https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/41/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what-happened-to-the-player-development-mandate-r19348/With the selection of Derek Shelton as the Minnesota Twins' next manager, the front office and ownership forgot one of their own publicly stated goals for the next manager of the Minnesota Twins. This manager was supposed to be a hire who would help address the struggles that have existed in pl...19348Sun, 02 Nov 2025 22:23:11 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/could-the-twins-bring-back-christian-v%C3%A1zquez-as-their-backup-catcher-r19334/When the Minnesota Twins signed Christian Vazquez to a three-year, $30 million contract before the 2023 season, the move was meant to add experience and stability behind the plate. Ryan Jeffers was still viewed as a developing catcher with offensive potential, but he lacked the track record to b...19334Sun, 02 Nov 2025 14:17:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/a-former-players-perspective-on-what-to-expect-out-of-a-big-league-manager-r19350/I have had the good fortune of having what some would call a “playing career” in baseball. I have also had the privilege of playing for some of the best leaders at any level that the game has to offer. From 2015 to 2018, I played for the University of Minnesota. I had the honor of suiting up for...19350Sun, 02 Nov 2025 12:50:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/does-anyone-want-to-come-here-r19351/Over the past two years, starting with their open pronouncement that they'd be "right-sizing" payroll in the aftermath of a postseason breakthrough, the Minnesota Twins have been steadily devolving into a complete and total mess that no one much wants to be associated with.  By the trade de...19351Sat, 01 Nov 2025 13:22:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/hiring-derek-shelton-suggests-the-status-quo-isnt-going-anywhere-r19347/The current Twins regime has had nearly a decade to show us how they prefer to operate, which types of players they value, and how they build their rosters, etc. After missing the playoffs for the fourth time in five years, massive changes are needed to turn things around. In hiring former bench...19347Sat, 01 Nov 2025 11:45:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/bringing-back-familiar-lefties-could-help-rebuild-minnesota-twins-bullpen-r19341/The Minnesota Twins enter the offseason facing a self-inflicted challenge: rebuilding a bullpen that was stripped down at the trade deadline. In an effort to retool the organization, the team traded away Jhoan Duran, Griffin Jax, and Louis Varland (all pitchers with multiple years of team contro...19341Fri, 31 Oct 2025 15:08:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-fans-dont-hold-derek-sheltons-tenure-with-the-pirates-against-him-r19346/Reception to Minnesota's announcement of Derek Shelton as new manager has been mixed, at best. While partially owing to the general state of fan morale, it's been tough to find much enthusiasm surrounding the next chapter in Twins managerial lore. He's a retread, some say. He's being brough...19346Fri, 31 Oct 2025 11:38:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what-questions-do-you-want-answered-at-derek-sheltons-introductory-press-conference-r19345/The Twins will officially welcome Derek Shelton back into the organization as the team's new manager with a press conference on Tuesday afternoon at Target Field. Members of the credentialed media will file in and hear about his selection, and the new skipper (plus club president Derek Falvey an...19345Thu, 30 Oct 2025 21:04:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/derek-shelton-paul-skenes-and-the-next-wave-of-twins-stars-r19340/The Minnesota Twins appear set to bring a familiar face back into the fold, as multiple reports indicate Derek Shelton is expected to be named the team’s next manager. Shelton, who previously served as the Twins’ bench coach under Rocco Baldelli, spent most of the last six seasons managing the P...19340Thu, 30 Oct 2025 15:09:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/in-choosing-derek-shelton-twins-signal-a-rebuild-is-likely-r19342/Heading into the offseason, the Twins front office faced a daunting task. They had to endeavor to convince a beleaguered fanbase that the team intends to compete in 2026. By hiring Derek Shelton, they sent a different sort of message entirely. It sure feels like they're planning on a rebuild, bu...19342Thu, 30 Oct 2025 13:32:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/one-big-thing-can-his-new-sinker-save-bailey-ober-r19337/Bailey Ober entered his fifth big-league season with a 3.76 career ERA and a 3.90 career FIP. Despite below-average fastball velocity, he had a 25.6% career strikeout rate. Even at his best, he was vulnerable to the occasional blowup, usually because hitters would square him up and hit a couple...19337Thu, 30 Oct 2025 11:38:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/breaking-twins-to-hire-derek-shelton-as-manager-for-2026-r19338/In a move many fans will find underwhelming, the Twins chose to push the dials of familiarity and experience as high as possible with their hire to replace recently fired manager Rocco Baldelli. His place at the top of the dugout steps at Target Field will be taken by Derek Shelton, who served a...19338Wed, 29 Oct 2025 23:49:26 +0000