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Derek Shelton Makes MLB History as First Manager Ejected Over AI Umpire Call
sports12 days ago

Derek Shelton Makes MLB History as First Manager Ejected Over AI Umpire Call

In an 8-6 loss to the Orioles, Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton became MLB’s first skipper ejected for arguing a robot-umpire decision during an Automated Ball-Strike challenge, after disputing the three-second review window that produced a strikeout and ended the Twins’ late rally, signaling baseball’s shift toward AI-assisted officiating.

Twins Finalize Rotation, Bradley and Abel Earn Spots as Matthews Heads to Triple-A
sports21 days ago

Twins Finalize Rotation, Bradley and Abel Earn Spots as Matthews Heads to Triple-A

With Pablo López out for the season, the Twins named Joe Ryan Opening Day starter and optioned Zebby Matthews to Triple-A, solidifying a rotation that already includes Bailey Ober and Simeon Woods Richardson. Taj Bradley and Mick Abel won the final two spots, while David Festa starts the year on the injured list. Bradley and Abel have shown spring promise, giving Minnesota a mix of proven options and young arms as they head into the regular season.

Lopez Honors Her 'Wonder Twins' as Emme and Max Turn 18 With a Heartfelt Video
entertainment1 month ago

Lopez Honors Her 'Wonder Twins' as Emme and Max Turn 18 With a Heartfelt Video

Jennifer Lopez marked Emme and Max’s 18th birthday with an Instagram video tribute that stitches together throwback clips from their infancy, heartfelt captions about their kindness and love, and moments from the siblings together with their mom, including backstage kisses and a later Instagram Story of them playing guitar; the post revisits their 2008 arrival via ex-husband Marc Anthony and celebrates them stepping into adulthood as her “wonder twins.”

MRI Finds Only Back Inflammation for Joe Ryan, Keeping Twins’ Opening Day in Reach
sports1 month ago

MRI Finds Only Back Inflammation for Joe Ryan, Keeping Twins’ Opening Day in Reach

An MRI on Minnesota Twins right-hander Joe Ryan showed only lower back inflammation after he was scratched from a Spring Training start, a best-case outcome that could allow a quick return and keep Opening Day available. With Pablo López out for the year, Ryan’s health is crucial to Minnesota’s rotation, and while his World Baseball Classic participation could be affected, the Twins remain hopeful he can contribute early in the season.

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo Move Forward with IVF and Surrogate to Welcome Twins
entertainment1 month ago

Jelly Roll and Bunnie Xo Move Forward with IVF and Surrogate to Welcome Twins

Jelly Roll and his wife Bunnie Xo reveal they’re advancing their long-running fertility journey: after publicly discussing IVF, they’ve found a surrogate and will begin IVF stimulation with the aim of welcoming twins, hoping to raise them in a loving home; the couple also share custody of Jelly Roll’s two older children from previous relationships and have long talked about providing the best life for their future family.

Heart-Conditioned Teacher Defies Odds to Welcome Twins on Christmas Eve
health2 months ago

Heart-Conditioned Teacher Defies Odds to Welcome Twins on Christmas Eve

A preschool teacher diagnosed with dilated cardiomyopathy faced infertility until IVF yielded twins. Despite warnings that carrying twins could be fatal given her heart condition, Abby Wood was monitored closely by cardiologists and obstetricians at Massachusetts General Hospital and delivered twins Simon and Clive on Christmas Eve 2024. She later improved after an ablation addressed heart flutters and now enjoys life at home with her sons, considering a return to teaching.

Bruján Gets New Home With Mets in Cash Trade
sports2 months ago

Bruján Gets New Home With Mets in Cash Trade

The Minnesota Twins traded infielder Vidal Bruján to the New York Mets for cash after designating him for assignment. Bruján, a former top prospect with limited big-league success and no minor-league options, now faces a waiver-driven path and a spot on the Mets’ depth chart as they adjust infield options ahead of Opening Day.

Twins Re-sign Taylor Rogers to Bolster bullpen on a one-year deal
sports2 months ago

Twins Re-sign Taylor Rogers to Bolster bullpen on a one-year deal

The Minnesota Twins brought back left-hander Taylor Rogers on a one-year, $2 million contract to shore up a bullpen that was decimated by last year’s trades. Rogers, a former Twin and 2021 All-Star closer, posted a 3.38 ERA with a 24% strikeout rate across 50 2/3 innings in 2025 but showed command issues and a decline in velocity. The move reintroduces a veteran arm to a bullpen with uncertainty and could pave the way for adding another reliever as the Twins rebuild their relief corps.