Bobby Nightengale
Minnesota Twins reporter
Bobby Nightengale joined the Minnesota Star Tribune in May, 2023, after covering the Reds for the Cincinnati Enquirer for five years. He's a graduate of Bradley University.
Latest from Bobby Nightengale
Twins' Wallner shows up to spring lighter and with altered stance
The Forest Lake native hit 22 home runs last year, but it resulted in an MLB record-low 40 RBI because he hit .177 with runners in scoring position.
February 24, 2026
Live from Fort Myers: Emmanuel Rodriguez homers again, Mick Abel stars in shutout win
The Twins are in a rhythm now with games almost every day in Florida. Check in for reports from beat writer Bobby Nightengale.
February 23, 2026
Royce Lewis hires private hitting coach, makes changes after rough season
Lewis started working with a hitting coach in Houston after seeking advice from Bobby Witt Jr. and Jorge Polanco.
February 22, 2026
Brooks Lee prepared to take next step as Twins shortstop after busy offseason
Twins Manager Derek Shelton on Brooks Lee: “Probably 15 people have said to me, ‘Man, Brooks looks great.’”
February 20, 2026
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Q&A: Twins' Bell reacts to his old scouting reports
Josh Bell details how he was initially moved from the outfield to first base and why he plays through nagging injuries.
February 19, 2026
With Pablo López out for the season, what’s the outlook for the Twins rotation?
Joe Ryan and Bailey Ober are the most experienced pitchers on the Twins staff, but with Pablo López out the Twins will be relying on many of their younger starters.
February 18, 2026
Twins All-Star pitcher Pablo López likely will miss the 2026 season because of elbow injury
López left the first full-squad practice Monday because of discomfort in his pitching elbow.
February 18, 2026
Tom Pohlad: Twins tried to sign top free-agent pitcher Framber Valdez
Valdez signed a three-year, $115 million deal with Detroit. Tom Pohlad on the Twins’ pursuit: “We would’ve had a hell of a 1-2-3 punch.”
February 16, 2026
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Buxton frustrated Twins didn't shut down offseason trade rumors
Byron Buxton, an All-Star in 2025, said last summer that he wanted to be with the Twins for the remainder of his career.
February 16, 2026
Twins manager Derek Shelton brings new energy: ‘Ready to run through a wall for him’
The Twins opened spring training with Rocco Baldelli’s replacement eager to make his mark on the team.
February 14, 2026
Liam Hendriks’ career comes full circle with return to Twins
Back with the Twins for the first time in 13 years, Hendriks will try to make the bullpen off his minor league contract.
February 14, 2026
Joe Ryan opens spring training with Twins after offseason of uncertainty
The All-Star pitcher had the birth of a son to highlight his winter, and “anything else was just noise.”
February 12, 2026
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