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Twins Daily Staff Predictions: World Series and Individual Awards
Twins Daily Staff Predictions: National League
Twins Daily Staff Predictions: American League
How many games will...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">10592</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 02:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What is the plan for Brent Rooker?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/what-is-the-plan-for-brent-rooker-r10589/</link><description>The Opening Day roster was revealed a couple days ago and there was a notable surprise. Outfielder Kyle Garlick made the team over Brent Rooker. Why?

The quick emergence from Brent Rooker last season before the season ending injury was a ton of fun. He finally made it to the majors and was displa...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">10589</guid><pubDate>Thu, 01 Apr 2021 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>2021 Sire of Fort Myers: Derek Law</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/2021-sire-of-fort-myers-derek-law-r10586/</link><description>Hear ye, hear ye! All hail 2021 Sire of Fort Myers Derek Law!!! Before we get to coronation, let&#x2019;s take a look back at how we got here.

A special shoutout is certainly in order for Kyle Garlick. He hit .293/.304/.683 with a team-leading five home runs this spring, earning himself a spot on the Op...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">10586</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 13:30:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Stream Our Twins Season Preview [VIDEO]</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/stream-our-twins-season-preview-video-r10587/</link><description>With Opening Day upon us, we held an Opening Day Eve live-stream on Wednesday. Check out the discussion below!

On Wednesday night, Seth and I went live with our 2021 season preview, breaking down the division battle ahead and the roster that Minnesota will roll out on Opening Day. We were joined...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">10587</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 11:30:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins Biggest 2021 Advantage May Be Their Depth</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-biggest-2021-advantage-may-be-their-depth-r10585/</link><description>On Monday afternoon, the Twins announced their Opening Day roster. But the Twins have depth at each position around the diamond. So, if (when) there are injuries, who will we see?

All offseason, we have talked about how deep this Twins roster is. We have an Opening Day 26-Man roster, but we know...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">10585</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 02:54:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins Following Rays and Cubs with Defensive Flexibility</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-following-rays-and-cubs-with-defensive-flexibility-r10582/</link><description>During Joe Maddon&#x2019;s time in Tampa and Chicago, he was known for using players at multiple defensive positions. Will Rocco Baldelli, a Maddon prodigy, follow his footsteps with Minnesota&#x2019;s defensive alignments?

Catcher
Mitch Garver and Ryan Jeffers are penciled in to get the majority of the inning...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">10582</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 02:30:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins Daily Staff Predictions: World Series and Individual Awards</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-daily-staff-predictions-world-series-and-individual-awards-r10583/</link><description>Who do we think will win the World Series and which players will take home some special hardware?

Twins Daily Staff Predictions: National League
Twins Daily Staff Predictions: American League
World Series Champion: Dodgers
Oh wow, that&#x2019;s a really risky pick there. The team that, on paper, will gi...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">10583</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Notebook: Now They Count</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/notebook-now-they-count-r10584/</link><description>With an early start time the Twins and Pirates blitzed through a final dress rehearsal prior to boarding planes for Opening Day. Next time Minnesota takes the field, it will count.

Final: Twins 1, Pirates 1 (F/7)
Box Score | Savant
Not much to take away from here on getaway day as batters clearly...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">10584</guid><pubDate>Wed, 31 Mar 2021 00:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Notebook: Opening Day Roster Announced!</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/notebook-opening-day-roster-announced33-r10580/</link><description>The Twins were victorious today over Pittsburgh and the Opening Day roster is set. More details inside today&#x2019;s Offseason Notebook. We are three days away from regular season baseball, Twins fans!

Minnesota 5, Pittsburgh 3
Box Score
Twins Takeaways
Standout pitcher: Derek Law (1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 R, 0...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">10580</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 02:45:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>3 Bold Twins Predictions for 2021</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/3-bold-twins-predictions-for-2021-r10576/</link><description>Opening Day is on Thursday and the Twins Daily writers have already been making predictions about the 2021 campaign. Here are three bold predictions for the Minnesota Twins.

Byron Buxton Finishes in the Top-3 for AL MVP
Buxton only has two years remaining until free agency, so there is an incenti...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">10576</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 02:30:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What Do the Twins See in Jake Cave?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/what-do-the-twins-see-in-jake-cave-r10579/</link><description>Now that the Opening Day roster has been announced, it seems as though it&#x2019;s been Garlick vs. Rooker for the last outfield spot all along despite a career worst 2020 and difficult spring for Jake Cave. What exactly do the Twins see in the left handed outfielder?

Jake Cave&#x2019;s selection to the Openin...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">10579</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 01:30:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins Daily Staff Predictions: American League</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-daily-staff-predictions-american-league-r10577/</link><description>Your favorite writers predict the fate of the American League in 2021.

AMERICAN LEAGUE WEST
Houston Astros - 11 (48%)
Oakland Athletics - 6 (26%)
Los Angeles Angels - 6 (26%)
Houston enters this year with the same talented core minus a few key parts. The infield is still as solid as any in the Am...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">10577</guid><pubDate>Tue, 30 Mar 2021 01:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
