https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/159/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-minnesota-twins-baserunning-mindset-is-changing-r18072/The Twins haven’t led the league in stolen bases—or excitement on the bases—in a long time. But just a week into 2025, something feels different. A few swipes from their leader, some aggressive reads, and a spring full of hustle have the Twins looking a little bit feisty again. Few teams hav...18072Wed, 09 Apr 2025 23:08:47 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/whom-should-brooks-lee-replace-on-twins-roster-r18070/The Twins' 2022 first-round pick has returned to Triple-A in his rehab assignment, and his return to the Twins is looming. With no shortage of candidates, which player on the current roster should be replaced? Brooks Lee was never a lock to make the Opening Day roster out of spring training,...18070Wed, 09 Apr 2025 15:16:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/minnesota-twins-2025-payroll-offers-glimpse-into-financial-flexibility-and-future-uncertainty-r18065/The Twins’ payroll has been scrutinized since ownership dropped spending by $30 million entering the 2024 season. That was disappointing, but fans must understand how the Twins compare to spending in the rest of the league for 2025 and beyond.   Coming off an offseason of further de fac...18065Wed, 09 Apr 2025 11:35:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/royals-2-twins-1-twins-plead-no-defense-in-kansas-city-r18068/They've been accused of being lifeless and sloppy, and they're not beating the allegations. On a night when the Twins had their ace on the mound and a sense of urgency in their dugout, fans were left with a worst-case scenario. By the end of the evening, Pablo López was getting evaluated for...18068Wed, 09 Apr 2025 02:21:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/unpacking-the-methods-of-rocco-baldellis-lineup-madness-r18063/The Twins have been remarkably consistent in their lineup construction against righties—but only in the top half of the order. What can we learn from these early looks? If you’re in the “Players need consistency in the lineup to succeed” camp, you’re probably a little more satisfied with Roc...18063Tue, 08 Apr 2025 17:17:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/3-signs-byron-buxton-is-finally-healthy-and-ready-to-lead-twins-lineup-r18049/Byron Buxton can change a game with his speed, powerful bat, or defensive skills. His early season performance points to his being fully healthy, which might be a scary proposition for the rest of the American League. Byron Buxton is showing all the signs of a player who’s finally back to hi...18049Tue, 08 Apr 2025 15:13:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-connor-prielipp-conundrum-minnesota-twins-unveil-the-2025-plan-for-electric-lefty-r18062/Recently, the Minnesota Twins unveiled their early season plans for left-handed pitching prospect Connor Prielipp. What is the plan, and what does it tell us about the possibility of him impacting the big-league club sometime in 2025? The 2022 second-round pick out of Alabama has been the su...18062Tue, 08 Apr 2025 11:34:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/royals-4-twins-2-rocco-baldellis-ejection-doesnt-inject-life-into-twins-what-can-r18061/After falling 4-2 at Kansas City Monday night, the Twins are now 3-7 to start 2025. I should have a more witty way to get this recap started, but sometimes the facts say all you need to say. Box Score Starting Pitcher: Simeon Woods Richardson 5 2/3 IP, 8 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 4 BB, 6 K, 1 HER, 107...18061Tue, 08 Apr 2025 03:03:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/can-harrison-bader-be-the-heart-and-soul-of-the-2025-twins-r18050/Almost every team has that one guy—the heart and the soul of the team. And it’s not usually the one that you think of. More often, it’s the guy who was brought in at the last minute, to raised eyebrows and no fanfare. But when the chips are down and fans are anxious, they're the ones who come up...18050Mon, 07 Apr 2025 17:34:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/it-took-nine-9-games-for-the-2025-minnesota-twins-to-hit-a-bullpen-crunch-r18058/Nine games into the season, the Twins' bullpen is already a bit stretched. What are the options to bolster the relief corps and mitigate this early-season swoon? The Twins are just two games into a run of 12 straight without an off day. The remainder of that stretch includes seven in a row a...18058Mon, 07 Apr 2025 11:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/week-in-review-falling-short-r18056/The streaky offense continues to frustrate, and the highly touted Twins pitching staff is off to a gravely disappointing start. While Minnesota managed to find its way into the win column and stabilize a bit over the past week, this team still isn't doing much to inspire. The Nutshell This...18056Sun, 06 Apr 2025 23:15:43 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/astros-9-twins-7-twins-get-to-blanco-early-astros-chip-away-and-pull-away-in-extras-r18055/It started encouragingly, with Chris Paddack dancing through a lot of solid contact and the offense expelling Ronel Blanco before the second inning was through. But the Astros fought back, thanks to some clutch hitting from Isaac Paredes and Yordan Alvarez, and executed in extra innings to secur...18055Sun, 06 Apr 2025 21:45:00 +0000