https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/240/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/a-dangerous-way-to-live-well-twins-on-record-setting-hbp-pace-for-good-and-ill-r16488/The Minnesota Twins are on pace to break a painful record in 2024: most times hit by a pitch at bat. Here's a look behind how players like Willi Castro and Ryan Jeffers are taking lead on a not-so-pleasant stat. Willi Castro had a chance to break the game open against the Pittsburgh Pirates....16488Fri, 28 Jun 2024 13:21:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/a-royce-lewis-extension-would-need-to-happen-soon-can-the-twins-execute-one-r16482/Despite the injuries that have stunted his progress and disrupted the value he's provided the team, Royce Lewis is one of the most explosive Twins players in recent memory. Can the team find a number they're willing to pay, that will also convince Lewis (and agent Scott Boras) to sign on the lin...16482Fri, 28 Jun 2024 11:36:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/three-nl-teams-and-six-players-the-twins-should-watch-as-the-trade-deadline-approaches-r16477/Five weeks from the trade deadline, there are a handful of teams in the National League who are on the playoff bubble. Specifically, the Nationals, Giants, and Reds currently find themselves within four games of a playoff spot. Should these teams decide to sell, they have players who could help...16477Thu, 27 Jun 2024 23:06:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/make-it-official-twins-13-diamondbacks-6-festa-earned-first-mlb-win-with-a-lot-of-help-from-his-friends-r16486/David Festa made his much-anticipated MLB debut on Thursday afternoon, and he had his offense behind him, giving him plenty of run support. The Twins finished a series win in Phoenix!  Box Score SP: David Festa - 5 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 1 BB, 2 K (78 pitches, 53 strikes (67.9%), 6 whiffs) Home...16486Thu, 27 Jun 2024 22:53:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-guardians-are-why-baseball-is-great-and-i-hate-it-r16469/Honestly, what is their deal? And why do they keep beating teams with twice as much talent? Have you ever played tennis against someone just one step worse than you? Not saying you’re Roger Federer and they’re Jerry’s tennis instructor on Seinfeld, but y’know, you have a real stroke to your...16469Thu, 27 Jun 2024 13:12:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/simeon-woos-richardson-swr-rookie-of-the-year-roy/The Minnesota Twins haven’t had a player win the American League Rookie of the Year Award since Marty Cordova did so in 1995. Simeon Woods Richardson continues to inch closer to ending the drought, and it’s not at all far-fetched. Of course, Minnesota would have hoped that Miguel Sanó, José...16478Thu, 27 Jun 2024 11:37:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/make-it-official-twins-8-diamondbacks-3-willi-castro-bona-fide-star-r16481/The Twins played their second of three games against the Arizona Diamondbacks at Chase Field on Wednesday night. After losing a close one against the D-Backs on Tuesday night, the visitors sought to bounce back with Simeon Woods Richardson on the mound. Box Score SP: Simeon Woods Richardso...16481Thu, 27 Jun 2024 05:45:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/david-festa-gets-the-call-to-the-big-leagues-maybe-for-good-r16466/David Festa is getting the call for the Twins, taking the ball for his MLB debut Thursday. What should we expect from the top pitching prospect in the organization? What's his current pitch mix? How long might he be a fixture in the Twins rotation?  In the middle of May, I penned a piece for...16466Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:22:31 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/byron-buxton-joins-an-elite-group-in-twins-history-r16473/When the Minnesota Twins took Byron Buxton with their first overall pick of the 2012 Major League Baseball draft, they envisioned a player making a profound impact on their franchise. The starts and stops have been frequent, but he has certainly made that impact. His latest accomplishment puts h...16473Wed, 26 Jun 2024 16:19:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/three-minor-league-hitters-who-can-help-the-twins-in-the-second-half-r16467/Additions to the lineup from St. Paul arguably saved the Twins in 2023. Even as the lineup rounds into form much earlier than last year, could we see the same in 2024? The Twins have come a long way from the anemic offense they showed to begin the 2024 season. Still, the lineup isn’t perfect...16467Wed, 26 Jun 2024 11:19:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/final-diamondbacks-5-twins-4-comeback-thwarted-late-r16472/Joe Ryan fell behind early on Tuesday night, and while it was an ugly start, he settled in and gave the Twins a chance to come back and reset the game. Unfortunately, the bullpen couldn't slam the door, and the resurgence was all for naught. Box Score SP: Joe Ryan 6.0 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 4 ER, 0...16472Wed, 26 Jun 2024 03:47:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/pitching-prospect-updates-david-festa-varland-canterino/As the Twins' lineup has rounded into form, the pitching staff has struggled. The trade deadline is one way to improve, but the Twins have some arms approaching in the minors. Who may be available to help? The Twins have no shortage of bats waiting for their chance in the minor leagues, but...16462Tue, 25 Jun 2024 23:13:13 +0000