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In 2023, the Minnesota Twins' eighth bullpen spot was occupied primarily by a young stretch reliever (usually Cole Sands or Josh Winder) who could be used in an emergency. Should the Twins have a different type of reliever occupy their last bullpen spot in 2024?

You are what you emphasize. That's one of the oldest coaching and team-building aphorisms in the history of sport, one that applies to the Kansas City Chiefs, the Minnesota Timberwolves and, it would seem, the Minnesota Twins. The Chiefs decided two years ago to trade Tyreek Hill, the most explosive receiver in the NFL. They used the resulting draft picks to alter their philosophy. Instead of ...

19 players signed to minor-league contracts for the 2024 season were invited to big-league spring training on Tuesday. Well, they were probably called weeks ago, but you know what I mean. They will have nine pitchers (8 right handed), four extra catchers, four infielders, one outfielder and a uti...

TV--While the details are not known, the Twins have re-upped with Diamond/Bally for another (and final season). I am one that has been able to watch every Twins game, which is the main reason I have the "Sports Pack" on DirecTV. The reported amount on the television contract is 85% of what the Tw...

When the Minnesota Twins take the field at Kauffman Stadium on March 28, their payroll will be close to $30 million less than on Opening Day a year ago. Ownership has blamed declining television revenues, but in reality, things didn’t have to work out this way.

MINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins finalized their $5.25 million, one-year contract with first baseman Carlos Santana and added to their bullpen Wednesday by signing right-hander Jay Jackson and claimi...

The Twins officially signed two players to one-year deals on Wednesday and added another off waivers.

The most unsettled area of the roster is the outfield, where the Twins have yet to acquire Byron Buxton insurance.

Jay Jackson and Carlos Santana bring more to the table than on-field performance.

The Minnesota Twins have announced its 2024 lineup of promotions, themed nights, special events and concerts, and this year there is at least one night to howl about.