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As Twins near Opening Day, manager Derek Shelton still seeks clarity in bullpen
Journeymen Dan Altavilla, Zak Kent and Matt Bowman are battling for the final two spots in the Twins bullpen.
Can the Twins win in 2026? Expectations plummet along with payroll, fan morale
It's been a decade since projection systems and odds makers were this low on the Twins, but 2015 and 2017 show the unexpected is possible.
The keys to Max Scherzer’s recovery: How piano helped solve a lingering thumb injury
The first time Scherzer gripped a baseball after messing around on the piano, his thumb immediately felt better. So he kept playing.
Why the Pirates decided to send MLB’s top prospect Konnor Griffin to Triple A
The question of whether the 19-year-old Griffin should start the season in the majors is more nuanced than it may seem.
Efficient in final spring outing, Joe Ryan is ready to ‘get rolling’
Ryan will pitch the Twins’ season opener for the second time after also receiving the honor for the 2022 season.
Bullpen, rotation take shape as Twins release veterans Liam Hendriks, Andrew Chafin
The final rotation spot and depth at several positions remain unsolved as Minnesota nears the end of spring training.
Here are 3 Minnesota Twins players who could break out in a big way in 2026
Which of the Twins' unproven young players will break through this season and beat their projected numbers?
Twins picks to click: 3 key players who will outperform their projections in 2026
Which of the Twins' unproven young players will break through this season and beat their projected numbers?
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