https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/32/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/how-derek-sheltons-communication-makes-the-twins-better%E2%80%94through-science-r20815/Evaluationally, managers are a bit of a black box. So many of a manager’s important habits and interactions are hidden from the public, which leaves onlookers in a tough spot. What methods do we have to determine whether a manager is good or bad, other than simply seeing if the team wins or lose...20815Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:16:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-trade-deadline-buying-guide-realistic-scenarios-r20766/This is the second installment of a series looking at what potential trades may look like, should the Twins be buyers come August 3. The last article looked at dream scenarios, which are highly unlikely to happen for a bevy of reasons. Today’s iteration focuses on deals that are much more realis...20766Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:28:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/mlb-trade-deadline-ryan-jeffers-yankees-trade-candidates-warren-hess/The trade market for Ryan Jeffers continues to gain momentum. According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale (so, take it with a grain of salt, but still), rival executives now believe the Minnesota Twins are likely to trade Jeffers before the deadline, with the New York Yankees viewed as the leading...20807Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:33:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/joe-ryan-injury-update-mick-abel-paredes-trade-candidates/The Minnesota Twins, like many other teams across MLB, are no stranger to pitcher injuries, and, unfortunately, they became even more familiar recently. Starting pitcher Mick Abel was ruled out for the remainder of the season after undergoing an arthroscopic elbow procedure; spot starter Mike Pa...20810Mon, 27 Jul 2026 19:21:12 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/ryan-kreidler-is-turning-back-into-a-pumpkin-at-the-plate-r20798/Weeks before spring training concluded and the Minnesota Twins flew from sunny Fort Myers to Baltimore to begin their 162-game regular season campaign, I published an article on utility player Ryan Kreidler, stating the 28-year-old had been MLB’s worst hitter over the past six seasons. Though ha...20798Mon, 27 Jul 2026 16:42:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/minnesota-twins-2026-trade-deadline-superlatives-r20800/The Minnesota Twins don't have to make a decision about whether they are buyers or sellers in a vacuum. The calendar is making the decision for them. The August 3 trade deadline is just a week away, and Minnesota remains in the American League playoff race. That wasn't necessarily the expectatio...20800Mon, 27 Jul 2026 15:27:03 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/rays-could-be-perfect-trade-deadline-partner-for-two-veteran-twins-r20791/The Minnesota Twins enter the trade deadline in an unusual position. They're still trying to compete in 2026, but that doesn't necessarily mean every veteran on the roster is untouchable. Multiple reports suggest the Twins could remain active sellers around the margins, even if they don't launch...20791Mon, 27 Jul 2026 13:05:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-mlb-trade-deadline-candidates-payroll-pohlad-gausman-weaver/It wasn't equivocal, and it wasn't compulsory. This April, as part of a slow-motion goodwill tour in which he's tried to rebuild the fan base's faith in (or even tolerance for) his family, Tom Pohlad piped up. He gave Dan Hayes of The Athletic a quote that left little wiggle room. That even seem...20808Mon, 27 Jul 2026 11:38:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/week-in-review-bouncing-off-the-ropes-r20804/The Weekly Nutshell: Resilience was the defining characteristic of this Twins team in the early part of the season, and it's a trait that's sticking with them as the second half unfolds. They looked to be on the ropes in Cleveland after dropping the first two games, but rallied to take the nex...20804Mon, 27 Jul 2026 00:29:25 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-11-as-8-connor-prielipp-sharp-in-return-twins-bats-and-legs-win-sloppy-slugfest-late-r20802/Box Score: Starting Pitcher: Connor Prielipp: 5 2/3 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K (72 Pitches, 44 Strikes, 61.1%) Home Runs: None Top 3 WPA: Kody Clemens (0.19), Prielipp (0.14), Ryan Jeffers (0.11) Win Probability Chart (Via BaseballSavant): The Twins needed a series victory over the...20802Sun, 26 Jul 2026 21:16:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/how-the-red-sox-changed-everything-for-the-twins-r20790/For much of the 2026 season, the American League has been defined by mediocrity. Outside of the division leaders and whichever AL East club happened to occupy second place between the Yankees and Rays, there were no clear playoff teams. Instead, the Wild Card race became a crowded collection of...20790Sun, 26 Jul 2026 16:16:11 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/youre-not-a-gm-you-shouldnt-want-to-trade-ryan-jeffers-r20793/The Twins are two games out of a playoff spot and three and a half games out of a very winnable AL Central championship. There are 60 or so games to go this season. The team came in with low expectations, and there has been a very sour taste in many fans’ mouths since this time last year, when t...20793Sun, 26 Jul 2026 11:15:00 +0000