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	Tampa Bay Rays - May 26-28

	George M. Steinbrenner Fiel...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17720</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 20:12:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Could Willi Castro Realistically Be the Twins&#x2019; First Baseman in 2025?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/could-willi-castro-realistically-be-the-twins-first-baseman-in-2025-r17747/</link><description>After recent signings, the Twins' most significant roster need is at first base. Can the club&#x2019;s do-it-all utility man add first base to his defensive repertoire?



	Versatility has been Willi Castro&#x2019;s calling card since arriving in Minnesota, and now the Twins might be asking him to add yet ano...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17747</guid><pubDate>Sat, 08 Feb 2025 14:03:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What Differentiated Harrison Bader from the Field of RH Outfield Bats?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/what-differentiated-harrison-bader-from-the-field-of-rh-outfield-bats-r17745/</link><description>Four different players fitting this same mold all signed within the past few days. Harrison Bader was the Twins' choice, and he got the largest deal of the group.




	What made Bader stand out from the other available options as a fit and a worthy investment?



	It's been a busy week for a ver...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17745</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:05:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are the Miami Marlins a Perfect Trade Partner for the Minnesota Twins?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/are-the-miami-marlins-a-perfect-trade-partner-for-the-minnesota-twins-r17738/</link><description>The Twins made another signing on Wednesday, and their payroll is well above what many would expect it to be as spring training nears. Has a surprising team emerged as a target to shed salary?



	It&#x2019;s hard to imagine a world where the Twins stand pat with their roster after signing Harrison Bad...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17738</guid><pubDate>Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:12:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Hayes: "The [Minnesota] Twins Have Expressed Interest In adding A Veteran Shortstop"</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/hayes-the-minnesota-twins-have-expressed-interest-in-adding-a-veteran-shortstop-r17742/</link><description>The Minnesota Twins might not be done yet. Dan Hayes of The Athletic is reporting that &#x201C;multiple league sources confirmed the Twins have expressed interest in adding a veteran shortstop, recently inquiring about free agents Luis Ur&#xED;as and Paul DeJong.&#x201D; Let&#x2019;s get into it.



	Let&#x2019;s start by quick...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17742</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:21:53 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are the Twins the Most Improved Team in the AL Central This Winter?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/are-the-twins-the-most-improved-team-in-the-al-central-this-winter-r17740/</link><description>Twins fans have been clamoring for the front office to do something this winter. With the team&#x2019;s recent additions, is Minnesota the most improved team in the AL Central this winter? (It's not as crazy as it sounds.)



	Many fans can get hyper-focused on their favorite team and not see how other...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17740</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:41:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>I Am Once Again Asking for a Ryan Mountcastle Trade</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/i-am-once-again-asking-for-a-ryan-mountcastle-trade-r17739/</link><description>Baltimore&#x2019;s endless glut of hitters has to give way somehow, right?



	With the Orioles signing Ram&#xF3;n Laureano on Tuesday, it seems that, once again, Baltimore has more hitters than they know what to do with. Their lineup was already crowded, with Heston Kjerstad on the bench in most formulatio...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17739</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:37:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Matt Wallner, Trevor Larnach: Meet Your New Platoon Partner, Harrison Bader</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/matt-wallner-trevor-larnach-meet-your-new-platoon-partner-harrison-bader-r17737/</link><description>This offseason marks the third year in a row that the Twins have pursued a glove-first backup center fielder, eschewing a more prototypical corner platoon bat on their bench. But that doesn&#x2019;t mean Harrison Bader shouldn&#x2019;t be used like one.



	Every offseason, fans have somewhere between opined...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17737</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:30:49 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Projecting the Minnesota Twins&#x2019; 2025 Opening Day Roster, v. 2.0</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/projecting-the-minnesota-twins-2025-opening-day-roster-v-20-r17728/</link><description>The Twins have been quiet this offseason, with minimal moves made around the margins and a couple late signings. With spring training on the horizon, who is projected to make the team&#x2019;s Opening Day roster?



	Despite the lack of splashy additions, the team is positioned to enter the 2025 season...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17728</guid><pubDate>Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:10:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What Can the Minnesota Twins Expect From Harrison Bader?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/what-can-the-minnesota-twins-expect-from-harrison-bader-r17735/</link><description>The Minnesota Twins and outfielder Harrison Bader have agreed to a one-year contract. Bader will take over the role as the team&#x2019;s fourth outfielder. What can we expect to get out of the 2021 Gold Glove winner, entering his age-31 season?



	Since waiving Jake Cave following the 2022 season, the...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17735</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:14:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>BREAKING: Twins Agree to One-Year Deal With Outfielder Harrison Bader</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/breaking-twins-agree-to-one-year-deal-with-outfielder-harrison-bader-r17734/</link><description>Congratulations to this year's winner of the Byron Buxton's Injury History MLB Outfielder Fellowship.



	The Minnesota Twins have agreed to sign center fielder Harrison Bader per Jon Heyman. 




	



	Bader adds another useful skill set for the team, bringing in a right-handed hitting veteran...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17734</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 18:28:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Twins Have Significant Value at Some of Baseball&#x2019;s Lowest-Ranked Positions</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-twins-have-significant-value-at-some-of-baseballs-lowest-ranked-positions-r17727/</link><description>The Twins might have a secret strategy for winning in 2025. They may be successful at gaining value in positions where other teams struggle. What are those positions? I&#x2019;m glad you asked.



	MLB Network recently finished counting down the top 10 players at every position at the onset of the 2025...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17727</guid><pubDate>Wed, 05 Feb 2025 16:29:01 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
