https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/495/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-6-royals-4-smeltzer-miranda-and-defense-push-twins-to-the-win-r12352/The Twins put together a good offensive performance early and survived a late rally from the Royals to take game one of the series in Kansas City. Devin Smeltzer had another convincing start and rookie Jose Miranda hit a clutch double late. Box Score Starting Pitcher: Devin Smeltzer, 5.1...12352Sat, 21 May 2022 03:51:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/around-the-al-central-519-minnesota-pacing-the-pack-r12346/In this week’s AL Central Division update we see the consistency of play across the division that may go unmatched the rest of the way. Four of five teams are 5-5 over their last 10 with the Guardians being just 4-6. Minnesota still leads the division as we look to close out the second month of...12346Fri, 20 May 2022 15:37:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/gleeman-the-geek-ep-578-lewis-buxton-and-kirilloff-r12350/Aaron and John talk about Carlos Correa returning, Royce Lewis being sent back to Triple-A, Byron Buxton getting days off, Alex Kirilloff trying to get right in St. Paul, and Chris Paddack having elbow surgery. You can listen by downloading us from iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio or find...12350Fri, 20 May 2022 15:02:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/devin-smeltzer-deserves-a-longer-look-r12339/Minnesota’s pitching staff has started the year off strongly, but multiple unexpected arms have contributed this season. Devin Smeltzer is on the road back to prove he belongs at the MLB level. Minnesota acquired Devin Smeltzer as part of the Brian Dozier trade back in 2018. At the time of t...12339Fri, 20 May 2022 11:40:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/forum-friday-dont-not-win-the-series-r12348/Even the double negative of injury and demotion failed to slow the Twins this past week, and conversations in the TD forums kept pace. As foretold by both Macbeth and @mikelink45, Paddack was called to surgery and Lewis to St. Paul, but the Twins gained two series wins to stay in first place...12348Fri, 20 May 2022 11:34:56 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-minor-league-report-519-kernels-krush-larnach-and-lewis-launch-r12347/Take your pick with where your attention was going tonight on the farm for the Twins. Two top pitching prospects were on the bump, Royce Lewis returned to the Saints, Trevor Larnach was on a rehab assignment, and Cedar Rapids put up runs in bunches. There was a lot to be excited about. Tran...12347Fri, 20 May 2022 03:18:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-daily-2022-draft-coverage-may-19-r12338/As we creep ever-so-slowly forward to the annual baseball draft, there are a few storylines that have taken a front seat. We finally have an answer to one of the draft’s biggest questions. We’ll cover that and more in this week’s update.   We’ve been waiting since last July to find...12338Thu, 19 May 2022 15:59:03 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-twins-3-biggest-weaknesses-r12340/Minnesota entered the season as a clear underdog in the AL Central, but other teams have struggled to start the year. Where can the Twins make the biggest improvement to help separate themselves in the standings?   Every contending team looks to make improvements throughout the season....12340Thu, 19 May 2022 11:44:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-14-athletics-4-twins-crush-oakland-secure-series-win-r12341/With an incredible offensive outburst, the Twins needed only six innings to score eleven runs and blowout the Athletics in Oakland this afternoon. Sonny Gray was lights out as well, and Minnesota secured another series victory. Box Score Starting Pitcher: Sonny Gray, 6.0 IP, 6 H, 2 R, 2 E...12341Wed, 18 May 2022 23:14:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-royce-lewis-demotion-plan/It’s happening, and that's not a great thing. Carlos Correa is returning to the Minnesota Twins lineup this afternoon and star prospect Royce Lewis is being optioned to Triple-A. The hope is that this wouldn’t be the outcome, but it’s now what we’re faced with. The Twins only have one plausible...12337Wed, 18 May 2022 19:55:04 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/buxton-worth-100m-contract-in-100-games/Byron Buxton revealed that the Twins and he are working a plan to keep him healthy for at least 100 games, a mark he has only reached one time in his career. This has raised the question whether can he be worth his 7-year, $100M+ contract if he only plays that much? The answer is yes, but before...12333Wed, 18 May 2022 15:35:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/despite-great-first-impression-royce-lewis-optioned-to-st-paul-after-tuesdays-game-r12336/In a move that will likely surprise many when you wake up on Wednesday morning, the Twins announced after last night's loss that Carlos Correa will be activated on Wednesday. To make room, Royce Lewis will be optioned to St. Paul.  So many thoughts role through my mind as I think about the n...12336Wed, 18 May 2022 06:23:00 +0000