https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/460/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-4-royals-0-stellar-defense-brilliant-bullpen-ensure-the-series-sweep-r12884/Last night, the Twins secured their first series win in almost two weeks. Today, despite losing starter Tyler Mahle to an injury during the third inning, they closed out the series with another win, representing their first three-game sweep since May 22. Box Score Starting Pitcher: Tyler...12884Wed, 17 Aug 2022 20:08:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/joe-ryan-has-a-slider-problem-r12878/Joe Ryan's rookie season has seen some ups and downs, but the Twins need him to continue to adjust as his career progresses. So, where can Ryan improve the most?   Joe Ryan was the Twins' Opening Day starter and will be an essential part of the team's pitching staff over the majority of...12878Wed, 17 Aug 2022 15:55:03 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/did-the-twins-find-value-in-bundy-and-archer-r12872/This offseason the Minnesota Twins front office went for two separate bargain signings in the starting rotation. Targeting both Dylan Bundy and Chris Archer, the organization clearly was trying to squeeze more from both of them. Now nearing the end of the season, how has it worked out?  ...12872Wed, 17 Aug 2022 14:55:04 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-9-royals-0-complimentary-baseball-wins-twins-the-series-r12879/The Twins put an excellent game together on Tuesday night, tallying 16 hits to crush the Royals and support Sonny Gray's 10 strikeout performance. The win closed the Guardians division lead to just one game. Box Score Starting Pitcher: Sonny Gray 6.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 10 SO Home...12879Wed, 17 Aug 2022 02:48:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/do-any-of-the-top-free-agents-fit-in-minnesota-r12865/Last winter, the Twins surprised the baseball world by signing one of the best free agents on the market. Do any of this year’s top free agents fit in Minnesota?   Even with the Twins in the midst of a division race, it’s never too early to look ahead at plans for this winter. Minnesota...12865Tue, 16 Aug 2022 16:52:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-tidbit-bullpen-platoon-splits-r12876/Creating favorable matchups is the key to successful bullpen management. Can we get our best southpaw lined up against their left-handed hitters? Which pitchers can be trusted to face both left- and right-handed hitters? Analyzing the platoon splits of each of the bullpen arms will help answer t...12876Tue, 16 Aug 2022 14:52:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-giving-pagan-a-leash-to-hang-their-season-r12870/The Minnesota Twins traded for Emilio Pagan right before Opening Day of the 2022 Major League Baseball season. Taylor Rogers was sent to the Padres, and while he has now been flipped to the Milwaukee Brewers, Pagan continues to get opportunities without merit.   Emilio Pagan was very go...12870Tue, 16 Aug 2022 11:54:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-4-royals-2-kepler-finds-his-bat-thielbar-an-immovable-force-in-win-r12874/Max Kepler found his bat, and Caleb Thielbar got two huge outs as the Twins open the home series with a win.    Box Score SP: Joe Ryan: 5 1/3 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K (80 pitches, 54 strikes (67.5%)) Home Runs: N/A Top 3 WPA: Caleb Thielbar (.226), Max Kepler (.158), Jose Miranda...12874Tue, 16 Aug 2022 02:44:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-minor-league-report-815-one-game-wonder-in-the-dominican-r12873/With the Florida Complex League action being rained out today, the only affiliate in action was the Minnesota Twins Dominican Summer League team. Ronald Acuna Jr.’s brother got in on the action, and there were more notable performances from the plate than the mound.     COMPLEX CHR...12873Tue, 16 Aug 2022 01:33:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/august-homestand-sets-up-massive-september-for-twins-r12871/No longer leading the American League Central division, the Minnesota Twins are now faced with an uphill battle to get back into postseason contention. Ultimately, the deck may be stacked in their favor, but it’d require them to actually take advantage.     Returning home to face K...12871Mon, 15 Aug 2022 16:15:09 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/previewing-3-club-options-facing-the-twins-r12866/Early in the offseason, the Twins will have three contract decisions to make with some of the team’s prominent players. So, which will be picked up, and who are likely to become free agents?   Club options are one of the first decisions teams have to make in the offseason, and each team...12866Mon, 15 Aug 2022 10:15:08 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-week-review-los-angeles-struggles-pitching/A road trip to the West Coast only brought more despair for a team that is in a very bad way. After holding first place for much of the season, the Minnesota Twins now find themselves looking up in the standings and unable to stop the bleeding. Weekly Snapshot: Mon, 8/8 through Sun, 8/1...12868Mon, 15 Aug 2022 01:20:31 +0000