Thad Levine is out after eight years as the  Minnesota Twins' senior vice president and general manager. An announcement Friday said Levine, 52, was leaving "to pursue new challenges and opportunities, both inside and outside of baseball." Levine joined the Twins in November 2016 and helped the club capture three American League Central division titles (2019, 2020, 2023) and make four postseason berths. Minnesota was in postseason position much of this year before going 6-18 down the stretch to finish 82-80 and miss the playoffs. "Thad's impact on the Minnesota Twins cannot be overstated," Twins president of baseball operations Derek Falvey said in a statement. "He has been a true partner and leader, always striving to elevate the organization and care for the people around him. Thad helped create a strong team culture, one focused on excellence and collaboration, that will continue well into the future. While we will miss his leadership, we are equally excited to see the...