Minnesota Twins News

Milwaukee won its first title while outspending Minnesota, $146.7M to $115.7M in 2026 payroll, despite being the smaller market. The Brewers' blueprint: back the fans and the product. Twins ownership has homework. 📝

Were you watching, Pohlads?

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Jerry Koosman, the left-hander from Appleton, Minnesota, has died at 83 in Osceola, Wisconsin. He came home to the Twins with a World Series pedigree and a 20-win season. A fitting hometown chapter to remember. 💙

Former Minnesota Twins Pitcher Dies in Tragic News

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Silver Slugger finalists are out, and Twins second baseman Clemens is up for the award at his position. The Twins are also nominated for Offensive Team of the Year. Winners will be announced Nov. 17. 🏆

Here are the 2026 Silver Slugger Award finalists

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Tristan Gray is among 18 Twins minor league contract players now on the open market. He hit .225 with four homers in 66 games in 2026, and Minnesota can still re-sign him. A looming Dec. 1 lockout could stretch the wait. ⏳

Twins Lose Tristan Gray, 17 Other Players to Free Agency

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Twins enter the winter with rotation depth to burn (seven candidates for five spots) but a bullpen that still needs help, especially lefties. A trade from the rotation surplus would make sense, with four starters hitting free agency after 2027. ⚾

What the Twins have vs. what they need in 2027

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The article is mainly about the Mariners hiring a manager, but it has one Twins connection: Jason Kanzler played three minor league seasons as an outfielder in the Twins organization (2013-15). That is more than a passing mention, so I'm treating it as relevant. Mariners tab Jason Kanzler, 36, as manager. He's a former Twins farmhand who played outfield in the system from 2013-15. He's now the AL rival's new skipper, after three years running player development for the Cubs. 🧢

Mariners name Jason Kanzler, 36, as manager

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Brewers won their first World Series, and Twins coverage is already looking ahead: the Twins extended a qualifying offer to Ryan Jeffers, and the focus turns to bullpen help and where the roster can improve once free agency opens. 🔍

(Tuesday) Morning Minnesota: The “Congrats to the Brewers” Edition

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The Mariners reportedly hired Cubs player development director Jason Kanzler as manager. He was a Twins draftee in 2013 and played three seasons in the system, topping out at High-A. Rocco Baldelli, the former Twins manager, withdrew from the search last month.

Mariners Reportedly Hire Jason Kanzler as Manager

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Twinkie Town's Greatest Washington Senators list moves to Round 2 after Walter Johnson's landslide win. Sam Rice, Goose Goslin, Joe Judge, Buddy Myer and Clyde Milan are up next, with Rice's 2,889 hits (in the list's stat line) leading the pack. ⚾

Greatest Washington Senators: A Twinkie Town Definitive List (Round 2)

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Jerry Koosman, the Minnesota native left-hander who came home to win 20 games for the Twins in 1979, has died at 83 in Osceola, Wisconsin. A durable arm with deep local roots, he left a lasting mark on Twins history. 🕊️

Former Minnesota Twins Pitcher Has Died

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Twins reportedly declined their side of Joe Ryan's $13M mutual option, a source told MLB.com, so his 2027 salary goes to arbitration. He stays under club control after a 3.79 ERA over 27 starts. Josh Bell's $10M option was also declined, making him a free agent.

Twins decline Ryan's mutual option, sending righty to arbitration process (source)

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MLB Trade Rumors (Twins): Mets To Claim Jack Anderson

Mets To Claim Jack Anderson

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Brewers won the World Series by trading stars early and self-scouting well. The Twins have a comparable young core (Jenkins, Culpepper, Keaschall) but lack complementary pieces. Inaction kept them at .500; Jeremy Zoll's willingness to deal is a start. 🔄

What can the Twins learn from the Brewers’ World Series run?

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Twins GM Jeremy Zoll says the bullpen is the offseason priority and the team plans to act early, ahead of the expected Dec. 1 lockout. David Bednar, Derek Shelton's former Pirates closer, is floated as a possible big-splash target. 🔒

5 Free Agent Relievers the Twins Could Pursue In November - Zone Coverage

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Twins prospect Kyle DeBarge is bringing "maximum intensity" to the Arizona Fall League, aiming for the dirtiest jersey on the field. Twins drafted him 33rd overall. His Louisiana-Lafayette coach calls him the best leader he's had. 🧼

Twins prospect DeBarge displays 'maximum intensity' brand of play in Fall League

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The Twins released 18-year-old Aruban shortstop Ashwar Sprok, per the MiLB transaction log. He hit .417 in six DSL games after signing in January. A small sample, and a routine DSL roster trim. 🔪

Twins Officially Release Young Infielder in Surprising Move

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George Thomas Jr., a Minneapolis-born utility outfielder, has died at 88 on October 23, 2026. He ended a 13-year major-league career with his hometown Twins in 1971, a fitting final stop for a Bloomington High School standout. 🕊️

Former Minnesota Twins Player Dies in Tragic News

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