Disco Danny Hayes
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Reporter: Is this a mechanical issue w/ your delivery? Joe Ryan: That's probably part of it. I don't know what's necessarily causing that side of it. Reporter: Do you feel like you're physically capable of executing your delivery? Ryan: No, definitely not. #MNTwins
Disco Danny Hayes@danhayesmlb.bsky.social · 3h agoJoe Ryan’s struggles dampened the upbeat mood in the #MNTwins clubhouse on Tuesday. He indicated he’s not 100 percent again. www.nytimes.com/athletic/749...
Joe Ryan’s struggles dampened the upbeat mood in the #MNTwins clubhouse on Tuesday. He indicated he’s not 100 percent again. www.nytimes.com/athletic/749...
Joe Ryan’s latest struggles dampen festive post-deadline mood in Twins clubhouse (Gift Article)
Getting Ryan back on track will be critical for the Twins, for whom the recent investments are only the beginning.
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#MNTwins optioned Kendry Rojas to make space for Jeff Hoffman.
A year after engaging in the biggest fire sale ever, the #MNTwins reversed course and added three pitchers as they try to make the playoffs for the first time since 2023. A look at how and why they did it. www.nytimes.com/athletic/749...
Twins excited to add talent a year after the biggest fire sale in baseball history (Gift Article)
The Twins got a head start on this year's deadline, then went out and did the opposite of last year in the hopes of contending.
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The #MNTwins are going to the movies today to stay distracted during the trade deadline. More on that and yesterday's wild finish plus a little on new arrival Dean Kremer. www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...
Twins thoughts: A year after tumultuous trade deadline, team is headed to the movies (Gift Article)
Heading into Monday’s deadline, the Twins have already added two pitchers and are looking to make more deals to enhance their roster.
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Last year they spent the trade deadline in a Cleveland hotel room. This year the #MNTwins are switching it up and going to see “The Odyssey.” www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...
Twins thoughts: A year after a tumultuous trade deadline, team is headed to the movies
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Mariners walk-off the #MNTwins on Colt Emerson's game-winning single. Twins lose a pair of one-run games, drop the series in Seattle. They are 56-57.
Trevor Larnach woke up to a report he’d been included in a failed trade with the Houston Astros, which led to a candid conversation with #MNTwins manager Derek Shelton. www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...
Trevor Larnach, Twins deal with fallout after report details failed trade with Houston Astros (Gift Article)
Saturday's report via social media tested the strength of the relationship between Larnach and first-year manager Derek Shelton.
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Ryan Jeffers said he’s not thinking about the trade deadline every day, but he’s aware he could be moved. #MNTwins www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...
Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers' loud bat is helping drown out trade rumors
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Because of all the uncertainty, Ryan Jeffers will be in a better mood when the trade deadline ends. For now, he’s letting his bat doing the talking. #MNTwins www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...
Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers' loud bat is helping drown out trade rumors
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#MNTwins optioned Zebby Matthews to make room for A.J. Minter. To make space on the 40-man , Twins DFA’d Cody Laweryson. They also activated and optioned Garrett Acton to Triple A.
#MNTwins 2026 bullpen ERA/WAR by month. March/April: 5.15 (27th), 0.4 (t-20th) May: 4.40 (23rd), 0.2 (t-26th) June: 6.94 (30th), -0.7 (27th) July: 2.86 (6th), 1.0 (9th)
You can find more insight from me on the Dean Kramer trade on our live #MLB trade deadline blog. We’re constantly updating it with insights from all our writers. Follow along. #MNTwins www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
Insights on Twins acquisition of Kremer (Gift Article)
Though fans aren’t ecstatic by the addition of Dean Kremer, the Minnesota Twins believe the veteran significantly raises their floor. The club favors Kremer’s career consistency — he had a 4.26 ERA fr...
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After two years of extreme disappointment, #MNTwins players are hyped by the team’s aggressive trade deadline approach. If the team accomplishes what it wants by Monday, more excitement is on the way. www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...
Aggressive Minnesota Twins looking to bolster roster further after acquiring Dean Kremer (Gift Article)
The Twins next want to add a right-handed, late-inning reliever before Monday’s trade deadline, according to a source.
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Even though they've already completed two trades, the aggressive #MNTwins want to accomplish more before Monday’s deadline. Story w/ @Ken_Rosenthal. www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...
Aggressive Minnesota Twins looking to bolster roster further after acquiring Dean Kremer
The Twins next want to add a right-handed, late-inning reliever before Monday’s trade deadline, according to a source.
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Here's the news story on the #MNTwins acquiring RHP Dean Kremer from the Baltimore Orioles. But I'll have a detailed story on the team's plans and analysis w/ @ken-rosenthal.bsky.social in the morning. www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...
Twins add another arm, acquire starter Dean Kremer in trade with Orioles (Gift Article)
The Twins will send 18-year-old outfield prospect Jhomnardo Reyes to the Orioles in exchange for Kremer.
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#MNTwins rally for a 5-3 victory at Seattle and are back above .500 for the first time since they were 12-11 in April.
The #MNTwins absolutely need starting pitching depth and are acquiring struggling Dean Kremer from Baltimore to do so, according to @Ken_Rosenthal. www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...
Twins acquiring starting pitcher Dean Kremer from Orioles: Source (Gift Article)
The Twins will send 18-year-old outfield prospect Jhomnardo Reyes to the Orioles in exchange for Kremer.
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Only 15 other times in #MLB history had a batter hit a walk-off grand slam with his team trailing by three runs before Kody Clemens. All of that only makes a moment where even the normally reserved #MNTwins couldn’t contain their joy more memorable. www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...
Twins thoughts: Kody Clemens' walk-off grand slam lifts Twins to improbable victory over Royals
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On the flight to Seattle for 45 more minutes if you have any #MNTwins trade deadline questions.
For the next four days, our live blog will keep you up to date on the latest #MLB news. Just added a note on the #MNTwins plans after their late-night trade for A.J. Minter. Check it out and follow along. www.nytimes.com/athletic/liv...
More on Minter to the Twins (Gift Article)
Though A.J. Minter is the second reliever acquired since July 10 along with Tommy Nance, the Twins hope to add more depth to their bullpen after striking a deal with the New York Mets late Thursday ni...
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The guy who’d hit two of the 2026 #MNTwins previous three grand slams called Kody Clemens’ stunning walk-off winner on Thursday. More on that, Joe Ryan and Byron Buxton. www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...
Twins thoughts: Kody Clemens' walk-off grand slam lifts Twins to improbable victory over Royals
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Between A.J. Minter and earlier Tommy Nance, the #MNTwins have added two relievers to the bullpen over three weeks. In July, Twins relievers have a 3.00 ERA in 84 innings. More on their late-night trade with the #LGM. www.nytimes.com/athletic/743...
Mets trading reliever A.J. Minter to the Twins as deadline sell-off begins for New York
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Not only did the #MNTwins win on a walk-off grand slam with two outs in the ninth on Thursday, they made a trade for LHP A.J. Minter. www.nytimes.com/athletic/743...
Mets trading reliever A.J. Minter to the Twins as deadline sell-off begins for New York (Gift Article)
New York trades Minter, one of the game's best late-game lefty relievers for nearly a decade, for prospects Bruin Agbayani and Billy Amick.
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Before today, Tristan Gray had two of the three grand slams hit by the 2026 #MNTwins. Naturally, Gray predicted the fourth, a walk-off by Kody Clemens that lifted the Twins to a 4-3 win over Kansas City. www.nytimes.com/athletic/748...
Twins thoughts: Kody Clemens' walk-off grand slam lifts Twins to improbable victory over Royals
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Kody Clemens’ walk-off grand slam prompted us to do an emergency podcast. Check out Twin Cities Show on @foulterritoryshow.bsky.social and subscribe. #MNTwins youtu.be/nS6Fwg3ZR_8
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How? Kody Clemens hits a walk-off grand slam. #MNTwins rally from a 3-0 deficit all with two outs in the ninth inning.
You made your #MNTwins trade proposals. We had several evaluators review them for merit. www.nytimes.com/athletic/747...
Who says no? We evaluate your Minnesota Twins fan trade proposals (Gift Article)
Many observers believe Minnesota will be sellers, but GM Jeremy Zoll said the Twins plan to be buyers at the Aug. 3 trade deadline.
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