https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/476/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/arraez-and-buxton-named-to-first-all-star-teams-r12648/Not a lot of surprise, but MLB announced this afternoon that both Luis Arraez and Byron Buxton have been named to their first All-Star teams.    While some may believe that they should be starting in the All Star game in Los Angeles next week, both Luis Arraez Byron Buxton have been nam...12648Sun, 10 Jul 2022 21:56:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/snubbed-byron-buxton-and-luis-arraez-deserved-all-star-starts-r12645/Major League Baseball recently announced the starters for the 2022 MLB All-Star Game. Two Twins players deserved to be among the starting nine, and here's how they stack up.   With the All-Star Game approaching, the Twins are a division leader with multiple players leading the offensive...12645Sun, 10 Jul 2022 15:10:09 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/buyer-beware-reviewing-the-twins%E2%80%99-recent-reliever-trades-r12639/Minnesota’s relief core has been an unmitigated disaster this season, which has fans clamoring for an upgrade. However, trading for relievers doesn’t always work out perfectly.  When examining the Twins roster, it seems simple enough to identify the team’s most prominent trade deadline need....12639Sun, 10 Jul 2022 11:50:07 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-7-rangers-9-twins-score-plenty-but-lose-again-in-texas-r12643/The game went back-and-forth a few times. On Friday night, the Rangers used a six-run inning to get the win. On Saturday afternoon, the Twins had a six-run inning, but that proved to not be enough.  Box Score SP: Devin Smeltzer: 3 1/3 IP, 8 H, 7 ER, 3 BB, 2 K (81 pitches, 50 strikes (61.7%...12643Sat, 09 Jul 2022 23:37:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/rangers-6-twins-5-good-defense-good-hitting-one-bad-inning-r12642/The Twins had a promising start to the series opener against the Rangers, especially on defense, but a Sonny Gray meltdown in the fifth inning was enough for Texas to secure a come-from-behind win. Box Score Starting Pitcher: Sonny Gray, 4 2/3 IP, 4H, 5R, 5ER, 2BB, 0K (82 pitches, 47 stri...12642Sat, 09 Jul 2022 04:08:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/concern-for-byron-buxton-r12635/There’s no denying it, Byron Buxton has had a great season to date. Despite leading the team in all kinds of categories, it’s been a weird one. Is there any reason to worry about the Twins franchise icon moving forward?   Coming into the weekend, Byron Buxton has put up a tremendous sea...12635Fri, 08 Jul 2022 20:30:10 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/around-the-al-central-78-breathing-room-at-the-top-r12638/Although the Minnesota Twins have basically gone wire to wire thus far, no one else seems to want to challenge them. Detroit has taken down the White Sox and Guardians of late, which has increased Minnesota’s lead and provides opportunity for the Twins to run and hide.   The Standings:...12638Fri, 08 Jul 2022 18:30:12 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-brewers-liriano-target-field/I can still vividly remember the most formative weekend of my baseball fandom. In some ways, it led to everything I am today as a baseball writer and Twins Daily cofounder. It's why I'm so excited to be heading to Milwaukee with fellow TD partners this weekend to celebrate a new venture. If...12640Fri, 08 Jul 2022 18:01:16 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-daily-draft-preview-gavin-cross-r12628/Gavin Cross is the draft prospect most linked with, and mocked to the Twins. Who is he? Why might the Twins draft him at eight? Why might they go another direction?    As we continue to profile players the Twins might select at number eight overall on July 17th, we look at a consistent...12628Fri, 08 Jul 2022 14:00:09 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/forum-friday-walking-off-in-rhythm-r12637/The Twins increased their lead this week while showing a further flair for the dramatic. The TD forums have ideas to keep things moving. Pitching plans, predictions, and roster upgrades were among the topics of discussion as the season entered its second half. Looking back to look forwa...12637Fri, 08 Jul 2022 10:11:04 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-minor-league-report-77-delays-drag-down-night-r12636/Today prospects Spencer Steer and Matt Wallner were announced as Futures Game participants prior to their contests. Unfortunately weather caused issues for both Cedar Rapids and Fort Myers, although St. Paul did come out with a win. Transactions: Spencer Steer and Matt Wallner named...12636Fri, 08 Jul 2022 03:15:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/who-is-part-of-the-twins-long-term-core-four-r12610/Every team has to make long-term plans for the organization's direction. Which players compose Minnesota's core four for 2022 and beyond?   For most of a decade, the Yankees were one of baseball's best teams as they relied on the services of players deemed their "Core Four." Derek Jeter...12610Thu, 07 Jul 2022 16:30:12 +0000