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Nine questions with new Twins manager Derek Shelton: ‘We have to win fans back’ Shelton talks wanting to manage again after being fired, the rotation post-Pablo López injury, developing young talent and more.

Q&A with new Twins manager Derek Shelton: 'We have to win the fans back'

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If the Vikings sign Kyler Murray, maybe the Twins can get his MLB rights from the A's to add some outfield depth.

10 things I learned about the Twins in 10 days at spring training, from buzz to buzzkills Notes on the Twins' next wave of prospects, Tom Pohlad's presence, Twins TV numbers, Kendry Rojas and more.

10 things I learned about the Twins in 10 days at spring training:

- The next wave
- Betting on Bradley
- Pohlad's presence
- López insurance
- 50,000 signups
- Flawed fielding
- Santana Sr. and Jr.
- Bearish bullpen
- Nothing is easy
- Varland trade tree

www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

Reassessing the Twins’ starting rotation after Pablo López, David Festa injuries Minnesota's starting pitching depth disappeared in two weeks, but do the Twins need to sign a veteran free agent for rotation help?

"There's no such thing as too much starting pitching depth."

In the wake of the Pablo López and David Festa injuries, I wrote about the Twins' updated rotation depth chart, ranking starters one through nine, with thoughts on each pitcher's 2026 outlook: www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

New (free) podcast!

On the state of the Twins' rotation without Pablo López and David Festa, the buzz around Emmanuel Rodriguez, and a clip of our Derek Shelton interview.

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/t...

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5u3m...

YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=iQTS...

Reassessing the Twins’ starting rotation after Pablo López, David Festa injuries Minnesota's starting pitching depth disappeared in two weeks, but do the Twins need to sign a veteran free agent for rotation help?

"There's no such thing as too much starting pitching."

It took all of two weeks for the Twins' rotation depth to vanish, leaving three spots up for grabs.

Reassessing the Twins' starting pitching depth chart after injuries to Pablo López and David Festa: www.nytimes.com/athletic/707...

The Athletic Welcomes New Colleagues | The New York Times Company We’re excited to announce the hiring of several Washington Post journalists as The Athletic expands its coverage of the Commanders, launches a new Nationals beat and adds to its growing roster of…

Really happy to see this.

The Athletic is adding a bunch of great former Washington Post staffers to our roster and greatly expanding our coverage of the Nationals, Commanders, and D.C. sports as a whole.

Their loss is our gain, and our readers' gain.

www.nytco.com/press/the-at...

New podcast, with special guest Derek Shelton.

One of my favorite shows we've ever done, thanks to Shelton being a *great* guest and extremely generous with his time.

Get to know the new Twins manager with our hour-long conversation over beers in his office: www.patreon.com/posts/specia...

Andrew Chafin after topping out at 87 mph today: "If I cared about velo, I wouldn't have a job anymore."

"It's just a matter of tricking the body into doing what I want it to do when I want it to do it. And it doesn't really have a choice, so it's like a mind-over-matter dance."

Special Guest Derek Shelton | Gleeman and the Geek Get more from Gleeman and the Geek on Patreon

Special guest!

We cracked a beer with new Twins manager Derek Shelton for an hour-long conversation about the inner workings of the job, the big keys to this season, the secret to growing a good beard, and so much more.

Use the code SPRING2026 for 50% off a month. www.patreon.com/posts/specia...

What Are Teams Paying For A Win In Free Agency? 2026 Edition An updated look at how teams are spending money on free agents.

Interesting analysis from @benclemens.bsky.social about how much teams are paying per WAR in free agency: blogs.fangraphs.com/what-are-tea...

Twins starter Taj Bradley leans into mixing ‘art with science’ in rotation competition Bradley is an early favorite to claim one of the Twins' open rotation spots, but he'll soon leave camp to join Team Mexico for the WBC.

Twins starter Taj Bradley leans into blending 'art with science' in crowded rotation competition: www.nytimes.com/athletic/706...

Good News on Joe Ryan | Gleeman and the Geek Get more from Gleeman and the Geek on Patreon

New podcast!

We went on the road with the Twins and spent a rain delay talking about getting good news for Joe Ryan, the starting rotation hierarchy, positive signs from Royce Lewis, and battles for bench spots.

50% off with the code SPRING2026. Join us: www.patreon.com/posts/good-n...

Twins prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez rips a two-run homer off Braves reliever Anderson Pilar.

Alan Roden hammered a 93 mph fastball from Braves reliever Javy Guerra for a grand slam.

Good news for #MNTwins: Joe Ryan’s MRI showed only inflammation. Best case scenario.

Joe Ryan is undergoing an MRI exam. Twins will likely provide an update Sunday.

Royce Lewis with a no-doubter home run in his first spring training at-bat.

Twins announce Joe Ryan was removed from today's start with low back tightness on the right side.

Joe Ryan has been scratched from today's start vs. the Red Sox.

No reason given by the Twins ... yet.

Twins’ bullpen math problem: How many left-handed relievers are too many? By adding veterans Taylor Rogers, Andrew Chafin and Anthony Banda to holdover Kody Funderburk, the Twins' have created a lefty logjam.

There's a strong argument that four of the Twins' top eight relievers are left-handed, but I'm not sure they can build a functional bullpen with that many southpaws of this caliber.

How many lefties are too many? www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

Twins’ bullpen math problem: How many left-handed relievers are too many? By adding veterans Taylor Rogers, Andrew Chafin and Anthony Banda to holdover Kody Funderburk, the Twins' have created a lefty logjam.

Twins' bullpen math problem: How many left-handed relievers are too many? www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

New (free) podcast!

Talking about a busy first week in Twins camp, including Pablo López's season-ending injury, Tom Pohlad making his presence felt, and 2026/2027 focus.

Apple: podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast/p...

Spotify: open.spotify.com/episode/5SBo...

YouTube: www.youtube.com/watch?v=5ohs...

Derek Shelton, out of context, after his first win as Twins manager: "Monte Carlo has the best wings."

MLB announced Phil Cuzzi is retiring after 27 years as an umpire.

Baseball is back.

How will Twins replace Pablo López? In-house options, free agents and present vs. future Are the Twins better off leaning on the young starters they have in place or should they go last-minute shopping for a veteran free agent?

How will the Twins replace Pablo López?

I wrote about the best remaining free-agent fits, the highest upside in-house options, and why the decision could come down to the present vs. the future: www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...

Pablo López will have season-ending Tommy John surgery Wednesday.

Zebby Matthews, talking about his last live BP session and echoing the thoughts on Twins fans when they watch videos of a Twins pitcher facing a Twins hitter:

"Josh Bell put some good swings on balls. [Pause] I guess, as I hope he continues to do."

How will Twins replace Pablo López? In-house options, free agents and present vs. future Are the Twins better off leaning on the young starters they have in place or should they go last-minute shopping for a veteran free agent?

"It just sucks."

On the Twins losing Pablo López to a season-ending injury on Day 1, how much of a dent it puts into their already iffy chances of having a competitive 2026, and how they could/should try to replace him in the rotation.

Let's get into it: www.nytimes.com/athletic/705...