Justin Ishbia has dropped his bid to purchase the Minnesota Twins in lieu of buying the White Sox. This was first reported by Jon Greenberg of The Athletic. Ishbia already owns minority shares of the White Sox and is looking to buy the shares from other minority owners. Greenberg’s sources said this was a move for all Ishbia to take control of the team eventually; however, a … [Read more...] about Justin Ishbia Drops Bid to be Twins Next Owner
Competitive Atmosphere at Spring Training due to Twins’ Offseason Moves
Late offseason moves by the Twins give them more options at two key positions and possibly change their plans for their younger core. With the Twins signing former Gold Glove winner Harrison Bader and former All-Star Ty France, they have depth at first base and in the outfield. While it is beneficial for a team with many injuries in 2024 to have this depth, it will impact … [Read more...] about Competitive Atmosphere at Spring Training due to Twins’ Offseason Moves
MLB Analysts: Twins Set to Thrive Despite Lack of Significant Upgrades
A survey of 32 current and former baseball executives, coaches, and scouts pegged the Twins as one of the five least improved AL teams. Despite this result seeming negative, Jayson Stark of The Athletic reports the Twins, and two other teams listed, could easily be a playoff team at the end of the season. The Twins are joined on the list by the Mariners, Guardians, Astros, and … [Read more...] about MLB Analysts: Twins Set to Thrive Despite Lack of Significant Upgrades
Twins Buys Low on Former All-Star First Baseman
A report from Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star-Tribune indicates the Minnesota Twins will sign veteran Ty France to a one-year deal. France, 30, was an All-Star with the Seattle Mariners in 2022 but since seen his production fall rapidly. The move addresses one of Minnesota’s glaring holes, which was a player like France who can play at first base. France will likely compete … [Read more...] about Twins Buys Low on Former All-Star First Baseman
Twins Set Sights on Realizing Projected Achievements
The Minnesota Twins are looking to have a successful 2025 season while ignoring the 2024 season that ended poorly. Despite last year’s struggles, the Baseball Prospectus projects the Twins to win the American League Central Division by roughly five games over the Kansas City Royals. This forecast has the Twins avoiding the collapse they experienced at the end of the 2024 … [Read more...] about Twins Set Sights on Realizing Projected Achievements