https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/322/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/3-options-the-royce-lewis-contingency-plan-r15101/The Twins will likely try and find a way to get Royce Lewis on the playoff roster. What are the three options facing the team when it comes to Lewis? Royce Lewis has been progressing steadily since going on the IL with a Grade 1-plus hamstring strain on September 21. It can take a player mul...15101Mon, 02 Oct 2023 17:16:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/tale-of-the-tape-2023-wild-card-series-twins-vs-blue-jays-r15100/The Minnesota Twins clinched the AL Central division a handful of days ago, but they were uncertain of their opponent until the final day of the regular season. With results shaking out as they did, the Toronto Blue Jays will come to Target Field as the away team for a three-game wild card serie...15100Mon, 02 Oct 2023 16:12:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/beat-the-streak-18-reasons-to-believe-the-twins-will-end-their-playoff-drought-r15104/0-18. It's a figure scorched into the minds of Minnesota sports fans – an inconceivable standard of failure that has sadly haunted our collective psyches for going on two decades. I'm not here to tell you the curse is going to end this year. I'm here to tell you it damn well should. Here ar...15104Mon, 02 Oct 2023 12:40:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/week-in-review-wrapping-up-and-moving-on-r15103/The Twins closed out their season against a pair of lousy teams, winning four of six despite being mostly focused on setting themselves up for a looming ALWC matchup against Toronto. Weekly Snapshot: Mon, 9/25 through Sun, 10/1 *** Record Last Week: 4-2 (Overall: 87-75) Run Differential Last...15103Mon, 02 Oct 2023 04:43:57 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/rockies-3-twins-2-in-a-game-that-didnt-matter-some-things-did-r15090/The Twins looked to survive Sunday's season finale injury-free and with some positive momentum as they awaited news of their Wild Card series opponent on Tuesday. Bailey Ober dominated, the Twins lineup regulars hit the showers early, and Jorge Alcala made his first appearance since May. Here's...15090Sun, 01 Oct 2023 22:31:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/0-18-who-got-us-here-part-3-2019-present-r15061/As we reach the current day, those involved with the beginning of this streak have long since left the organization, and few even remain from the 2017 team, but it's still the same story. What even is a Minnesota Twin? This is Part 3 of a series looking at how much the Twins organization has...15061Sun, 01 Oct 2023 22:04:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/tale-of-the-tape-comparing-the-als-postseason-managers-r15024/With the postseason right around the corner, and rosters to be set in the coming days, how each manager utilizes his 26 players remains to be seen. There is a good mix of styles in this group, both well-experienced and newer to the playoffs. Rocco Baldelli gets another crack, but where does he f...15024Sun, 01 Oct 2023 13:17:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/can-the-twins-follow-the-same-formula-from-their-last-postseason-win-r15078/George W. Bush was in office, Goodies by Ciara was at the top of the music charts, and Shark Tale was the highest-grossing movie at the box office. It was a simpler time, and the Twins never thought it would be their last playoff victory for nearly two decades.   On a calm October night...15078Sun, 01 Oct 2023 12:18:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-14-rockies-6-lefty-hitters-clobber-rockies-paddack-sharp-in-lopsided-win-r15089/With nothing to play for, the Twins decided to flex their offensive muscles against an overmatched Rockies pitching staff. Four lefty hitters contributed home runs, many of them tape measure shots, while Chris Paddack pitched an encouraging three innings in the blowout win.   Box Score:...15089Sun, 01 Oct 2023 03:08:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/0-18-who-got-us-here-part-2-2009-2017-r15060/Things are really starting to change around here, but one thing stays consistent: playoff futility.  This is Part 2 of a series looking at how much the Twins organization has turned over since the beginning of the club's infamous 0-18 streak. For the best reading experience, start with Part...15060Sat, 30 Sep 2023 21:22:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/doldrums-r15086/The Twins have seen success in every month. Except one. October 6, 2004. Yankees 7, Twins 6. A Torii Hunter solo shot in the top of the 12th puts the Twins up a run, only for All-Star closer Joe Nathan to cough up the lead in the bottom of the inning. October 8, 2004. Yankees 8, Twins...15086Sat, 30 Sep 2023 19:17:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/projecting-the-twins-postseason-roster-the-bench-r15021/With the Minnesota Twins set to play baseball in October, they’ll have the privilege of shuffling the 26-man roster with a focus on a three-game home series. That construction is different from the regular season, and how the bench spots are utilized could be of the utmost importance. With t...15021Sat, 30 Sep 2023 13:20:00 +0000