
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Luke Keaschall exited today's game with a left thumb injury. #MNTwins
September 24, 2025 at 1:34 AM
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MRI results: No elbow or UCL concern with Pablo López.

He does have a mild mid forearm strain he sustained diving for a ball Friday and is going on IL. Had the #MNTwins been in it, very likely would have skipped one start and returned.
September 20, 2025 at 9:29 PM
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"If some guys were really picky about their pants, it might take 15 minutes.”

Read why #MNTwins clubhouse attendant Tim Burke created an app to help his #MLB brethren.
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A Twins clubbie’s app has made outfitting MLB players with new gear easier for years
Twins clubhouse assistant manager Tim Burke created a database of player measurements that MLB has adopted and about half of its teams use.
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September 19, 2025 at 6:31 PM
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Pablo López is facing hitters today for the first time since he suffered his injury June 4. He said getting back on the mound for the #MNTwins in 2025 is critical. "I want to do it." Here's why.
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Even with Twins out of contention, Pablo López aims for late season return: 'I want to do it'
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August 15, 2025 at 3:48 PM
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Two days after the deadline, Byron Buxton helped organize a team dinner to smooth things over for a number of new faces at a tumultuous time. #MNTwins 

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Byron Buxton's leadership helps Twins bond after chaotic trade deadline
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August 12, 2025 at 3:56 PM
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Byron Buxton has been activated. Carson McCusker optioned back to Triple A. #MNTwins
August 11, 2025 at 4:45 PM
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An aggressive mindset, open tryouts, 4-day pitchers and adapting to #MLB during a chaotic period all played roles in a 3-3 road trip out of the trade deadline for the #MNTwins.
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Twins takeaways: Alan Roden among many looking to take advantage of opportunity
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August 7, 2025 at 2:42 PM
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Byron Buxton told the NY Mets, Atlanta Braves and others he wasn't interested. Plus more on the Louis Varland deal, and why Abel, Bradley and Outman aren't here. #MNTwins
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Byron Buxton told inquiring teams ‘No,’ and what else I learned about the Twins, Part 2
Elsewhere, the Twins thought their prep work paid big dividends in the final hour when multiple moves were made.
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August 5, 2025 at 1:06 PM
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When the #MNTwins’ direction became clear Thurs, Griffin Jax requested a trade, one the club granted but didn’t have to. Those details and more here:

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Twins’ Griffin Jax requested a trade, and what I learned about the club’s fire sale, Part 1
Initially, the Twins didn’t know if they’d find the right return for their elite setup man because of a slow-developing market.
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August 4, 2025 at 12:38 PM
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#MNTwins told teams that inquired not to spend time or energy asking about Byron Buxton, who wants to stay with the club.
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Byron Buxton doubles down on desire to stay with Twins after deadline
Buxton is certain of one thing: He wants to spend the rest of his career with the Twins and would invoke his no-trade clause if necessary.
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August 3, 2025 at 3:04 PM
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As they sat in the same hotel room right before 5 pm CT, Joe Ryan thought he’d been traded to Boston. Griffin Jax believed he was staying. Then Louie Varland’s phone rang.

Here’s how #MNTwins players experienced Thursday’s stunning trade deadline.

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A day after 8 players were traded, Joe Ryan and Twins take stock: 'It's just sobering'
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August 2, 2025 at 12:34 PM
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Carlos Correa, Rocco Baldelli and Derek Falvey all spoke after yesterday’s trade about the wild end to Wednesday’s game and the insane 26 hours to follow. Story with Ken Rosenthal. #MNTwins

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Inside the final hours of the Carlos Correa era — and the start of a rebuild for the Twins
Correa's exit from Minnesota began with a candid conversation with Twins president Derek Falvey about the team's future direction.
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August 1, 2025 at 3:50 PM