Bobby Nightengale
Minnesota Twins reporter
Bobby Nightengale joined the Minnesota Star Tribune in May, 2023, after covering the Reds for the Cincinnati Enquirer for five years. He's a graduate of Bradley University.
Latest from Bobby Nightengale
Brooks Lee prepared to take next step as Twins shortstop after busy offseason
Twins Manager Derek Shelton on Brooks Lee: “Probably 15 people have said to me, ‘Man, Brooks looks great.’”
February 20, 2026
Live from Fort Myers: Pablo López will have elbow surgery on Wednesday
The Twins are starting exhibition play today against the Gophers with a seven-inning game before kicking off Grapefruit League action Saturday.
February 20, 2026
Q&A: Twins' Bell reacts to his old scouting reports
Josh Bell details how he was initially moved from the outfield to first base and why he plays through nagging injuries.
February 19, 2026
With Pablo López out for the season, what’s the outlook for the Twins rotation?
Joe Ryan and Bailey Ober are the most experienced pitchers on the Twins staff, but with Pablo López out the Twins will be relying on many of their younger starters.
February 18, 2026
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Twins All-Star pitcher Pablo López likely will miss the 2026 season because of elbow injury
López left the first full-squad practice Monday because of discomfort in his pitching elbow.
February 18, 2026
Tom Pohlad: Twins tried to sign top free-agent pitcher Framber Valdez
Valdez signed a three-year, $115 million deal with Detroit. Tom Pohlad on the Twins’ pursuit: “We would’ve had a hell of a 1-2-3 punch.”
February 16, 2026
Buxton frustrated Twins didn't shut down offseason trade rumors
Byron Buxton, an All-Star in 2025, said last summer that he wanted to be with the Twins for the remainder of his career.
February 16, 2026
Twins manager Derek Shelton brings new energy: ‘Ready to run through a wall for him’
The Twins opened spring training with Rocco Baldelli’s replacement eager to make his mark on the team.
February 14, 2026
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Liam Hendriks’ career comes full circle with return to Twins
Back with the Twins for the first time in 13 years, Hendriks will try to make the bullpen off his minor league contract.
February 14, 2026
Joe Ryan opens spring training with Twins after offseason of uncertainty
The All-Star pitcher had the birth of a son to highlight his winter, and “anything else was just noise.”
February 12, 2026
Former All-Star reliever Liam Hendriks returns to Twins after 12 seasons
The 37-year-old Australian gets a minor league deal from the Twins along with reliever Julian Merryweather.
February 12, 2026
Twins set to begin spring camp, but GMs caution offseason isn't over
Trade talks among front offices have continued to pick up over the last week. The Twins are seeking bullpen help and possibly an infielder.
February 11, 2026
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