https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/660/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/why-we-love-randy-dobnak-and-the-top-5-most-lovable-underdogs-in-twins-history-r9718/Randy Dobnak may only have a 4.99 Uber rating but there's no doubt that the state of Minnesota has given the Twins Pitcher a five star seal of approval. For a franchise that's legacy hasn't necessarily been cut out by big names and big dollars, Dobnak's unique journey to Major League Baseball is a...9718Sun, 16 Aug 2020 18:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/notebook-816-can-the-twins-offense-bounce-back-r9716/The Twins and Royals will face off today in game three of a four game series. Two rookies will take the mound today to face each other for the first time. Randy Dobnak vs Brady Singer, who will win? Saturday’s Double Header Recap: Twins Split with Royals TODAY Twins vs. Royals, 1:10 pm CDT Bettin...9716Sun, 16 Aug 2020 14:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/a-glimmer-of-2019-the-twins-lineup-needed-r9712/In 2019 the Minnesota Twins had great success against left-handed pitching. Something that up until Wednesday night against the Brewers hadn't been seen at the same level in 2020. Eric Lauer may have been just what the Twins needed to settle some fears before Thursdays off day. Wednesday night as...9712Sun, 16 Aug 2020 02:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/doubleheader-recap-cruz-hits-2-home-runs-twins-split-with-royals-r9715/Nelson Cruz had a big day at the plate, hitting a pair of home runs to go with a double, as the Twins split a doubleheader with the Royals today. José Berríos gave up four runs over four innings pitched in the second game, seeing his ERA jump to 5.92. Game 1: Twins 4, Royals 2 Box Score Odorizzi:...9715Sat, 15 Aug 2020 23:25:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/treason-is-dobnak-lucking-out-against-easy-competition-r9714/Randy Dobnak has produced Cy Young level results in the first four games of 2020 and, in reality, since he first appeared in the Majors. With a 0.90 ERA and WHIP regression is guaranteed, but this article looks at the bigger pitcher: Can Dobnak be effective against the best lineups in baseball? R...9714Sat, 15 Aug 2020 20:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-notebook-815-let%E2%80%99s-play-155633-r9713/I think you’re going to like this, if you allow yourself to. It may seem strange that Major League Baseball doubleheaders are being played as seven-inning games, but it’s yet another adaptation of a rule that’s been around in the minor leagues. And you know what? I think it’s fun. TODAY Twins vs....9713Sat, 15 Aug 2020 14:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-5-best-bets-to-win-twins-mvp-r9711/We’re nearly 33% of the way through this wild 2020 season. There have been disappointments, pleasant surprises and everything in between. Who are the five Twins most likely to win team MVP at this point in the season? *THESE CALCULATIONS FOR WINS ABOVE REPLACEMENT (WAR) ARE FROM BASEBALL REFERENC...9711Sat, 15 Aug 2020 02:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/byron-buxton%E2%80%99s-aggressive-approach-at-the-plate-is-paying-off-r9708/When it comes to Byron Buxton and aggression, the talk is usually about his need to tone it down a bit in the outfield in order to stay healthy. However, it has been Buxton’s aggression at the plate that has led to a hot start. Minnesota’s final game of the Milwaukee series was a perfect microcos...9708Sat, 15 Aug 2020 01:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-notebook-814-twins-return-home-to-get-revenge-on-royals-r9709/The Twins are back in Minnesota after what was a very disappointing 3-5 road trip, that included getting swept in a three-game series versus the Royals. The Twins will be looking for a little bit of redemption as they begin a four-game series with the Royals tonight. Wednesday Night’s Game Recap...9709Fri, 14 Aug 2020 18:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-only-trade-the-twins-need-to-consider-before-the-deadline-r9706/We are two and a half weeks away from the trade deadline in a season where pretenders are suddenly contenders. Currently, 14 out of 30 teams have a .500 winning percentage or better, and a team who wins over 35 games is essentially a lock for the postseason. The teams that end up selling at the tr...9706Fri, 14 Aug 2020 02:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/alex-kirilloff-trevor-larnach-or-brent-rooker-which-top-prospect-if-any-should-the-minnesota-twins-call-up-r9705/Although the Minnesota Twins offense finally broke through on Wednesday night, the combination of current injuries along with 28-man rosters present the Twins with an opportunity to call up a top prospect. Which top prospect (if any) should the Twins call up? As humans, we love to argue about thi...9705Fri, 14 Aug 2020 01:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/how-can-the-twins-get-miguel-sano-going-r9704/Last season Miguel Sano was one of the best hitters in baseball. He posted a .923 OPS, clubbed a Kirby Puckett number of dingers, and generated one of the hardest hit rates in the game. 2020 hasn’t quite gone the same, but there’s a couple of ways he can turn it around. First and foremost, it’s w...9704Fri, 14 Aug 2020 01:00:00 +0000