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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins News, Rumors & Analysis: Minnesota Twins News]]></title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/226/?d=1</link><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins News, Rumors & Analysis: Minnesota Twins News]]></description><language>en</language><item><title>On the Injuries of Joe Ryan, Brock Stewart, and Luke Keaschall</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/on-the-injuries-of-joe-ryan-brock-stewart-and-luke-keaschall-r16801/</link><description>The Twins will be without their best starter for "weeks to months," according to Rocco Baldelli. While troublesome in the short term, the injury shouldn't be of concern in the long term.



	The teres major is a relatively small muscle that runs from the shoulder blade to the front of the arm. I...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">16801</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 Aug 2024 21:26:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can Louie Varland Step Up? Twins Turn to Struggling Starter Amid Joe Ryan's Injury Woes</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/can-louie-varland-step-up-twins-turn-to-struggling-starter-amid-joe-ryans-injury-woes-r16796/</link><description>There have been calls recently for&#xA0;Louie Varland&#xA0;to rejoin the Twins as a late-inning reliever; however, with the news that Joe Ryan will miss significant time with a grade 2 Teres Major strain, typically carrying an eight-week-plus recovery time. Since the Twins didn't make a trade for a starti...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">16796</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 Aug 2024 16:25:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins 6, Guardians 3: Matt Wallner Conquers Apple TV+</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-6-guardians-3-matt-wallner-conquers-apple-tv-r16799/</link><description>Earl Weaver lies pleased in his assessment of the sport.&#xA0;



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	Box Score

	Louie Varland:&#xA0;4 &#x2154; IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 0 BB 4 K

	Home Runs: Matt Wallner (7)

	Top 3 WPA:&#xA0;Matt Wallner (.346), Caleb Thielbar (.112), Cole Sands (.110)

	Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs)




	




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	Hidden be...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">16799</guid><pubDate>Sat, 10 Aug 2024 02:59:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Make it Official! Twins 4, Guardians 2: Bailey Continues to Dominate the Competition</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/make-it-official-twins-4-guardians-2-bailey-continues-to-dominate-the-competition-r16797/</link><description>The Minnesota Twins welcomed the Cleveland Guardians to Target Field for a doubleheader. In the afternoon tilt, Bailey Ober continued his stretch of dominance while his offense provided just enough to get the job done.



	Box Score

	SP: Bailey Ober 6.0 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 9 K (106 pitche...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">16797</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 20:48:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How Much Should the Twins Pay Royce Lewis This Offseason?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/how-much-should-the-twins-pay-royce-lewis-this-offseason-r16779/</link><description>From the moment the Minnesota Twins made Royce Lewis the first overall pick of the 2017 Major League Baseball draft, Twins Territory fell in love. It took him a bit to get to Target Field, but since he&#x2019;s arrived, no one wants him to leave. What will it take to make him stay?




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	Despite h...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">16779</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 16:03:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Three Bullpen X Factors for the Stretch Run</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/three-bullpen-x-factors-for-the-stretch-run-r16784/</link><description>The Twins followed up a low-wattage trade deadline with news that Brock Stewart is returning to the IL. With only internal options remaining to help the bullpen down the stretch, who could elevate their game to another level to make up the gap?



	The Twins bullpen hasn&#x2019;t been the strength we h...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">16784</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 14:26:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>With Kyle Farmer Returning to the Twins, Should Brooks Lee Be Sent to Minors?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/with-kyle-farmer-returning-to-the-twins-should-brooks-lee-be-sent-to-minors-r16791/</link><description>Rookie infielder Brooks Lee has sufficed as a defensive replacement for Carlos Correa. However, he is undergoing substantial struggles at the plate. Should he get demoted to Triple-A once Kyle Farmer returns from the 10-day IL?



	Twins infielder Brooks Lee jumped onto the scene earlier this se...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">16791</guid><pubDate>Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:46:38 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Let's Get Specific About a Willi Castro Contract Extension</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/willi-castro-free-agency-contract-extension-million/</link><description>The Minnesota Twins picked Willi Castro up off the scrap heap prior to the 2023 season. He had been released by the Detroit Tigers, despite being just 25 years old. Fast-forward two years, and he now looks like an extension candidate.




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	During the 2020 season,&#xA0;Willi Castro posted a 153...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">16778</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 23:10:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins' Kyle Farmer Turns to His 2021 Swing During Rehab Assignment, Aiming for Productive Return</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-kyle-farmer-turns-to-his-2021-swing-during-rehab-assignment-aiming-for-productive-return-r16783/</link><description>Kyle Farmer is the latest Twin on rehab assignment with the St. Paul Saints. Read up on how his first two games went, and how he's progressing going into Thursday night's game.



	ST. PAUL&#x2013; This week, the Twins sent yet another player on a rehab assignment with the St. Paul Saints. Kyle Farmer...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">16783</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 16:16:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>In Wake of Joe Ryan Injury, Which Other Twins Carry Workload Concerns?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/in-wake-of-joe-ryan-injury-which-other-twins-carry-workload-concerns-r16775/</link><description>The Twins are in the middle of the season&#x2019;s most important games, and their starting rotation was just dealt a scary blow. Which players can step up in Ryan's prospective absence, and which need to be managed carefully?



	As the Minnesota Twins navigate the second half of the MLB season, the t...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">16775</guid><pubDate>Thu, 08 Aug 2024 11:21:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Updated Injury Return Timelines for Carlos Correa, Other Key Twins</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/injury-updates-carlos-correa-justin-topa-kyle-farmer-brock-stewart/</link><description>Joe Ryan is just the latest of several injuries to strike the Twins, at one of the season&#x2019;s most critical junctures. When can fans expect some key players to return?



	The Twins added one middle relief pitcher (Trevor Richards) at the trade deadline, forcing the team to rely on internal option...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">16762</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 23:16:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cubs 8, Twins 2: Joe Ryan Leaves Early, Lots of Things Fall Apart At Once</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/cubs-8-twins-2-joe-ryan-leaves-early-lots-of-things-fall-apart-at-once-r16781/</link><description>Start went crazy; the rubber match went snap. Now we have to find out who'll hold it down til Ryan gets back.



	Box Score

	Starting Pitcher: Joe Ryan 2 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 2 K (33 pitches, 22 strikes (66.7% strikes))

	Home Runs: None

	Top 3 WPA: Max Kepler .143, Matt Wallner .089, Carlos S...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">16781</guid><pubDate>Wed, 07 Aug 2024 21:23:00 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
