https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/214/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-twins-path-to-the-playoffs-a-wild-card-race-primer-r17035/With just 15 games left, the Minnesota Twins find themselves in a tight Wild Card race. While they’ve secured key tiebreakers over the Tigers and Mariners, their path to the postseason still hinges on how they perform down the stretch. Let’s dive into the scenarios that could define their playof...17035Sat, 14 Sep 2024 16:48:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/3-reasons-the-twins-should-continue-to-trust-jhoan-dur%C3%A1n-r17034/Jhoan Durán has struggled through different parts of the 2024 season. Here are three reasons why the Twins should continue to trust their closer in the season’s most important games.   When you think of the Twins' bullpen in 2024, it's impossible not to focus on Jhoan Durán. He’s been a...17034Sat, 14 Sep 2024 13:07:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/carlos-correa-returns-to-twins-lineup-as-playoff-push-intensifies-r17039/Guess who's back? Tell a friend. We're getting the band back together. On Friday night, Byron Buxton made his return to the Twins lineup, punctuated with a game-tying solo blast. Following that game, the Twins announced that shortstop Carlos Correa will be activated for Saturday's game....17039Sat, 14 Sep 2024 03:42:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-4-reds-8-elly-de-la-cruz-grand-slam-sinks-twins-r17037/I've never cared much for baseball anyway. Box Score Bailey Ober: 6 ⅔ IP, 6 H, 5 ER, 2 BB, 6 K Home Runs: Byron Buxton (17) Bottom 3 WPA: Jorge Alcalá (-.166), Ryan Jeffers (-.109), Edouard Julien (-.105) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) Action was curt to start on Fr...17037Sat, 14 Sep 2024 02:40:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/evaluating-two-pivotal-trades-between-the-twins-and-reds-r17025/The Twins and Reds square off at Target Field this weekend, and the two front offices have become familiar with each other in recent seasons. So, how have two pivotal trades played out for both sides? The Twins and Reds have engaged in some notable trades in recent years, each shaping the fu...17025Fri, 13 Sep 2024 19:47:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/matt-wallner-strikeouts-power-defense-future-role/It seems like a lifetime ago that Matt Wallner struggled to start the year and was demoted to St. Paul. He’s emerged to help save the Twins season, for a second year in a row. The one crippling hole in Matt Wallner’s game reared its head early in the season, when he posted a 51.5% strikeout...17030Fri, 13 Sep 2024 15:10:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-jhoan-dur%C3%A1n-panic-is-hugely-overblown-r17031/The right-hander has an ERA over four as the postseason approaches, and fan confidence seems to be shaken as he navigates a late-season slump in results.  But ... has Jhoan Durán actually pitched poorly of late? I would argue, not really. More than anything, bad luck and bad defense have le...17031Fri, 13 Sep 2024 13:35:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-ongoing-education-of-edouard-julien-r17029/Edouard Julien’s sophomore season has been a rollercoaster, with his once-patient approach leading to a frustrating dip in production. However, recent adjustments at the plate suggest he may be turning a corner. Could a more aggressive Julien be the key to unlocking his full potential? It wa...17029Fri, 13 Sep 2024 11:20:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-something-to-prove-byron-buxton-royce-lewis-swr/The Twins are fighting to stay in the playoff race, and players up and down the roster must find a way to re-energize themselves after a long season. Here are three players with something to prove down the stretch. Earlier this week, MLB.com had their beat writers identify one player on each...16985Thu, 12 Sep 2024 23:06:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/why-is-twins-rookie-brooks-lee-struggling-so-badly-r17026/Entering the 2024 season, Brooks Lee was a consensus global top-35 prospect. He's been poor offensively in his limited playing time in the big leagues, though. What's at the heart of his struggles at the plate? It hasn’t been a smooth rookie season for Brooks Lee. A highly-ranked prospect en...17026Thu, 12 Sep 2024 16:22:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/at-a-moment-of-stormy-seas-the-twins-can-feel-safe-with-cole-sands-r17018/The Twins are beset by problems on all sides. Their two best hitters? Injured. Their best defenders up the middle? Injured. The rest of the lineup? Mostly not hitting. The defense? Not defending. Their most consistent pitcher? Injured. Their stud closer? Missing velocity, and not bats. Most of t...17018Thu, 12 Sep 2024 14:05:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/bucks-back-twins-to-activate-byron-buxton-on-friday-r17021/Following Wednesday's win over the Angels, the Twins surprisingly announced that Byron Buxton will be activated from the injured list ahead of Friday's game against Cincinnati.  Minnesota is getting back one of its most valuable players for this critical last stretch of the season, though i...17021Thu, 12 Sep 2024 03:09:00 +0000