1+ day, 7+ hour ago  (439+ words) For the first time in history, the Automated Ball-Strike (ABS) Challenge System is being used in MLB this season. The ABS challenge system allows each team to have two challenges regarding balls/strikes calls per game, plus potential additional challenges…...

2+ day, 4+ hour ago  (284+ words) As early as it is in the season, it's always fun to look at the standings. The inevitable Cleveland Guardians lead the American League Central with a 6-5 record. The Kansas City Royals are in second place with a 5-5 record. The…...

6+ day, 10+ hour ago  (256+ words) Acton, 27, made six appearances with the Athletics in 2023 and one with the Tampa Bay Rays last season. He's allowed eight earned runs across 6 2/3 innings. He was sidelined for the entire 2024 season due to undergoing Tommy John Surgery. While Acton has…...

1+ week, 5+ hour ago  (283+ words) The Minnesota Twins already have three lefty bullpen arms in Taylor Rogers, Anthony Banda and Kody Funderburk. Still, the team could use one more southpaw as long as he's effective. It turns out, the Twins had another effective lefty in…...

1+ week, 1+ day ago  (816+ words) Puckett's Pond Twins' Taj Bradley looks ready to take the leap in 2026 The main thing that stuck out in Bradley's start was the incredible velocity that he showcased. His fastball averaged 97. 4 mph on the day, which was up over a…...

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (261+ words) Everyone can appreciate something new, right? They can also appreciate little details that make things a little better, too. This season, the Minnesota Twins have already unveiled a new alternate road uniform to their kit. To keep things fresh, the…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (248+ words) The start of the 2026 season was already historic for the Minnesota Twins. Whenever a new manager joins the club, it is a new era of hope for the Twins. This season, it is Derek Shelton who is at the helm....

1+ week, 2+ day ago  (113+ words) Puckett's Pond How much time do the Twins really have to wait on Bailey Ober? For most pitchers, sitting 8990 mph wouldn't stand out. For Ober, it does. His success has never been built on overpowering hitters. It's been built on…...

1+ week, 3+ day ago  (343+ words) The Minnesota Twins are 1-2 after their opening series in Baltimore. There are plenty of positives to take away from the series, including great starts from Joe Ryan and Taj Bradley, and strong offensive performances from Royce Lewis, Byron Buxton, Trevor…...

1+ week, 4+ day ago  (413+ words) During the Twins' first game of the season against the Orioles in Baltimore on Thursday, manager Derek Shelton removed Royce Lewis in favor of Trevor Larnach with the tying run on first base and two outs in the ninth inning....