https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/657/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/min-5-kc-4-bullpen-steps-up-again-r9756/The Twins jumped out to an early lead again on Sunday, and they had plenty of opportunities to add on. Nelson Cruz added some insurance in the ninth, but things got interesting again in the bottom of the ninth inning. However, Taylor Rogers got the save and the Twins evened their season series wit...9756Sun, 23 Aug 2020 21:38:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/snap-crackle-pop-time-what-it-is-and-how-the-twins39-catchers-fare-r9755/Let’s close our eyes for a second to forget about the pitiful season that Mitch Garver has had at the plate so far this year. While his numbers on offense aren’t pretty there’s one stat of Garver’s (and most catchers) that hasn’t come to light until recently; Pop Time (POP). Let’s dive into what P...9755Sun, 23 Aug 2020 20:05:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/min-7-kc-2-rosario-sano-power-twins-win-in-kc-r9754/The Twins bats showed up in support of Randy Dobnak on Saturday night. Eddie Rosario provided the first inning jolt, and then Miguel Sano did the work later in the game with a couple of big, loud hits. Dig into the details below. Box Score Dobnak: 5.0 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 2 K Home Runs: Rosario (...9754Sun, 23 Aug 2020 02:23:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/familiar-face-whole-new-arm-r9752/2015 was a long time ago in any context, but such a gap in between Major League pitching appearances is nearly unheard of. Caleb Thielbar has had a long road back to wearing a Twins uniform, but the pitcher lovingly labeled “Meat Raffle” has earned the opportunity and could be around for a little...9752Sat, 22 Aug 2020 22:31:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-notebook-822-will-the-twins-ever-win-in-kansas-city-r9753/The Minnesota Twins struggles with the Kansas City Royals in Kansas City continued last night, as the Twins dropped to 0-4 on the season there following last night’s 7-2 loss. To right the ship, the Twins will send the reliable Randy Dobnak to the mound to face the Royals rookie Brady Singer for h...9753Sat, 22 Aug 2020 19:20:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/min-2-kc-7-royal-pain-r9751/The Twins headed to Kansas City to take on the Royals for three more games. Four batters into the game, the Twins were down 4-0. By the end of the evening, they had lost two pitchers to injury. Box Score Odorizzi: 3 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 0 BB, 1 K Home Runs: None Bottom 3 WPA: Jake Odorizzi -0.259, Eddi...9751Sat, 22 Aug 2020 03:14:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/minnesota%E2%80%99s-pitchers-have-spurned-the-fastball-and-it%E2%80%99s-working-r9742/There have been two interesting trends with fastballs that have continued in 2020. First, pitchers are throwing harder than ever, especially with more flame-throwing relievers entering games earlier and earlier. But paradoxically, pitchers are throwing fewer fastballs. The Twins are at the forefro...9742Sat, 22 Aug 2020 00:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/it39s-time-for-the-minnesota-twins-to-move-down-taylor-rogers-in-the-bullpen-pecking-order-r9750/For the past handful of seasons, Taylor Rogers has been the shining star in the Minnesota Twins bullpen. After a few rough outings to start the 2020 season, though, it’s time to evaluate where Taylor Rogers fits in with the bullpen pecking order and if it’s time for a changing of the guard. From...9750Fri, 21 Aug 2020 23:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/2020-twins-struggling-in-extreme-area-of-strength-from-2019-r9748/Josh Donaldson has missed 19 straight games with a calf strain, Miguel Sanó started slow with Mitch Garver, who is now out with an intercostal strain. As a result, the Twins have labored in an area they projected to dominate in. The Twins hit a historic .285/.351/.521 versus left-handed pitching...9748Fri, 21 Aug 2020 20:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/notebook-821-kansas-city-again-r9749/The Twins and Royals will meet up for their final series of 2020 beginning tonight. The Twins are 3-4 against KC this season with a -1 run differential so hopefully they can turn it around tonight. Thursday’s series finale recap: It’s a Blessed Jose Berrios Day! TODAY Twins @ Royals, 7:05 pm CDT...9749Fri, 21 Aug 2020 17:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/jeffers-shines-in-big-league-debut-r9747/Ryan Jeffers was in his hotel room in St. Paul when his phone rang at after 11:00 p.m. on Wednesday night. He had an idea what it might be about, so he answered it. On the other side of that call was Twins Minor League Director Alex Hassan who gave Jeffers the news that every baseball player dream...9747Fri, 21 Aug 2020 05:17:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/min-7-mil-1-it39s-a-blessed-jose-berr%C3%ADos-day33-r9746/José Berríos had his best start of 2020 and Nelson Cruz hit another bomba in a 7-1 Twins victory Thursday evening at Target Field. Come check out the full recap, including details on the memorable major league debut of Ryan Jeffers. Box Score Berrios: 6.0 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 9 K Home Runs: Cruz...9746Fri, 21 Aug 2020 02:21:00 +0000