Carlos Beltrán fielded a question about the impact of his role in the Houston Astros' cheating scandal as deftly as he grabbed so many balls hit to him in center field.
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Bo Bichette and the New York Mets agreed Friday to a $126 million, three-year contract, a person familiar with the negotiations told The Associated Press.
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RandBall: MLB is broken and needs to shut down to fix itself
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Twins claim Vidal Brujan off waivers, designate Mickey Gasper for assignment
Brujan, a utility player, was with three major league teams last season.
January 14, 2026
Brian Dinkelman named manager of St. Paul Saints
Dinkelman has managed in the organization for seven seasons and replaces Toby Gardenhire, who is on the Twins’ major league staff.
January 14, 2026
La Velle E. Neal III’s 3-2 pitch: Josh Bell at first base is a boost for the Twins
Also a boost? Amaya Battle on the Gophers women’s basketball team. 
AuthoredLa Velle E. Neal III
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Twins prioritized Bell in free agency, and he plans to reward them
Josh Bell, who signed a one-year, $7 million contract, hit .286 with 11 homers, 11 doubles and 31 RBI over his final 67 games last year.
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Former Twins outfielder Kepler suspended 80 games for positive steroid test
Max Kepler, currently a free agent after playing for the Phillies last year, tested positive for Epitrenbolone, a banned performance-enhancing substance.
January 9, 2026
Twins reach agreements with all arbitration-eligible players except Joe Ryan
The Twins are $500,000 apart with Joe Ryan, an All-Star pitcher, on his 2026 salary and may go to arbitration to settle it.
January 9, 2026
Ranking the top Twins prospects and the big questions we have about each
The Twins have one of MLB's highest-rated farm systems, particularly after their summer sell-off. They will be depending on that next wave of prospects.
January 8, 2026
Twins sign shortstop Arcia to minor league contract
Orlando Arcia, a 2023 All-Star, hit .202 with three homers and 13 RBI in 76 games for Atlanta and Colorado last season.
January 3, 2026
Twins trade for first baseman Wagaman in deal with Marlins
Wagaman, 28, hit .250 with nine homers and 53 RBI in 140 games with Miami as a rookie last year.
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