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The Minnesota Twins have hired Derek Shelton as their new manager following Rocco Baldelli's dismissal after a 70-92 season. Shelton, previously managing the Pittsburgh Pirates, returns to the Twins with familiar faces around him, but his appointment is seen as uninspiring and possibly a temporary fix, with questions about his impact and the team's overall management structure.
The Minnesota Twins have parted ways with manager Rocco Baldelli after a disappointing 70-92 season, missing the playoffs for the fourth time in five years, despite previous successes including division titles and a playoff win in 2023. The team cited the need for new leadership to improve future performance, and a search for a new manager is underway.
The Minnesota Twins have fired manager Rocco Baldelli after a series of disappointing seasons and ongoing franchise financial issues, with the team seeking a new direction for 2025 and beyond amid ownership changes and strategic shifts.
The Minnesota Twins fired manager Rocco Baldelli after a disappointing 70-92 season, ending his seven-year tenure marked by three division titles, amid fan frustration and a poor finish to the season following significant trades and roster changes.
Yordan Alvarez of the Houston Astros continues to be a formidable force for opposing teams, even when they make the logical move of bringing in a left-handed pitcher to face him. Alvarez's success against lefties has been a key factor in the Astros' postseason runs, and he proved it once again by hitting a crucial home run in Game 1 of the ALDS against the Minnesota Twins. Despite the best efforts of opposing managers, Alvarez's lefty-on-lefty prowess remains unmatched, making him a significant threat in the playoffs.
Minnesota Twins' star rookie, Royce Lewis, will be placed on the injured list due to an oblique strain. Lewis, who recently returned from a torn ACL, suffered the setback during a game against the Baltimore Orioles. While the duration of his absence is uncertain, the team confirmed that Lewis will be out for at least a little while. The Twins are expected to call up Jose Miranda as a replacement, although no official announcement has been made yet.
Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli acknowledges the team's hitting problem and emphasizes the need to address it quickly. With the Twins struggling to produce runs, Baldelli is determined to find a solution and improve their offensive performance in the MLB.
Yankees pitcher Domingo Germán was inspected for foreign substances during a game against the Twins, but was ultimately cleared by umpires after they determined the tackiness on his hand was likely from rosin. Germán explained that he regularly uses a rosin bag and had washed his hands as instructed by the umpire. Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was ejected after arguing with the umpire over Germán's use of rosin. Germán went on to pitch a career-best 11 strikeouts in 6 1/3 innings.
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was ejected during their game against the New York Yankees after a controversy arose concerning starting pitcher Domingo Germán's use of excess rosin. The first-base umpire and crew chief James Hoye had a lengthy conversation with Germán during an extensive hand and glove checkup in the middle of the third inning. Germán was not found to have been using an illegal substance, and the umpires allowed him to keep pitching, leading to Baldelli's ejection.
Minnesota Twins pitcher Kenta Maeda, who missed all of last season due to Tommy John surgery, made a successful return to the mound on Tuesday with nine strikeouts and only one run allowed. However, concerns arose when he left the game early due to discomfort in his arm. After the game, manager Rocco Baldelli provided an update that Maeda was simply fatigued and "fine." With Maeda's impressive performance, the Twins' pitching staff looks to have a strong year ahead.