https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/648/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/double-bubble-unraveling-mlb%E2%80%99s-new-playoff-format-r9866/In the midst of a pandemic, there has been plenty to question about MLB’s approach to the 2020 season. Luckily, baseball is in the home stretch and it looks like the 60-game season will be completed on time. Next on the checklist is to unravel a new expanded playoff format that took on a much diff...9866Wed, 16 Sep 2020 02:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-problem-solved-through-infield-issues-r9865/Last season the Minnesota Twins were not good on the dirt defensively. Up the middle Jorge Polanco and Luis Arraez left plenty to be desired. Miguel Sano was mediocre at the hot corner, and despite a great season, changes needed to be made. Then 2020 happened. Although the 2019 roster produced a...9865Wed, 16 Sep 2020 01:02:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/play-travis-blankenhorn-every-day-r9868/With numerous Twins hitters ailing, a rugged offseason schedule looming, and big questions about the offense lingering, rookie infielder Travis Blankenhorn becomes an important player for the team to evaluate over the final week and a half of the regular season. Blankenhorn, 24, was called up Mon...9868Tue, 15 Sep 2020 23:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/notebook-915-bounce-back-against-chicago-r9867/After a very frustrating night on offense, the Twins will send out Randy Dobnak to face Dane Dunning to try and get a game two win. It's a big game for both sides, who will come out on top? Monday's Game One Recap: Twins Leave 15 Runners On Base TODAY Indians @ Twins, 7:10 pm CDT Twins Starter: R...9867Tue, 15 Sep 2020 20:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/have-we-already-seen-the-best-of-max-kepler-r9859/2019 felt like a launching pad for Max Kepler. He belted a career-high 36 home runs in just 134 games. Sure the batting average was still low, but his .252 represented a career best. He finished with a 121 wRC+, meaning he was 21% better than the average MLB hitter and played great defense. At age...9859Tue, 15 Sep 2020 18:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/can-the-twins-trust-taylor-rogers-r9864/The Twins lost on Monday night and Taylor Rogers took the loss, falling to 1-4 and raising his ERA to 4.86 on the season. Ongoing struggles throw the former lockdown closer's status into question as October approaches. What to make of this situation? Before we go any further, let's get something...9864Tue, 15 Sep 2020 13:59:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/chw-3-min-1-twins-leave-15-runners-on-base-r9863/The Twins combined for eight hits and 10 walks, but managed to scratch across just one run. They were 2-for-16 with runners in scoring position and left 15 runners on base. The White Sox, who left 12 men on themselves, but got to Taylor Rogers for two runs in the eighth. Box Score Berríos: 5.0 IP...9863Tue, 15 Sep 2020 04:05:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/3-questions-left-to-be-answered-before-the-playoffs-r9860/Minnesota is a virtual lock to make the playoffs and their possible first round opponent is becoming a little clearer. While a division title is still attainable, there are other things that are more important for the team to make a sustained run in October. Here are three questions the team needs...9860Tue, 15 Sep 2020 02:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-notebook-914-twins-travel-to-chicago-for-all-important-series-r9861/After a three-game sweep of the Cleveland Indians, the Minnesota Twins will travel to Chicago to begin a four-game series with the White Sox. The Twins trail the White Sox by just one game in the AL Central standing, so this upcoming series will go a long way in deciding who the eventual winner of...9861Mon, 14 Sep 2020 16:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/al-playoff-matchups-a-little-clearer-r9858/This weekend’s results push the Twins towards one of four postseason opponents. Major League Baseball’s regular season ends in two weeks, and MLB’s postseason will look a lot different than in past years. Thanks to some beatdowns delivered to the Orioles and Tigers this weekend, the playoff field...9858Mon, 14 Sep 2020 02:41:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/week-in-review-powering-up-r9857/The Minnesota Twins kept on rolling, and embarked successfully on the most critical stretch of their schedule. With just two weeks left in the regular season, the Twins are getting closer to full strength and cracking open the Sota Pop. Let's recount the bombas and break down the race for first pl...9857Mon, 14 Sep 2020 01:26:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-7-cleveland-5-twins-complete-sweep-shift-focus-to-white-sox-r9856/The Twins completed a three-game sweep of Cleveland Sunday at Target Field, putting Minnesota three and a half games up in the standings with two weeks left to play. Up next is a four-game road series against the first-place Chicago White Sox. Box Score Pineda: 4.2 IP, 8 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 8 K Home R...9856Sun, 13 Sep 2020 21:54:00 +0000