https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/392/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-front-office-strenths-weaknesses-pitching/Over the first six years of the Derek Falvey and Thad Levine era, the Twins have been up and down. They've made the playoffs three times, including two division titles.  Yet, they are coming off two straight losing seasons, putting into question whether this regime will see an eighth season...13930Thu, 30 Mar 2023 01:30:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/cole-sands-twins-long-reliever-upside/The team's desire for a length in the bullpen led to Cole Sands landing an unexpected spot on the Opening Day roster. While he hasn't been too impressive as a big-leaguer thus far, his pitch metrics suggest there's more than meets the eye. When the Minnesota Twins announced their Opening Day...13928Wed, 29 Mar 2023 23:36:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/are-long-starts-coming-for-the-twins-r13911/The Minnesota Twins saw a franchise record of pitchers used last season, and 14 players took the ball to start a game. Despite leading the AL Central division for much of the year, injuries ravaged the group, and ineffectiveness rose. Now with depth, are starters set to go longer for Minnesota?...13911Wed, 29 Mar 2023 17:16:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-fantasy-fix-329-preseason-award-projections-r13921/In a new offering for Twins Daily readers, Twins Fantasy Fix will focus on Minnesota Twins players and some opponents with an eye on helping your fantasy team. Not everyone plays fantasy sports, but even if you don't, you will still enjoy these articles .  Playing fantasy baseball is fun. Kn...13921Wed, 29 Mar 2023 13:24:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-pitching-staff-youth-movement/The Twins have loved their veteran players in recent years, and at times it’s cost them. In 2023, it appears they’ve changed their thinking when it comes to the fringes of the roster. Will it work out? Veteran leadership is necessary on a contending team. Still, a fine line exists where acqu...13922Wed, 29 Mar 2023 12:15:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-2023-season-preview-year-of-brand-new/The rebranded Minnesota Twins will take the field in Kansas City on Thursday sporting a very different look, epitomizing a 2023 season that will introduce new uniforms, new MLB rule changes, and – we're all hoping – a new winning chapter in the franchise's story. As baseball fans, we've grow...13925Tue, 28 Mar 2023 22:13:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-spring-training-cliches-awards-golden-graprefruits/They say that war never changes. WAR does change, as it’s a context-dependent stat, but baseball itself doesn’t, either. Year in and year out, the same storylines surface in every spring training as sunburnt media members struggle to produce material.   Welcome, welcome, everyone to the...13913Tue, 28 Mar 2023 17:21:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/3-spring-training-stat-lines-that-matter-for-the-twins-r13916/Spring training can allow players to showcase new pitches, swing changes, or improved health. Here are three spring training stat lines that will matter for the 2023 Twins. Fans should take spring training stat lines with a grain of salt. Sometimes pitchers are working on one specific pitch,...13916Tue, 28 Mar 2023 13:16:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-lose-danny-coulombe-to-the-orioles-r13917/Darren Wolfson was first to report it, but Orioles' beat writer is also on Twitter saying that he has heard it too. The Twins have reportedly lost left-handed reliever Danny Coulombe to the Baltimore Orioles. More to come.  One thing that the Twins have added to their organization this past...13917Mon, 27 Mar 2023 20:13:03 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/kyle-farmer-cant-be-overlooked-for-twins-r13906/Coming into the offseason, the Minnesota Twins established a baseline again at shortstop. With Carlos Correa unlikely to return, they grabbed Kyle Farmer from the Cincinnati Reds. Although he now will rarely play there, his place on the 26-man roster is something to be noticed. Last season,...13906Mon, 27 Mar 2023 19:27:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/carlos-correa-leadership-defining-impact/To paraphrase Justice Potter Stewart, 'Leadership—I know it when I see it.' We can all agree that leaders exist, but unpacking what makes a leader is more complicated.  Teammates, media, and fans laud Carlos Correa for his leadership ability. Shoot, players on other teams compliment Correa f...13908Mon, 27 Mar 2023 15:16:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/2023-preseason-all-al-central-team-hitters-r13903/We’re under a week from opening day, so let’s take a look at the American League Central and who figures to be the best at each position, starting with the batters. Catcher: Salvador Perez, KCR ZiPS projection: .267/.310/.499, 28 HR, 84 RBI, 3.2 fWAR After a dominant season in 2021, Sal...13903Mon, 27 Mar 2023 13:19:01 +0000