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22 HOURS AGO • FOX SPORTS

Royce Lewis tiebreaking homer carries Twins past Orioles 4-1 for 1st win of season

Royce Lewis hit a tiebreaking two-run homer in the fifth inning, and the Minnesota Twins used a strong effort from their bullpen to beat the Baltimore Orioles 4-1

1 DAY AGO • Associated Press

Trevor Story's leaping catch | 03/24/2026 Trevor Story climbs the ladder to take a way a hit from Josh Bell in the bottom of the 3rd inning

6 DAYS AGO • MLB.COM

The Opening Day matchup that could instantly ignite the Twins' 2026 season When the Minnesota Twins added Josh Bell to the team this past winter, that came with the hope that the veteran first baseman would provide...

6 DAYS AGO • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Likely cleanup hitter Bell went 0-for-2 with a walk in Sunday's Grapefruit win over Atlanta. He hit cleanup in the order in a lineup that was likely a preview of the regular lineup for the start of the...

Impact Bell is having a solid spring as he's hitting .286 (12-for-42) with a home run and .839 OPS and a surprising steal of third base. He looks to have an everyday role between 1B and DH.

MARCH 23 • ROTOWIRE

AL Central Preview: Tigers open as favorites while the White Sox try to climb out of the basement

The Detroit Tigers and two-time Cy Young Award winner Tarik Skubal have their sights set on winning the AL Central for the first time since 2014

MARCH 19 • Associated Press

2026 MLB Free Agent Signings, Trades: Dodgers Sign Pitcher to $6.5M Pact

Keeping tabs on all of MLB's notable free agency signings, trades, and extensions ahead of the 2026 season.

FEBRUARY 11 • FOX SPORTS

2026 MLB Free Agent Signings, Trades: Dodgers Sign Pitcher to $6.5M Pact

Tom Pohlad quickly gets to work as new leader of Twins on rebuilding trust from fans and players

One of Tom Pohlad’s priorities over his first month as controlling owner of the Minnesota Twins was personal phone calls to fans who have not renewed season tickets

JANUARY 24 • Associated Press

Bell appears set at 1B as Twins' DH has many possibilities MINNEAPOLIS -- First base has been a revolving door for the Twins in recent years. Assuming Josh Bell starts there on Opening Day in Baltimo...

JANUARY 15 • MLB.COM

Twins' Eric Wagaman, Josh Bell acquisitions put this veteran outfielder on thin ice The Twins should trade this outfielder for a reliever.

JANUARY 5 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Twins acquire first baseman Eric Wagaman in trade with Marlins for minor league pitcher

The Minnesota Twins have acquired first baseman Eric Wagaman from the Miami Marlins for minor league pitcher Kade Bragg

JANUARY 2 • Associated Press

3 AL Central rival moves that Twins fans should be very jealous of Are the Twins having a good offseason? It depends who you ask, but Minnesota has added Josh Bell and Dan Altavilla so far to bolster both th...

DECEMBER 25, 2025 • PUCKETTSPOND.COM

Deadspin | Veteran slugger Josh Bell inks one-year deal with Twins Deadspin | Veteran slugger Josh Bell inks one-year deal with Twins

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • DEADSPIN.COM

Minnesota Twins and first baseman Josh Bell finalize $7 million, 1-year contract

First baseman Josh Bell and the Minnesota Twins have finalized their $7 million, one-year contract

DECEMBER 20, 2025 • Associated Press

Josh Bell's wife Arlia hilariously reacts to the All-Star slugger's $7M Twins move Though the 2025 season was one to forget for the Washington Nationals, Josh Bell enjoyed a solid season on an individual level. The veteran...

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • SPORTSKEEDA.COM

Former Guardians bust lands back in AL Central with Twins for 2026 While Josh Bell was the Guardians marquee signing ahead of the 2023, he never lived up to the billing. Now he's back in the AL Central with...

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • AWAYBACKGONE.COM

Twins agree to deal with Josh Bell to fill 1B need (source) Veteran first baseman Josh Bell and the Twins have agreed to a one-year deal with a mutual option, a source told MLB.com's Matthew Leach on...

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • MLB.COM

Grabs one-year contract from Twins The Twins signed Bell to a one-year contract with a mutual option for 2027 on Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN.com reports.

Impact It's the first major-league free-agent signing this offseason for the Twins. Bell should see most of the playing time at first base in Minnesota but is also an option for starts at designated hitter. The 33-year-old slashed .237/.325/.417 with 22 home runs across 140 games this past season for the Nationals.

DECEMBER 15, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

James Wood hits a tiebreaking homer as the Nationals edge the White Sox 6-5

James Wood hit a tiebreaking solo homer in Washington’s three-run seventh inning, and the Nationals beat the Chicago White Sox 6-5

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Montgomery's ninth-inning homer leads White Sox to 10-9 win over Nationals

Colson Montgomery hit a go-ahead two-run homer in the ninth inning, Lenyn Sosa was 3 for 3 with a homer and three RBIs, and the Chicago White Sox beat the Washington Nationals 10-9...

SEPTEMBER 27, 2025 • Associated Press

Nationals snap Braves' 10-game winning streak with 4-3 win

James Wood hit two home runs and Josh Bell added another as the Washington Nationals snapped the Atlanta Braves’ 10-game winning streak with a 4-3 win

SEPTEMBER 24, 2025 • Associated Press

Out of lineup again Tuesday Bell is not in the lineup for Tuesday's game in Atlanta.

Impact Bell isn't dealing with any known injury, but this will be his second straight day out of the lineup. Luis Garcia is making his first-ever start at first base for the Nationals.

SEPTEMBER 23, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Idle against lefty Bell is out of the lineup for Monday's game in Atlanta, Bobby Blanco of MASNSports.com reports.

Impact He'll head to the bench for the series opener while Atlanta sends ace lefty Chris Sale to the hill. A switch hitter, Bell has been far more effective against right-handed pitching (.338 wOBA, 117 wRC+) than left-handed pitching (.247 woBA, 55 wRC+) this season.

SEPTEMBER 22, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

Braves try to continue road win streak in matchup with the Nationals

The Atlanta Braves hit the road against the Washington Nationals looking to continue a four-game road winning streak

SEPTEMBER 17, 2025 • Associated Press

Out of lineup for first game Bell is not in the lineup for the first game of Tuesday's doubleheader against Atlanta.

Impact Bell will get some rest in the first game but should be back in there for the nightcap. Andres Chaparro will cover first base and bat third in the first game of the twin bill.

SEPTEMBER 16, 2025 • ROTOWIRE

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