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.

UC Santa Barbara Gauchos right-handed pitcher Jackson Flora (2) pitches during the game against the Southern Miss Golden Eagles at Pete Taylor Park in Hattiesburg, Miss., on Friday, Feb. 13, 2026.

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May 17, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins designated hitter Ryan Jeffers (27) celebrates his solo home run against the Milwaukee Brewers during the fifth inning at Target Field.

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Woo-Suk Go with the Marlins in 2025

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Jun 28, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Connor Prielipp (61) throws a pitch against the Colorado Rockies during the first inning at Target Field.

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Walker Jenkins and Kaelen Culpepper

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Culpepper will represent the Twins at the All-Star Futures Game for the second straight year.

Jun 21, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Anthony Banda against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

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Anthony Banda, one of Minnesota's top relievers, is headed to the injured list with a lat strain.

Jun 28, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Ryan Kreidler (5) reacts with teammates after hitting a home run during the seventh inning against the Colorado Rockies at Target Field.

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Kreidler's bat has been a revelation for the Twins this season.

Jun 21, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton in the first inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

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Buxton is having an incredible first half. If he can start to hit in the clutch, he could win MVP.

Feb 23, 2026; Lakeland, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Mick Abel (20) pitches during the third inning against the Detroit Tigers at Publix Field at Joker Marchant Stadium.

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Abel will undergo arthroscopic surgery on his pitching elbow.

Feb 27, 2026; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Marco Raya (85) throws a pitch against the New York Yankees in the first inning during spring training at Lee Health Sports Complex/Hammond Stadium.

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Six years after he was drafted at 17 years old, Raya is set to make his MLB debut.

Jun 22, 2026; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton (25) celebrates hitting a solo home run against the Los Angeles Dodgers in the first inning at Target Field.

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Zoll shut down speculation over Buxton, who himself has made it clear he doesn't want to be anywhere else.

Mar 29, 2026; Baltimore, Maryland, USA; Minnesota Twins pitcher Mick Abel (20) throws during the fifth inning against the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards.

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We could get a Joe Ryan vs. Shohei Ohtani pitching matchup on Wednesday.

Marek Houston of the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels throws for an out against the Dunedin Blue Jays at Hammond Stadium on Saturday, Aug. 2, 2025. The Mussels won 3-2 in extra innings.

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Houston has done everything the Twins could've hoped for since they selected him last year.

Mar 29, 2025; St. Louis, Missouri, USA; Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan (41) congratulates center fielder Byron Buxton (25) after he made a leaping catch in the fifth inning against the St. Louis Cardinals at Busch Stadium.

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The Twins have two dark horse candidates for the biggest individual awards in the American League.

Mar 4, 2026; Fort Myers, Florida, USA; Minnesota Twins center fielder Alan Roden (18) triples against Puerto Rico in the second inning during spring training at Lee Health Sports Complex/Hammond Stadium.

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Minnesota's Triple-A affiliate is launching home runs at an incredible rate.

Jun 21, 2026; Phoenix, Arizona, USA; Minnesota Twins outfielder Josh Bell celebrates with Ryan Kreidler after scoring in the seventh inning against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field.

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Some clutch hitting and a little bit of a luck made the difference for Minnesota on Sunday.