Maddy Dickens

Maddy Dickens

Joined: Jul 10, 2026

Maddy Dickens resides in Loveland, Colorado. She grew up with two older brothers, where their lives revolved around sports. She earned a master's degree in business management from Tarleton State University while simultaneously playing basketball and competing in rodeo at the collegiate level. She successfully parlayed a reserve national championship into a professional rodeo career and now stays involved in upper-level athletics by writing for On SI on several different MLB teams' pages, along with some NCAA sites.

Twins pitcher Jeff Hoffman (24) throws a pitch against the Athletics. Credit: Dennis Lee-Imagn

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Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (27) prepares for the first pitch against the Yankees. Credit: Matt Blewett-Imagn

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Twins manager Derek Shelton argues with the umpires. Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn

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Twins manager Derek Shelton (8) observes batting practice before the game against the Pirates. Credit: Charles LeClaire-Imagn

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Twins manager Derek Shelton on the field against the Diamondbacks. Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn

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The Minnesota Twins went into the trade deadline in the thick of a playoff race; a turtle race is still a race, but a rough stretch has seemingly knocked them o

Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (27) celebrates hitting a three-run home run. Credit: Jesse Johnson-Imagn

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When the trade deadline came around this season, there was a pile of mediocre teams in the hunt for the final wild card spot as the American League has been som

Twins designated hitter Josh Bell (56) runs the bases on his three-run home run Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn

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It is his first year with the organization, but Josh Bell is sure making an impact right off the bat.

Twins pitcher Joe Ryan (41) pitches during the first inning against the Kansas City Royals

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Right now, the Twins are without a starter, and others are going to have to step up.

Twins first baseman Royce Lewis (23) celebrates while rounding the bases after hitting a three-run home run against the Seattle Mariners

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Minnesota Twins shortstop Kaelen Culpepper (12) looks on during batting practice before the game against the Milwaukee Brewers

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It couldn't have gone much better for his first trip to the majors, and he will forever remember Friday night against the Milwaukee Brewers.

Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23) throws in the seventh inning against the Boston Red Sox

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Had the American League not been such a dumpster fire this season, then the Minnesota Twins might not have looked at being buyers at this trade deadline, but af

Blue Jays relief pitcher Jeff Hoffman (23) throws to first base in an attempt to pick off a Baltimore Orioles baserunner

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Minnesota wanted another high-leverage arm, well, they sure found him.

Orioles starting pitcher Dean Kremer (64) throws a pitch against the Houston Astros

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Minnesota Twins manager Derek Shelton (8) walks on the field during a pitching change.

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The Twins are looking for more help out of the bullpen.

Minnesota Twins pitcher Joe Ryan (41) pitches during the fourth inning for the All-Star Game at Citizens Bank Park.

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There is no question about it after Tuesday's victory, the Twins are going to be buyers this trade deadline.