Twins Fire Manager Baldelli Amid Worst Season, Record Low Attendance

The Minnesota Twins have fired manager Rocco Baldelli after a disappointing 70-92 season in 2025, marking the team's worst record since 2016 and their fourth playoff miss in five years. Baldelli, who managed the Twins for seven seasons and won three AL Central titles as well as the 2019 AL Manager of the Year award, was dismissed following a significant midseason selloff where 10 players were traded, which severely weakened the roster. Team president Derek Falvey and owner Joe Pohlad expressed respect and gratitude for Baldelli's leadership and professionalism, emphasizing that the decision was about needing a new direction rather than a reflection of his effort. Despite Baldelli's past successes and his place as the third-winningest manager in Twins history, the 2025 collapse and failure to meet organizational goals prompted the change. Players acknowledged the realities of professional sports where managers often become scapegoats for team struggles, with Baldelli maintaining focus through the season's end amid growing uncertainty. The Twins plan to announce their next steps for leadership in the coming days as they seek to rebuild the team.