Will Ragatz

Will Ragatz

Joined: Jul 15, 2024

Will Ragatz is a senior writer for Vikings On SI, who also covers the Twins, Timberwolves, Gophers, and other Minnesota teams. He is a credentialed Minnesota Vikings beat reporter, covering the team extensively at practices, games and throughout the NFL draft and free agency period. Ragatz attended Northwestern University, where he studied at the prestigious Medill School of Journalism. During his time as a student, he covered Northwestern Wildcats football and basketball for SB Nation’s Inside NU, eventually serving as co-editor-in-chief in his junior year. In the fall of 2018, Will interned in Sports Illustrated’s newsroom in New York City, where he wrote articles on Major League Baseball, college football, and college basketball for SI.com.

Aug 19, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (27) celebrates hitting a home run against the Athletics in the fifth inning at Target Field.

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Jul 26, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins left fielder Willi Castro (50) walks to the dugout after the ninth inning against the Washington Nationals at Target Field.

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Oct 11, 2023; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Houston Astros relief pitcher Ryan Pressly (55) pitches in the in the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins during game four of the ALDS for the 2023 MLB playoffs at Target Field.

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Sep 12, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Houston Astros catcher Victor Caratini (17) hits a single against the Atlanta Braves in the second inning at Truist Park.

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Aug 19, 2025; Atlanta, Georgia, USA; Atlanta Braves shortstop Vidal Brujan (17) hits a single against the Chicago White Sox in the seventh inning at Truist Park.

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Vidal Brujan replaces Mickey Gasper on the Twins' 40-man roster.

Aug 6, 2025; Detroit, Michigan, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitchers walk out to the bullpen in the first inning against the Detroit Tigers at Comerica Park.

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The Twins have a lot of work to do on their bullpen. So far, they've barely done anything.

Aug 9, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (27) prepares for the game between the Minnesota Twins and Kansas City Royals at Target Field.

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Jeffers is reportedly an option for the Phillies if they don't work out a deal with J.T. Realmuto.

Aug 18, 2025; Miami, Florida, USA; Miami Marlins first baseman Eric Wagaman (33) circles the bases after hitting a solo home run against the St. Louis Cardinals during the fourth inning at loanDepot Park.

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Eric Wagaman had some solid peripheral numbers for the Marlins last season.

New Twins controlling owner Tom Pohlad spoke to the media on Wednesday.

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"We got it wrong," Pohlad said of the Twins' infamous decision two years ago.

Jul 4, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; A general view of Target Field during the National Anthem prior to the game between the Minnesota Twins and the Tampa Bay Rays.

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Tom Pohlad is taking over for his brother Joe in overseeing the organization.

Sep 24, 2025; Cumberland, Georgia, USA; Washington Nationals first baseman Josh Bell (19) reacts after hitting a home run against the Atlanta Braves during the fourth inning at Truist Park.

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Bell isn't a flashy signing, but he's a solid pickup for Minnesota who addresses a need without breaking the bank.

Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey at the MLB Winter Meetings.

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How can Derek Falvey and his staff maximize the limited budget they've been given in free agency?

Lugnuts' Daniel Susac shows the ball to an umpire in the eighth inning during the game against the Whitecaps on Tuesday, April 11, 2023, at Jackson Field in Lansing.

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The Daniel Susac era for the Minnesota Twins was an extremely short one.

May 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins right fielder Carson McCusker (60) reacts to his strikeout against the Kansas City Royals during the second inning at Target Field.

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Carson McCusker launched homers for the Saints early last season, but he struggled in limited time with the Twins.

Mar 29, 2025; Tuscaloosa, AL, USA; Alabama shortstop Justin Lebron (1) goes deep in the hole behind second to field a ball hit up the middle but was unable to throw to first in time for an out during the game with Oklahoma at Sewell-Thomas Stadium. Oklahoma evened the series with a 6-5 win.

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The Twins didn't move down nearly as much as they could've in Tuesday's draft lottery.

Dec 10, 2024; Dallas, TX, USA; A general view of the set of the MLB Draft Lottery at the Hilton Anatole during the 2024 MLB Winter Meetings.

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The Twins have a chance to land the first overall pick for the third time this century.