Minnesota Twins News
Twins clear path for 2025 Rule 5 Draft selection by releasing outfielder
The Minnesota Twins have an open 40-man roster spot heading into the Rule 5 Draft after releasing an outfielder.
Source: Puckett's Pond
Twins Release Carson McCusker To Pursue Opportunity In Asia
The Twins have placed outfielder Carson McCusker on unconditional release waivers, per Dan Hayes of The Athletic. McCusker is expected to play in Asia next year, though no details have been provided…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Its cleanup time after storm blankets Twin Cities, Minnesota with several inches of snow
Mainline roads are in decent shape, but secondary roads remain snow covered after Tuesdays storm.
Source: Twins Insider
Emmer sticks with Trump as president escalates attacks on Somali community
Before Trumps comments, Emmer spent years making inroads in the growing Somali community in his district.
Source: Twins Insider
Minneapolis softball fields were neglected for years. Now theres a plan.
Tensions between parents, the school district and the park system are starting to ease with a plan for better girls ballfields.
Source: Twins Insider
Minnesota survey shows post-pandemic gains in student mental health
The 2025 statewide survey was first to ask in detail about social media usage, and many students think they have a problem with it.
Source: Twins Insider
Another 160-plus restaurants opened in the Twin Cities in 2025. Yes, really.
From destination dining to suburban surprises, the year delivered another nonstop run of openings.
Source: Twins Insider
Lead a punk band for a night with Karaoke Crime Scene at the Red Sea in Minneapolis
No need to feel paranoid about a bad reputation during these karaoke nights at a new location.
Source: Twins Insider
Minneapolis City Council approves 2026 budget, spares mayors office cuts
The mayor has five days to decide whether to sign the spending plan, which will increase property taxes.
Source: Twins Insider
Twins lose one spot in the 2026 MLB Draft lottery but there's no reason to panic
The Minnesota Twins will pick third in the 2026 MLB Draft following this season's lottery.
Source: Puckett's Pond
Twins center fielder Byron Buxton expected to make U.S. roster for World Baseball Classic
Buxton would join outfielders Aaron Judge, Pete Crow-Armstrong and Corbin Carroll on the Team USA roster for the March event.
Source: Twins Insider
Vang: Somalis dont contribute anything? How about $8 billion to the Minnesota economy.
Somali Minnesotans have a higher labor participation rate than the general population. They work as truck drivers, nurses, manufacturing workers and entrepreneurs.
Source: Twins Insider
Dodgers get stronger by swiping former Twins manager in Winter Meetings twist
The Dodgers hired former Twins manager Rocco Baldelli to a front office position.
Source: Puckett's Pond
MnDOT brings its Name a Snowplow contest back for a 6th season
Past winning names have included Plowy McPlowFace, Were Off To See The Blizzard and Dontcha Snow. Submissions will be accepted through Dec. 19.
Source: Twins Insider
DHS disputes Augsburgs account of ICE arrest on campus, claims agents were obstructed
Federal officials say they had a warrant; the university maintains agents refused to produce a judicial warrant on private property.
Source: Twins Insider
Met Council members oversee Twin Cities transit, but rarely ride it
In the last year, just half of those appointed to the Metropolitan Council have taken advantage of the free Metro Transit rides that come with their job.
Source: Twins Insider
Latest Twins rumors prove why Red Sox's Joe Ryan efforts fell apart
Several Winter Meetings reports display why the Red Sox won't acquire Twins ace Joe Ryan this offseason.
Source: Puckett's Pond
Twins Looking To Add Bullpen Help, Power Bat
The Twins tore down their bullpen in July, trading five relievers as part of a deadline fire sale that shipped a whopping 11 players out of the Twin Cities. Theyre planning to hold onto stars Byron…
Source: MLB Trade Rumors
Byron Buxton's Team USA selection shows the world what Twins fans already know
Twins star Byron Buxton will play for Team USA.
Source: Puckett's Pond
Division rival targeting former Twins outfielder from trade deadline fire sale
The Royals are reportedly trying to acquire multiple outfielders, with former Twin Harrison Bader being one of their targets.
Source: Puckett's Pond
