Ty France, Minnesota Twins

Details of Ty France's $1 million, 1-year contract with the Minnesota Twins
Cincinnati Reds first baseman Ty France (2) fields a groundout hit by Minnesota Twins' Brooks Lee during the sixth inning of a baseball game Saturday, Sept. 14, 2024, in Minneapolis. Credit: AP/Abbie Parr
Ty France aims to make an impact at Twins Spring Training
For Minnesota Twins veterans like Carlos Correa, Byron Buxton, and Royce Lewis, spring training serves as a time to shake off the rust, get back into baseball shape, and prepare for the upcoming season.
New Twins first baseman Ty France: ‘I’m definitely excited to be here’
The Twins signed Ty France in free agency to play first base after Carlos Santana's departure. France spent 5 seasons with the Seattle Mariners and was an American League All-Star in 2022. France hit .
Is the Ty France Deal Riskier Than It Seems for the Twins?
The Twins spent a meager $1 million to bring in a new first-base candidate, on a non-guaranteed deal. It feels like the investment of playing time and faith will be greater than that, though. Should we be concerned about how the Twins are handling first base?
Twins’ Ty France has mastered the HBP
France holds the Mariners' record for getting hit by pitches, and it happens to him at a rate never seen in major league history.
New Twins first baseman Ty France will ‘play a lot’
Though the Twins signed France to a non-guaranteed deal, it seems he will figure heavily in their plans at first base. Jose Miranda and Edouard Julien could factor in, as well.
Ty France finalizes 1-year deal with Twins
First baseman Ty France has finalized a one-year contract with the Minnesota Twins, who also announced a minor league deal with right-hander.
Ty France To Serve As Twins’ Starting First Baseman
The Twins are planning to use Ty France as their regular first baseman entering the 2025 campaign. Read more at MLB Trade Rumors.
Rocco Clarifies Role of Ty France with Minnesota Twins
The Minnesota Twins recently signed Ty France and now they are ready to completely turn over first base to him.
Ty France arrives at Twins camp as the starting first baseman: ‘He’s going to play a lot’
Two years after Ty France was selected to the American League All-Star team, he didn’t like the way he felt in the batter’s ...
Former Seattle Mariners First Baseman Ty France Set to Be Starter For Minnesota Twins
After signing a one-year deal last week, it looks as if Ty France will get every opportunity to help the Twins in their quest ...
Twins agree to deal with free agent Ty France, bringing in 2022 All-Star as another option at 1B
The Minnesota Twins and free agent first baseman Ty France agreed to a one-year contract on Tuesday, according to a person ...
Twins mailbag: Sudden spending, Lee’s job search, France vs. Miranda, changes for Varland
Plus a front office blind spot, Chris Paddack's workload, Cory Lewis' knuckleball and how fast Walker Jenkins can move.
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New mindset, revamped swing has France optimistic about '25
After taking his physical, first baseman Ty France arrived in Twins camp a little after 9:00 a.m. ET. Forty-five minutes ...
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Three Hospitalized with Ty France Fever
This recommendation comes on the heels of three Twins fans being hospitalized with what O’Connor calls “ Ty France Fever,” ...
Ty France heeds college coach Tony Gwynn’s advice to simplify his approach
Plus, notes on how the Twins landed Danny Coulombe, Justin Topa's approach and the addition of a new reliever.