Joe Nicholson-Imagn Images Dan Hayes of The Athletic reported that Rocco’s 2026 option was picked up at some point in the last six weeks, amid the Twins’ downward spiral. According to Dan Hayes of The Athletic, the Twins reportedly picked up manager Rocco Baldelli’s 2026 team option at some point since late April. While the exact timing is unclear, it’s easy to surmise … [Read more...] about Twins Pick Up Baldelli’s 2026 Option, the Latest Sign of Derek Falvey’s Complacency
Game 79: Mariners at Twins
Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images Chris Paddack and the Twins try to turn things around today against the Mariners. First Pitch: 6:40 PM CDT TV: Twins.TV Radio: TIBN, WCCO 830, The Wolf 102.9 FM Know thine enemy: Lookout Landing At this point I’ll accept a close loss today, considering how often the Twins have been getting blown out. The … [Read more...] about Game 79: Mariners at Twins
Mariners 6, Twins 5: More of the same
Jesse Johnson-Imagn Images The Twins got behind big early, clawed their way back, but lost anyway. Chris Paddack got off to a good start in the first two innings, but trouble followed in the 3rd. Two singles and an error by Paddack loaded the bases for the Mariners. Then, Julio Rodriguez hit a sac fly to bring the first run in. Cal Raleigh hit a single, then after a … [Read more...] about Mariners 6, Twins 5: More of the same
Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Buxton for MVP” Edition
Sam Greene/The Enquirer / USA TODAY NETWORK via Imagn Images The Buck Truck is cruising - unfortunately, no one else is on it. Byron Buxton hit six homers this past week, yet the Twins only managed to win one out of six games, losing series to the Reds and the Brewers. Brooks Lee’s hitting streak ended at 19 games, which is certainly an impressive feat for the 2nd-year … [Read more...] about Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Buxton for MVP” Edition
Game 78: Mariners vs. Twins
Brad Rempel-Imagn Images A slumping Minnesota team hopes to turn things around. First Pitch: 6:40 PM CT TV: Twins.TV Radio: TIBN Opposing site: Lookout Landing Twins Lineup: Buxton CF Wallner DH Lee 3B Larnach RF Correa SS France 1B Clemens 2B Bader LF Vazquez C P. Ober Mariners Lineup Crawford SS Rodriguez CF Raleigh C Polanco DH Arozarena LF Raley 1B Canzone … [Read more...] about Game 78: Mariners vs. Twins