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.

Sep 5, 2025; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Pablo Lopez (49) throws a pitch in the first inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

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Sep 18, 2025; New York City, New York, USA; New York Mets starting pitcher Jonah Tong (21) pitches against the San Diego Padres during the second inning at Citi Field.

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May 6, 2025; Tampa, Florida, USA; Tampa Bay Rays pitcher Eric Orze (17) throws a pitch against the Philadelphia Phillies in the eighth inning at George M. Steinbrenner Field.

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Sep 20, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) reacts to his strikeout against the Cleveland Guardians during the ninth inning of game one of a double header at Target Field.

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Derek Falvey appears on MLB Network in Las Vegas.

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Derek Falvey wants to add to, not subtract from, the Twins' roster this offseason. To do so requires ownership's willingness to spend.

Aug 23, 2024; Chicago, Illinois, USA; Chicago White Sox interim manager Grady Sizemore (24) looks on from the dugout before a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers at Guaranteed Rate Field.

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Grady Sizemore, once an emerging superstar player, has spent the past two seasons in coaching.

Sep 12, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Luke Keaschall (15) runs to third base against the Arizona Diamondbacks in the fourth inning at Target Field.

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Luke Keaschall had a very promising rookie year and is a beacon of hope for the Twins moving forward.

Minnesota Twins bench coach Jayce Tingler will not return.

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Jayce Tingler and Hank Conger won't be back on Minnesota's staff in 2026.

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The Twins, unsurprisingly, come in close to the bottom of the league in early 2026 title odds.

Apr 19, 2025; Pittsburgh, Pennsylvania, USA; Pittsburgh Pirates manager Derek Shelton (17) gestures on the field against the Cleveland Guardians during the second inning at PNC Park.

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Shelton might end up being a good manager, but Twins fans have no reason to get excited about this move.

Oct 19, 2025; Toronto, Ontario, CAN; Toronto Blue Jays pitcher Louis Varland (77) pitches against the Seattle Mariners in the sixth inning during game six of the ALCS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at Rogers Centre.

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Louis Varland has been the Blue Jays' go-to reliever during their run to the AL pennant.

Sep 9, 2025; Anaheim, California, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) hits a single against the Los Angeles Angels during the first inning at Angel Stadium.

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Byron Buxton, unsurprisingly, took home team MVP along with one other award.

Sep 10, 2025; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Kansas City Royals major league field coordinator, third base coach Vance Wilson (25) stands on the field in the second inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.

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Royals third base coach Vance Wilson is the latest name to be thrown into the mix.

Sep 25, 2025; Arlington, Texas, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) celebrates as he rounds the bases after hitting a three run home run against the Texas Rangers during the eighth inning at Globe Life Field.

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Who are the Twins' most valuable building blocks going forward? We ranked the top 10.

Apr 1, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Detroit Tigers center fielder Ryan Kreidler (32) hits a single against the Seattle Mariners during the seventh inning at T-Mobile Park.

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Ryan Kreidler has not been remotely productive at the plate in the big leagues thus far.

July 22, 2010; Baltimore, MD, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Nick Punto fields a ground ball against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

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Nick Punto, once a fan favorite utility infielder known for his grittiness, is one of the latest names in the mix for the Twins' vacancy.