https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/604/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/notebook-man-brings-rain-r10481/The Twins ended a Spring Training losing streak on the back of Josh Donaldson’s homer in his 2021 Grapefruit League debut. Cleveland also continues to break rules. Final: Twins 8, Rays 4 (8 innings) Box Score | Savant Twins Takeaways Standout Pitcher(s): Lewis Thorpe (1.0 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 3 K...10481Mon, 08 Mar 2021 01:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/report-from-the-fort-a-beautiful-day-r10482/FORT MYERS - It was a picture perfect day at Hammond Stadium today. The weather was pretty good, too. Rain (Man), Then Thunder Josh Donaldson made his spring debut today and turned an 89 mph fastball into a 110 mph home run. The 3-run blast not only cleared the center field wall, it did so agains...10482Mon, 08 Mar 2021 00:18:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/why-mitch-garver-is-poised-for-a-huge-2021-r10476/Mitch Garver is off to a hot start in Spring Training. Why did he struggle in 2020? Why should Twins fans expect him to have a huge 2021? The Bomba Squad. ‘Sota Pop. The monikers came thick and fast for the 2019 Minnesota Twins record setting offense. After setting a MLB record by clobbering 307...10476Sun, 07 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/gleeman-amp-the-geek-ep-516-john-bonnes-tiktok-superstar-r10480/Aaron and John talk about potential Byron Buxton and Jose Berrios contract extensions, Jake Odorizzi signing with the Astros, Trevor Larnach as an underrated prospect, Andrelton Simmons reporting to camp, and the Twins' late-inning bullpen plan. You can listen by downloading us from iTunes, Spotif...10480Sun, 07 Mar 2021 16:59:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/who39s-the-twins-2021-fireman-r10475/Some bullpens are starting to informally appoint a “fireman” who can pitch at any point in the game, typically against the best part of the lineup whether they’re right or left handed. Who could be the Twins fireman in 2021? The Twins have some great options that they could use in a shutdown role...10475Sun, 07 Mar 2021 02:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/report-from-the-fort-byron-buxton-talking-contract-extension-r10478/FORT MYERS - Today, Byron Buxton revealed his agent discussed a contract extension with the Twins earlier this week. What would a deal with Buxton look like and can it make sense for both sides? https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=zTl-92iewFQ10478Sat, 06 Mar 2021 22:29:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/what-a-jos%C3%A9-berr%C3%ADos-contract-extension-could-look-like-r10474/Though yet to pitch to his front-of-the-rotation potential over a full season, José Berríos has shown more than flashes of that talent level. He’s two years from free agency. Here’s what a contract extension to make him a Twins fixture could look like. Unlike teammate Byron Buxton, Berríos lacks...10474Sat, 06 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/report-from-the-fort-mitch-garver-and-fastballs-r10477/FORT MYERS - There are some positive signs for Mitch Garver this spring. https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=2OS6IneyWs410477Sat, 06 Mar 2021 19:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/notebook-andrelton-simmons-arrives-r10472/The Twins lost their fourth spring training game in a row today, but keep your hand off the panic button. Also, Andrelton Simmons made it to Florida. Final: Braves 4, Twins 0 (7 innings) Box Score ǀ Savant Twins Takeaways Standout Pitcher: Matt Shoemaker (2.1 IP, 0 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 2 K) Standout Hi...10472Sat, 06 Mar 2021 03:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/american-league-power-rankings-by-ou-r10466/With spring training in full swing, who are the favorites in the A.L.? 15. Baltimore Orioles BetOnline O/U - 63.5 wins The Orioles are brutal and play in a deeper division than the Tigers, but I’m a bit surprised they’re dead last. Switch-hitter Anthony Santander has a 111 OPS+ and 31 home runs o...10466Sat, 06 Mar 2021 02:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/what-a-byron-buxton-contract-extension-would-look-like-r10471/Byron Buxton is the Twins’ most entertaining, high-upside player. He’s slated to become a free agent after the 2022 season. What would a contract extension to keep him around beyond that year look like? We do have some relevant precedents to consider. Buxton, 27, is as tough a player to compare t...10471Fri, 05 Mar 2021 20:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/report-from-the-fort-underestimating-jorge-polanco-r10470/FORT MYERS - Jorge Polanco knows something you don’t know. Every thrust is countered by a parry. For every style change, there is an answer. The Man in Black is winning this duel, and so there is no point in not admitting it. “You are better than I am,” concedes Inigo Montoya. “Then why are you s...10470Fri, 05 Mar 2021 12:26:00 +0000