https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/698/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/opening-day-hope-still-unites-in-twins-territory-r9187/Around Twins Territory a common refrain is heard today, “It wasn’t supposed to be like this.” No, no it wasn’t. Today was supposed to be Opening Day at Target Field. A time of hope has been replaced with one of uncertainty and despair. Baseball will be back though, and baseball remains a common th...9187Fri, 03 Apr 2020 01:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/minnesota-twins-mlb-the-show-august-simulation-can-the-twins-catch-cleveland-r9183/The Twins began August 2.5 games behind Cleveland in the division. Hopefully the addition of Jon Gray and the full return of Max Kepler were enough to regain the top spot. Come find out how the Twins did in August! Today’s post will feature how the Twins did in July. Check out the previous editio...9183Thu, 02 Apr 2020 02:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/9119-world-series-game-7-metrodome-madness-goes-extra-innings-r9179/This week, with the help of Out of the Park, we’ve simulated the 91/19 World Series, a seven-game battle between the 1991 Twins and the 2019 Twins.With the series tied at three and only one remaining chance to bring home the Minnesota-Series bragging rights, managers Rocco Baldelli and Tom Kelly w...9179Wed, 01 Apr 2020 22:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/get-to-know-anthony-slama-rhp-and-entrepreneur-r9182/In this Get to Know 'Em podcast, I chatted with former Twins right-handed pitcher Anthony Slama. The reliever put up some of the most impressive numbers in the Twins system for years and finally got the big-league call in 2010. He pitched in seven games for the Twins. Find out what he's up to thes...9182Wed, 01 Apr 2020 03:54:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/recapping-the-all-time-favorite-twins-player-bracket-r9171/Over the last couple of weeks, I was missing baseball and March Madness, so I decided to create a bracket for fans to select their all-time favorite player from the Minnesota Twins. There ended up being four regions, 32 players and some potential controversy along the way. Who was named the fans'...9171Wed, 01 Apr 2020 01:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-2020-position-analysis-starting-pitcher-r9180/The Twins are loaded on offense and in the bullpen. These are clear areas of strength. The rotation stands out as a pivotal factor in determining whether this is a division-winning team or a championship-caliber team. So let's dissect this unit from front to back. Projected Rotation: Jose Berrios...9180Wed, 01 Apr 2020 01:12:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/a-decade-of-difference-from-twins-walkoff-ways-r9178/Providing some semblance of the sport last week, Major League Baseball gave us #OpeningDayAtHome. While COVID-19 has thwarted the 2020 season thus far, we were taken down the path of yesteryear. With the Twins and Tigers game 163 epic being shown, it was hard not to be in awe regarding the differe...9178Wed, 01 Apr 2020 01:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-starring-alex-avila-r9174/The article you’ve been anxiously anticipating all offseason has finally arrived! Today we’ll take a deep, deep dive into the enigma that is…wait for it…backup catcher Alex Avila. We’ll divide Avila into three segments because…well, it’s in the title. We’re generally optimistic here at Twins Dail...9174Wed, 01 Apr 2020 01:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/9119-world-series-game-6-timely-hitting-forces-a-game-seven-r9176/This week, with the help of Out of the Park, we’ve simulated the 91/19 World Series, a seven-game battle between the 1991 Twins and the 2019 Twins. The 91/19 series returned to the Metrodome for Game 6. After fighting off elimination in Game 5, the 2019 Twins were up against the brink once again,...9176Tue, 31 Mar 2020 07:04:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/josh-donaldson-helps-exorcise-ghosts-of-twins39-failures-with-chris-colabello-r9175/As a new book illustrates, the Twins' failure to get anything out of Chris Colabello had much to do with the organization's broader shortcomings. Josh Donaldson's arrival speaks to their evolution since. Josh Donaldson has a lot in common with the Twins. He’s as dedicated to hitting the ball hard...9175Tue, 31 Mar 2020 02:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/gleeman-amp-the-geek-ep-472-why-everyone-wants-to-play-r9177/Aaron and John break down the announced agreement between MLB and the players' union and how it impacts the Twins, including when and where games might be played, how much players will get paid, who will become free agents and how the next MLB Draft will work. You can listen by downloading us from...9177Mon, 30 Mar 2020 22:29:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-history-of-the-minnesota-twins-bomba-belt-r9170/Since relocating from Washington to Minnesota 59 years ago, 12 different Minnesota Twins players have taken turns as the acting best player on the team. In this exercise, they will be awarded the “Minnesota Twins Bomba Belt”. Who has worn the belt over the years, and who possesses it now? Bill Si...9170Mon, 30 Mar 2020 02:30:00 +0000