https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/page/192/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/the-twins-seem-to-hire-well-but-cant-actualize-impact-r4196/One of the big Twins-related storylines of this MLB postseason was the resounding success of the Toronto Blue Jays offense, and the widespread acclaim for their new hitting coach David Popkins and his role. It's obviously not a narrative that reflects especially well on the Twins, who scapegoate...4196Fri, 07 Nov 2025 15:01:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/latroy-hawkins-named-minnesota-twins-bullpen-coach-r4189/Derek Shelton, hired earlier in the week, has made his first move as Minnesota Twins manager locking down the teams new bullpen coach. Dan Hayes of The Athletic is reporting that the teams are naming LaTroy Hawkins for the role. There may be no one more qualified for the role as Hawkin...4189Fri, 07 Nov 2025 14:07:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/as-mlb-free-agency-opens-twins-make-flurry-of-roster-moves-r4187/The MLB offseason reached its first interesting phase on Thursday. Qualifying offers were made, National League Silver Sluggers were announced, contract options were picked up or declined, and free agency officially got underway, as players who qualify for that right can now negotiate with all 3...4187Fri, 07 Nov 2025 12:37:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/few-fits-for-frugal-minnesota-twins-among-top-50-free-agent-lists-r4177/The 2025-26 MLB free agent market is heating up across baseball, and national outlets are rolling out their annual top 50 lists, complete with projected contracts and potential landing spots. For the Minnesota Twins, those lists highlight the financial constraints they may face this winter....4177Thu, 06 Nov 2025 23:12:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/destination-the-show-episode-100-twins-offseason-needs-and-roster-decisions-r4175/In episode 100 of Destination: The Show, Jeremy and Jamie discuss Derek Shelton’s introductory press conference. The guys walk through the Twins core of young hitters, analyzing their arbitration projections, 2025 performances, and likelihood of being returned to the 2026 roster. The crew talk t...4175Thu, 06 Nov 2025 21:33:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/what-derek-shelton-emphasizes-in-coaching-and-managing-and-the-lessons-he-brings-back-from-pittsburgh-r4170/The Twins are going through a major rebuild after a dismal season on the field, which led to the dumping of 11 players at the July trade deadline. In a continuation of that exodus, manager Rocco Baldelli was fired at the end of the season.  While fans speculated about an internal or familia...4170Thu, 06 Nov 2025 18:08:13 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-hope-derek-sheltons-second-chance-follows-a-terry-francona-blueprint-r4164/The Minnesota Twins believe Derek Shelton is ready for his second act as a big-league manager. After five-plus challenging seasons leading the Pittsburgh Pirates, he takes the reins in Minnesota with lessons learned, perspective gained, and a model to follow. One of the best modern examples of t...4164Thu, 06 Nov 2025 16:43:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/jayce-tingler-poached-by-san-francisco-giants-r4154/Whether new Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton planned to or not, he'll need to find a new bench coach for the 2026 season.  Andrew Baggarly of The Athletic is reporting that the San Francisco Giants are hiring Minnesota Twins bench coach Jayce Tingler for the same position. It has not b...4154Thu, 06 Nov 2025 13:28:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/3-free-agent-fits-for-minnesota-twins-at-first-base-r4150/Entering the offseason, the Minnesota Twins don't have a viable full-time first base option on their 40-man roster or in the high minors. Yes, Kody Clemens spent significant time at the position after Ty France was traded to the Toronto Blue Jays at the trade deadline last season. Even in his be...4150Thu, 06 Nov 2025 12:49:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/how-the-twins-and-giants-could-align-on-a-joe-ryan-trade-r4145/The Minnesota Twins are expected to dump salary this winter, and the San Francisco Giants are expected to be aggressive. With franchise legend Buster Posey now overseeing baseball operations, the team appears ready to make significant moves to return to contention. Ownership has given Posey the...4145Thu, 06 Nov 2025 00:05:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/yankees-offered-jasson-dominguez-for-jhoan-duran-at-trade-deadline-r4139/As part of their massive fire sale, the Minnesota Twins traded superstar closer Jhoan Duran to the Philadelphia Phillies at the 2025 trade deadline. In the deal, the Twins received a top 100 prospect in catcher Eduardo Tait and a former top 100 prospect in starting pitcher Mick Abel. Now, detail...4139Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:37:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/building-a-bullpen-from-scratch-how-the-twins-can-rebound-in-2026-r4137/The Twins' bullpen was once a reliable force. Between 2022 and 2024, Jhoan Duran and Griffin Jax anchored the late innings, while role players like Caleb Thielbar, Cole Sands, and Brock Stewart provided valuable depth. But after the 2025 trade deadline, that group is mostly gone. Minnesota dealt...4137Wed, 05 Nov 2025 18:17:02 +0000