MLB Trade Rumors

The Twins suffered a potentially devastating blow today when third baseman Royce Lewis pulled up while running out a groundball and promptly exited the game. As relayed by Betsy Helfand of the St. Paul Pioneer Press, the Twins subsequently announced that the infielder had been diagnosed with a hamstring strain. The severity of the injury is currently unclear, but it seems … [Read more...] about Royce Lewis Exits Game Due To Hamstring Strain

The Pohlad family’s attempts to sell the Twins hit a major roadblock last month. Justin and Mat Ishbia, who had seemed to be the frontrunners, withdrew from the process to increase Justin Ishbia’s minority stake in the White Sox. When the Ishbia brothers were still in the mix, the Pohlad family was reportedly hoping to have a sale completed by Opening Day. LaVelle E. Neal III … [Read more...] about Latest On Potential Twins Sale

Former MLB shortstop José Valdivielso passed away on Tuesday. He was 90 years old. His obituary is available courtesy of a New York funeral home. Born in Matanzas, Cuba, Valdivielso made his MLB debut with the Washington Senators in 1955. He earned a down-ballot MVP vote at the end of his rookie season. Valdivielso would later move with the organization to Minnesota when the … [Read more...] about José Valdivielso Passes Away

Twins right-hander Erasmo Ramirez has tears in his teres minor and lat muscles, team trainer Nick Paparesta told reporters (including La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune).  It appears as though Ramirez is facing a long absence, as Paparesta said it will be multiple weeks before the veteran pitcher is even re-examined for a status check. Ramirez has been a … [Read more...] about Erasmo Ramirez To “Miss Significant Time” Due To Shoulder Injuries

We already covered Erasmo Ramirez’s long-term shoulder issues in larger detail earlier tonight, but Twins trainer Nick Paparesta’s meeting with reporters (including MLB.com and La Velle E. Neal III of the Minneapolis Star Tribune) also addressed the status of several other players. Right-hander Michael Tonkin seems to be the newest player bitten by the injury bug, as the … [Read more...] about Twins Notes: Tonkin, Canterino, Topa, Rodriguez