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Pablo Lopez discusses success of Twins' culture rebuild amid recovery

Yahoo Sports • 1 min read • Latest: Aug 12, 2026, 8:02 PM

Last updated Aug 12, 2026

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Summary

Pablo Lopez addressed the state of the Twins' clubhouse culture on August 12, noting the team's ongoing efforts to rebuild since last summer's trade deadline selloff. Lopez, recovering from Tommy John surgery, highlighted the team's improvement and resilience during tough stretches this season. He praised new manager Derek Shelton for setting clear expectations and emphasized a collective commitment to hard work and maintaining a positive atmosphere. The Twins entered the day's game in contention for the playoffs, sitting 3½ games behind Chicago in the AL Central, and 1½ out of a wild card spot.

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•Lopez discussed rebuilding culture in Twins' clubhouse since last August.
•He has been on the 60-day IL following Tommy John surgery.
•Twins are 3½ games behind Chicago in AL Central standings.
•Lopez praised manager Derek Shelton for clear expectations.
•Team's effort and identity are emphasized to prevent negativity.

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8:02 PMYahoo Sports — Twins veteran Pablo Lopez: Culture ‘rebuild’ has been a success

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It was almost exactly a year ago that right-hander Pablo Lopez talked about a trade deadline selloff as an opportunity to rebuild a winning culture in the Twins clubhouse. “Culture,” the veteran starter said on Aug. 15, “is one thing we’ve been lacking the last couple of years.” Lopez has been unavailable since tearing the ulnar collateral ligament in his elbow in the early days of spring ...
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