Ed Julien had three extra-base hits, including an opposite field home run, Matt Wallner collected four hits including a home run, and Willi Castro hit two home runs to dead center field. That backed a decent effort from Pablo López in a much-needed victory for the Twins.

Jorge Lopez continued his struggles and made it interesting in the ninth, but Brock Stewart was nails in getting the final three outs of the game against the top of the powerful Blue Jays lineup.

Originally signed to fill out the roster in St. Paul, Willi Castro is close to removing himself from the send-down conversation altogether. 

Griffin Jax was looking to build off a tremendous 2022 season where he established himself as one of the team’s top relievers. There’s no question he has struggled in 2023, so what has accounted for his performance decline?

The Twins are the sole team in the AL Central with a positive record and run differential. If the season ended today they’d be postseason-bound. With all of this in mind, it’s still fair to be disappointed with the team so far.

The Minnesota Twins affiliates pitching had some good outings on Friday night, but the offenses left much to be desired. As the organization gets deeper into the season, there is becoming a clear showing of players who are leaders on the mound and in the batters box. 

Rude of the Twins to soil an ode to Tina Turner like that.

Royce Lewis is eligible to return from his Minor League rehab assignment on Memorial Day. The Twins longtime top prospect reflects on what the last year has been like for him and what is next for him when he eventually returns to the Twins active roster. 

The Minnesota Twins have had some minor-league standouts this season, but they have also had some prospects who have been off to disappointing starts in 2023.

Mock Draft season is upon us. We're still a solid seven weeks from having any clarity, but it's always fun to start to speculate. Last year's draft got crazy early. Even crazier than normal when you consider two pitchers went in the Top 7 and barely anyone saw a pitcher going in the Top 15. Other players fell to teams who were elated to take someone they never thought they'd have a chance to select.  

Aaron and John talk about Carlos Correa's foot injury, Royce Lewis' imminent return, Edouard Julien and Matt Wallner getting chances to impress, and Byron Buxton running fast and getting up slow. You can listen by downloading us from iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio or find it at GleemanAndTheGeek.com. Or just click this link. 

The Twins were rumored to have varying degrees of interest in a handful of first basemen in the off-season. While Donovan Solano has been rather unexciting, the club is surely relieved to have him aboard rather than the names on this list. What exactly did the Twins dodge by passing on these former standout sluggers?

Reports surfaced earlier this week that the club has quietly extended Rocco Baldelli beyond the 2023 season, which isn't surprising but had never been made official.

So, what does that mean for the organization's future?

“Players are just soft these days,” he said from his couch.

The 2003 Minnesota Twins were struggling offensively and failing to separate in a weak division. Sound familiar?

The Twins were lagging at the All-Star break before an unforgettable pre-deadline acquisition jolted the lineup to life and propelled Minnesota to a second straight division title. Maybe there's some inspiration to be drawn with respect to this year's squad.

Royce Lewis wasn’t in the Saints starting lineup. He got a day off for St. Paul, but Aaron Sanchez started and twirled a beauty. Wichita won while Fort Myers got suspended. Catch up on all of the action.

Over the weekend Louie Varland exceeded the rookie innings limit threshold for the Minnesota Twins. At this point his story as a local product is well known, but what are the reasonable expectations for the Twins pitcher going forward?

The Twins removed Blayne Enlow from their 40-man roster this winter after he struggled in his return from Tommy John surgery. He's out to prove he belongs back in the Twins' long-term plans.

The Twins have hit a slide lately due to just about every facet of the team but the starting rotation. Despite their downturn, a few players are making the most of their opportunities and appear to be on an upward trajectory.