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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins News, Rumors & Analysis: Minnesota Twins News]]></title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/381/?d=1</link><description><![CDATA[Minnesota Twins News, Rumors & Analysis: Minnesota Twins News]]></description><language>en</language><item><title>Why the Return of Jorge Polanco Came at the Right Time</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/why-the-return-of-jorge-polanco-came-at-the-right-time-r14103/</link><description>Let's list the reasons that make him so essential to this lineup right now.&#xA0;



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	Coming off of a brutal series loss to the lowly Washington Nationals, the Twins are in an odd predicament. They are pitching quite well, and were delivered two more excellent outings by Tyler Mahle and Bailey...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14103</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 22:27:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Tough Decisions Are On Deck for the Twins</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-roster-decisions-kirilloff-gordon-larnach/</link><description>The Twins front office understandably planned around a variety of injury scenarios during the offseason, building in multiple layers of depth across the roster.&#xA0;




	Dealing with potential overcrowding if people mostly stayed healthy was filed under the 'nice problem to have' label. However, co...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14097</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 14:19:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Twins Bullpen is Missing a Starter</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-twins-bullpen-is-missing-a-starter-r14095/</link><description>All season, the Minnesota Twins have operated with a strong desire to employ a long reliever. While that is a fair desire, it has left arguably the best blueprint for roster construction under-utilized.




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	Out of the gate, Minnesota decided against keeping Danny Coulombe or Jeff Hoffman....</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14095</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 14:09:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Will the Real Jose Miranda Please Stand Up</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/will-the-real-jose-miranda-please-stand-up-r14096/</link><description>The Minnesota Twins saw plenty of rookie debuts last year, and among the most promising of them was Jose Miranda. Settled into a more consistent position this year, the hope was that his production would continue. So far, it&#x2019;s been less than ideal.




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	When the Twins moved on from Gio Urs...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14096</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 06:32:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Series Preview: Those #@$% Yankees Again</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/series-preview-those-yankees-again-r14092/</link><description>The Twins shocked New York by winning the first two games of their four-game series last week, but have settled back down to Earth since then, losing six of their last eight. The Bronx Bombers, meanwhile, have treaded water since then, going 3-3 after winning the final two games against the Twin...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14092</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 06:32:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Reviewing the Josh Donaldson Trade</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/reviewing-the-josh-donaldson-trade-r14089/</link><description>The Yankees make their yearly appearance in Minneapolis this week, with the Twins looking to stay at the top of the AL Central. Let&#x2019;s look back at the Josh Donaldson trade with the Bronx Bombers on their way to Target Field.



	Leading into the 2020 season, the Twins weren&#x2019;t known for making a...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14089</guid><pubDate>Mon, 24 Apr 2023 06:32:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Week in Review: Cold Spell</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-week-review-polanco-returns-cold-bats/</link><description>The Twins lost two series against last-place teams, failing to find any sustained rhythm during a frustrating stretch filled with miscues, sloppy play, and uninspiring at-bats.&#xA0;




	Minnesota remains in first place, but is failing to create separation and take advantage of flat early play from...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14093</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Apr 2023 23:39:28 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins Minor League Report (4/23): Rehab Talents Providing Fireworks on the Farm</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-minor-leagues-alex-kirilloff-noah-miller-michael-helman/</link><description>It was quite the day for rehabbing players, and Noah Miller continues to look sharp for the Kernels. Michael Helman is tearing up the competition for Fort Myers, and Alex Kirilloff looks closer than ever to a return for the Minnesota Twins.&#xA0;



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		RHP Simeon Woods Richardson opt...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14091</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Apr 2023 21:43:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins Fantasy Fix (4/23): Can the Bats Bounce Back?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-fantasy-tips-hitters-offense-polanco/</link><description>Learn about the Twins pitchers and hitters that fantasy players should have an eye on as the team tries to bounce back from a tough week.



	Welcome back to Twins Fantasy Fix! The Twins are in their first true rough patch of the season. After a promising start in New York, they lost the last tw...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14088</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Apr 2023 21:15:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins 3, Nationals 1: Twins Ice Nats With Pops of Power</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-3-nationals-1-twins-ice-nats-with-pops-of-power-r14090/</link><description>Sprinkles of snow and splashes of bombas showered Target Field on Sunday as the Twins claimed the series finale against the Nationals with a 3-1 win.



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	Box Score

	SP: Bailey Ober: 5.2 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 K (89 pitches, 57 strikes (64.04%)

	Home Runs: Jorge Polanco (1), Michael A. T...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14090</guid><pubDate>Sun, 23 Apr 2023 20:49:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Nationals 10, Twins 4: Death by a Thousand Paper Cuts</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-lose-but-woods-richardson-correa-buxton-larnach/</link><description>The Twins came out flat against a talent-deprived Washington offense, allowing fourteen, mostly soft, hits and never truly getting back in the game.



	Box Score

	SP:&#xA0;Pablo Lopez: 4 IP, 8 H, 5 R, 2 BB, 6 K, 83 pitches (60 strikes, 37 strikes 72.2%)

	Home Runs: Buxton (3)

	Bottom 3 WPA: Lopez...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14086</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Apr 2023 22:06:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Let's Be Realistic With Jovani Mor&#xE1;n</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/lets-be-realistic-with-jovani-mor%C3%A1n-r14084/</link><description>Jovani Mor&#xE1;n has had a rough start to the season that came to a head Tuesday night in Boston when he entered in the 10th inning and turned a two-run lead into a loss. Should we expect more from him moving forward?



	Jovani Moran  has been far from the pitcher he showed he could be in 2022. Gra...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">14084</guid><pubDate>Sat, 22 Apr 2023 15:37:01 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
