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Julien, Miranda lead Twins to 15-3 rout of Pirates in spring training

Edouard Julien and Jose Miranda combined for six hits and seven RBI, Bailey Ober threw five scoreless innings, and the Twins demolished the Pirates 15-3 in Grapefruit League action on Thursday afternoon.

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Twins Front Office Finding a Sweet Spot with Low-Wattage Free-Agent Bats

The Twins have relied on low-wattage offensive additions in recent seasons. Is playing the waiting game and plucking the diamond from the rough a skill for this front office—or is their success with that model a mirage?

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / March 14

2005’s quest for a 4-peat begins

Just take the series (the Ron Gardenhire mantra) As an intrepid young sports journalist from the University of Minnesota-Morris once chronicled, not even Bob Casey’s passing could dampen enthusiasm for the 2005 Minnesota Twins.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / March 14

What the Latest Twins Ownership Update Could Mean for the Franchise This Season

The Minnesota Twins' ownership transition has hit a significant snag, with reports indicating that the sale process will take longer than initially anticipated.

Jose Miranda News / Twins Daily / March 13

Flourish or Flounder: 2025 is Jose Miranda's Last Shot to Prove He's the Twins' Long-Term First Baseman

Despite a 2024 campaign that saw him produce at the plate and provide solid defense at first, his role on the 2025 team is in flux. It's time for him to hit like he's running out of time, because he is.

MLB News / Twins Daily / March 13

Sweating Out A Roster Spot at Spring Training

Let's check-in on some young roster hopefuls in Twins spring training camp.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / March 13

Will Great Outfield Defense Be a Calling Card of the 2025 Minnesota Twins?

When you allow the fourth-highest rate of balls in the air in baseball, you need some great outfield defense. The 2024 Twins season was a lesson in what happens when you can’t make the tricky (or not-so-tricky) plays in the grass.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / March 13

Minnesota Twins 2025 Position Analysis: Designated Hitter

With no clearly defined starter, the Minnesota Twins figure to once again rotate a variety of bats through designated hitter this year. For a team with several players who can hit but lack clear defensive fits, there will be no shortage of options.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / March 13

Twins Embrace Scavenger Hunt Broadcast Strategy to Boost Fan Engagement

Fans have been waiting for the Twins to announce where they can watch games on cable and satellite. Now, the club has developed an innovative way to engage with fans (while frustrating others).

Ty France News / Twins Daily / March 13

How Much Can We Take from Ty France's Scorching Spring?

While spring training stats don’t always matter, the Twins' new first baseman's performance is impossible to ignore. He’s crushing the ball, showing confidence, and turning heads.

Joe Ryan News / Minnesota Twins on SI / March 12

Joe Ryan catches a couple bad breaks before Twins get walked off by Red Sox

The Minnesota Twins were able to outmatch the Boston Red Sox's early offensive production, but Mark Kolozsvary hit a walk-off RBI single off Cody Laweryson to lift the Red Sox to a 6-5 spring training win on Wednesday in Fort Myers, Fla.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / March 12

Can Brooks Lee and Edouard Julien Coexist on a Functional Minnesota Twins Roster?

Many roster projections, including some on this very website, predict that both young infielders will make the team out of spring training. But that invites a question: Even if they’re both performing adequately, is there enough playing time to go around?

Matt Canterino News / Twins Daily / March 12

The Baseball Tragedy of Matt Canterino

In recent history, the righty has been one of the Twins' most electric pitching prospects. However, injuries have plagued his professional career, and it seems increasingly unlikely that there's a happy ending at the end of this prolonged trial.

Minnesota Twins News / LWOSports.com / March 12

2025 Minnesota Twins O/U: Why the Twins can hit the UNDER

Entering September, the Minnesota Twins looked like it was going to make another appearance in the playoffs and make a run for the World Series or at least the American League Pennant.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / March 12

Rejected Pitches for Special Features on Twins.TV Broadcasts

A document was leaked to Twins Daily outlining the ideas that failed to make the cut for the upcoming Twins.TV experience. The club refused to comment on the legitimacy of the list, and insisted that any information pertaining to the new avenue of watching Twins baseball (such as how fans will actu...

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / March 12

Minnesota Twins 2025 Position Analysis: Right Field

The departure of Max Kepler via free agency represented the end of an era in right field for the Minnesota Twins. Now the stage is set for homegrown slugger Matt Wallner to dawn an era of his own.

Kody Funderburk News / Twins Daily / March 11

Is Kody Funderburk Earning a Roster Spot?

The Twins are likely to have some unexpected openings in their bullpen for Opening Day and, fortunately, have some options for how to fill them. Could a second lefty reliever earn himself a spot?

Erasmo Ramirez News / Fastball on SI / March 9

Veteran Depth Option Suffers "Significant" Tear in Minnesota Twins Camp

Veteran pitcher Erasmo Ramirez has suffered a "significant" tear in his shoulder at Minnesota Twins camp. While there's no definitive timetable for his return, he will be sidelined for a while.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 8

Twins trainer discusses status of several injured players

We already covered Erasmo Ramirez’s long-term shoulder issues in larger detail earlier tonight, but Twins trainer Nick Paparesta’s meeting with reporters (including MLB.com and La Velle E.

Erasmo Ramirez News / MLB Trade Rumors / March 8

Twins pitcher to 'miss significant time' due to shoulder injuries

Twins right-hander Erasmo Ramirez has tears in his teres minor and lat muscles, team trainer Nick Paparesta told reporters (including La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune).

Carlos Correa News / Fastball on SI / March 8

Minnesota Twins Star Scuffling in Big Way to Start Spring Training

Minnesota Twins star Carlos Correa is off to a rough start at the plate in spring training, as he's just 1-for-16 across six games. Now, spring training results don't matter, and spring training results aren't predictive of what's to come in the regular season, but you would like to carry some positive momentum into the season, and Correa isn't.

Minnesota Twins News / Inside The Diamonds / March 6

Minnesota Twins Roster Moves 3/6/25

The Minnesota Twins are preparing to face the New York Yankees today in Grape Fruit League action. They have three wins and five losses this spring. They lost yesterday’s game five to two against the Baltimore Orioles.

Minnesota Twins News / Bring Me The News / March 3

Nelly to perform at Target Field after Twins game this July

Nelly is set to perform at Target Field this summer after the conclusion of a Minnesota Twins game. The rapper is scheduled to perform on Friday, July 11, after the Twins host the Pittsburgh Pirates at 7:10 p.m.

Cory Lewis News / Larry Brown Sports / February 28

Twins prospect may throw the fastest knuckleball in MLB history

A Minnesota Twins prospect has a chance to make Major League Baseball history this season.

17-year-old prospect with best name in MLB makes spring debut

Looking back at the greatest MLB teams of the 00s

The 'Most hits against famous pitchers' quiz

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / February 27

Top Notes From the Minnesota Twins ZiPS Projections for 2025

Opening Day for Major League Baseball is quickly approaching. Earlier this offseason, Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs released his ZiPS projections for 2025.