https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/1032/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/which-righty-relievers-can-get-lefties-out-r3499/The American League Central isn’t filled with as many imposing left-handed hitters as it once was. With Prince Fielder traded to Texas, Adam Dunn retired and Travis Hafner’s dominance a distant memory, Minnesota no longer needs to worry much about game-changing homers from lefty swingers. Because...3499Wed, 01 Apr 2015 00:47:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/walking-away-gave-blaine-boyer39s-career-a-second-life-r3498/It was not long ago that Twins pitcher Blaine Boyer might have been doing things other than throwing a baseball in a major league uniform this time of year. He might have been hunting, fishing or golfing. He might have been traveling more. Whatever it might have been, it would have been with his f...3498Tue, 31 Mar 2015 17:36:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/2015-projections-and-rankings-joe-mauer-r3495/Earlier, we discussed Kurt Suzuki and the rest of the AL Central catchers. Now, we take a look at Joe Mauer and the AL Central first basemen. Mauer had a tough season in 2014 and looks to rebound in 2015. There are some really good first basemen in the division as well. As we continue through this...3495Tue, 31 Mar 2015 15:20:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/tuesday-notes-changeups-cuts-pinto-amp-destroyed-bats-r3497/Have the Twins pitchers embraced Neil Allen's change-up philosophy? How is catcher Josmil Pinto feeling since his concussion? Which Twins pitcher was cut from the 40-man on Tuesday? Read about these topics and more in the latest Report From The Fort. Pitchers Buying In On Changeup One of the bigg...3497Tue, 31 Mar 2015 14:51:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/2015-projections-and-rankings-kurt-suzuki-r3494/It’s hard to imagine but in less than one week the 2015 season will begin. It was a long offseason. There were quite a few changes. There have been some interesting decisions. But for baseball fans, opening day is – or SHOULD be – something to be excited about. In this series, we’ll be taking a lo...3494Tue, 31 Mar 2015 11:17:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/gleeman-amp-the-geek-ep-187-roster-reactions-amp-dozier-deal-r3493/Aaron and John talk and/or argue about nearly everything the Twins did in the past week, including demoting Alex Meyer, Trevor May, Aaron Hicks, and Eddie Rosario to Triple-A, choosing Tommy Milone for the rotation, moving an angry Mike Pelfrey to the bullpen, signing Brian Dozier to a $20 million...3493Mon, 30 Mar 2015 13:14:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/ryan-and-pelfrey-have-a-%E2%80%9Chealthy-exchange%E2%80%9D-r3492/Prior to Sunday's game in Sarasota, Twins' general manager Terry Ryan said that he and pitcher Mike Pelfrey had a closed door discussion regarding the comments Pelfrey made the day before. Pelfrey was informed that he would not be the team's fifth starter, he was upset by the staff's decision that...3492Sun, 29 Mar 2015 20:55:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/sunday-notes-nolasco-pelfrey-pinto-and-more-r3491/How did Ricky Nolasco adjust after a rough first inning against the Orioles? How was Mike Pelfrey's Twins bullpen debut? Who will be the backup to Kurt Suzuki if Josmil Pinto is not ready? Find the answer to these questions and more in the latest Report From The Fort. Ricky Nolasco Rebounds After...3491Sun, 29 Mar 2015 20:41:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-say-now-is-not-the-time-for-trevor-may-r3490/Most organizations might view 2015 as an opportunity to have a young starter who has little left to prove at the minor league level to build upon those numbers. Trevor May, however, will not be doing so for Minnesota. Not to start the season anyway. Are the Twins making the right decision? Accord...3490Sun, 29 Mar 2015 04:19:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-reduce-clarity-with-roster-cuts-r3489/This morning, first year manager Paul Molitor announced the next handful of roster cuts for the Minnesota Twins. As the team whittles down its roster to 25 players prior to opening day a week from Monday, the group of Fort Myers is going to get smaller. With 31 players now left in camp, Molitor ha...3489Sun, 29 Mar 2015 01:52:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-make-cuts-name-starters-r3488/The Minnesota Twins made several significant moves on Saturday morning. Read all about them in the latest Report From The Fort. Twins Trim Roster To 31 The Twins trimmed their roster to 31 this morning with the announcement that Aaron Hicks, Eddie Rosario and Trevor May will be optioned, while Ma...3488Sat, 28 Mar 2015 15:16:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/mlb-has-no-plans-for-killing-the-shift-r3486/On Thursday against the Red Sox, Minnesota Twins’ third baseman Trevor Plouffe was station on the right side of second base. This is certainly a not uncommon alignment to use against David Ortiz but also becoming increasingly common in an era that has seen a massive proliferation in the use of the...3486Sat, 28 Mar 2015 03:50:00 +0000