https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/215/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/make-it-official-twins-6-angels-4-twins-play-and-win-with-the-urgency-we-deserve-r17020/On a Wednesday night in the middle of September, the Minnesota Twins approached the series finale against an inferior ballclub as if it were a playoff game. This sense of urgency and strategy not only won the day, but it might have saved the season. Here's how the victory unfolded. Box Score...17020Thu, 12 Sep 2024 01:53:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/cloverdales-revenge-the-rally-sausage-is-back-at-the-center-of-the-2024-twins-story-r17017/The 2024 Twins' season took an unexpected turn with the introduction of the "rally sausage," a quirky superstition that has somehow sparked offensive hot streaks. On Tuesday night, Kyle Farmer revived the rancid talisman, and once again, it coincided with the Twins’ bats coming alive. Supers...17017Wed, 11 Sep 2024 23:12:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/ranking-the-biggest-threats-to-the-minnesota-twins-wild-card-spot-r17012/A few weeks ago, it seemed the Minnesota Twins had their playoff spot all but secured. However, a recent slide has turned their postseason hopes into a battle for the third Wild Card spot. With the Mariners, Red Sox, and Tigers all jostling for position, the Twins must now fend off some serious...17012Wed, 11 Sep 2024 16:10:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/zebby-matthews-rotation-bullpen-move-playoff-roster-varland/The Twins have officially moved Louie Varland to the bullpen for the remainder of the season. Will another starter join him in the October relief corps? With October baseball looming, the Minnesota Twins have an exciting mix of arms. While the rotation seems poised with four solid options (P...17001Wed, 11 Sep 2024 14:15:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/simeon-woods-richardson-is-on-fumes-can-he-refuel-one-more-time-this-month-r17011/Close to concluding a tremendous rookie campaign, Simeon Woods Richardson has lost the magic that made him so effective—and it’s helping sink the Twins. Simeon Woods Richardson’s last three starts have been dreadful. He’s walked more than he’s struck out; he hasn’t gone more than 4 ⅔ innings...17011Wed, 11 Sep 2024 12:19:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/make-it-official-twins-10-angels-5-if-the-sausage-never-dies-the-summer-never-ends-r17014/The Twins uh, haven't been great lately. Fortunately for them, the Angels haven't been a functional team for a decade. Kyle Farmer roused the rally sausage out of retirement with a big three-run home run, and Pablo Lopez survived a mid-game rally to continue his roll as the Twins finally got an...17014Wed, 11 Sep 2024 02:13:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-twins-have-an-outs-at-the-plate-problem-is-it-a-third-base-coaching-problem-r17006/In Sunday’s must-win game against the Royals, Tommy Watkins made a questionable send call that led to an out at home in the top of the first inning. The Twins went on to be shut out. In a vacuum, this sort of play happens. However, this is the fifth time in the past 15 games that Watkins has mad...17006Tue, 10 Sep 2024 23:10:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/why-the-twins-might-be-better-off-in-the-third-wild-card-spot-than-aiming-for-the-second-r17005/Minnesota’s lackluster performance in recent weeks has pushed them down in the standings, to the final playoff spot. Is this right where the team wants to be? With the final stretch of the 2024 season underway, the Minnesota Twins find themselves in the thick of the American League Wild Card...17005Tue, 10 Sep 2024 14:10:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/rocco-baldelli-knowingly-put-his-head-on-the-chopping-block-to-wake-up-his-team-what-if-it-doesnt-work-r17010/The Twins' long-time manager didn't take lightly the decision to tear into his team and make his displeasure with their effort public. Now, we all understand each other. The stakes are high, and so are the seas.   By no means did Rocco Baldelli do anything wrong when he excoriated his s...17010Tue, 10 Sep 2024 13:02:53 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-2023-rangers-september-slump-playoff-success/The Twins are in a slump, but hope isn't lost. Just look at the 2023 Texas Rangers, who endured a brutal September before sneaking into the playoffs--and winning the World Series. The Twins face similar struggles, but if they stabilize and get healthy, they could make a deep October run. The...17008Tue, 10 Sep 2024 11:18:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-2-angels-6-festa-falters-early-and-twins-unable-to-rebound-r17009/The team meeting on Sunday was not enough to change Monday. Starter David Festa faltered early and the Twins dropped their fourth straight game. Box Score SP: David Festa: 4.0 IP, 4 H, 4 ER, 3 BB, 4 K (66 pitches, 41 strikes (62.1%) Home Runs: Kyle Farmer (4) Bottom 3 WPA: David Festa(...17009Tue, 10 Sep 2024 02:09:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/carlos-correa-byron-buxton-payroll-strategy-injury-risk-roster-building/The Minnesota Twins are experiencing the dark side of embracing injury risk as a strategy, as they have been missing their two star players during a critical stretch of the season. While the Minnesota Twins have put together a season of competitive play—much more competitive than we thought...17004Mon, 09 Sep 2024 23:14:01 +0000