https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/page/103/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-awarded-the-third-overall-pick-in-2026-mlb-draft-r4877/The much-anticipated MLB Draft Lottery has come and gone. The Twins did not get the best-case scenario: they moved down one spot and were given the 3rd overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft. While not ideal, 3rd is still not a terrible place for the Twins to pick in next year's draft, and draft exp...4877Thu, 11 Dec 2025 14:09:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/fired-twins-coach-wins-top-honors-from-baseball-america-r4876/David Popkins’ 2024 season in Minnesota ended with a thud, but his work in 2025 has now earned him one of baseball’s most notable coaching honors. Baseball America named Popkins its MLB Coach of the Year, highlighting a philosophy that has resonated across one of the league’s most improved offen...4876Thu, 11 Dec 2025 13:55:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/whom-will-minnesota-twins-draft-with-3rd-overall-pick-ranking-the-options-r4872/The dust has settled on the 2025 MLB Draft Lottery. It was a solid outcome for the Twins, who should have a bonus pool upwards of $16 million to play with when we get to next July. The No. 3 spot is a fascinating place to pick. There's a consensus top prospect, in Roch Cholowsky, and kind of a c...4872Thu, 11 Dec 2025 12:34:06 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-have-interest-in-first-basemen-ryan-ohearn-josh-bell-rhys-hoskins-r4865/Dan Hayes of The Athletic reported that the Twins are shopping at the mid-tier level of third basemen, checking in on the likes of Josh Bell, Ryan O'Hearn, and Rhys Hoskins. Want to know more about Rhys Hoskins? Read our in-depth write-up on him. O’Hearn is 32, a left-handed first bas...4865Thu, 11 Dec 2025 01:50:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/the-twins-are-all-in-on-royce-lewis-again-r4862/The Minnesota Twins have not been subtle about their belief in Royce Lewis this winter. Shortly after being hired, manager Derek Shelton made a point to visit several core players in person, a gesture that sent a message about how he intends to lead. Lewis was one of the first stops. At the Wint...4862Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:13:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/happy-carlos-correa-day-r4861/It is difficult to know from day-to-day in the offseason when your favorite team will spend some money. Well, Twins fans, we can guarantee you that the Twins will be spending money on Wednesday. July 1 is, in the baseball world, known as Bobby Bonilla Day. Is this because of some sort of ca...4861Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:15:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-select-catcher-in-the-rule-5-draft-trade-him-to-the-giants-r4857/Daniel Susac, we hardly knew ye!  Every year, baseball fans from every organization get excited for the Rule 5 draft, excited about the opportunity to add a young player or fearing the possibility of losing prospects that we have grown to like to other organizations.  So, how did the 2...4857Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:18:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-open-roster-spot-for-rule-5-pick-by-releasing-carson-mccusker-r4852/The Minnesota Twins created space on their 40-man roster on Wednesday morning, placing outfielder Carson McCusker on unconditional release waivers. The move comes just hours before the Rule 5 Draft, where the club is expected to make at least one selection. It is a procedural decision with immed...4852Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:58:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-release-carson-mccusker-are-likely-to-make-rule-5-draft-pick-wednesday-r4851/The Minnesota Twins will release Carson McCusker to pursue playing opportunities outside the United States, the team announced Wednesday. As a result, their 40-man roster now has a vacancy, clearing a logistical block as they prepare for the 2025 Rule 5 Draft, which takes place at 1 PM CT to clo...4851Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:44:20 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/2026-offseason-episode-1-live-from-the-mlb-winter-meetings-r4847/Lou Hennessy, Nick Nelson, and Jamie Cameron join John Bonnes live from the MLB Winter Meetings to discuss the latest Twins rumors, the MLB Draft lottery, and much more in this special episode of the Twins Off-Daily Podcast! Listen using Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts.apple.com/us/podcast...4847Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:10:59 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/a-rare-commodity-why-byron-buxtons-trade-value-might-never-be-higher-r4843/Byron Buxton has never been shy about his feelings toward Minnesota. Across multiple interviews last season, he made it clear that he wants to remain a Twin for life. His connection to the organization, the fan base, and the community is something he has spoken about with pride and sincerity. Un...4843Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:04:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/4-twins-prospects-most-likely-to-be-lost-in-2025-rule-5-draft-r4840/On Wednesday, as the MLB Winter Meetings wind down, teams will make their selections in the 2025 Rule 5 Draft. The Twins protected most of the expected names: Andrew Morris, Connor Prielipp, Marco Raya, Hendry Mendez, Kendry Rojas, and Gabriel González. They also chose to protect one semi-surpri...4840Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:48:01 +0000