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.

May 18, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Kendry Rojas (60) delivers a pitch against the Houston Astros in the first inning at Target Field.

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May 18, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Brooks Lee (22) throws the ball to second base for an out against the Houston Astros in the first inning at Target Field.

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Hendry Mendez bats for the St. Paul Saints

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May 23, 2026; Boston, Massachusetts, USA; Minnesota Twins catcher Victor Caratini (37) celebrates with infielder Brooks Lee (22) and teammates after defeating the Boston Red Sox in the ninth inning at Fenway Park.

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May 10, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Yoendrys Gomes (94) throws a pitch during the ninth inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.

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Minnesota has already had a whopping 11 players record a save this season. It's not even June.

May 12, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Bailey Ober (17) gets water and ice thrown over him from shortstop Brooks Lee (22) and pitcher Joe Ryan (41) after finishing a complete game against the Miami Marlins at Target Field.

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Ober didn't just throw a complete game shutout, he threw a two-hitter on 89 pitches.

Apr 18, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins right fielder Austin Martin (16) between pitches from Cincinnati Reds pitcher Andrew Abbott (41) in the first inning at Target Field.

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Former top-five pick Austin Martin is off to an incredible start to his third big-league season.

Apr 30, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers (27) prepares to take the field before the game between the Minnesota Twins and Toronto Blue Jays at Target Field.

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Jeffers, a pending free agent, has been one of the Twins' best players so far this season.

May 10, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Twins second baseman Kody Clemens (2) scores a run on a wild pitch by Cleveland Guardians starting pitcher Gavin Williams (32) during the third inning at Progressive Field.

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The Twins held off the Guardians to take two of three from the leaders in the AL Central.

May 9, 2026; Cleveland, Ohio, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) celebrates his solo home run in the first inning against the Cleveland Guardians at Progressive Field.

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It seemed inevitable that the Twins would be walked off at Progressive Field yet again, but they managed to escape with a big victory.

May 6, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson (24) pitches against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park.

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The Twins cannot continue trotting Simeon Woods Richardson out to the mound every fifth day.

Apr 2, 2026; Kansas City, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Twins third baseman Royce Lewis (23) reacts after striking out during the ninth inning against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium.

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Lewis is struggling immensely at the plate and recently admitted to Audra Martin that he worries about his job security.

Apr 4, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Mick Abel (20) pitches to the Tampa Bay Rays in the first inning at Target Field.

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Two of the Twins' top prospects are currently sidelined due to injury, which has been a trend throughout their minor-league careers.

May 5, 2026; Washington, District of Columbia, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Taj Bradley (26) prepares to throw a pitch against the Washington Nationals during the first inning at Nationals Park.

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The Twins have won two games in a row for the first time in three weeks.

Apr 6, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (41) delivers a pitch against the Detroit Tigers in the first inning at Target Field.

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Already without Pablo Lopez for the season, the Twins couldn't afford to lose Ryan as well.

Apr 28, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (41) delivers a pitch against the Seattle Mariners during the first inning at Target Field.

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It's another unfortunate setback for Jenkins, the top prospect in the Twins' minor-league system.