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Twins part with president of baseball ops Derek Falvey
The Minnesota Twins mutually parted ways with president of baseball operations Derek Falvey on Friday.,Falvey, 42, joined the Twins in 2016 as an executive vice president and chief baseball officer and was promoted in 2019.,The front office change comes during an ownership transition period for the ...
Twins acquire RHP Jace Kaminska from Rockies
The Minnesota Twins acquired right-handed pitching prospect Jace Kaminska and cash from the Colorado Rockies on Wednesday.,In exchange, the Rockies received infielder Edouard Julien and right-hander Pierson Ohl.,Kaminska, 24, was a 10th-round draft pick out of Nebraska in 2023. He was 5-5 with a 2.7...
Reports: Twins signing LHP Taylor Rogers on 1-year deal
The Minnesota Twins are signing free agent left-handed reliever Taylor Rogers to a one-year, $2 million contract, according to multiple reports on Thursday.,Rogers is reuniting with the Twins, who selected him in the 11th round of the 2012 MLB Draft out of the University of Kentucky.,He made his maj...
Twins acquire INF Tristan Gray from Red Sox
The Minnesota Twins acquired utility infielder Tristan Gray from the Boston Red Sox on Wednesday in exchange for minor league catcher Nate Baez.,Gray, acquired by the Red Sox from Tampa Bay in November, batted .231 with three homers and nine RBIs in 30 games for the Rays last season.,Gray, 29, spent...
Reports: Twins sign C Victor Caratini to 2-year, $14M deal
Victor Caratini agreed to a two-year, $14 million contract with the Twins on Friday, according to multiple media reports, giving Minnesota a switch-hitting option at catcher and first base.,The deal reportedly wasn't finalized pending a physical exam.,Caratini, 32, fills the vacancy created when Chr...
Twins claim utility player Vidal Brujan off waivers from Braves
The Minnesota Twins claimed utility player Vidal Brujan off waivers from the Atlanta Braves on Wednesday.,In a corresponding move, the Twins designated catcher/infielder Mickey Gasper for assignment.,Brujan, who turns 28 on Feb. 9, has played every position except catcher in his major league career....
Twins acquire 1B Eric Wagaman from Marlins
The Minnesota Twins acquired first baseman Eric Wagaman from the Florida Marlins on Friday in exchange for minor league left-hander Kade Bragg.,Wagaman, 28, batted .250 with nine home runs and 53 RBIs in 140 games for the Marlins last season.,A former 13th-round draft pick of the New York Yankees, W...
Veteran slugger Josh Bell inks one-year deal with Twins
Veteran first baseman Josh Bell inked a one-year deal with the Minnesota Twins on Friday, joining his seventh different franchise as he enters his 11th season in the big leagues.,The contract includes a mutual option for 2027.,Bell, 33, played for the Washington Nationals for the second time in 2025...
Report: Twins signing well-traveled 1B Josh Bell
The Minnesota Twins are in agreement with veteran first baseman Josh Bell on a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2027, The Athletic reported Monday.,Financial terms of the deal were not available.,The well-traveled, 33-year-old slugger batted .237 with 22 home runs and 63 RBIs in 140 games ...
Twins, Phillies to meet in 2026 Field of Dreams game
The Minnesota Twins and Philadelphia Phillies will play a regular-season game at the Field of Dreams site at Dyersville, Iowa, on Aug. 13, Major League Baseball announced Wednesday.,The contest will be the third played at the iconic location of the 1989 hit movie "Field of Dreams." The Chicago White...
Twins officially tab Derek Shelton as manager
The Minnesota Twins formally announced Derek Shelton as their new manager on Thursday.,Shelton was the Twins' bench coach in 2018 and 2019 before being hired to manage the Pittsburgh Pirates.,That stint in Pittsburgh ended this past May following a 12-26 start to the 2025 season. In five-plus season...
Reports: Twins to hire ex-Pirates manager Derek Shelton
The Minnesota Twins are turning to Derek Shelton to be their next manager, multiple media outlets reported Wednesday.,Shelton was the Twins' bench coach in 2018 and 2019 before being hired to manage the Pittsburgh Pirates.,That stint in Pittsburgh ended this past May following a 12-26 start to the 2...
Report: Twins want to interview Boston's Ramon Vazquez
The Minnesota Twins are seeking permission to interview Boston Red Sox bench coach Ramon Vazquez for their managerial opening, MLB Network reported on Tuesday.,The Twins parted ways with skipper Rocco Baldelli on Sept. 29 after finishing 70-92 and fourth in the division in his seventh season. ,Vazqu...
Twins fire manager Rocco Baldelli
After the team's poorest showing in nearly a decade, the Minnesota Twins dismissed manager Rocco Baldelli on Monday.,Minnesota finished Baldelli's seventh season at the helm with a record of 70-92 and finished fourth in the American League Central.,The Twins were 34-27 on June 4, but lost 10 of the ...
Phillies edge Twins for MLB-leading 55th home victory
Nick Castellanos hit a walk-off sacrifice fly in the 10th inning to lift the Philadelphia Phillies to a 2-1 win over the visiting Minnesota Twins on Sunday afternoon.,Max Kepler added a solo home run for Philadelphia (96-66), which is headed to the postseason after winning the National League East d...
Phils' Cristopher Sanchez preps for postseason with start vs. Twins
In the midst of a special season, Cristopher Sanchez gets one final postseason tune-up Sunday as the Philadelphia Phillies host the Minnesota Twins in the regular-season finale for both teams.,With Zack Wheeler out for the season, Sanchez (13-5, 2.57 ERA) will take the ball for Philadelphia in Game ...
Former Phillies pitcher Mick Abel leads Twins to shutout of Philadelphia
Rookie Mick Abel pitched six scoreless innings against his former team, lifting the Minnesota Twins to a 5-0 road victory over the Philadelphia Phillies on Saturday.,A 24-year-old right-hander, Abel (3-4) was a key piece of the July trade that sent star closer Jhoan Duran to Philadelphia. He has mos...
Phillies' Ranger Suarez to work out kinks vs. Twins
Ranger Suarez knows the postseason is the Philadelphia Phillies' top priority at this point, but he still wants to close the regular season on a positive note.,Suarez will get the start for the Phillies on Saturday when the Minnesota Twins visit to play the penultimate game of the regular season for...
Phillies handle Twins behind Aaron Nola's gem
Aaron Nola pitched eight terrific innings and Jhoan Duran earned the save against his former team as the Philadelphia Phillies edged the visiting Minnesota Twins 3-1 on Friday.,Amid a season plagued by injuries and inconsistency, Nola (5-10) allowed just one run and two hits in his final postseason ...
Phillies' Jhoan Duran could face ex-club in matchup with Twins
As the regular season winds down, the Philadelphia Phillies still have one goal remaining.,The Phillies have an outside chance of earning the No. 1 overall seed in the National League playoffs, and they can help their chances with a win on Friday against the visiting Minnesota Twins.,Philadelphia (9...