https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/551/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-daily-2021-awards-most-valuable-player-r11423/A bleak year for the Minnesota Twins didn't cloud the incredible efforts of one player. Congrats to Jorge Polanco on being named our MVP for the 2021 season! Other Twins Daily 2021 Award Winners Twins Daily 2021 Awards: Most Improved Twins Daily 2021 Awards: Pitcher of the Year Twins D...11423Tue, 12 Oct 2021 22:00:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-3-best-moments-for-the-2021-twins-r11416/It was an overwhelmingly disappointing season for the Twins, with numerous bad losses, crippling injuries, and overall underperformance. What were the three *best* moments of this season? 3. Buxton Blasts Burnes The Twins looked to flush a forgettable Opening Day in Game 2 of their seas...11416Tue, 12 Oct 2021 11:08:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-daily-2021-awards-pitcher-of-the-year-r11413/We’re now through the Rookie of the Year and Most Improved awards handed out by the Twins Daily staff for the Minnesota Twins 2021 performance. Turning our attention to the mound, it’s the since departed Jose Berrios as the Pitcher of the Year. Before diving into Berrios as the award winner,...11413Mon, 11 Oct 2021 22:00:03 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/reliving-the-twins-most-embarrassing-moments-of-2021-r11415/If I had to use one word to describe the 2021 Minnesota Twins it would be embarrassing. The team was expected to win the division, and they finished last and narrowly avoided 90 losses. That’s, in a word, embarrassing. Let’s relive some of the most shameful moments in hopes that, now that it’s a...11415Mon, 11 Oct 2021 16:20:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/gleeman-the-geek-ep-547-2021-over-under-review-r11418/Aaron and John discuss Twins' coaching staff changes and 40-man roster cuts, and then review their preseason over-under picks. You can listen by downloading us from iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio or find it at GleemanAndTheGeek.com. Or just click this link. 11418Mon, 11 Oct 2021 14:06:20 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/velocity-is-still-a-problem-for-the-minnesota-twins-r11414/Derek Falvey and Thad Levine took over a Minnesota Twins team that averaged 92.5 mph on four-seam fastballs. In their fifth year at the helm of the organization, the pitching staff averaged … 92.2 mph on four-seam fastballs. What gives?  Before we dig into some of the numbers, here’s a quick...11414Mon, 11 Oct 2021 11:03:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/one-fans-opinion-cleaning-the-clubhouse-in-three-steps-r11404/The Twins season is over, but change to the roster is just starting. There are three things that the Twins are able to do to start the off season out right.  (Editor's Note: Before we get started, join me in welcoming Sherry to the front page. This is her first promoted article. You have lik...11404Sun, 10 Oct 2021 12:20:03 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/better-late-than-never-r11409/The ongoing joke about the Twins is how often they’re rumored to be in on a player but don’t wind up with them. This winter they have a chance to make good on their past links with three such pitchers. Corey Kluber Kluber was heavily linked to the Twins last winter before the Yankees th...11409Sat, 09 Oct 2021 11:20:03 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/houston-does-the-central-have-a-problem-r11412/Each of the past two seasons, the AL Central Division winner has faced the Houston Astros. For the second straight season, Dusty Baker’s club has had the upper hand. Is there more to it than circumstance? Last season the Minnesota Twins played Houston in a three-game series and was swept, sc...11412Sat, 09 Oct 2021 11:01:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/who-can-the-twins-deal-r11411/Derek Falvey has suggested that the Minnesota Twins plan for 2022 isn’t to rebuild. This team wants to compete, and if that’s the case, they have areas needing to be fixed. They’ll spend, but maybe they need to trade pieces to bridge the gap. Coming off a pandemic-shortened 2020, the Twins d...11411Fri, 08 Oct 2021 16:29:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/ranking-the-2021-twins-rookies-on-long-term-value-r11403/Rookie players’ performances can be a roller-coaster ride as teams and the league adjust to unproven players. Following a turbulent 2021 season, here are the five Twins rookies with the most long-term value. Minnesota saw some solid performances from rookie players this season. However, thei...11403Fri, 08 Oct 2021 12:10:03 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-daily-2021-awards-most-improved-r11406/On Wednesday, Twins Daily unveiled Baily Ober as our Minnesota Twins Rookie of the Year.  Today, we extend our congratulations to Jorge Polanco for claiming the Most Improved honor. But before we get to Polanco, let's discuss those athletes who finished just short. HONORABLE MENTIO...11406Thu, 07 Oct 2021 22:08:01 +0000