The Athletic reported Friday night that Justin Ishbia, a potential buyer of the Twins, has decided to increase his stake in the rival Chicago White Sox.

Justin and his brother, Mat, emerged as suitors to buy the Twins in December, a few months after chairman Joe Pohlad -- whose father, Carl, purchased the Twins for $44 million in 1984 -- announced that the family would explore options to sell the ballclub.

The Twins are hustling to regroup after learning this week that a leading contender in their search for a new owner has abandoned his bid.

The Minnesota Twins' ownership saga has taken an unexpected turn. Billionaire businessman Justin Ishbia, once a frontrunner to acquire the franchise, has withdrawn his bid to focus on increasing his stake in the Chicago White Sox.

Chicago-area billionaire Justin Ishbia has dropped his pursuit of the Twins and will “instead buy more shares from other limited partners to increase his existing minority stake” in the White Sox

Justin Ishbia is dropping his pursuit to purchase the Minnesota Twins, according to a bombshell report from The Athletic. Ishbia, who was reportedly the leading contender to win a bid for the Twins, will instead increase his stake in the Chicago White Sox,

On the eve of the 2025 Minnesota Twins spring training opener, big news surfaced online. The news would presumably shock the Pohlad family, and it is likely to be incredibly disappointing for Minnesota Twins fans.

Billionaire Justin Ishbia no longer hopes to purchase the Twins. Find out more about the impact at MLB Trade Rumors.

In a surprising turn of events, Chicago billionaire Justin Ishbia has dropped his pursuit of purchasing the Minnesota Twins and will instead increase his minority stake in the Chicago White Sox, according to The Athletic.