Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton became the first manager to be ejected over the new Automated Balls and Strikes (ABS) system on Sunday in a loss against the Baltimore Orioles. The Twins were trying to rally in the top of the ninth inning. Minnesota had a runner on first with Josh Bell at the plate […]
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Twins fire manager Rocco Baldelli following worst season since 2016
The Minnesota Twins are moving on from manager Rocco Baldelli, who spent the last seven seasons leading the club. Baldelli won three American League Central titles with Minnesota, but after back-to-back disappointing years, the team is heading in a new direction. “This is a difficult day because of what Rocco represents to so many people […]
Phillies make major trade deadline move for All-Star closer Jhoan Duran from Twins: reports
The Philadelphia Phillies swung big and landed Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Duran in a strong move before the MLB trade deadline, according to multiple reports. Philadelphia was searching for a high-leverage reliever, and with the Twins in full sell mode, they pounced for the veteran Duran, who has 16 saves for the Twins in 49 […]