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From Worst to First: How the 1991 Twins Rebuilt a Champion—and What the 2026 Team Can Learn

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The 1990 Minnesota Twins found themselves dead last in their division just a few years after winning the World Series in 1987. They were an underachieving, disappointing team that was trending in the wrong direction yet, in 1991, they would go on to win the World Series in one of the greatest turnarounds ever. What spurred this worst to first transformation and can the 2026 Twins follow suit?

Kirby Puckett hits a walk-off homerun in the 1991 World Series (GM 6) - Atlanta Braves v Minnesota Twins
Kirby Puckett hits a walk-off homerun in the 1991 World Series (GM 6) - Atlanta Braves v Minnesota Twins | Focus On Sport/GettyImages

What the 1991 “Worst to First” Twins Can Teach the 2026 Team

Normally, I cringe at articles or social media posts that take nostalgic strolls down memory lane when things aren't looking good for the Twins.