https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/31/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/carson-mccusker-and-the-game-of-inches-r19522/Carson McCusker is a man who is defined by his height—80 inches, to be exact, but who’s counting? If someone knows the name Carson McCusker, they know it because he’s 6-foot-8. He’s tied for the tallest hitter in MLB history, and only eight pitchers have ever been taller. For an exceptional...19522Thu, 11 Dec 2025 23:07:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what-derek-shelton-learned-in-pittsburgh-now-matters-in-minnesota-r19511/Derek Shelton arrived in Minnesota this winter with years of perspective, gleaned from guiding one of baseball’s youngest rosters. But when reporters asked him what he truly learned in Pittsburgh about developing young hitters, he didn’t hesitate. The biggest takeaway was startling and straightf...19511Thu, 11 Dec 2025 17:13:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/why-minnesota-twins-should-take-the-leap-trade-royce-lewis-for-nationals-cj-abrams-r19517/With the Winter Meetings out of the way, there will be lots of opportunities for baseball matchmaking to occur. With Carlos Correa long out the door, the Minnesota Twins could turn their attention to another shortstop on the trade market to bolster their current infield core. Rumors around the W...19517Thu, 11 Dec 2025 15:08:08 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/royce-lewis-derek-shelton-twins-payroll-young-core/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...19521Wed, 10 Dec 2025 23:13:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/happy-carlos-correa-day-r19514/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...19514Wed, 10 Dec 2025 22:15:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-select-catcher-in-the-rule-5-draft-trade-him-to-the-giants-r19523/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...19523Wed, 10 Dec 2025 19:18:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-release-carson-mccusker-are-likely-to-make-rule-5-draft-pick-wednesday-r19520/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...19520Wed, 10 Dec 2025 16:44:20 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/a-rare-commodity-why-byron-buxtons-trade-value-might-never-be-higher-r19508/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...19508Wed, 10 Dec 2025 14:04:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/4-twins-prospects-most-likely-to-be-lost-in-2025-rule-5-draft-r19490/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...19490Wed, 10 Dec 2025 12:48:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/breaking-twins-win-third-overall-pick-in-2026-mlb-draft-lottery-r19516/The hated Chicago White Sox, who already got Justin Ishbia and the Pope this year, win again. They will pick first in the 2026 MLB Draft, after winning the annual MLB Draft Lottery on Tuesday evening in Orlando. The Twins will pick third, but can find some consolation in not having fallen any fu...19516Tue, 09 Dec 2025 23:04:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/there-are-encouraging-updates-on-minnesota-twins-limited-partners-r19512/In mid-August, the Pohlad family announced they were no longer selling the team, and instead, would sell stakes in it to two limited partners. Then, for nearly four months, nothing. On Saturday, Charley Walters of St. Paul Pioneer Press broke some news regarding the first of the two li...19512Tue, 09 Dec 2025 21:08:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/if-minnesota-twins-trade-ryan-jeffers-whom-should-they-sign-to-play-catcher-r19509/With the latest reports taking focus away from Joe Ryan, Pablo López, and Byron Buxton, there are other Twins trade candidates to consider this winter, including catcher Ryan Jeffers. Is it possible the Twins could trade Jeffers, but hang on to the other players mentioned in rumors? If they go t...19509Tue, 09 Dec 2025 18:37:33 +0000