https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/284/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/how-cole-sands-could-turn-the-corner-in-the-twins-bullpen-r15598/When the Twins took Cole Sands in the 5th round of the 2018 MLB Draft, they hoped they had unearthed a hidden gem. So far, he's been unable to shine in the big leagues. Can that change in 2024? Cole Sands got more than a cameo during his rookie year in 2022. Working 30 2/3 innings split betw...15598Fri, 09 Feb 2024 14:12:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-daily-2024-top-prospects-35-gabriel-gonz%C3%A1lez-of-r15676/Today, we look at the newest Twins top prospect. Find out what made the 20-year-old outfielder so enticing that we were forced to wedge him into our Twins Daily prospect rankings at such a high, unique place. New beginnings! Scary to some, enticing to others, few phenomenae are stronger than...15676Fri, 09 Feb 2024 12:24:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-promotional-schedule-2024-flo-rida-postgame-concert/Twins fans experiencing spring fever due to the recent warm temps can start dreaming of sunny spring afternoons and warm summer nights at the ballpark. On Thursday, the Twins announced their promotional schedule and theme nights for the 2024 season. From hats to bobbleheads to even a Rubik’s...15678Thu, 08 Feb 2024 19:09:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/jordan-balazovic-dfa-pitching-development-problems-injuries-scouting-reports/Jordan Balazovic was once a consensus top-100 prospect, but his career has followed a different path in recent years. Pitching development is challenging for any organization, and those complexities have been heightened as the line between starter and reliever continues to blur. For many eva...15673Thu, 08 Feb 2024 14:16:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-clubhouse-leadership-correa-jackson-santana-farmer/Writing about invisible factors like leadership and clubhouse character is difficult, as an outsider. But we can't ignore how intentional the Twins have been (and continue to be) about building their team culture, and the results they've seen. It's worth talking about.  What's leadership wor...15675Thu, 08 Feb 2024 12:20:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-roster-moves-zack-weiss-in-jordan-balazovic-out-santana-and-jackson-official-r15672/In a flurry of essentially inessential moves Wednesday afternoon, the Twins made their two most recent free-agent signings official and said goodbye to three players at the fringe of their 40-man roster, including a former top prospect. A few days after we learned that Carlos Santana would s...15672Wed, 07 Feb 2024 20:17:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/4-top-twins-hitters-affected-by-santana-signing-kirilloff-miranda-gordon-larnach-roster-crunch/The Twins are signing Carlos Santana to add veteran depth at first base and designated hitter. His addition will have roster implications for four former top-100 prospects. Reports over the weekend have the Twins set to sign Carlos Santana to a one-year, $5.25-million deal. The veteran switc...15662Wed, 07 Feb 2024 16:10:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-table-setter-feb-7-2024-you-gotta-pick-your-battles-man-r15670/Do you remember Mike Birbiglia and his Secret Public Journal? When I was in high school, the introspective, slightly geeky, not-quite-sensitive white male stand-up comedian was a demographic in full flower. Jim Gaffigan first hit his stride right in there. So did Mike Birbiglia, who might be...15670Wed, 07 Feb 2024 14:28:33 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/royce-lewis-comps-2024-projections-stats-outlook-player-comps-pecota/After a start delayed by rehab from his 2022 torn ACL, Royce Lewis had an unbelievable 2023 season. Good health will be a must moving forward, but what can we expect from the third baseman if he can stay on the field? PECOTA takes on the difficult task of finding player comparisons every yea...15669Wed, 07 Feb 2024 12:35:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-bullpen-projections-duran-jax-staumont-thielbar-stewart/When the Minnesota Twins turned the page on 2023, they had a handful of areas well situated for 2024. With the offseason coming to a close and the bullpen looking to be sorted out, what was a solid group last year has taken another step forward. Since Derek Falvey took over as Minnesota’s p...15643Tue, 06 Feb 2024 16:05:22 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-table-setter-feb-6-2024-keep-your-witts-about-you-junior-r15667/Join us on your coffee break for thoughts on Bobby Witt Jr.'s extension, whether a similar deal would make sense for Royce Lewis, and the state of the AL Central, on today's gloomy yet reflective table setter. At 12:06 PM Monday, Jeff Passan of ESPN reported that the Kansas City Royals and s...15667Tue, 06 Feb 2024 14:19:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/will-pablo-l%C3%B3pez-remain-the-al-centrals-best-starting-pitcher-in-2024-r15666/A pair of up-and-coming star intradivisional pitchers could jeopardize Pablo López's spot as the best starting pitcher in the AL Central. Last October, starting pitcher Pablo López was at the center of two of the most meaningful moments in Twins' history. In his first postseason start with t...15666Tue, 06 Feb 2024 12:23:01 +0000