Wesley Dixon

Wesley Dixon

Joined: Jul 10, 2026

Wesley Dixon is a sports writer focused on thoughtful analysis, roster-building angles, player development and feature-style storytelling. He has covered the Philadelphia 76ers and the NBA, with work centered on breaking down team direction, player fit and the larger stories behind the game. Wesley is a lifelong MLB fan, following multiple teams throughout the league. He is excited to bring that same detail-oriented approach to On SI.

Ryan Kreidler advances to third base during the sixth inning of the game against the Athletics Credit: Ed Szczepanski-Imagn Images

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Byron Buxton celebrates his run against the Atlanta Braves in the eighth inning Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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Johan Santana speaks as he is inducted into the Minnesota Twins Hall of Fame. Credit: Jeffrey Becker-USA TODAY Sports

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Minnesota Twins first baseman Royce Lewis. Credit: Jordan Johnson-Imagn Images

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Kenta Maeda delivers a pitch in the second inning of a baseball game against the Cincinnati Reds

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Kenta Maeda nearly threw a no-hitter for the Twins on Aug. 18, 2020, before Milwaukee erased a three-run deficit in a bizarre 12-inning game.

Taylor Rogers throws to the Athletics in the fifth inning at Target Field. Credit: Bruce Kluckhohn-Imagn Images

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Taylor Rogers has struggled to a 5.11 ERA since returning to the Twins, but his FIP and Statcast numbers tell a more complicated story.

Jim Thome walks off the field after a ceremony honoring the 1995 team before the game.

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Jim Thome hit career home runs No. 599 and 600 for the Twins on Aug. 15, 2011, with former teammate Delmon Young nearly spoiling the milestone.

Austin Peay center fielder Garrett Spain comes off the field between innings as the Govs faced Jacksonville State

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Twins minor leaguer Garrett Spain reached 20 home runs with a two-homer game for Double-A Wichita, continuing the best offensive season of his professional career.

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On Aug. 12, 1979, the Twins beat the Athletics 1–0 in just 103 minutes after a failed bunt unexpectedly produced the game's only run.

Blue Claws Eduardo Tait dives back to first as the Blue Rocks’ Roismar Quintana is late with the tag.

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Tait’s latest homer is another reminder of the raw power Minnesota got in the Duran trade.

Dean Kremer throws a pitch in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

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Dean Kremer's arrival is already looking timely for the Twins after injuries quickly tested Minnesota's starting-pitching depth.

Harmon Killebrew at bat during the 1969 season against the Boston Red Sox

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Harmon Killebrew and Willie Mays staged their own home run derby before a Twins-Giants exhibition at Metropolitan Stadium on Aug. 9, 1971.

Paul Molitor is introduced during the National Baseball Hall of Fame Induction ceremony at Clark Sports Center.

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The former Minnesota Twins star reached a feat only a handful of players have done and did so while he was in the Twin Cities.

Commissioner Rob Manfred takes a photo with Kaelen Culpepper after he was drafted by the Minnesota Twins with the 21st pick

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Kaelen Culpepper’s promotion gives the Twins a potential offensive upgrade at shortstop just as their playoff push needs another spark.

Jo Adell scores in the third inning against the New York Mets at Progressive Field.

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Jo Adell matched the Twins’ need for right-handed power, but Minnesota prioritized pitching and accepted the risk of leaving its lineup unbalanced.

Joe Ryan delivers a pitch against the Kansas City Royals in the first inning at Target Field.

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Joe Ryan’s recent comments reveal the physical and mental challenge of pitching when he cannot trust his delivery.