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Twins notes: New pitching coach Brian Reith and Brooks Lee's golden move to third base
Reith was the Triple-A pitching coach in the Rays' organization and replaces Pete Maki, who was fired by the Twins after they ranked 25th in ERA this season.
What are the Twins' biggest offseason needs?
Three glaring roster weaknesses require outside help, and the Twins can't afford to repeat the same mistake as last offseason by ignoring their largest holes.
State of the Twins' payroll: 2027 salaries on the books, toughest decisions, and flexibility
Breaking down Tom Pohlad's statements about payroll and the Twins' guaranteed contracts, dead money, departing free agents, and projected arbitration figures.
Twins' departing free agents, their re-signing odds, and Ryan Jeffers' qualifying offer case
In addition to Jeffers, who figures to be one of the top free agents on the market, the Twins are also set to lose Josh Bell, A.J. Minter, and Taylor Rogers.
Twins mailbag: Lewis vs. Clemens, grading Zoll, free agent options, and swearing scales
Plus, the Twins' plans at catcher and first base, early ABS challenge numbers and mastery, lockout-fueled timing, and what offseason content is coming.
Gleeman and The Geek: Twins' Key Players — Staying Or Leaving?
Aaron and John talk about which of the Twins' key veterans will or won't be on next year's team, the end-of-season press conference with Tom Pohlad, Jeremy Zoll, and Derek Shelton, and what to expect this offseason before the lockout hits.
Mailbag questions time! Please submit yours by posting them in the comments
Got questions about the Twins or other topics? Get them answered in a mailbag column early next week.
KFAN: Aaron Gleeman guests on "Bumper to Bumper" with Dan Barreiro
Aaron spends an hour in studio with Dan Barreiro, talking about the Twins and Timberwolves.
Takeaways from Twins' end-of-season press conference with Pohlad, Zoll, and Shelton
After a losing season, the Twins' leadership trio talked falling short of goals, next year's payroll, offseason priorities, winning back fans, and lockout scenarios.
Twins' season ends with a 77-85 record, one big missed opportunity, and lots of questions
Wait 'til next year. Again.
Royce Lewis' latest slump could be making a difficult Twins offseason decision for them
Lewis is still only 27, and has two more seasons of team control remaining, but do the Twins still believe he's capable of being an impact hitter again?
Gleeman and The Geek: End of the Line for the 2026 Twins
Aaron and John talk about what's left for the Twins to play for during the final weekend, young players like Luke Keaschall, Connor Prielipp, and Walker Jenkins providing bright spots, Royce Lewis and Ryan Jeffers struggling down the stretch, and the end of the Alex Jackson saga.
Twins notes: Aaron Sabato finally called up, Inaction Jackson, Byron Buxton's timeline
Sabato made his Twins debut six years after they picked him in the first round of the 2020 draft and several years after ceasing to be considered a prospect.
Five breakout Twins prospects who elevated their profile in 2026, led by Marek Houston
Houston, the Twins' first-round pick in 2025, established himself as an MLB-wide top-100 prospect by showing more offensive upside than expected right away.
Gleeman and The Geek: Twins Limping to the Finish Line
Aaron and John talk about the Twins limping to the finish line just like last season, trying to find glimpses of a brighter future with Walker Jenkins and Emmanuel Rodriguez, the outlook for Byron Buxton after hip surgery, and players who stepped up vs. dropped out of the team's long-term plans.
Twins notes: Culpepper's first taste, Jenkins or Rodriguez in center, attendance falls again
Kaelen Culpepper's injury may end his season early, but it also means he'll retain rookie/prospect status for 2027, with Walker Jenkins and Emmanuel Rodriguez.
Should the Twins be worried about Walker Jenkins' slow start?
Jenkins, the Twins' highest-ranked prospect since Byron Buxton, has the second-lowest batting average (.089) through 15 career games in team history.
Byron Buxton set for hip surgery, Twins turn to future by calling up Emmanuel Rodriguez
With the 23-year-old Rodriguez joining 21-year-old Walker Jenkins and 24-year-old Luke Keaschall, there's a changing of the guard in the Twins' outfield.
Gleeman and The Geek: Twins' Playoff Hopes Fade Away (Again)
Aaron and John talk about the Twins collapsing in the second half for the third straight season, why the worse they play the bigger the upcoming offseason becomes, the top reasons behind their struggles, and Matt Wallner knowing he's done in Minnesota.
Why didn't the Twins win this season? Five big reasons, from bad decisions to bad luck
Slashing payroll yet again and ignoring glaring weaknesses during the offseason went every bit as badly as feared, but the Twins' problems didn't end there.
Twins mailbag: Moving on from Wallner, the Jeffers decision, 2027 rotation depth chart
Plus how Emmanuel Rodriguez used up his options, Keaschall's best position, not expecting extensions, non-tender candidates, and talking Timberwolves.
Gleeman and The Geek: It's Now Or Never For The Twins
Aaron and John talk about the Twins' dwindling playoff chances with three weeks left, Byron Buxton admitting he'll eventually need hip surgery, Joe Ryan nearing a return, first impressions of Walker Jenkins, and takeaways from the Angels selling for $4 billion.
Mailbag questions time! Please submit yours by posting them in the comments
Got questions about the Twins or other topics? Get them answered in a mailbag column early next week.
Twins notes: Buxton might need hip surgery, 2027 outfield mix, Ben Ross gets his chance
Buxton still hopes to play again this season, but it's clear his lingering hip injury is significant. Plus, two Triple-A players join the expanded September roster.
Twins' latest collapse falls short of oft-stated goal to 'play meaningful games in September'
For the third straight season, the Twins have fallen apart after the All-Star break, despite a new manager, a new general manager, and a new Pohlad in charge.
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