With David Rubenstein’s ownership group set to buy the Orioles, there have been some inevitable questions about which MLB team might be the next to be put onto the market. The Twins can be firmly removed from that discussion, as Joe Pohlad told Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune that “we are not considering [selling]. We are in it for the long term.” Carl Pohlad … [Read more...] about Quick Hits: Twins, Pohlad, Turner, Suter, Rockies, Marlins
Twins Claim Daniel Duarte, Designate Ryan Jensen
The Twins claimed right-hander Daniel Duarte off waivers from the Rangers, per announcements from both clubs. In order to open a spot on the 40-man roster, Minnesota designated fellow righty and fellow waiver claim Ryan Jensen for assignment. Duarte, 27, made his big league debut with the 2022 Reds but pitched only 2 2/3 innings that year due to inflammation in his elbow. He … [Read more...] about Twins Claim Daniel Duarte, Designate Ryan Jensen
Twins To Sign Carlos Santana
The Twins are reportedly in agreement with Carlos Santana on a one-year contract. The veteran first baseman, an Octagon client, is guaranteed $5.25MM on a deal that also includes performance incentives. Minnesota will need to make a corresponding 40-man move once the deal is finalized. At the start of the offseason, president of baseball operations Derek Falvey said the team … [Read more...] about Twins To Sign Carlos Santana
Diamond Sports Group In Agreement With Rangers, Twins, Guardians For 2024
Diamond Sports Group has an agreement in place with the Rangers, Twins and Guardians, meaning Bally will plan to broadcast the games of those clubs this year, per Evan Drellich of The Athletic. The agreements are still pending court approval. The judge is expected to rule on these agreements February 9, per Alden González of ESPN. Drellich adds that the three clubs retain their … [Read more...] about Diamond Sports Group In Agreement With Rangers, Twins, Guardians For 2024
Diamond Sports Group Expected To Retain Guardians, Rangers, Twins Broadcasts For 2024
Diamond Sports Group has been renegotiating its in-market deals with the Guardians, Rangers and Twins as part of its ongoing bankruptcy proceeding. Evan Drellich of the Athletic reported this morning that MLB expects all three organizations to sign one-year deals to remain on Diamond’s Bally Sports networks for the 2024 season. None of those contracts have yet been … [Read more...] about Diamond Sports Group Expected To Retain Guardians, Rangers, Twins Broadcasts For 2024