https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/23911-zebby-matthews-2024-ascension-journey-from-overlooked-prospect-to-major-league-starter/Throughout the 2024 season, the Twins have received contributions from several young players, the most unlikely of whom has been Zebby Matthews. The Twins selected the 24-year-old righthander out of Western Carolina University in the eighth round of the 2022 MLB Draft. During his first full season...23911Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/23904-3-realistic-trade-deadline-targets/In past articles, I previewed many of the top trade deadline targets. However, it is frustratingly obvious that ownership won’t allow much (if any) additional salary. As the TV situation remains an issue, it doesn’t look like much will change next year either. This leaves cheap rentals as the only...23904Tue, 30 Jul 2024 06:18:12 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/23902-twins-trade-targets-part-4-big-bats/Just one month ago, the thought of adding a bat to the Twins’ lineup didn’t make much sense. But after some of their best players were injured, the team’s lineup needs reinforcements. On paper, the middle infield and third base positions have depth. Willi Castro’s flexibility and Rocco Baldelli’s w...23902Tue, 23 Jul 2024 20:45:53 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/23888-twins-trade-targets-part-3-playoff-caliber-starters/In 2023, the Twins starting rotation was the strength of the team. So far in 2024, that has not been the case. Last year, Twins starters combined for a 3.87 ERA (6th in MLB), 1560 strikeouts (led MLB), and 1451.1 innings pitched (3rd in MLB). This year, the team’s ERA has ballooned to 4.14 (19th in...23888Fri, 12 Jul 2024 17:50:06 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/23883-potential-trade-targetspart-2/Since posting my first trade-target article, the Twins have remained hot. Although they trail Cleveland by six games,  Minnensota’s 48-37 record further cements them as buyers at the trade deadline. Other teams, however, are struggling as the trade deadline approaches. Three potential trade candida...23883Thu, 04 Jul 2024 23:16:58 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/blogs/entry/23879-potential-trade-targetspart-1/At the time of this writing, the Minnesota Twins are 45-36. This places them seven games behind the MLB-best Cleveland Guardians and a game ahead of a surprisingly competitive Royals team. The AL Central is almost unrecognizable from a year ago, as the Twins were leading the division with a 40-41 r...23879Fri, 28 Jun 2024 21:02:00 +0000