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.

Minnesota Twins bench coach Jayce Tingler will not return.

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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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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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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.

Mount Vernon native, and New York Yankee batting coach, James Rowson is honored by The City of Mount Vernon for his outstanding achievements and contributions to the world of professional baseball at Brush Park in Mount Vernon on Thursday, August 29, 2024. As a youth, Coach Rowson participated in local baseball programs in Mount Vernon.

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The Yankees have reportedly granted permission for the Twins to interview James Rowson.

Aug 11, 2024; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Boston Red Sox bench coach Ramon Vazquez (60) warms up the team before a game against the Houston Astros at Fenway Park.

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Red Sox bench coach Ramon Vazquez is the first known name in the Twins' search for a new manager.

Oct 10, 2025; Seattle, Washington, USA; Seattle Mariners second baseman Jorge Polanco (7) hits a walk off single against the Detroit Tigers during the fifteenth inning during game five of the ALDS round for the 2025 MLB playoffs at T-Mobile Park.

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Jorge Polanco has come up with some huge hits for the Mariners, who are one of four teams left in the postseason.

Aug 14, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins right fielder Trevor Larnach (9) celebrates after hitting a single against the Detroit Tigers in the second inning at Target Field.

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How many of these arbitration-eligible Twins players will be on the 2026 roster?

Sep 23, 2025; Philadelphia, Pennsylvania, USA; Philadelphia Phillies pitcher Jhoan Duran (59) gets a new baseball after allowing game-tying home run during the ninth inning against the Miami Marlins at Citizens Bank Park.

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Let's take a look at all of the ex-Twins on the eight teams left in the MLB postseason.

May 21, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli (5) looks on before the first game of a doubleheader against the Cleveland Guardians at Target Field.

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Baldelli being fired isn't surprising or unfair, but it's not going to fix the Twins' issues unless other things change.

Jun 14, 2025; Houston, Texas, USA; Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli walks on the field before the game against the Houston Astros at Daikin Park.

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The Twins went 527-505 in seven years with Baldelli as their skipper. Now they'll search for a replacement.