https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/390/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-arraez-deficit-twins-leadoff-plan-is-full-of-mediocre-options-r13959/Luis Arraez, the Twins' patent-made leadoff hitter, is gone, and Twins fans will see him up close the next three days. In the post-Arraez era, Minnesota's leadoff plan is full of mediocre options. The Twins knew what they lost when they traded Luis Arraez to the Marlins. He was a fan favorit...13959Mon, 03 Apr 2023 11:22:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-fantasy-tips-lopez-kepler/Learn about the Twins pitchers and hitters that fantasy players should have an eye on in the first full week of the 2023 MLB season. Welcome to the first regular-season edition of Twins Fantasy Fix! Now that games are underway, I'll look at which Twins have their stock rising and falling fro...13960Mon, 03 Apr 2023 10:15:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-week-review-royals-sweep-good-pitching/After enduring an injury-fueled September collapse to close out the 2022 season, the Twins looked like a team on a mission in their opening series at Kansas City, snuffing out the Royals in a brisk sweep. Let's break down the first (partial) week of the new campaign.   Weekly Snaps...13956Sun, 02 Apr 2023 23:47:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-7-royals-4-twins-complete-first-opening-series-sweep-since-2017-r13954/The first series of the season concluded with a Twins win on Sunday and their first Opening Series sweep to start a season since 2017.  Box Score SP: Joe Ryan 6 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 5 K (80 pitches, 52 strikes (65 strike %)) Home Runs: Joey Gallo 2 (2)  Top 3 WPA: Joe Ryan .259, Joey G...13954Sun, 02 Apr 2023 20:54:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-minor-league-report-42-saints-take-series-one-r13953/This is the final week of only one Twins affiliate being in action. With the Saints wrapping up just one of two, three-game series, they'll return home for the opener on Tuesday. After a successful trip to Ohio, they'll bring a 2-1 record back to St. Paul with them. TRANSACTIONS None SAIN...13953Sun, 02 Apr 2023 20:31:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/how-long-of-a-leash-will-the-twins-give-to-pending-free-agents-r13938/On the Opening Day roster, the Twins have seven veteran players heading to free agency. Since the team doesn't have a long-term commitment, how long of a leash will the Twins give each player in 2023?   Minnesota has an interesting dynamic on the 2023 roster. The front office focused on...13938Sun, 02 Apr 2023 16:19:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/future-twins-weigh-in-on-an-electronic-strike-zone-r13946/This season there has been plenty made about the changes to Major League Baseball. We now have pitch clocks and shift restrictions among other things. Robots have not yet been invited to the party, but they are coming.   St. Paul - If you hadn’t seen a game with the pitch clock until th...13946Sun, 02 Apr 2023 12:27:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-2-royals-0-twins-pitchers-toss-second-straight-shutout-r13952/It’s almost hard to believe, but on Saturday, the Minnesota Twins beat the Kansas City Royals 2-0. The team is now 2-0 with both wins being by a score of 2-0. Find out more in our Game Recap below.  Box Score SP: Sonny Gray: 5 IP, 3 H, 0 ER, 4 BB, 1 K (83 pitches, 52 strikes (62.7%) Home...13952Sun, 02 Apr 2023 00:32:42 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/how-do-national-outlets-view-the-2023-twins-r13926/Many national outlets are publishing their predictions for the 2023 season, which can give fans an overarching view of the hometown nine. So, how do national outlets view the 2023 Twins? Minnesota hasn’t won the AL Central since 2020, and the team has undergone an overhaul the last two seaso...13926Sat, 01 Apr 2023 19:23:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-leadership-styles-correa-buxton-cruz-donaldson/In part one, we discussed why a player like Carlos Correa is in a prime position to be looked to as a leader. In part two, we’ll look at the traits that solidify his leadership position on his team. As previously discussed, there are many different ways people think about leaders. Some like...13912Sat, 01 Apr 2023 15:20:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/i-was-skeptical-of-joey-gallo-now-im-relieved-to-have-him-aboard-r13935/"Man, I'm glad I called that guy. . ." - Billy Madison The Twins' signing of Joey Gallo was a head-scratcher when it was announced in late-December. Now, it’s one of the more essential transactions that the club made this off-season. So what changed? The Twins went into the off-season w...13935Sat, 01 Apr 2023 13:14:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/first-base-catching-coach-hank-conger/The Minnesota Twins enter 2023 with arguably the deepest roster they have had in years. There is pitching. There is hitting. And, there are bench options to cover the spaces in between. Projection systems see them being better, and fans are excited to see it happen. Hank Conger, with a front row...13934Sat, 01 Apr 2023 12:15:01 +0000