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Cody Christie

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From salary caps to long-term ownership ramifications, the next CBA could reshape the franchise’s future.

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How MLB’s Next CBA Could Reshape the Future for the Minnesota Twins

Major League Baseball is inching toward a critical crossroads. The current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA) expires at the end of the 2026 season, and both the league and the MLB Players Associat...

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November 29, 2025 at 2:53 PM

Cody Christie

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The #MNTwins have a path to winning in 2026. Here are five realistic steps the front office can take to put the team back into contention.

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5 Steps to Designing a (Realistic) Perfect Offseason for the 2025-26 Minnesota Twins

Minnesota can build a contender by leaning on proven strengths and unlocking untapped potential.

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November 27, 2025 at 7:06 PM

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Minnesota can build a contender by leaning on proven strengths and unlocking untapped potential. #twins #minnesota #mntwins

5 Steps to Designing a (Realistic) Perfect Offseason for the 2025-26 Minnesota Twins

Minnesota can build a contender by leaning on proven strengths and unlocking untapped potential.

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November 26, 2025 at 11:07 PM

Cody Christie

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This is fun to look back on from 2022.

Every year, I try to look into the crystal ball and figure out who will be in the #MNTwins lineup in the future.

How close did I get?

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Projecting the 2026 Twins Line-Up

Below you will see Minnesota's projected line-up and each player's age during the 2026 campaign. Only some top prospects will become big-league regulars, making these projections challenging. A lot ca...

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November 26, 2025 at 8:03 PM

Cody Christie

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A stalled sale of minority stakes in the #MNTwins (and a foggy payroll outlook) leave the front office guessing at a critical moment in the franchise’s attempt to recover from two dreadful seasons.

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November 26, 2025 at 4:02 PM

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Here's how Minnesota’s top draft picks from 2024 are trending after the 2025 season. #twins #minnesota #mntwins

Taking Stock of Minnesota Twins' 2024 Draft Class

Here's how Minnesota’s top draft picks from 2024 are trending after the 2025 season.

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November 25, 2025 at 1:02 PM

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League officials quietly assembled a roster of prospects, decoys, and one possibly mislabeled Clemens to avoid promoting a team no one has heard of by August. #twins #minnesota #mntwins

MLB Preps Emergency Plan in Case Twins Trade Away Every Recognizable Human Before the Field of Dreams Game

League officials quietly assembled a roster of prospects, decoys, and one possibly mislabeled Clemens to avoid promoting a team no one has heard of by August.

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November 25, 2025 at 4:11 PM

Cody Christie

@nodaktwinsfan.bsky.social

League officials quietly assembled a roster of prospects, decoys, and one possibly mislabeled Clemens to avoid promoting a team no one has heard of by August.

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MLB Preps Emergency Plan in Case Twins Trade Away Every Recognizable Human Before the Field of Dreams Game

League officials quietly assembled a roster of prospects, decoys, and one possibly mislabeled Clemens to avoid promoting a team no one has heard of by August.

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November 25, 2025 at 4:17 PM

Cody Christie

@nodaktwinsfan.bsky.social

Here's how Minnesota’s top draft picks from 2024 are trending after the 2025 season.

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Taking Stock of Minnesota Twins' 2024 Draft Class

Here's how Minnesota’s top draft picks from 2024 are trending after the 2025 season.

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November 25, 2025 at 3:05 PM

Cody Christie

@nodaktwinsfan.bsky.social

There are multiple reasons why Emmanuel Rodriguez is one of the most exciting prospects in the #MNTwins farm system.

Here's why his performance this winter might point to a breakout 2026 campaign.

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Twins Top Prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez Used the Winter to Prove He Is Closer Than Ever

Minnesota’s offseason has been filled with speculation about trades, payroll cuts, and who might actually be on the Opening Day roster. But while many veterans are resting and preparing for 2026, a ha...

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November 24, 2025 at 7:45 PM

Cody Christie

@nodaktwinsfan.bsky.social

Some lunchtime reading at @twinsdaily.com

Minnesota has an organizational depth problem at one of baseball's most important positions.

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The Scariest Spot on the Twins’ Depth Chart

The Twins have entered recent winters with plenty of questions, but this winter brings a particularly uneasy one. After last summer’s shocking decision to trade Carlos Correa at the deadline, Minnesot...

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November 24, 2025 at 6:17 PM

Cody Christie

@nodaktwinsfan.bsky.social

This is an entertaining article to write every winter.

Let's look into the crystal ball and see where the #MNTwins will be in 2029. A lot has changed since last winter.

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Projecting the 2029 Minnesota Twins Lineup

Here's how Minnesota’s growing core and prospect pipeline could shape the club four seasons from now.

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November 24, 2025 at 5:03 PM

Cody Christie

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The #MNTwins need real answers up the middle before Opening Day arrives.

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The Scariest Spot on the Twins’ Depth Chart

The Twins have entered recent winters with plenty of questions, but this winter brings a particularly uneasy one. After last summer’s shocking decision to trade Carlos Correa at the deadline, Minnesot...

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November 24, 2025 at 3:09 PM

Cody Christie

@nodaktwinsfan.bsky.social

Here's how Minnesota’s growing core and prospect pipeline could shape the club four seasons from now.

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Projecting the 2029 Minnesota Twins Lineup

Here's how Minnesota’s growing core and prospect pipeline could shape the club four seasons from now.

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November 24, 2025 at 12:09 AM

Cody Christie

@nodaktwinsfan.bsky.social

Emmanuel Rodriguez may have finally put it all together this winter. Here’s what it means for the #MNTwins in 2026.

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Twins Top Prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez Used the Winter to Prove He Is Closer Than Ever

Minnesota’s offseason has been filled with speculation about trades, payroll cuts, and who might actually be on the Opening Day roster. But while many veterans are resting and preparing for 2026, a ha...

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November 23, 2025 at 2:08 AM

Cody Christie

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After years of injuries and interruptions, the #MNTwins' top prospect finally stacked real at-bats and real momentum.

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Twins Top Prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez Used the Winter to Prove He Is Closer Than Ever

Minnesota’s offseason has been filled with speculation about trades, payroll cuts, and who might actually be on the Opening Day roster. But while many veterans are resting and preparing for 2026, a ha...

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November 22, 2025 at 6:33 PM

Cody Christie

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Lots of discussion on this one from @twinsdaily.com yesterday.

What's the latest on the #MNTwins possibly trading Pablo Lopez and/or Joe Ryan?

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The Latest Trade Rumors Regarding Joe Ryan and Pablo López

Minnesota’s offseason is being shaped by trade chatter, financial questions, and ownership uncertainty.

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November 21, 2025 at 8:22 PM

Cody Christie

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Earlier this week, I wrote about who the #MNTwins might consider the core and who should be out the door. It seems likely for multiple key pieces to be traded this winter.

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Part of the Core, or Out the Door? Ranking Minnesota Twins Trade Candidates, 6-10

Last season, when I approached this series, the Twins’ roster was in a very different place. Minnesota looked like a playoff contender for much of the 2024 season, before an epic collapse. In 2025, th...

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November 21, 2025 at 7:56 PM

Cody Christie

@nodaktwinsfan.bsky.social

Minnesota’s offseason is being shaped by trade chatter, financial questions, and ownership uncertainty.

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The Latest Trade Rumors Regarding Joe Ryan and Pablo López

Minnesota’s offseason is being shaped by trade chatter, financial questions, and ownership uncertainty.

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November 20, 2025 at 6:14 PM

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Minnesota’s offseason is being shaped by trade chatter, financial questions, and ownership uncertainty. #twins #minnesota #mntwins

The Latest Trade Rumors Regarding Joe Ryan and Pablo López

Minnesota’s offseason is being shaped by trade chatter, financial questions, and ownership uncertainty.

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November 20, 2025 at 12:42 PM

Cody Christie

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Here's why the 2026 Hall of Fame voting cycle could spark new momentum for “Spider-Man.”

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Torii Hunter’s Best Chance Yet to Gain Hall of Fame Momentum

Here's why the 2026 Hall of Fame voting cycle could spark new momentum for “Spider-Man.”

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November 19, 2025 at 7:15 PM

Cody Christie

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Minnesota’s front office must reevaluate the team’s building block players and decide whether they should be part of the core or pushed out the door.

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Part of the Core, or Out the Door? Ranking Minnesota Twins Trade Candidates, 6-10

Last season, when I approached this series, the Twins’ roster was in a very different place. Minnesota looked like a playoff contender for much of the 2024 season, before an epic collapse. In 2025, th...

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November 18, 2025 at 4:09 PM

Cody Christie

@nodaktwinsfan.bsky.social

Baltimore may be motivated to move its former All-Star backstop. Could a stunning swap involving Joe Ryan or Pablo López actually make sense for both sides?

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A Rare Match of Needs: Could Twins and Orioles Line Up on an Adley Rutschman Blockbuster?

Envisioning a blockbuster trade to boost the Twins offense.

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November 17, 2025 at 5:46 PM

Cody Christie

@nodaktwinsfan.bsky.social

Minnesota will need continued growth from its young core to rebound next season, but a few key contributors may find it difficult to repeat their 2025 success.

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