• February 21, 2026

    SKOR North Twins Show: Minnesota Twins 2026 season preview with Royce Lewis

    SKOR North Twins Show: Minnesota Twins 2026 season preview with Royce Lewis

    Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis joins the show! Royce discusses his goals for the 2026 Twins season; The vibes at Twins spring training and more; Plus, the latest updates on Twins ace Pablo Lopez, Marco Raya and more on the SKOR North Twins Show. CLICK TO WATCH & LISTEN ! Continue reading

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  • February 19, 2026

    SKOR North Twins Show: Minnesota Twins spring training notes: Walker Jenkins, OF depth chart, and more

    SKOR North Twins Show: Minnesota Twins spring training notes: Walker Jenkins, OF depth chart, and more

    Minnesota Twins spring training notes! Dex caught up with Twins top prospect Walker Jenkins; Chances of Jenkins making the Twins Opening Day Roster; The plan for Byron Buxton and the World Baseball Classic; The current outfield depth chart; Zebby Matthews tweaks to make the Twins starting rotations; Plus other observations from Twins spring training and… Continue reading

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  • February 18, 2026

    SKOR North Twins Show: Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton joins the show

    SKOR North Twins Show: Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton joins the show

    Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton joins the show! The Twins manager discusses why he wanted the job; The challenges of being a manager in today’s baseball; The Twins identity as a team in 2026; His thoughts on Twins fans and ownership, and more! Plus, Dex has the latest updates on spring training and more on… Continue reading

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  • February 17, 2026

    SKOR NORTH Twins Podcast: Minnesota Twins spring training notes: Pablo Lopez, Luke Keaschall and more

    SKOR NORTH Twins Podcast: Minnesota Twins spring training notes: Pablo Lopez, Luke Keaschall and more

    Minnesota Twins Day 2 spring training recap! Twins ace Pablo Lopez is facing surgery with a significant tear in his UCL; Do the Twins have the pitching to make up for it; Will the Twins bring in another starting pitcher; Plus, Dex has an interview with Twins infielder Luke Keaschal, updates on Twins prospects and… Continue reading

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  • February 17, 2026

    Twins ace Pablo López likely to miss all of 2026 with injury in club’s latest blow

    Twins ace Pablo López likely to miss all of 2026 with injury in club’s latest blow

    Gabe Lacques, MLB Reporter | USA Today The Minnesota Twins’ series of miserable events seemingly has no end. Staff ace Pablo López suffered a “significant tearing to the UCL” of his right elbow, general manager Jeremy Zoll told reporters in Florida on Feb. 17. Should Lopez, as expected, opt for reconstructive surgery soon, he will miss… Continue reading

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  • February 14, 2026

    Twins manager Derek Shelton brings new energy: ‘Ready to run through a wall for him’

    Twins manager Derek Shelton brings new energy: ‘Ready to run through a wall for him’

    The Twins opened spring training with Rocco Baldelli’s replacement eager to make his mark on the team. Bobby Nightengale | Minnesota Star Tribune FORT MYERS, FLA. – When Derek Shelton is sitting in his manager’s office at Hammond Stadium, there is a two-month calendar to the right of his desk with all his daily tasks before “TRAVEL”… Continue reading

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