https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/652/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/doubleheader-recap-twins-sweep-tigers-behind-big-day-from-jorge-polanco-r9818/After taking the first game 2-0, the Twins trailed 2-1 heading into the final inning of the second leg of their doubleheader against the Tigers. Jorge Polanco drove in the game-tying run with his fifth hit of the day in the seventh inning before Marwin Gonzalez drove in the go-ahead run in the eig...9818Fri, 04 Sep 2020 23:41:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-key-to-success-is-losing-the-division-r9815/The Twins were swept out of Detroit over the weekend, scoring a meager six runs, then followed that up with another loss Monday against the White Sox. That marked the first time the Twins had lost six games consecutively since July 4, 2018, a disappointing season when the Twins under-performed aft...9815Fri, 04 Sep 2020 02:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/how-our-eyes-lie-to-us-r9813/There exists a problem in baseball. A problem that has perplexed front office executives and decisions makers for years. A problem that has caused an incalculable number of clashes between people. A problem that will exist until we are eventually replaced by cyborgs. The problem? Our eyes lie to u...9813Fri, 04 Sep 2020 01:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/miguel-sano-shows-process-drives-results-r9814/If you’ve followed me on Twitter, or my analysis-based writing for any amount of time, you know I’m a big “process drives results” believer. As Miguel Sano scuffled out of the gate this season that couldn’t have been truer, and we’re now seeing it come full circle. 2020 has been anything but stra...9814Fri, 04 Sep 2020 01:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-twins-pitching-contingent-has-struck-gold-again-r9810/We have seen time and time again the tremendous work that the Twins front office and coaching staff have done in identifying pitchers to bring into the organization, and then finding ways to get the most out of their game. In 2020, the have found a couple more diamonds in the rough and turned them...9810Thu, 03 Sep 2020 16:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/why-heavy-slider-usage-could-be-huge-for-big-mike-r9809/In his first start in almost a year, Michael Pineda went to his slider more often than he had in any game since April 2017. The pitch has become his bread-and-butter, and it’s just what the doctor ordered as the Twins ponder their key matchups this September and October. Over the course of his de...9809Thu, 03 Sep 2020 13:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-8-white-sox-1-berr%C3%ADos-dominates-bats-bust-out-r9812/José Berríos struck out eight batters over six innings of one-run ball while the Twins’ lineup scored eight runs for the first time in 19 games. The White Sox did their part to help things along as well, committing four more errors to end what was an ugly series in the field for Chicago. Box Scor...9812Thu, 03 Sep 2020 03:36:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/world-series-winners-typically-add-midstream-can-twins-buck-recent-trend-r9811/Can the Twins buck the recent trend of World Series winners' path to a championship? Not since the 2009 Yankees has a team won it all without the help of a significant addition at the Trade Deadline. The Twins, rounding into better health with the return of three key players, will try to accomplis...9811Thu, 03 Sep 2020 03:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/how-would-the-twins39-postseason-position-look-right-now-r9806/Entering the season, the AL Central looked to be a two or three team race. Many expected Minnesota and Cleveland to be in the hunt with Chicago’s up-start line-up being a wild card. With nearly two-thirds of the schedule in the books, the division is a three-team race and Minnesota’s playoff pictu...9806Thu, 03 Sep 2020 02:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/4-september-predictions-for-the-twins-r9807/September is upon us and for baseball fans that means the pennant race is on. The Twins are right in the middle of it all this season, fighting for both a playoff spot and division crown. How will this month go? I have 4 predictions for you. The Twins started out on a good note this month, ending...9807Thu, 03 Sep 2020 01:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/tonight-marks-bert-blyleven39s-final-game-as-twins-broadcaster-r9808/While many may not have seen it, Bert Blyleven announced on Twitter that tonight will be his final game as a broadcaster with the Twins. Blyleven posted a two-part note to Twins fans saying that tonight will be his final game. https://twitter.com/BertBlyleven28/status/1301240371280777219 https://...9808Wed, 02 Sep 2020 19:35:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-3-white-sox-2-pineda-buxton-shine-in-return-to-roster-r9805/The Twins were in desperate need of a boost, and tonight they got one. Michael Pineda delivered a quality start in his first outing in nearly a year while Buxton robbed a homer and drove in the go-ahead run in his return from the Injured List. Box Score Pineda: 6.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K Home R...9805Wed, 02 Sep 2020 03:25:00 +0000