https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/225/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/counting-on-young-pitchers-to-replace-hurt-ones-twins-say-to-david-festa-good-luck-kid-r16822/Though at least partially forced by the penuriousness of ownership, front office inactivity has put unnecessary pressure on David Festa. After an inactive trade deadline, the Minnesota Twins had one injury circumstance that could not happen without resulting in a near-doomsday scenario. All...16822Tue, 13 Aug 2024 22:12:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/mike-cubbage-former-infielder-for-the-twins-dies-at-age-74-r16820/Cubbage joined the team after the Bert Blyleven trade and played an effective third base, before transitioning to an extended career as a coach and scout.  “Well, you should be!”1 Even as a youngster, Mike Cubbage likely knew the majors were closer to him than most. With cousins Larry (...16820Tue, 13 Aug 2024 17:12:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/derek-falvey-pitching-pipeline-david-festa-zebby-matthews/When the Twins hired Derek Falvey to lead their baseball operations, the decision was influenced by a belief that he could turn around their wayward pitching development engine, based on his reputed impact as part of Cleveland's front office. Eight years in, it's time for the rubber to meet...16812Tue, 13 Aug 2024 15:36:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/should-christian-v%C3%A1zquez-be-the-twins-leadoff-hitter-r16819/As the Twins navigate the dog days of summer, they have been beset by injuries, and Rocco Baldelli has needed to get creative with roster management. With just over 40 games to play, it's important to find strategic tweaks that can increase the odds of winning even slightly.  With this in mind,...16819Tue, 13 Aug 2024 11:38:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/make-it-official-twins-8-royals-3%C2%A0willi-castro-royce-lewis-homer-in-six-run-inning-as-twins-take-game-1-from-royals-r16821/The Minnesota Twins bats, sparked by Willi Castro and Royce Lewis home runs, led the Twins to an important series-opening win against fellow wild-card contender Kansas City Royals.  Box Score SP: Pablo Lopez: 6.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 5 K (96 pitches, 71 strikes (73.9%) Home Runs: Willi C...16821Tue, 13 Aug 2024 02:18:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/zebby-matthews-gets-the-call-to-the-twins-what-he-is-what-he-will-be-r16815/In the midst of a critical stretch, the Minnesota Twins are turning to Zebby Matthews, one of their top pitching prospects, to start on Tuesday against the Kansas City Royals. Unbelievably, Matthews’ started the season at High-A Cedar Rapids, and will see his fourth level of the season in a matc...16815Mon, 12 Aug 2024 14:31:14 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/trevor-larnach-lineup-construction-rocco-baldelli/The outfielder is having a good season, but not a great one, and his production doesn't stand out in the way you'd expect from a hitter who is consistently being used in the most crucial lineup spots. Following a series of tough, injury-plagued seasons, Trevor Larnach's emergence this year h...16813Mon, 12 Aug 2024 13:29:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/week-review-injuries-ryan-stewart-lee-division-showdown/The Minnesota Twins navigated a wave of bad injury news and managed to fight their way to a 3-4 week, despite some tough competition and an offense that is once again short-circuiting. While they missed out on a key opportunity to gain more ground, the Twins did shave a game off Cleveland's...16811Mon, 12 Aug 2024 00:07:10 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/guardians-5-twins-3-guardians-devil-magic-upends-twins-shot-at-series-win-r16808/The Twins entered Sunday's tilt with the Guardians with a chance to cut the division deficit to 1.5 games. Instead, Tanner Bibee was nails, and the Guardians offense came alive against the middle of the Twins bullpen to win the game and split the series. Box Score: Starting Pitcher: David...16808Sun, 11 Aug 2024 21:16:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/reviewing-the-jorge-polanco-trade-r16795/Last winter, the Twins sent Jorge Polanco to the Seattle Mariners in a deal meant to help both teams. With two months left in the season, can either team be declared the winner of this trade? Minnesota’s front office was put into a difficult situation this winter, with ownership requiring th...16795Sun, 11 Aug 2024 15:25:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/sunday-will-be-biggest-game-of-twins-season-and-david-festas-life%E2%80%94so-far-r16807/The overnight low in the Twin Cities Saturday night was 50 degrees. Nature itself wants you to feel the frisson of October as you prepare for Sunday, an August showdown that will savor heavily of September. Baseball's many layers sometimes swirl and stack in their chaotic drifts until they l...16807Sun, 11 Aug 2024 11:42:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/guardians-2-twins-1-cleveland-wins-it-quickly-r16802/Simeon Woods Richardson pitched a gem of a game, but the Twins lineup couldn't come through with key hits. The Cleveland Guardians won a matchup that took less than two hours to complete. A series deciding tilt is on tap for Sunday. Box Score SP: Simeon Woods Richardson 7.0 IP, 4 H, 2 R, 2...16802Sun, 11 Aug 2024 01:57:00 +0000