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Minnesota Twins fire manager Rocco Baldelli after nightmarish season After two years managing a roster on a reduced payroll, Baldelli was fired.

The #MNTwins fired Rocco Baldelli after seven season. And after making a mighty large payroll reduction two seasons ago.

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Joe Ryan focuses on Twins’ positive changes, rather than his uncertain future “At the end of the day, I see the big picture and the decisions they've made," Ryan said of the Twins' post-trade deadline changes.

Joe Ryan was asked if he thought about the possibility Friday might have been his final start for the #MNTwins. After noting that's out of his control, the All-Star discussed the club's direction instead.
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Byron Buxton adds 2 homers to ‘historic’ season, Bailey Ober finally shines in Twins win Buxton continued a career year on Thursday afternoon, one that should earn him plenty of down-ballot MVP votes.

Byron Buxton has already earned $1m via plate appearance incentives in the last 10 days. He could earn another $3m with a top-10 AL MVP finish.
Currently, he's 8th in f-WAR and 13th in b-WAR. #MNTwins
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Luke Keaschall exited today's game with a left thumb injury. #MNTwins

MRI results: No elbow or UCL concern with Pablo López.

He does have a mild mid forearm strain he sustained diving for a ball Friday and is going on IL. Had the #MNTwins been in it, very likely would have skipped one start and returned.

A Twins clubbie’s app has made outfitting MLB players with new gear easier for years Twins clubhouse assistant manager Tim Burke created a database of player measurements that MLB has adopted and about half of its teams use.

"If some guys were really picky about their pants, it might take 15 minutes.”

Read why #MNTwins clubhouse attendant Tim Burke created an app to help his #MLB brethren.
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Even with Twins out of contention, Pablo López aims for late season return: 'I want to do it'

Pablo López is facing hitters today for the first time since he suffered his injury June 4. He said getting back on the mound for the #MNTwins in 2025 is critical. "I want to do it." Here's why.
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What did I do now?

Byron Buxton's leadership helps Twins bond after chaotic trade deadline

Two days after the deadline, Byron Buxton helped organize a team dinner to smooth things over for a number of new faces at a tumultuous time. #MNTwins 

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Byron Buxton has been activated. Carson McCusker optioned back to Triple A. #MNTwins

Twins takeaways: Alan Roden among many looking to take advantage of opportunity

An aggressive mindset, open tryouts, 4-day pitchers and adapting to #MLB during a chaotic period all played roles in a 3-3 road trip out of the trade deadline for the #MNTwins.
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Byron Buxton told inquiring teams ‘No,’ and what else I learned about the Twins, Part 2 Elsewhere, the Twins thought their prep work paid big dividends in the final hour when multiple moves were made.

Byron Buxton told the NY Mets, Atlanta Braves and others he wasn't interested. Plus more on the Louis Varland deal, and why Abel, Bradley and Outman aren't here. #MNTwins
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Twins’ Griffin Jax requested a trade, and what I learned about the club’s fire sale, Part 1 Initially, the Twins didn’t know if they’d find the right return for their elite setup man because of a slow-developing market.

When the #MNTwins’ direction became clear Thurs, Griffin Jax requested a trade, one the club granted but didn’t have to. Those details and more here:

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Byron Buxton doubles down on desire to stay with Twins after deadline Buxton is certain of one thing: He wants to spend the rest of his career with the Twins and would invoke his no-trade clause if necessary.

#MNTwins told teams that inquired not to spend time or energy asking about Byron Buxton, who wants to stay with the club.
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A day after 8 players were traded, Joe Ryan and Twins take stock: 'It's just sobering'

As they sat in the same hotel room right before 5 pm CT, Joe Ryan thought he’d been traded to Boston. Griffin Jax believed he was staying. Then Louie Varland’s phone rang.

Here’s how #MNTwins players experienced Thursday’s stunning trade deadline.

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Inside the final hours of the Carlos Correa era — and the start of a rebuild for the Twins Correa's exit from Minnesota began with a candid conversation with Twins president Derek Falvey about the team's future direction.

Carlos Correa, Rocco Baldelli and Derek Falvey all spoke after yesterday’s trade about the wild end to Wednesday’s game and the insane 26 hours to follow. Story with Ken Rosenthal. #MNTwins

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Willi Castro's awkward removal is not because of an impending trade. Just chalk it up to another weird occurrence on a really ugly day at Target Field. Maybe it's the air pollution. #MNTwins

BREAKING: Noah Davis set to make his #MNTwins debut.

Matt Wallner hit his second homer of the season on an 0-2 pitch. He was previously 2-for-27 in those counts. #MNTwins tie it at 1.

BREAKING: #MNTwins promote RHP Noah Davis to replace Pierson Ohl on the active roster.

With first trade complete, Twins wait to see how far 'down the rabbit hole' front office goes

“We’re still kind of in a holding pattern of seeing exactly how far down the rabbit hole we go as an organization.”

Now that they know it’s real, #MNTwins players wonder how much the front office is wiling to deal before Thursday’s trade deadline.
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Brooks Lee hits his second homer of the game. He's driven in all five #MNTwins runs. They trail Boston 8-5 in the ninth.

It would simply be a mistake by the #MNTwins to trade replay coordinator Joey Casey before Thursday's deadline. This is the kind of talent you lock up long term.

Hug watch heard ’round the world: Jhoan Duran remains a Twin despite internet panic Multiple Twins sources confirmed that Duran had not been traded, as many fans suspected: "He hugged Frank — like he always does."

"It was only a (hug). It was only a (hug)."

More on the handsy greeting among friends in the #MNTwins bullpen that led to rampant trade speculation.

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Carlos Correa exited tonight's game with an illness. #MNTwins

Rocco Baldelli said on the broadcast Carlos Correa felt a little lightheaded and it didn't go away. #MNTwins

Carlos Correa exits the game 1 1/2 innings after the trainer came out to check on him. #MNTwins

Pierson Ohl struck out three batters in his first #MLB inning, stranding a runner on second. #MNTwins

Pierson Ohl begins his #MLB career with a three-pitch strikeout of Roman Anthony. #MNTwins