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Minnesota Twins Writer • Writer for Twins Daily• Featured on an episode of Some Good News• Lego collector
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Emmanuel Rodriguez may have finally put it all together this winter. Here’s what it means for the #MNTwins in 2026.

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Twins Top Prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez Used the Winter to Prove He Is Closer Than Ever
Minnesota’s offseason has been filled with speculation about trades, payroll cuts, and who might actually be on the Opening Day roster. But while many veterans are resting and preparing for 2026, a ha...
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November 23, 2025 at 2:08 AM
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After years of injuries and interruptions, the #MNTwins' top prospect finally stacked real at-bats and real momentum.

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Twins Top Prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez Used the Winter to Prove He Is Closer Than Ever
Minnesota’s offseason has been filled with speculation about trades, payroll cuts, and who might actually be on the Opening Day roster. But while many veterans are resting and preparing for 2026, a ha...
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November 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM
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Lots of discussion on this one from @twinsdaily.com yesterday.

What's the latest on the #MNTwins possibly trading Pablo Lopez and/or Joe Ryan?

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The Latest Trade Rumors Regarding Joe Ryan and Pablo López
Minnesota’s offseason is being shaped by trade chatter, financial questions, and ownership uncertainty.
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November 21, 2025 at 8:22 PM
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Earlier this week, I wrote about who the #MNTwins might consider the core and who should be out the door. It seems likely for multiple key pieces to be traded this winter.

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Part of the Core, or Out the Door? Ranking Minnesota Twins Trade Candidates, 6-10
Last season, when I approached this series, the Twins’ roster was in a very different place. Minnesota looked like a playoff contender for much of the 2024 season, before an epic collapse. In 2025, th...
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November 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM
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Minnesota’s offseason is being shaped by trade chatter, financial questions, and ownership uncertainty.

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The Latest Trade Rumors Regarding Joe Ryan and Pablo López
Minnesota’s offseason is being shaped by trade chatter, financial questions, and ownership uncertainty.
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November 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM
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Minnesota’s offseason is being shaped by trade chatter, financial questions, and ownership uncertainty. #twins #minnesota #mntwins
The Latest Trade Rumors Regarding Joe Ryan and Pablo López
Minnesota’s offseason is being shaped by trade chatter, financial questions, and ownership uncertainty.
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November 20, 2025 at 12:42 PM
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Here's why the 2026 Hall of Fame voting cycle could spark new momentum for “Spider-Man.”

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Torii Hunter’s Best Chance Yet to Gain Hall of Fame Momentum
Here's why the 2026 Hall of Fame voting cycle could spark new momentum for “Spider-Man.”
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November 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM
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Minnesota’s front office must reevaluate the team’s building block players and decide whether they should be part of the core or pushed out the door.

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Part of the Core, or Out the Door? Ranking Minnesota Twins Trade Candidates, 6-10
Last season, when I approached this series, the Twins’ roster was in a very different place. Minnesota looked like a playoff contender for much of the 2024 season, before an epic collapse. In 2025, th...
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November 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Baltimore may be motivated to move its former All-Star backstop. Could a stunning swap involving Joe Ryan or Pablo López actually make sense for both sides?

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A Rare Match of Needs: Could Twins and Orioles Line Up on an Adley Rutschman Blockbuster?
Envisioning a blockbuster trade to boost the Twins offense.
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November 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM
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Minnesota will need continued growth from its young core to rebound next season, but a few key contributors may find it difficult to repeat their 2025 success.

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Four Minnesota Twins Players Most Likely to Regress in 2026
As the Twins hope some players take a step forward, they also must be wary of regression.
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November 16, 2025 at 4:01 PM
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🚨November 15 home run at Citi Field 🚨

112.1 mph !
November 15, 2025 at 9:58 PM
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As contending teams search for everyday outfielders, Minnesota might use its surplus to address other needs this winter.

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Why Minnesota Twins’ Outfield Depth Could Be a Valuable Offseason Asset
As contending teams search for everyday outfielders, Minnesota might use its surplus to address other needs this winter.
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November 14, 2025 at 1:53 PM
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Lots of conversation on this story at @twinsdaily.com

Byron Buxton is loyal. However, #MNTwins ownership might have pushed him to a breaking point.

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How Twins Ownership May Have Broken Byron Buxton’s Moral Code
For years, Byron Buxton has been the face of loyalty in Minnesota. Still, after a tumultuous summer and a roster teardown, even the franchise cornerstone might be ready to move on.
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November 13, 2025 at 4:09 PM
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Each of the #MNTwins’ top prospects showed something new in 2025, offering glimpses of how they might impact the big-league club in the not-so-distant future.

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One Thing We Learned About Each of Minnesota Twins’ Top Five Prospects in 2025
Each of the Twins’ top prospects showed something new in 2025, offering glimpses of how they might impact the big-league club in the not-so-distant future.
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November 13, 2025 at 3:28 PM
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For years, Byron Buxton has been the face of loyalty in Minnesota. Still, after a tumultuous summer and a roster teardown, even the franchise cornerstone might be ready to move on.

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How Twins Ownership May Have Broken Byron Buxton’s Moral Code
For years, Byron Buxton has been the face of loyalty in Minnesota. Still, after a tumultuous summer and a roster teardown, even the franchise cornerstone might be ready to move on.
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November 12, 2025 at 11:29 PM
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With uncertainty surrounding Minnesota’s catching situation, a versatile veteran like Victor Caratini could provide stability in multiple ways.

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Victor Caratini Could Be Perfect Fit for Minnesota Twins Behind the Plate
With uncertainty surrounding Minnesota’s catching situation, a versatile veteran like Victor Caratini could provide stability in multiple ways.
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November 12, 2025 at 6:00 PM
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Once viewed as a middle-of-the-order bat for the #MNTwins, Jose Miranda suffered a stunning decline. It serves as a reminder of how quickly a promising career can derail.

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The Rise and Fall of Jose Miranda: From Breakout Prospect to Forgotten Bat
Once viewed as a middle-of-the-order bat for the Twins, Jose Miranda suffered a stunning decline. It serves as a reminder of how quickly a promising career can derail.
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November 11, 2025 at 7:32 PM
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Once viewed as a middle-of-the-order bat for the Twins, Jose Miranda suffered a stunning decline. It serves as a reminder of how quickly a promising career can derail. #twins #minnesota #mntwins
The Rise and Fall of Jose Miranda: From Breakout Prospect to Forgotten Bat
Once viewed as a middle-of-the-order bat for the Twins, Jose Miranda suffered a stunning decline. It serves as a reminder of how quickly a promising career can derail.
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November 11, 2025 at 3:05 PM
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From Mauer and Puckett to forgotten names, Baseball America’s new retrospective offers a fascinating look at Minnesota’s hits and misses in prospect development since 1983.

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Inside Four Decades of Twins Prospects with Baseball America
Baseball America recently released a comprehensive look back at every organization’s top prospects dating to 1983, the first year it began ranking talent across the league. For the Minnesota Twins, th...
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November 9, 2025 at 7:10 PM
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Minnesota’s rotation gets a boost of optimism as the offseason begins with good news on two key right-handers.

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López and Festa Give the Twins Reason for Optimism This Offseason
The Minnesota Twins entered the offseason with more questions than answers surrounding their starting rotation. However, the team received an early wave of good news that could help stabilize things m...
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November 8, 2025 at 11:37 PM
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I wrote about this pitch at the time. Still hard to believe.

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November 8, 2025 at 1:24 PM
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2025 PitchingNinja Sweeper of the Year Award. 🏆

Winner: Joe Ryan
30.5 inches of Horizontal Break 😳
November 8, 2025 at 12:48 PM
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Reports surfaced that LaTroy Hawkins will be the #MNTwins new bullpen coach.

Earlier this week, I wrote about him as a candidate and why he is ready to shift to a full-time coaching role.

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LaTroy Hawkins Could Be the Steady Hand Twins Bullpen Needs
After years of helping shape the next generation of Twins pitchers, LaTroy Hawkins may finally have the opportunity to guide the group from inside the big-league dugout.
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November 7, 2025 at 8:32 PM
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Some Friday reading at @twinsdaily.com

If the #MNTwins sign free agents, it's going to take some creative work from the front office.

Stop by to read more...

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Few Fits for Frugal Minnesota Twins Among Top-50 Free Agent Lists
As The Athletic and FanGraphs unveil their top 50 free agent lists, Minnesota’s options look thin.
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November 7, 2025 at 4:31 PM
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As The Athletic and FanGraphs unveil their top 50 free agent lists, Minnesota’s options look thin.

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Few Fits for Frugal Minnesota Twins Among Top-50 Free Agent Lists
As The Athletic and FanGraphs unveil their top 50 free agent lists, Minnesota’s options look thin.
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November 7, 2025 at 1:42 AM