https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/341/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-twins-faced-a-no-win-situation-with-byron-buxtons-injury-plan-r14782/The Twins entered the 2023 season hoping for better health after an injury-filled 2022 campaign. Byron Buxton’s usage was part of that plan, but the results have been disastrous.   Entering the 2023 season, the Twins hired Nick Paparesta as the team’s head athletic trainer, hoping he co...14782Tue, 08 Aug 2023 21:24:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/dallas-keuchels-success-is-a-testament-to-hard-work-and-determination-r14777/It's a small sample size, but Dallas Keuchel's first game back shows he's ready to be back. He has the resume to get the job done, and that's what he did on a perfect Sunday afternoon at Target Field.   A Battle Back Dallas Keuchel had an ugly 2022. So ugly that Twins fans sighed a...14777Tue, 08 Aug 2023 17:15:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-twins-wont-exercise-max-keplers-option%E2%80%A6will-they-r14779/Max Kepler has played nine years for the Minnesota Twins after they signed him as an international free agent out of Germany. His backstory is well-documented, and the son of ballet dancers has become a staple for the Twins. 2023 looked to be the end of the line, but thanks to a recent resurgenc...14779Tue, 08 Aug 2023 14:23:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-9-tigers-3-twins-break-through-against-left-handed-pitcher-seize-early-advantage-r14781/The Twins looked the best they have all season against a left-handed starter to begin the four game series in Detroit. Joey Wentz started for Detroit and the Twins knocked him off early, scoring eight runs on him in the first three innings.  Box Score SP: Pablo Lopez 7 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 8...14781Tue, 08 Aug 2023 01:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/ram%C3%B3n-laureano-presents-the-twins-with-a-second-chance-following-the-trade-deadline-r14768/The Minnesota Twins missed the boat at the trade deadline, but a waived right-handed bat on Saturday presents the Twins with a second chance at acquiring just the player they need.   Author's note: According to Jon Heyman, Ramón Laureano has been claimed by the Cleveland Guardians followin...14768Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:22:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/joe-mauers-hall-of-fame-entrance-is-a-moving-one-r14769/The Minnesota Twins played a baseball game against the Arizona Diamondbacks on Saturday night during the middle of a push toward the postseason. That was all a footnote though as Joe Mauer was making his entrance into the Twins Hall of Fame.   Let’s be clear that while an induction into...14769Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:14:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/joey-gallos-last-stand-r14757/Joey Gallo is in the middle of his second straight season where he is underperforming. Minnesota has yet to move on from him, and now he might be down to his last opportunity. The Twins brought in Joey Gallo because he was available on a one-year deal and had some bounce-back potential. Minn...14757Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:20:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-fantasy-fix-86-case-closed-for-carlos-r14770/I wanted to believe in Carlos Correa in fantasy, but time might be about up for the shortstop. I really wanted to believe in Carlos Correa, fantasy star. I wrote about staying patient in June, then made the case for him last month when he moved into the leadoff spot. However, as Nick Ne...14770Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:18:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/week-in-review-quiet-deadline-quality-response-r14774/Last week's trade deadline came and went without a move from the Minnesota Twins front office, who decided they're comfortable with the group they have, even as their on-field product continued to lag. To their credit, the team responded with a 5-1 week, extending their lead in the Central...14774Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:41:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-5-diamondbacks-3-keuchel-shines-and-twins-bats-rally-for-a-walk-off-and-series-sweep-r14773/Dallas Keuchel made his return to the big leagues in Sunday’s final game. The Twins and Diamondbacks battled in the final game of the series, but in a weekend celebrating the career of a hometown hero, a Forest Lake kid played hero to complete the series sweep.  Box Score SP: Dallas Keuche...14773Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:15:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/was-joe-mauers-contract-extension-worth-it-r14767/Prior to the Carlos Correa signing this past offseason, Joe Mauer’s $184 million extension was the largest contract in Minnesota Twins history. As we celebrate Mauer’s inauguration into the Twins’ hall of fame this weekend, let’s look back at that extension and evaluate if it was worth it.  ...14767Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:13:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/should-fans-trust-the-twins-front-office-r14745/Like any front office, Derek Falvey and Thad Levine have seen their share of ups and downs during their tenure. However, fans' trust in this front office might have hit an all-time low after back-to-back poor seasons and a lackluster trade deadline. The Twins hired Derek Falvey and Thad Levi...14745Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:11:01 +0000