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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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#MLB's winter meetings begin tomorrow. @aarongleeman.bsky.social and I discussed the state of the #MNTwins following @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social's report the team plans to build around Byron Buxton, JoeRyan, Pablo López.
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Twins plan to keep their stars, but can they put a winning roster around them?
Our Twins writers discuss the club's reluctance to part with Byron Buxton, Joe Ryan and Pablo López and what it could mean this offseason.
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December 7, 2025 at 4:04 PM
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Ryan Jeffers got a taste of what playing every day is like late last season. Now, the plan calls for him to get a full season of being the #MNTwins' No. 1 catcher.
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Ryan Jeffers excited to be Twins' starting catcher: 'What I've been waiting for my whole career'
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December 3, 2025 at 4:12 PM
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With the offseason underway, @AaronGleeman and I took a crack at what the #MNTwins roster might look like. Take a peek.

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Twins roster projection 1.0: Where things stand, biggest holes to fill as offseason begins
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November 25, 2025 at 4:49 PM
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NEWS: #MNTwins trade for a backup catcher and unexpectedly offer Trevor Larnach a contract.
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Twins unexpectedly bring back Trevor Larnach, trade for backup catcher Alex Jackson
Larnach will compete for playing time in the corners with fellow left-handers Matt Wallner and Alan Roden, along with James Outman.
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November 21, 2025 at 11:45 PM
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Eric Orze should provide instant help to a #MNTwins bullpen in desperate need of arms. Connor Prielipp, who was added to the 40-man, and Marco Raya could join the group in the near future.
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Twins trade for reliever Eric Orze, add Connor Prielipp, five others to 40-man roster
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November 19, 2025 at 3:06 AM
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Now it’s been finalized, manager Derek Shelton sounded very pleased with the variety of voices, playing experience, skill sets and personalities on his #MNTwins coaching staff.

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Derek Shelton hopeful finalized Twins coaching staff is right blend of personalities, skill sets
“This group could not have come together better than any group I imagined," the recently hired Shelton says.
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November 18, 2025 at 1:31 AM
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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