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
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.
January 10, 2026
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.
January 2, 2026
The 10 games that defined the 2025 Twins season
In a chaotic, disappointing Twins season, there were improbable victories and embarrassing meltdowns.
December 28, 2025
Ziemer, Zellers lead Team USA to World Junior Championship win vs. Switzerland
The United States captain and Gophers forward sparked his team to its second victory in as many games at Grand Casino Arena.
December 28, 2025
Team USA's Hutson taken off ice on stretcher at World Juniors
The Boston University defenseman and Washington Capitals prospect took a puck to his neck area against Switzerland and was taken to a hospital.
December 28, 2025
Analysis: An overview of the Twins 40-man roster
FanGraphs and ESPN view the Twins roster as one that is flawed, but currently projected to win around 80 games.
December 20, 2025
New Twins boss Tom Pohlad is a ‘go big or go home’ guy
Pohlad takes control of the organization vowing to have a competitive team despite payroll limitations.
December 19, 2025
Twins' Ryan joins Team USA for WBC; team adds reliever
Twins pitcher Joe Ryan will join Team USA for the 2026 World Baseball Classic, while teammate Edouard Julien will play for Canada.
December 18, 2025
