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Twins keep fighting, but will it ever result in anything more than silver linings? https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7224520/2026/04/24/minnesota-twins-battle-mets/
Twins keep fighting, but will it ever result in anything more than silver linings?

The underdog Twins are developing an identity as a team that refuses to buy into the low expectations others have for them.

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Rosenthal: Unpacking the ‘Shohei Ohtani Rule,’ and if it’s too much or unfair

Cubs manager Craig Counsell’s remarks about the rule sparked a fresh round of anti-Dodger sentiment among some fans and even broadcasters.

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Ope! Survey says Twins fans are among most potty-mouthed on social media

A firm looked at all MLB fan bases and determined Twins fans are among the most likely to use expletives when talking about their team.

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Married New England #Patriots coach announces he is seeking counseling and opts out of being present for 8 of team's 11 #NFLdraft picks and to spend time with family out of state after "Completely Innocent" but multiple pics emerge in #Murdoch owned #NYPost of him kissing & holding hands with a female reporter.

Married female reporter has now resigned from her reporting role with #TheAthletic , the sports coverage media arm of #NYC Murdoch press rival #NYTimes.

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Top-30 MLB free agent finally signs, plus 2 unbelievable GIFs

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Twins excited by debuts of top pitching prospects despite close loss to Mets

"It's always good to see young guys come to the big leagues and have success right away," Victor Caratini said.

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Walt Weiss' job has changed in Atlanta. His personal approach with players hasn't https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7217468/2026/04/22/walt-weiss-atlanta-braves-manager/
Walt Weiss’ job has changed in Atlanta. His personal approach with players hasn’t

“You want to know the manager has your back,” former Braves star Freddie Freeman said. “And that is Walt Weiss, to a T.”

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Byron Buxton's homer wakes up Twins offense, helps send Mets to 12th straight loss https://www.nytimes.com/athletic/7217836/2026/04/22/twins-byron-buxton-home-run-mets-losing-streak/
Byron Buxton’s homer wakes up Twins offense, helps send Mets to 12th straight loss

Four scoreless innings from the bullpen also helped Minnesota prolong New York's skid.

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Are Mets and Phillies really this bad? Plus, MLB-record sale in works

The Windup Newsletter ⚾ | This is The Athletic’s MLB newsletter. Sign up here to receive The Windup directly in your inbox. When your only comfort is that your rival is somehow doing worse, it’s not a great time. Plus: The Padres are selling for $3.9 billion, a long-time minor leaguer finally got his shot and Ken wonders if it’s time to fire up the annual alarm system. I’m Levi Weaver, here with Ken Rosenthal. Welcome to The Windup! The embarrassing thing isn’t that my preseason NL East guess (Mets or Phillies, obviously) has been so wrong (so far). It’s that I had such a...

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