https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/601/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/sabermetrics-101-expected-runs-r10520/Palmer, Thorn and their computer gave us 24 numbers that challenged (and verified) many of baseball's tenets. What were they? John Bonnes explains from Fort Myers. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=P4eMQ5MqFGY10520Mon, 15 Mar 2021 12:40:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/who-will-the-twins-closer-be-r10519/In each of the last two seasons, Taylor Rogers has been the team’s primary closer, but his performance suffered through different parts of 2020. Can another pitcher become the team’s saves leader in 2021? To be clear, the Twins and manager Rocco Baldelli aren’t going to name a closer. As baseball...10519Mon, 15 Mar 2021 02:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-2021-position-analysis-center-field-r10518/It's the same old story: Minnesota's center field situation will be the envy of nearly every team in the league in 2021 ... IF they can keep their guy on the field. That's been a perpetual issue. Projected Starter: Byron Buxton Likely Backup: Jake Cave Depth: Max Kepler, Keon Broxton Prospects: G...10518Mon, 15 Mar 2021 01:01:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/notebook-king-kenta-kicking-it-off-r10517/Twins skipper Rocco Baldelli announced today that Kenta Maeda would take the ball Opening Day for Minnesota in Milwaukee. Final: Twins 5 Red Sox 5 Box Score | Savant Twins Takeaways Standout Pitcher: Kenta Maeda (4.0 IP 0 H 0 R 0 ER 1 BB 5 K) Standout Hitter: Brent Rooker (3-3, 2B) Fastest Pitch:...10517Mon, 15 Mar 2021 01:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/gleeman-amp-the-geek-ep-517-10000-fans-r10516/Aaron and John talk about the return of 10,000 fans to Target Field, Randy Dobnak's new slider, Jake Odorizzi's deal with the Astros, some Tyler Duffey worries, and the latest on Josh Donaldson, Andrelton Simmons, and J.A. Happ. YYou can listen by downloading us from iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, iHe...10516Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:58:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/has-wes-johnson-tipped-us-off-on-twins39-pitching-philosophy-r10503/When asked in press conferences about the readiness of the Twins’ top pitching prospects, pitching coach Wes Johnson has established a familiar refrain: “He needs to throw strikes with more than just his fastball.” Hmm. That’s interesting. It’s not like what Johnson is saying is a revolutionary,...10503Sun, 14 Mar 2021 17:15:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/sabermetrics-101-how-computers-changed-the-game-r10515/A one-minute history lesson on sabermetrics and the development of the Run Expectancy Matrix. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=bBvlgAAH2eg10515Sun, 14 Mar 2021 12:06:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/sire-of-fort-myers-update-favorites-emerge-r10514/Hear ye, hear ye! ‘Tis time to check in on the race for 2021 Sire of Fort Myers. The Twins are now a baker's dozen games into their spring schedule, so let’s take a look at the players who’ve emerged as the top contenders. ON ELIGIBILITY I always like to start these things out by reminding everyb...10514Sun, 14 Mar 2021 03:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/how-the-twins-win-the-2021-al-central-r10511/In 2020 the Twins struggled in many facets of their game but still found themselves atop the AL Central on the final day of the season. In 2021 however, one overall improvement may just bring them their third consecutive title. Last year’s Twins looked far from the juggernaut we saw in 2019 but w...10511Sun, 14 Mar 2021 02:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/an-outside-perspective-and-a-trade-idea-part-ii-r10502/Luis Castillo is one of baseball's best starting pitchers, and could be the first big name to hit the trading block this spring. What could the Twins give up to land him? Here's a link to Part 1 of this article. Last time, I discussed why Yankees fans currently view the Twins as an afterthought i...10502Sat, 13 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/so-what39s-the-deal-with-tickets-r10513/Now that we know fans can go to games, how do you get your hands on some tickets? Following today's press conference with the Twins, John tells you the latest details. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=kI40CrT7ULc10513Sat, 13 Mar 2021 05:36:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/notebook-target-field-to-house-fans-in-2021-r10512/Minnesota becomes the Land of 10,000 Fans, and what to take from today’s Spring Training contest. Final: Twins 5, Braves 8 Box Score ǀ Savant Twins Takeaways Standout Pitcher: Taylor Rogers (1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 2 K) Standout Hitter: Luis Arraez (2-3, 2 2B, 2 RBI) Fastest Pitch: Glenn Sparkman (96.2...10512Sat, 13 Mar 2021 03:00:00 +0000