https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/233/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/joe-mauer-a-hall-of-famer-through-the-eyes-of-a-first-timer-r16656/So many of us grew up into baseball with Joe Mauer as our lodestar. This is one story of thousands, illustrative of all of them but no more or less special than all of them. The special one is Mauer. At 34, I can say I have followed baseball easily for over 25 years. I have watched and atten...16656Sun, 21 Jul 2024 16:17:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/5-critical-second-half-series-for-the-minnesota-twins-r16635/The Twins will need a tremendous second-half run to overcome the Guardians and win their second straight AL Central title. As they size up what lies ahead, there are a few series worth circling on the schedule. The Twins have plenty to play for in the season’s second half, with a chance to w...16635Sun, 21 Jul 2024 14:33:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/throw-the-first-pitch-at-a-twins-game-courtesy-of-keepers-heart-r16654/Win an unforgettable experience at Target Field and O’Shaughnessy Distilling Co, absolutely free. Whether you're a Twins fan or a whiskey enthusiast, Keeper's Heart Whiskey, the Official Whiskey of the Minnesota Twins, is offering a special sweepstakes. We are thrilled to share this exciting...16654Sun, 21 Jul 2024 14:23:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/535-reasons-to-love-joe-mauer-on-induction-day-r16566/After 15 years and nearly 2,000 games at the major league level, Joe Mauer was voted into the National Baseball Hall of Fame. Today he’ll be enshrined in Cooperstown, New York, and he couldn’t be more deserving. Joe Mauer has been a fan-favorite for Twins Territory since he was taken first o...16566Sun, 21 Jul 2024 11:30:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/brewers-8-twins-4-best-game-in-target-field-history-leaves-sour-taste-for-twins-r16653/After five days off, the Twins and Brewers packed about five days' worth of close plays and fraught moments into a single contest. The home team gave Target Field's biggest-ever crowd two comebacks to love, but the Brewers spoiled the party. Box Score Starting Pitcher: Pablo López - 7 IP,...16653Sun, 21 Jul 2024 03:12:36 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/edouard-julien-returns-what-can-we-expect-r16652/All things considered, the Twins offense had a very successful first half. And they did it without much contribution from arguably their best hitter a year ago. Now that he's back from the minors – called up on Saturday to replace an injured Carlos Correa in the infield – can Edouard Julien...16652Sat, 20 Jul 2024 20:36:58 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/3-keys-to-stopping-the-brewers-from-a-brewers-fan-r16648/How can the Twins emerge victorious in the latest episode of this classic midwestern matchup?   Despite the Brewers being in a more comfortable divisional spot, they’re a pretty even match for the Baldelli Brigade. Both teams are within one win of each other, and although the Brewers ha...16648Sat, 20 Jul 2024 14:34:16 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/if-carlos-correa-has-to-dh-often-in-the-second-half-will-the-twins-lineup-be-able-to-handle-it-r16627/Undergoing his second bout with plantar fasciitis in consecutive seasons, the Twins star shortstop could take on a limited role in the second half of the season. That could mean him being the designated hitter more often. Were that to happen, though, it would force some other changes to the team...16627Sat, 20 Jul 2024 11:31:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/scenes-from-joe-mauers-cooperstown-capstone-season-2009-r16569/This weekend, Joe Mauer is scheduled to be enshrined in Cooperstown, after being elected last winter as a first-ballot Hall of Famer. The Minnesota Twins legend had plenty of memorable moments throughout his career, but without a doubt, his 2009 season was the apotheosis. Going into 2009, Jo...16569Fri, 19 Jul 2024 22:14:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/this-second-half-feels-pivotal-for-the-twins-franchise-from-a-big-picture-perspective-r16641/In the moment, of course it feels important for the Twins to stay on track in the second half, reach the playoffs and make some noise. When you zoom out, and consider the broader circumstances of this franchise, the stakes feel even higher.  Back in early May, I wrote about how the Twins wer...16641Fri, 19 Jul 2024 17:42:47 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/trade-candidate-jp-sears-starting-pitchers/Starting pitchers will not be easy to come by this trade deadline, whether they are rentals or long-term purchases. But the Oakland A's may have one starter who can come without a heavy price and remain a rotation option well after 2024 for the Twins. The Oakland A’s are going through anothe...16629Fri, 19 Jul 2024 13:07:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-minor-league-report-716-short-season-affiliates-fall-full-minor-league-slate-returns-friday-r16636/Full season Minor League Baseball returns tomorrow, but there was short season action today to dive into.   TRANSACTIONS FCL Twins placed RF Gregory Duran on the full-season injured list. The outfielder has been injured since July 5. FCL Twins placed RHP Bianger Liendo on...16636Fri, 19 Jul 2024 01:02:15 +0000