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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · 4d

Sources: The process is ongoing, but the #MNTwins have narrowed their managerial search to four names: Derek Shelton, James Rowson, Ryan Flaherty and Scott Servais. Story w/ @brittghiroli.bsky.social.
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Twins narrow managerial search to 4 candidates with familiar names still involved

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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · 14d

Rocco Baldelli would 'love' to manage again, but is enjoying decompressing and spending time w/ his family. #MNTwins
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Ex-Twins skipper Rocco Baldelli enjoying time off, would 'love' to manage again

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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · 29d

The #MNTwins fired Rocco Baldelli after seven season. And after making a mighty large payroll reduction two seasons ago.

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Minnesota Twins fire manager Rocco Baldelli after nightmarish season

After two years managing a roster on a reduced payroll, Baldelli was fired.

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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · Sep 27

Joe Ryan was asked if he thought about the possibility Friday might have been his final start for the #MNTwins. After noting that's out of his control, the All-Star discussed the club's direction instead.
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Joe Ryan focuses on Twins’ positive changes, rather than his uncertain future

“At the end of the day, I see the big picture and the decisions they've made," Ryan said of the Twins' post-trade deadline changes.

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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · Sep 26

Byron Buxton has already earned $1m via plate appearance incentives in the last 10 days. He could earn another $3m with a top-10 AL MVP finish.
Currently, he's 8th in f-WAR and 13th in b-WAR. #MNTwins
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Byron Buxton adds 2 homers to ‘historic’ season, Bailey Ober finally shines in Twins win

Buxton continued a career year on Thursday afternoon, one that should earn him plenty of down-ballot MVP votes.

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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · Sep 24

Luke Keaschall exited today's game with a left thumb injury. #MNTwins

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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · Sep 20

MRI results: No elbow or UCL concern with Pablo López.

He does have a mild mid forearm strain he sustained diving for a ball Friday and is going on IL. Had the #MNTwins been in it, very likely would have skipped one start and returned.

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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · Sep 19

"If some guys were really picky about their pants, it might take 15 minutes.”

Read why #MNTwins clubhouse attendant Tim Burke created an app to help his #MLB brethren.
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A Twins clubbie’s app has made outfitting MLB players with new gear easier for years

Twins clubhouse assistant manager Tim Burke created a database of player measurements that MLB has adopted and about half of its teams use.

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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · Aug 15

Pablo López is facing hitters today for the first time since he suffered his injury June 4. He said getting back on the mound for the #MNTwins in 2025 is critical. "I want to do it." Here's why.
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Even with Twins out of contention, Pablo López aims for late season return: 'I want to do it'

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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · Aug 13

What did I do now?

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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · Aug 12

Two days after the deadline, Byron Buxton helped organize a team dinner to smooth things over for a number of new faces at a tumultuous time. #MNTwins

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Byron Buxton's leadership helps Twins bond after chaotic trade deadline

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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · Aug 11

Byron Buxton has been activated. Carson McCusker optioned back to Triple A. #MNTwins

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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · Aug 7

An aggressive mindset, open tryouts, 4-day pitchers and adapting to #MLB during a chaotic period all played roles in a 3-3 road trip out of the trade deadline for the #MNTwins.
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Twins takeaways: Alan Roden among many looking to take advantage of opportunity

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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · Aug 5

Byron Buxton told the NY Mets, Atlanta Braves and others he wasn't interested. Plus more on the Louis Varland deal, and why Abel, Bradley and Outman aren't here. #MNTwins
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Byron Buxton told inquiring teams ‘No,’ and what else I learned about the Twins, Part 2

Elsewhere, the Twins thought their prep work paid big dividends in the final hour when multiple moves were made.

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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · Aug 4

When the #MNTwins’ direction became clear Thurs, Griffin Jax requested a trade, one the club granted but didn’t have to. Those details and more here:

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Twins’ Griffin Jax requested a trade, and what I learned about the club’s fire sale, Part 1

Initially, the Twins didn’t know if they’d find the right return for their elite setup man because of a slow-developing market.

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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · Aug 3

#MNTwins told teams that inquired not to spend time or energy asking about Byron Buxton, who wants to stay with the club.
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Byron Buxton doubles down on desire to stay with Twins after deadline

Buxton is certain of one thing: He wants to spend the rest of his career with the Twins and would invoke his no-trade clause if necessary.

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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · Aug 2

As they sat in the same hotel room right before 5 pm CT, Joe Ryan thought he’d been traded to Boston. Griffin Jax believed he was staying. Then Louie Varland’s phone rang.

Here’s how #MNTwins players experienced Thursday’s stunning trade deadline.

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A day after 8 players were traded, Joe Ryan and Twins take stock: 'It's just sobering'

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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · Aug 1

Carlos Correa, Rocco Baldelli and Derek Falvey all spoke after yesterday’s trade about the wild end to Wednesday’s game and the insane 26 hours to follow. Story with Ken Rosenthal. #MNTwins

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Inside the final hours of the Carlos Correa era — and the start of a rebuild for the Twins

Correa's exit from Minnesota began with a candid conversation with Twins president Derek Falvey about the team's future direction.

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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · Jul 30

Willi Castro's awkward removal is not because of an impending trade. Just chalk it up to another weird occurrence on a really ugly day at Target Field. Maybe it's the air pollution. #MNTwins

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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · Jul 30

BREAKING: Noah Davis set to make his #MNTwins debut.

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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · Jul 30

Matt Wallner hit his second homer of the season on an 0-2 pitch. He was previously 2-for-27 in those counts. #MNTwins tie it at 1.

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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · Jul 30

BREAKING: #MNTwins promote RHP Noah Davis to replace Pierson Ohl on the active roster.

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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · Jul 30

“We’re still kind of in a holding pattern of seeing exactly how far down the rabbit hole we go as an organization.”

Now that they know it’s real, #MNTwins players wonder how much the front office is wiling to deal before Thursday’s trade deadline.
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With first trade complete, Twins wait to see how far 'down the rabbit hole' front office goes

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Disco Danny Hayes @danhayesmlb.bsky.social · Jul 30

Brooks Lee hits his second homer of the game. He's driven in all five #MNTwins runs. They trail Boston 8-5 in the ninth.

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