https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/224/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/should-the-twins-re-sign-starting-pitcher-anthony-desclafani-this-offseason-r16833/Veteran starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani will likely never throw a pitch for the Minnesota Twins. However, the front office could change that by re-signing him this offseason. Would it be wise to do that? On Jan. 29, the Minnesota Twins traded fan-favorite second baseman Jorge Polanco to...16833Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:11:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-catcher-ryan-jefferss-pitch-framing-continues-to-slump-r16838/When he first broke into the big leagues, Ryan Jeffers was touted for his pitch-framing skills. Now, he ranks among the game’s worst framers. What happened? Ryan Jeffers has been a crucial part of the Twins' defense since his debut during the 2020 season. Known for his strong defensive skill...16838Fri, 16 Aug 2024 11:09:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/make-it-official-twins-3-rangers-2-when-bailey-ober-pitches-the-twins-win-r16840/A slew of roster moves have plagued the Twins over the past 10 days, yet the twins have forged forward, taking the series from Kansas City, and now face the Texas Rangers who are struggling this season to look like their old selves.   Box Score Starting Pitcher: Bailey Ober 6.0 IP, 7...16840Fri, 16 Aug 2024 03:05:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/was-the-manuel-margot-investment-worth-it-for-the-twins-r16823/The Twins brought in Manny Margot to platoon and fill in at center field this spring. The cost wasn’t high, but has the juice been worth the gentle squeeze?   The Twins decided to trade for Manuel Margot this spring, as Michael A. Taylor’s free-agency staredown dragged on. Instead of signi...16823Thu, 15 Aug 2024 23:09:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/willi-castro-is-flailing-against-left-handed-pitching-hampering-twins-lineup-r16836/Switch-hitter Willi Castro won an All-Star spot in the first half by smashing both lefties and righties. Now, he suddenly can't buy a hit against a southpaw.  On Monday night against the Royals, Willi Castro had another signature moment in his impressive, burgeoning career. Down by a run, Ca...16836Thu, 15 Aug 2024 15:13:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/3-ways-griffin-jax-elevated-his-game-to-elite-status-in-2024-r16835/Minnesota’s bullpen has seen mixed results from many of the team’s bullpen arms. However, one arm has consistently performed at an elite level. Here’s how he did it. As the 2024 MLB season progresses, Griffin Jax has emerged as one of the most dominant relief pitchers in the game. Jax has al...16835Thu, 15 Aug 2024 13:09:47 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/can-royce-lewis-stick-at-third-base-or-do-twins-need-to-move-him-elsewhere-r16827/The Twins' star third baseman has struggled defensively at the hot corner this year. Should the Twins move him off the position over the winter? According to Outs Above Average (OAA) at Baseball Savant, Royce Lewis currently grades out as average at third base. Owning a 0 OAA ranks him secon...16827Thu, 15 Aug 2024 11:52:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/rangers-could-drop-nathan-eovaldi-others-on-waivers-could-the-twins-nab-pitching-help-r16829/This week, The Athletic’s Ken Rosenthal reported that the Rangers could be in position to attempt to dump some salary to get under the luxury-tax threshold. There are several players they could waive, and time is of the essence. Are any of their waiver candidates good fits for the Twins? Lea...16829Wed, 14 Aug 2024 23:10:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/royals-4-twins-1-twins-swing-and-miss-at-chance-to-bury-kansas-city-r16834/The Twins looked to push the Royals even further into their rearview mirror Wednesday, after taking the first two games of the series easily. The Royals sent their season-opening ace to the mound in hopes of staying in the race for the long haul. Something had to give. Alas, this time, it wasn't...16834Wed, 14 Aug 2024 19:49:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/magic-part-32-r16831/“Life's like a movie, write your own ending." -The Magic Store from The Muppet Movie It started with a decision in the spring of 1990. He asked her if their first date should be an afternoon at the Chicago Art Institute or a doubleheader at Wrigley Field. "How is that even a call?"...16831Wed, 14 Aug 2024 13:15:21 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-interest-rich-hill-free-agent/At 44, the well traveled left-hander is ramping up to join a contender for a late-season push. The Twins have history with Rich Hill, and a very clear need in the rotation, so it's no surprise they are rumored to be among his suitors. In so many ways, 2020 feels like a lifetime ago. Those me...16825Wed, 14 Aug 2024 11:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/make-it-official-twins-13-royals-3-here-comes-the-zoom-r16828/With Byron Buxton hurt, and Zebby Matthews arriving, Twins fans had a right to be both hopeful and terrified going into Tuesday's tilt with Kansas City. Matthews was as-advertised, pounding the strike zone and holding the Royals to two runs in five innings, while the lineup obliterated All-Star...16828Wed, 14 Aug 2024 02:07:00 +0000