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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/267/?d=1</link><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins News, Rumors & Analysis: Minnesota Twins News]]></description><language>en</language><item><title>Destination: The Show. Episode 31</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/destination-the-show-episode-31-r15935/</link><description>Draft tandem Jeremy Nygaard and JD Cameron team up for a podcast to discuss prospects on their way to the big leagues and the MLB Draft, produced by Theo Tollefson.



	In episode 31 of Destination: The Show, baseball is back! Jeremy and JD talk through the opening few games of the new MLB seaso...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15935</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 16:47:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Evaluating Chris Paddack's 2024 Debut Start and Twins' Rotation Outlook</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/chris-paddack-first-start-fastball-velocity-variation-slider-jo/</link><description>Chris Paddack made his 2024 debut on Wednesday, in an eventual Twins win. Although this was his first start of the season, it&#x2019;s worth exploring some trends and how they may inform his future in the rotation.



	Chris Paddack was far from sharp in his first big-league start since undergoing a se...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15932</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 13:14:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Failure to Launch: Twins Bats Yet to Achieve Liftoff</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/failure-to-launch-twins-bats-yet-to-achieve-liftoff-r15930/</link><description>After hitting an American League-best 233 home runs in 2023, the Minnesota Twins have struggled with the long ball through the first week of 2024. What do the numbers tell us about their lack of power?



	In some ways, the 2023 Minnesota Twins were among the most polarizing Twins squads in rece...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15930</guid><pubDate>Thu, 04 Apr 2024 11:36:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Make it Official! Twins 7, Brewers 3: Kirilloff, Jeffers Provide Comeback Clout</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/make-it-official-twins-7-brewers-3-kirilloff-jeffers-provide-comeback-clout-r15931/</link><description>The Minnesota Twins finished their season-opening road trip on a high note. Brewers pitchers stymied the offense early, but Alex Kirilloff and Ryan Jeffers came through late, and the bullpen secured the lead.



	Box Score

	SP: Chris Paddack 4.0 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K (82 pitches, 47 str...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15931</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 20:29:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Prove It: Two Former Top Twins Prospects Fighting for 2025 Roster Openings</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/prove-it-two-former-top-twins-prospects-fighting-for-2025-roster-openings-r15906/</link><description>Change is a natural part of the game, and the Minnesota Twins&#x2019; 2024 Opening Day roster looks very different from last year's. Do two former top prospects have a path to roster spots in 2025?



	Organizations must balance present and future value when making roster decisions. Currently, the Twin...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15906</guid><pubDate>Wed, 03 Apr 2024 11:13:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Brewers 3, Twins 2: Rally Runs Short for Minnesota</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/brewers-3-twins-2-rally-runs-short-for-minnesota-r15928/</link><description>Louie Varland toed the rubber for his first start of the 2024 season Tuesday afternoon. Although it was something of an abbreviated outing, the Twins pitcher left his team in position to win. Rocco Baldelli's offense remained largely lifeless, though, and fell to the Milwaukee Brewers.



	Box S...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15928</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 22:47:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Can Daniel Duarte Take Another Step Forward in Minnesota Twins Bullpen?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/daniel-duarte-pitch-mix-stuff-models-save-chances/</link><description>The Minnesota Twins' bullpen will be tested over the next few weeks. With three of their top five relievers missing, someone must step up. One of their offseason waiver pickups may be a top candidate to do so.



	Daniel Duarte had the raw stuff to be a decent reliever with the Cincinnati Reds i...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15923</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 13:15:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How Young Twins Starters Can Better Leverage the Platoon Advantage</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/ober-ryan-varland-platoon-advantage-splits-pitch-mix/</link><description>The Minnesota Twins are heavily reliant on a trio of young pitchers to take the next step and prove they can be playoff-caliber starters in 2024. Each has different focuses for the year, but finding a greater platoon advantage might be the first step.



	Teams always strive to find small advant...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15920</guid><pubDate>Tue, 02 Apr 2024 11:18:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>New Partnerships and Fresh Flavors Highlight Twins Taste of Target Field</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/new-partnerships-and-fresh-flavors-highlight-twins-taste-of-target-field-r15921/</link><description>While the Minnesota Twins don&#x2019;t kick off their home schedule at Target Field until Thursday, the stadium doors were opened Monday for the annual Taste of Target Field, showcasing new spaces and food options throughout the park.



	Before the Taste of Target Field food tour could get underway, t...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15921</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 20:10:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why You Shouldn't Lump Anthony DeSclafani In With Other Injured Twins Pitching Acquisitions</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/why-you-shouldnt-lump-anthony-desclafani-in-with-other-injured-twins-pitching-acquisitions-r15917/</link><description>Anthony DeSclafani will probably never throw a pitch in a Minnesota Twins uniform, but his acquisition was different from other cases in which the team traded for pitchers who had major subsequent injury problems.



	On Saturday, the Twins announced that Anthony DeSclafani will miss all of the...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15917</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 15:09:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What Does the Rotation Depth Chart Look Like After Louie Varland?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-starting-pitching-depth-chart-dobnak-headrick-festa/</link><description>On Saturday, the Minnesota Twins confirmed some unfortunate news: Anthony DeSclafani will miss the entire season after undergoing elbow surgery, thus removing the single layer of added rotation depth from the offseason.




	Needing a sixth (and seventh, and eighth) starter is a matter of when,...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15919</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 13:22:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Introducing the 2024 Consensus MLB Draft Board</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/introducing-the-2024-consensus-mlb-draft-board-r15893/</link><description>For the third consecutive draft cycle, I'm releasing the Consensus MLB Draft Board, combining rankings from as many public boards as we can find to help you navigate the 2024 MLB Draft.



	Welcome to the 2024 MLB Consensus Draft Board!




	What is the Consensus MLB Draft Board?

	This is the t...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">15893</guid><pubDate>Mon, 01 Apr 2024 11:55:01 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
