• February 1, 2026

    Chicago White Sox agree to one-year, $6 million contract with veteran OF Austin Hays

    Chicago White Sox agree to one-year, $6 million contract with veteran OF Austin Hays

    Tony Marchese | On Tap Sports Net The Chicago White Sox have agreed to a one-year contract with veteran outfielder Austin Hays, according tomultiple reports on Saturday, January 31, 2026. The deal is worth $6 million overall, structured as $5 million in 2026 salary plus a $1 million buyout on a mutual option for 2027, with… Continue reading

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  • February 1, 2026

    Luis Arraez and Giants agree on $12 million, 1-year contract

    Luis Arraez and Giants agree on $12 million, 1-year contract

    Former Twins, Marlins, Padres star to play second base for San Francisco JANIE McCAULEY | Associated Press SAN FRANCISCO (AP) — Free agent infielder Luis Arraez and the San Francisco Giants have agreed to a $12 million, one-year contract, according to a person with knowledge of the negotiations. The person spoke to The Associated Press… Continue reading

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  • January 31, 2026

    Twins bring back veteran bullpen arm Bouwman

    Twins bring back veteran bullpen arm Bouwman

    He may not collect a lot of strikeouts, but he can limit hard contact.Jackson Kruse | FanSided, Puckett’s Pond The Twins signed right-handed reliever Matt Bowman to a minor league deal on Monday, according to the team’s transaction log. Last season, Bowman made 20 appearances for the Baltimore Orioles, posting a 6.20 ERA (4.76 FIP) with… Continue reading

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  • January 30, 2026

    Twins top executive Derek Falvey ousted, team informed staff on Friday 

    Twins top executive Derek Falvey ousted, team informed staff on Friday 

    Matthew Trueblood & John Bonnes | Twins Daily The Minnesota Twins and top baseball executive Derek Falvey are parting ways, the team announced to staff in a stunning internal email Friday morning. Falvey, 42, ran baseball operations for Minnesota for nine seasons. The team issued a press release announcing the move shortly after sharing it… Continue reading

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  • January 28, 2026

    Twins Trade Pierson Ohl, Edouard Julien to Rockies

    Twins Trade Pierson Ohl, Edouard Julien to Rockies

    Colorado send prospect pitcher as cash to the Twins Skyler Timmins | Purple Row, Colorado Rockies News In yet another move this morning, Colorado Rockies announced they have acquired infielder Edouard Julien and right-handed pitcher Pierson Ohl from the Minnesota Twins in exchange for minor league pitcher Jace Kaminska and cash considerations. Out of minor… Continue reading

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  • January 28, 2026

    Mariners acquire catcher Jhonny Pereda from Twins for cash

    Mariners acquire catcher Jhonny Pereda from Twins for cash

    Minnesota Twins catcher Jhonny Pereda makes the catch off the bat of Arizona Diamondbacks’ Corbin Carroll in the first inning of a baseball game, Sept. 13, 2025, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo/Mike Stewart, File) SEATTLE (AP) — The Seattle Mariners have acquired catcher Jhonny Pereda from the Minnesota Twins for cash. The Mariners announced Tuesday they… Continue reading

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