https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/34/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/why-is-luke-keaschall-playing-so-damn-deep-r20769/After not appearing at any of the three outfield positions in a major-league game until June 20, Luke Keaschall took his place in right field against the Arizona Diamondbacks that day, signaling Minnesota Twins decision-makers were preparing to move the poor-fielding former infielder off second...20769Wed, 22 Jul 2026 17:02:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/would-tom-pohlad-really-trade-joe-ryan-r20765/Over the next two weeks, the MLB trade deadline is going to dominate the baseball world. Rumors are about to pick up; contenders will start getting aggressive; and sellers will begin weighing whether it's time to cash in on their most valuable assets. The Twins have no shortage of players who sh...20765Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:05:07 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/5-under-the-radar-pitching-targets-for-minnesota-twins-at-mlb-trade-deadline-r20762/The Minnesota Twins have spent much of the 2026 season trying to survive one of baseball's least effective bullpens. Injuries and inconsistency have put added pressure on a club that has remained in the American League Wild Card race. Jeremy Zoll doesn't need to overhaul the bullpen with blockbu...20762Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:07:16 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/guardians-5-twins-2-another-lackluster-performance-r20772/Box Score SP: Kendry Rojas - 2 ⅓  IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K (47 pitches, 28 strikes (59.6% strikes)) Bottom 3 WPA (via FanGraphs): Victor Caratini (-0.14), Mike Paredes (-0.13), Luke Keaschall (-0.12) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) After a series loss against the C...20772Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:50:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/what-last-years-fire-sale-better-have-taught-the-twins-r20763/The 2025 trade deadline was one of the most dramatic turning points in recent Minnesota Twins history. In a matter of days, the front office dismantled much of the major-league roster, moving established veterans for a wave of prospects and younger talent while resetting both the payroll and the...20763Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:05:03 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-difference-between-good-and-great-for-kendry-rojas-is-surprisingly-simple-r20745/Kendry Rojas has become one of the biggest wild cards on the Twins' roster. There have been outings where he looks dominant, carving through hitters with overpowering stuff for three or four innings at a time. Then there have been appearances like his last two in the majors, where he walked thre...20745Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:14:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-trade-deadline-buying-guide-dream-scenarios-r20761/The 2026 MLB trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Minnesota Twins remain (surprisingly) locked firmly in the playoff race. Jim Pohlad has suggested that the Twins want to be buyers, and the team has four areas where an upgrade would be warranted: the starting rotation, the bullpen, first...20761Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:08:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/why-the-twins-should-immediately-start-extension-talks-with-taj-bradley-r20744/The Minnesota Twins have spent the last several seasons searching for long-term stability in their rotation. They believe they found part of that answer when they acquired Taj Bradley, and his performance so far this season broadly affirms that. Through 19 starts, he has a 3.85 ERA in 107 2/3 in...20744Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:39:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/guardians-13-twins-4-cleveland-crush-minnesota-as-joe-ryan-endures-historically-rough-outing-r20767/Box Score SP: Joe Ryan 4 IP, 10 H, 8 ER, 3 K, 0 BB (78 pitches, 55 strikes) HR: None, for the Twins Bottom 3 WPA: Ryan -0.49, Clemens -0.05, Caratini -0.05 Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs): The Twins entered Monday night knowing just how important the next four games coul...20767Tue, 21 Jul 2026 01:48:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-can-upgrade-rotation-and-bullpen-with-one-trade-deadline-move-r20760/The Twins have no shortage of needs as the trade deadline approaches, but one priority stands above the rest. If this team is serious about making a playoff push, the bullpen has to be fixed. The numbers leave little room for debate. Minnesota's relievers rank 27th in baseball with a 4.72 E...20760Mon, 20 Jul 2026 17:09:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/ryan-jeffers-and-the-twins-unlikely-legacy-of-elite-hitting-catchers-r20759/Great offensive production from catchers tends to fly under the radar, because it doesn't always look comparatively amazing compared to other positions. That's a big reason Joe Mauer tended to be underrated. But even back in his days, a great-hitting catcher was not the rarity it is today....20759Mon, 20 Jul 2026 16:02:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/week-in-review-breaks-over-crunch-time-begins-r20756/The Weekly Nutshell: Last year, the Minnesota Twins came out of the All-Star break with a thud. Chris Paddack coughed up four first-inning runs en route to a 6-4 loss against a Rockies team that was 40 games below .500 — the beginning of the end. This year's second half opened on a very differ...20756Mon, 20 Jul 2026 01:03:00 +0000