https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/382/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/how-recent-twins-departures-are-faring-in-2023-r14081/Although still an early season, fans might be curious to see how and where some recent Twins are finding themselves for this new season. Here’s some of the stories worth tracking. Luis Arraez Crushing in Miami Obviously Twins fans seeing a lack of hits so far this season might feel frustra...14081Sat, 22 Apr 2023 13:02:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-minor-league-report-421-wallner-garlick-power-extra-inning-walkoff-for-saints-r14083/There has been a lot of movement between the Saints and the Twins in recent days. With Jorge Polanco completing his rehab assignment, he returned to the Twins. The Twins do have some depth, and some of that depth helped the Saints to a dramatic win on Friday night.    TRANSACTIONS...14083Sat, 22 Apr 2023 03:44:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/nationals-3-twins-2-jorge-polancos-return-soiled-by-blown-lead-late-r14082/Sometimes a few dribblers can be the death of you. Box Score Tyler Mahle: 6 1/3 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 4 K Home Run: Joey Gallo (5) Bottom 3 WPA: Griffin Jax (-.467), Jose Miranda (-.370), Jorge Polanco (-.182) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) “It is snowing in Minneapolis on...14082Sat, 22 Apr 2023 02:55:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/minnesotas-strategy-to-impeach-the-judge-and-thoughts-on-zebby-matthews-and-nick-gordon-r14074/Episode two of Matt's variety show focuses on some more eclectic choices.  Right on Right Changeups to Judge Quick scenario for you guys: you are Joe Ryan facing Aaron Judge with a 2-2 count. Do you: Throw a slider down and away Throw a high fastball Either pitch should do...14074Fri, 21 Apr 2023 21:22:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/gleeman-the-geek-l%C3%B3pez-extension-and-lineup-help-r14079/Aaron and John talk about the Twins signing Pablo López to a $73.5 million extension, how the lineup could look with Jorge Polanco and Alex Kirilloff on the verge of returning, why Bailey Ober is about to re-enter the rotation, and what to do with the bullpen when things get messy. You can liste...14079Fri, 21 Apr 2023 17:04:49 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/where-is-the-twins-promised-aggressiveness-r14057/This season Major League Baseball made drastic changes to the rules surrounding the game. Notably the pitch clock and a shift ban were introduced, but large bases and pickoff restrictions were intended to create excitement on the base paths. Many teams have participated, but the Minnesota Twins...14057Fri, 21 Apr 2023 13:22:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/ability-availability-versatility-anthony-prato-video/Typically the phrase “Availability is the Best Ability” is used when referencing a player's health. In fact, this was a phrase uttered again and again as a reason to extend Jose Berríos, who we could rely on for 190 plus innings a year. Alas, Berríos is in Toronto and the current Twins regime ha...14078Fri, 21 Apr 2023 09:18:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/byron-buxton-center-field-vs-dh/Twins fans have been spoiled with centerfielders who can both field and hit. The same is true this year. The problems lie elsewhere.   The Twins’ offense has been bad. There are no two ways about it. Per Baseball Reference, they rank 25th in team OPS and 24th in offensive WAR. They need...14077Fri, 21 Apr 2023 03:28:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-minor-league-report-420-cossetti-continues-to-clobber-r14076/Despite rain in St. Paul on Thursday night, all four Minnesota Twins affiliates got their games in, and it was down in Fort Myers where the thunder was provided. Andrew Cossetti has been on a tear, and nothing stopped him tonight either. TRANSACTIONS C Charles Mack activated from IL fo...14076Fri, 21 Apr 2023 02:59:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/michael-a-taylor-for-mvp-r14075/We expected the Twins' centerfielder to lead the team in home runs. Just not THIS centerfielder.  In a lineup with several disappointing performances in 2023, the Twins have a bright spot in their ninth hitter.  The Twins' starting nine that has left much to be desired, but fans disappo...14075Fri, 21 Apr 2023 02:03:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/washington-nationals-series-preview-2023/The Twins limp home (literally) from a disappointing trip to Fenway Park, but hope to rejuvenate their series-winning ways against a hapless Washington Nationals squad. Will the real Twins version please stand up?   On Friday night, the Twins begin a ten-game home stand with three...14073Fri, 21 Apr 2023 00:04:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/red-sox-11-twins-5-bullpen-implodes-after-maeda-injury-r14071/The Twins played their final game of their east coast road trip in Boston on Thursday afternoon. They followed their blowout win with a blowout loss and a familiar reliever returned to his usual antics of throwing meatballs as he did in 2022.  A ninth-inning comeback still wasn't enough to...14071Thu, 20 Apr 2023 20:57:00 +0000