Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Minnesota Twins - June 07, 2024

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Scoring Summary

Teams

Twins logo, Twins 33-30, 1 0, 2 0, 3 0, 4 0, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 0, 9 0, R 0, H 8, E 0

Pirates logo, Pirates 30-33, 1 0, 2 1, 3 0, 4 1, 5 0, 6 0, 7 0, 8 1, 9 0, R 3, H 4, E 0

Pitching

WinnerM. Keller (8-3)

LoserJ. Ryan (4-5)

SaveD. Bednar (13)

Scoring

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Bot 8Connor Joe homers to left field.

Bot 4Nick Gonzales out on a sacrifice fly to deep center field to Byron Buxton. Oneil Cruz to third. Bryan Reynolds scores.

Bot 2Oneil Cruz homers to right field.

What's Buzzing

Pittsburgh Pirates

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Game 7. Bottom of the ninth. Maz delivered.

Aaron Gleeman

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NEW: What are the Twins' biggest offseason needs? https://t.co/QR5k76vejW

Aaron Gleeman

NEW: What are the Twins' biggest offseason needs? Three glaring roster weaknesses that require outside help and (hopefully) a lesson learned not to repeat the same mistake as last offseason: https://t.co/QR5k76vM9u

Colin Beazley

Ranked the Pirates’ entire 40-man roster by the likelihood they’ll be on the roster whenever opening day is. Some picks: 2. Paul Skenes 20. Nick Gonzales 35. Mitch Keller 41. Kirby Yates The full rankings: https://t.co/uOEwoM24dl

Aaron Gleeman

NEW: What are the Twins' biggest offseason needs? https://t.co/QR5k76vM9u

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Guardians' ALCS comeback exposes what Pirates failed to accomplish at trade deadlineThe Cleveland Guardians provided a masterclass in how to approach the MLB trade deadline Monday night. Unfortunately for the Pittsburgh Pirates, it also served

www.twinkietown.com•1h

How Will I Know (a Twins year is over)?The second Dobnak loss was my first clue

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MLB's absurd lockout memo exposes an uncomfortable truth about Pirates ownershipRevenue for me, but not for thee.

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Does former first-round pick Aaron Sabato have future with Twins after long-awaited MLB debut?The Twins' front office has to decide if it views Sabato as part of the team's future.

www.bucsdugout.com•5h

Pirates 2026 season in review: CatchersThe Pirates have upside with their catchers, but is it enough?

Bleacher Report•14h

New Truths from NLCS, ALCS 🧐What we learned after Brewers take 2-0 lead, Guardians win Game 1 ➡️

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Family Bikes to 30 MLB Parks ❤️Dad and son covered nearly 10,000 miles to every team's stadium for charity 🎥

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What the Twins would lose by signing a free agent who declined qualifying offerThe Minnesota Twins would be penalized if they sign a free agent who declined the qualifying offer this offseason.

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David Bednar's free agency creates awkward dilemma for Pirates after Mason Montgomery breakoutThe Pittsburgh Pirates have an opportunity to bring back one of their most beloved players this offseason. Unfortunately for David Bednar, they might have alrea

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Why Twins must give Ryan Jeffers qualifying offer this offseasonThere are two major reasons.

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Ranking Top 25 Trade Chips For Offseason 🔢Why Joe Ryan could be one of the best pitchers on the move ➡️

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MLB Postseason Winners/Losers 📊Biggest takeaways from first two rounds 📲

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Brewers' latest playoff win exposes the Pirates' most frustrating unfinished businessThe Milwaukee Brewers are once again showing the Pittsburgh Pirates what a legitimate postseason contender looks like. And this time, the lesson has less to do

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2 MLB playoff stars who Twins can acquire in offseasonThe Twins' front office should have its eyes on these two players.

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Bob Nutting may be pushing for an MLB lockout that could force Pirates to spend moreFor years, Pittsburgh Pirates fans have begged Bob Nutting to spend more money. Ironically, the very labor battle that could threaten the 2027 MLB season might

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Minnesota Twins Offseason: 3 major questions heading into 2027Minnesota has plenty of big decisions to make this offseason.

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Henry Davis’ arbitration projection strips away Pirates’ easiest excuseHenry Davis is about to get a raise, but the Pittsburgh Pirates shouldn't pretend it's the kind of financial burden that complicates their offseason plans. If a

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The dream 2026 World Series matchup for Minnesota Twins fansBased on the four teams currently in the Championship Series, what would be the ideal World Series matchup for Twins Territory?

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ALCS & NLCS Predictions 🔮4 teams competing for a World Series berth. Brewers can stop the 3-peat 📲

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4 former Twins players who still can win the World Series as the Championship Series arrivesSeveral former Twins players still have a chance to win the World Series this year.

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Murf Gray breakout could force Pirates to spend Brandon Lowe money elsewhereThe Pittsburgh Pirates may have found their most convenient excuse yet to let Brandon Lowe walk in free agency. Fortunately, this one might actually come with a

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Pirates’ rising arbitration bill is about to test whether ownership was ever serious about winningFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have sold their fans on the idea that financial flexibility would eventually translate into meaningful investment once their y

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Trent Grisham Landing Spots 📍10 destinations for Yankees OF next season after disappointing season 📲

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Tyler Mahle could get another team to fall in love like the Twins didThe Minnesota Twins have had their share of moves that haven’t panned out in recent years and that includes the 2022 trade for Tyler Mahle. Acquired to give the

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Pirates have an obvious offseason need after bullpen games exposed major flawWhile there are some talented arms in the Pittsburgh Pirates' rotation, it was clear in 2026 that more depth was needed. Bullpen games became the norm down the

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Byron Buxton's award shows why he shouldn't be full-time DH despite injury historyPart of what makes Buxton so valuable (when healthy) is his defense.

www.twinkietown.com•3d

TwinkieTown Movie Night: Young FrankensteinYour best source for quality Minnesota Twins news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Reds gave Pirates the clearest reason yet why Brandon Lowe is worth the qualifying offerAs the Pirates look to 2027, finding a way to retain Brandon Lowe’s services should be a top priority. Not only was the second baseman Pittsburgh’s best player,

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False Twins sale report puts Minnesota's ownership future back in focusA sale isn't happening anytime soon, but the Pohlads' future with the team is once again in the spotlight.

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Paul Skenes and Pirates' young core have more to lose from MLB's looming lockout than fans realizeThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years asking fans to be patient while their young talent develops. Now, just as the franchise finally appears to be assembling

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10 Greatest MLB Divisional Series Upsets 😮Reflecting on the most unexpected triumphs ➡️

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Pirates 2026 season in review: OutfieldersSolid years from Cruz and Reynolds led the way for the outfield this season.

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Pirates' new scouting director faces a draft challenge Pittsburgh hasn't had to worry about in yearsFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates have enjoyed one significant advantage when it comes to building their future: premium positioning in the MLB Draft. That luxu

Bleacher Report•4d

Each Team's Biggest Roster Hole to Fix in Offseason ⚾The one personnel flaw Minnesota needs to address in 2027 📲

www.twinkietown.com•4d

Might L-O-N-G spell relief again soon?Rollie Returns?!

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Taj Bradley's Twins Pitcher of the Year honor shows why Minnesota must extend himHe had an outstanding first full season with Minnesota, and he's still in his mid-20s.

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Pirates’ Endy Rodríguez decision will reveal how much faith they still have in his futureFor a few fleeting weeks in 2026, it looked like the Pittsburgh Pirates were finally getting the version of Endy Rodríguez they'd been waiting years to see. The

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Bryan Reynolds’ bizarre 2026 stat may completely change how Pirates view his down yearFor much of the 2026 season, Pittsburgh Pirates fans were left wondering what happened to Bryan Reynolds' power. The veteran outfielder finished the year with j

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Pirates' roster crunch could make Spencer Horwitz the odd man out in 2027The Pirates acquired Spencer Horwitz via trade two years ago, and Pittsburgh still isn’t quite sure what kind of player he is. Before he took the field for a re

www.bucsdugout.com•4d

Pirates 2026 season in review: BullpenIt was an up-and-down year for the ‘pen.

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Jazz Chisholm Landing Spots📍FA fits for All-Star 2B with Yankees stint likely over 📲

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Griffin Jax makes Twins fans proud with performance in Rays' ALDS win over YankeesJax helped bring down the Evil Empire on Wednesday.

www.twinkietown.com•4d

Grading the 2026 Twins: Starting PitchersOur 2026 Twins recap starts with the strangest group of players: the starting pitchers.

Bleacher Report•4d

🚨MLB Proposes Less GamesReturn of 154-game season. Opponent selection in postseason. Full MLB proposal to MLBPA here 📲

Bleacher Report•5d

Best Fits for Michael King and Casey Mize ⚾Why the Nationals should look to sign one of San Diego's free agents ➡️

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Pirates offseason rotation plan starts with one massive Mitch Keller decisionThinking long and hard about the Pittsburgh Pirates' offseason wishlist brings about several key needs. The top of that list is headed by retaining Brandon Lowe

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Kody Clemens being named Twins MVP tells you everything about the 2026 seasonWhile Kody Clemens is deserving of the honor, it's a reminder of how much went wrong for the Minnesota Twins in 2026.

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Paul Skenes’ imperfect 2026 season may have taught him more than his dominant ones ever couldPaul Skenes entered the major leagues without much experience being ordinary. He dominated college baseball. He tore through the minor leagues. He arrived in Pi

Bleacher Report•5d

Division Series Recap 🍿Yankees, Padres and Braves all eliminated. Tap to catch up on all the action 📲

Bleacher Report•5d

AL and NLDS Overreactions 🗣️Can anyone beat the Dodgers? Time to trade Acuña Jr.? 📲

Bleacher Report•5d

MLB Lays Out Lockout PlansNew details emerge on 34-page memo with team owners and high-ranking execs (The Athletic)

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Jackson Merrill’s old Paul Skenes quote has aged painfully for PiratesTwo years ago, Paul Skenes beat Jackson Merrill for National League Rookie of the Year. The Pittsburgh Pirates can keep that one. Because when Merrill reflecte

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Twins Rumors: Ex-president Derek Falvey turned down interview for Athletics GM job before joining MetsThe Athletics are looking for a new general manager.

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Pirates may regret Oscar Marin decision if Reds hand him a promotionThe Pittsburgh Pirates decided last offseason that Oscar Marin had taken their pitching staff as far as he could. Now, one year later, a division rival might de

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11 years after Pirates’ 98-win heartbreak, 82 wins shouldn’t be treated like a breakthroughEleven years ago today, more than 40,000 fans packed PNC Park expecting the Pittsburgh Pirates to begin another October run. Instead, Jake Arrieta and the Chica

www.twinkietown.com•5d

Twinkie Town writer always shocked to see OOTP players in real lifeYour best source for quality Minnesota Twins news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

MLB Postseason Buzz 🗣️

😬 Yankees defensive struggles ♨️ Padres-Brewers drama 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

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Alex Cora's decision could open door for Phillies to pursue ex-Twins manager Rocco BaldelliCould the Phillies be interested in Baldelli for their manager opening?

Bleacher Report•6d

Predicting the Outcome for Each Team's Top Free Agent 🔮How the Twins will decide to keep or let go of their most coveted available player ➡️

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The greatest MLB player from every stateBaseball is America’s pastime for a reason. It remains the one sport kids play from a young age and remain active in through high school in many cases. There ar

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Travis Adams' strong finish makes him a serious Opening Day option for TwinsWill Adams crack the Twins' Opening Day roster?

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Wilber Dotel looks like a Pirates success story but still comes with one huge questionThe Pittsburgh Pirates' pitching was a mixed bag in 2026, providing both optimism and concern for 2027. The bullpen was a major issue in the first half, but the

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Pirates should be embarrassed watching MLB’s smallest markets dominate OctoberThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years explaining all the ways baseball's economic system makes their job harder. Then October arrives, and teams facing many o

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Twins plans for Luke Keaschall could make Josh Bell an offseason departureThe Minnesota Twins have a stable of young, exciting players to build around this offseason and that includes Luke Keaschall. The 23-year-old had a challenging

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Build a World Series Champ 🎮Tap to play. Share your record in the comments ⬇️

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Spencer Horwitz’s Super Two status quietly makes Pirates’ offseason math more complicatedThe Pittsburgh Pirates knew their young core was eventually going to become more expensive. For some of that core, “eventually” is starting to arrive a little e

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How every MLB owner made their fortune, from Stan Kroenke to Steve CohenMLB owners are worth billions of dollars. This is nothing new. While most are in the business of private equity or even gain net worth courtesy of their team al

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Pirates giving Brandon Lowe qualifying offer will be their easiest (and most fruitless) offseason callThe Pittsburgh Pirates' biggest Brandon Lowe decision this offseason should also be their easiest. Give him the qualifying offer. Lowe is headed for free agency

Bleacher Report•1w

Ranking MLB's Top 50 Rookies 🔢Where Pittsburgh's first-year players stand across the league 📲

www.twinkietown.com•1w

A Big Hurt: The 2006 Twins turn back into a pumpkinOver in the blink of an eye

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Twins' 2027 arbitration projections: Who stays and who goes?MLB Trade Rumors released its arbitration projections for 2027.

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Pirates should be watching Milwaukee’s 2-0 lead as an offseason blueprintThe Milwaukee Brewers are one win away from the NLCS, and the Pittsburgh Pirates should be paying very close attention to how they got there. Thre Brewers didn’

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Mason Montgomery is Pirates breakout star for 2026Pittsburgh Pirates relief pitcher Mason Montgomery is coming off an excellent 2026 campaign.

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Andrew McCutchen’s MLB Network gig offers an intriguing glimpse at his post-Pirates futureAndrew McCutchen has spent nearly two decades making himself one of baseball’s most recognizable players. His latest October assignment offers a pretty convinci

puckettspond.com•1w

Projecting Twins' 2027 Opening Day bullpen with players currently on rosterHow will Minnesota's bullpen look next year?

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White Sox’s stunning playoff run makes Pirates’ endless rebuild look even worseThe Chicago White Sox lost 121 games two years ago. It was the most losses by an MLB team in the Modern Era, the kind of season that ordinarily becomes shorthan

Bleacher Report•1w

Players Worse Than You Think 😖Analyzing which names were massive disappointments this year 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

Every Playoff Team's October X-Factor ❌Each squad's key to crushing the MLB postseason

Bleacher Report•1w

Realistic Offseason Trade Ideas 💡Assessing how the Brewers and Pirates could make a move ➡️

www.twinkietown.com•1w

Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Hit The Roof” EditionThe Doink that Didn’t Dong

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Paul Skenes’ historic arbitration raise should eliminate Pirates’ favorite offseason excusePaul Skenes is about to get a massive raise. For the Pittsburgh Pirates, it still isn't massive enough to justify pinching pennies anywhere else. MLB Trade Rumo

puckettspond.com•1w

5 things that derailed the Twins' postseason aspirationsThe Twins remained competitive, but some holes needed to be filled for the Twins to make the post-season

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Pirates urged to make trade with division rivalThe Pittsburgh Pirates could be busy on the trade market this offseason.

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Braves just showed Pirates what a bullpen game is supposed to look like in masterclass vs. DodgersAfter the Pittsburgh Pirates spent the final weeks of the 2026 season trying to survive bullpen games, the Atlanta Braves just used one to beat the defending Wo

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6 things that derailed the Twins postseason aspirationsThe Twins remained competitive, but some holes needed to be filled for the Twins to make the post-season

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Oneil Cruz's surprising ranking adds sting to Pirates' lost opportunityAs the MLB playoffs rage on, the Pittsburgh Pirates sit home; it's hard not to stop and think about what could have been. After an embarrassing 71-91 campaign l

puckettspond.com•1w

Twins History: Minnesota ends 21-year playoff series drought against Blue JaysThe Twins won their first playoff series in 21 years in the AL Wild Card Series against the Blue Jays three years ago.

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Pirates dumped Ke'Bryan Hayes before his bat made heinous history for the RedsThe Pirates have reveled in first-round pick success of late, seeing Paul Skenes, Konnor Griffin, Carmen Mlodzinski, and Nick Gonzales blossom, but that win str

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Taylor Rogers wants to continue MLB career but Twins still shouldn't re-sign himHe had some great moments with the Twins, but Minnesota should let him walk in free agency.

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Former Twin Ty France falls victim to Brewers' roof in Padres' nail-biting NLDS Game 1 lossFrance nearly hit a go-ahead homer for the Padres on Saturday.

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Don Kelly’s entire lifetime puts Pirates’ postseason drought into brutal perspectiveDon Kelly is no spring chicken. He has nine big-league seasons under his belt as a player and just wrapped up his first full season as Pirates manager, leading

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Division Series Game 1 Recap 🎬Results, top highlights and more from every matchup Saturday 📲

puckettspond.com•1w

Twins should avoid reunion with Minnesota native Caleb Thielbar after rough Cubs seasonIt would be a fun story, but probably not the right move.

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Tom Pohlad has a delicate puzzle to solve in order to fix the TwinsTom Pohlad’s first year as owner and chairman of the Minnesota Twins was a mixed bag. On the plus side, the Twins hung around in the American League playoff rac

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Pirates' bold Kyle Schwarber offer could come back to haunt them with Brandon LoweThe Pittsburgh Pirates may have accidentally destroyed one of their own potential excuses for letting Brandon Lowe walk. Last offseason, Pittsburgh reportedly o

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Pirates' first offseason signing rumor gets debunked in fittingly lame twistFor a few hours, it looked like the Pittsburgh Pirates had made their first move of the offseason. Somehow, the truth was even less exciting. A transactions log

puckettspond.com•1w

The Twins may have unlocked Brooks Lee after his move to third baseMinnesota Twins third baseman Brooks Lee may have found a permanent home after his position change this season.

www.twinkietown.com•1w

Who’s up for another round of TwinkieTown Movie Nights?Fewer (if any) baseball movies, but more that you pick!

puckettspond.com•1w

3 free agents Twins should target this winter to improve bullpenMinnesota could use bullpen help.

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Jared Jones, Mason Montgomery earn National League award honors for SeptemberThe Pirates’ pitching staff received elite efforts from two of their hardest- throwing arms.

Bleacher Report•1w

ABS Challenge Success Rate 📈How every MLB team did in first season with system 📲

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates insider predicts Brandon Lowe heartbreak fans are already fearingPittsburgh Pirates fans have known for months that Brandon Lowe’s looming free agency could end painfully. Now, one prominent insider is predicting exactly that

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Divisional Round Picks 🔮Predicting winners in postseason's next round 📲

puckettspond.com•1w

Twins' latest historic attendance low shows winning is the only way to win back fansAnd we thought 2025 was rock bottom.

Bleacher Report•1w

Luis Arraez Landing Spots 📍Why the Pirates would be a great fit for Philly's star second baseman 📲

Bleacher Report•1w

MLB Rules Out Grand Teton GameRob Manfred won't pursue idea after doing 'due diligence' (The Athletic)

rumbunter.com•1w

Jared Jones, Konnor Griffin just added pressure to Pirates’ Brandon Lowe decisionA lot of moving pieces came together to bring forth the Pittsburgh Pirates' offensive resurgence in 2026, but the single most integral part of the turnaround wa

www.twinkietown.com•1w

How much 2027 baseball are you willing to lose for salary cap/floor progress?A final poll on strikes/lockouts and salary caps/floors

Bleacher Report•1w

Every MLB Team's Biggest Surprise and Disappointment ⚾Breaking down notable highlights and lowlights of Minnesota's 2026 season 📲

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates fans delivered a message ownership can’t afford to overlook in 2027The Pittsburgh Pirates spent years giving ownership an easy excuse. Attendance was down. Interest had eroded. Fans were frustrated. PNC Park was too often fille

rumbunter.com•1w

Red Sox fans only know half the pain that Pirates fans do after another postseason flameoutLosing to the Yankees stinks, but it doesn't compare to what we saw a decade ago.

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Twins fan favorite Doug Mientkiewicz takes shots at Willson Contreras, Red Sox after early exitContreras made two defensive mistakes in Boston's embarrassing loss to the New York Yankees on Wednesday.

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Pirates ownership has spent 13 years turning the ‘Cueto’ game from a beginning into a relicOctober 1 will always mean something different in Pittsburgh. Thirteen years ago today, PNC Park shook. It shook with 40,000-plus fans who had waited more than

Bleacher Report•1w

Kevin Gausman, Shota Imanaga's Top Suitors 🛬Where Cubs' top SP free agents could end up signing ➡️

puckettspond.com•1w

Twins’ Tom Pohlad’s latest comments confirm Jeremy Zoll, Derek Shelton are here to stayZoll and Shelton aren't going anywhere.

www.twinkietown.com•1w

2026 Twins All-System TeamRecognizing the top performers in the Twins system.

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates finally fixed baseball’s most embarrassing offense, raising the stakes for 2027A huge improvement still wasn't enough this season.

rumbunter.com•1w

Ben Cherington’s Brandon Lowe comments already sound like Pirates are preparing an excusePittsburgh Pirates general manager Ben Cherington said virtually everything fans could want to hear about Brandon Lowe, but he also said one thing that should m

Bleacher Report•1w

Wild Card Game 2 Slate Recap ✍️3 out of 4 matchups officially set. Results and top highlights from each Wednesday game 📲

puckettspond.com•1w

Ex-Twins Liam Hendriks announces retirement after 14 MLB seasons in emotional social media postFormer Twins pitcher Liam Hendriks officially announced his retirement from Major League Baseball.

rumbunter.com•1w

Ben Cherington's biggest Pirates roster failures are hiding in plain sight on playoff benchesIf you want a perfect illustration of everything wrong with the Pittsburgh Pirates' roster construction under general manager Ben Cherington, look no further th

puckettspond.com•1w

Twins Injury Update: Byron Buxton news, Walker Jenkins surgery, Jeff Hoffman & Zebby Mathews flexor strainsHere's a Twins injury update amid the MLB playoffs.

rumbunter.com•1w

Astros fans are booing what Pirates fans have spent decades begging forThere are few things more frustrating for Pittsburgh Pirates fans than watching other fan bases take October baseball for granted. But the Houston Astros might

puckettspond.com•1w

Tom Pohlad has no choice but to back up bold Twins offseason messageIt's time for Pohlad to put his money where his mouth is.

MLB Postseason Buzz 👂

🎯 Wild Card picks 👀 Manager situations 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Bleacher Report•1w

5 Teams That Can Dethrone the DodgersAnalyzing which squads have the best chance to beat reigning champions 📲

rumbunter.com•1w

Former Pirate Joe Musgrove had an unforgettable playoff moment nearly two years in the makingThe Pittsburgh Pirates may be watching the MLB postseason from home for the 11th consecutive year, but one of their former pitchers just delivered one of Octobe

puckettspond.com•1w

Ryan Jeffers' free agency quote is both Twins hope and dread at the same timeWill Jeffers return to the Twins in 2027?

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates’ September award sweep makes one offseason need impossible to ignoreThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ best month of the 2026 season came too late to salvage their playoff aspirations, but it produced a fitting pair of individual honors. J

www.bucsdugout.com•1w

Pirates Prospect update: Seth Hernandez named top MLB Prospect in FSLThe Pirates’ top prospect is atop the Florida State League!

Bleacher Report•1w

Wild Card Game 1 Slate Recap ✍️Results and top highlights from all of Tuesday's matchups 📲

puckettspond.com•1w

Twins Rumors: Former manager Rocco Baldelli linked to Mariners after Dan Wilson newsBaldelli is currently working in the Los Angeles Dodgers' front office.

rumbunter.com•1w

Pirates’ record-setting strikeout total exposes clear next step for pitching staffTime to turn that dominance into wins.

puckettspond.com•1w

Former Twin Jhoan Duran suffers crushing moment in Phillies-Braves Wild Card Game 1Tough look for our guy.

Liam Hendriks Retires

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Liam Hendriks has announced his retirement. In 14 Major League seasons with six teams, Hendriks made 490 appearances, was a 3-time All-Star, and a 2-time winner of the Mariano Rivera Reliever of the Year award. Perhaps his greatest achievement was his inspirational comeback

rumbunter.com•1w

Mariners managerial search could leave Pirates scrambling for replacement on Don Kelly's staffThe Pittsburgh Pirates aren't expected to make sweeping changes to Don Kelly's coaching staff this offseason. That doesn't necessarily mean the group will remai

Bleacher Report•2w

Ranking Postseason Starting Lineups 🔢Where the top offenses stand going into October ➡️

puckettspond.com•1w

Why Twins fans should root for the Phillies in the 2026 playoffsLooking for a team to bandwagon for the postseason?

rumbunter.com•2w

Complete list of Pirates 2026-27 free agents and their outlookThe Pittsburgh Pirates don't have a particularly long list of major league free agents this offseason. They do, however, have one decision that could tell us a

www.twinkietown.com•2w

Year at the ballpark(s): 2026“Take me out to the ballgame…”

rumbunter.com•2w

Pirates already missed the window to make Ben Cherington decision that matteredBen Cherington expects to be back for an eighth season as general manager of the Pittsburgh Pirates. At this point, does it really matter? Cherington said that

puckettspond.com•2w

Former Twin Luis Arraez to miss Phillies-Braves Wild Card Series after horribly-timed injuryThe second baseman suffered a left ankle sprain on Thursday.

www.bucsdugout.com•2w

Pirates get first winning season since 2018It was a winning season despite no playoffs for the Bucs.

puckettspond.com•2w

Marek Houston's minor-league breakout gives Twins another reason to move on from Royce LewisThe Twins might make a tough Royce Lewis decision this offseason.

rumbunter.com•2w

Pirates gave opponents an embarrassingly simple blueprint that might've kept them out of playoffsThe 2026 season saw the Pittsburgh Pirates improve massively on offense. After finishing dead last in nearly every significant category in 2025, the Pirates fin

www.twinkietown.com•2w

Twins to part ways with pitching coach Pete MakiThe Twins decided to part ways with a longtime member of their coaching staff.

puckettspond.com•2w

Complete list of Twins' 2026-27 free agents and predicting what's nextWill any of them return to Minnesota?

rumbunter.com•2w

Pirates’ Camilo Doval misfire somehow looks even worse after one Giants appearanceThe Camilo Doval trade already looked bad for the Pittsburgh Pirates. Somehow, it took exactly one inning with the San Francisco Giants for it to look worse. Pi

www.twinkietown.com•2w

Monday Morning Minnesota: The “We’ll See You…Next Year” EditionAt least we ended on a high note

puckettspond.com•2w

Twins make pitching coach Pete Maki the fall guy after late-season collapseMaki won't be returning to the Twins next year.