https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/765/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/buxton39s-bad-breaks-and-the-futile-search-for-answers-r8221/When bad things happen, we inevitably grasp (and sometimes flail) for answers — solutions and safeguards that might prevent future occurrences. Sometimes these ideas are logical and realistic, and often they're not. We see this reaction play out in the gravest of circumstances (gun violence, terro...8221Tue, 06 Aug 2019 23:15:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-game-recap-85-may-throws-fire-sano-launches-a-walk-off-bomb-in-twins-win-r8217/With both the Minnesota Twins and the Atlanta Braves owning first place in their respective divisions, Monday night’s opening game of a three-game series brought back plenty of memories of the 1991 World Series. So much so that Dick Bremer brought to the booth his cufflinks from that World Series-...8217Tue, 06 Aug 2019 03:29:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/buxton%E2%80%99s-body-and-cave%E2%80%99s-opportunity-r8216/Over the weekend the Minnesota Twins were dealt a blow they’ve too often been a victim of this season. Byron Buxton, arguably the most important player on this club, hit the injured list with what essentially boils down to a shoulder dislocation. The play in question was hardly an aggressive jolt...8216Tue, 06 Aug 2019 02:04:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/series-preview-choppin%E2%80%99-up-the-braves-r8214/Returning home following a seven game road trip that saw the Minnesota Twins go 5-2, reinforcements made their debuts at Target Field during a three-game set with the hapless Kansas City Royals. Fresh off their first sweep since the end of May, Minnesota plays another interleague foe, this time wi...8214Mon, 05 Aug 2019 13:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/leading-off-podcast-with-cooper-amp-matt-post-trade-deadline-szn-r8215/In this episode of the Leading Off Podcast, Matt and Cooper discuss some hard hitting topics like the trade deadline, the red hot Cleveland Indians, Devin Smeltzer, Brusdar Graterol and so much more. Scroll to the bottom for time stamps. Hey everyone! Click the link below for the iTunes audio of...8215Mon, 05 Aug 2019 12:55:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/week-in-review-deadline-dyson-dingers-r8212/The Twins struck an eleventh-hour deadline deal, and their new setup man had an... interesting first week. Minnesota was also hit by an unfortunate rash of key injuries, just as a critical stretch of the schedule looms. It was a hectic week full of big events. But somehow it all paled in compariso...8212Mon, 05 Aug 2019 00:28:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/episode-438-mommy-and-daddy-are-fighting-again-r8211/Aaron and John talk about what can or can't be done to prevent more Byron Buxton injuries, Sam Dyson's post-deadline implosion and injury, Devin Smeltzer making a case to stick around, our crushes on Nelson Cruz, the biggest week of games at Target Field since 2010, and blogging, fantasy, and gamb...8211Sun, 04 Aug 2019 23:58:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-game-recap-84-twins-cap-off-the-sweep-smeltzer-style-r8210/The Twins were able to pull off a much needed series sweep against the Kansas City Royals. The pitching was outstanding from Devin Smeltzer and the newly improved bullpen and the offense did just enough for the win. The Twins topped the Royals 3-0 to win the series 3-0. Box Score Smeltzer: 6.0 IP...8210Sun, 04 Aug 2019 21:19:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/what-happened-to-eddie-rosario%E2%80%99s-defense-r8209/With all of the questions the Minnesota Twins have had surrounding most of their team over the past few years, one area of the team that has been steady has been the outfield. Sure, Byron Buxton has had his fair share of issues with the bat and staying healthy, but there has never been a question...8209Sun, 04 Aug 2019 15:17:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-game-recap-83-delayed-start-didn%E2%80%99t-cool-off-the-minnesota-offense-r8208/On a night in which the Minnesota Twins honored closer Joe Nathan by inducting him into the Twins Hall of Fame there was no closer needed. Thanks in large part to a bombing barrage courtesy of the Minnesota offense. Box Score Kyle Gibson: 6.2 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 6 K, 61% strikes (67 of 110 pitch...8208Sun, 04 Aug 2019 03:57:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/using-technology-to-form-fastballs-r8204/Several weeks ago in this space we discussed how Rapsodo technology can help pitchers and coaches establish a baseline with their breaking balls. Now it is time to look at what data says about the heater. This past March, the Chanhassen High School baseball program visited Starters Sports Trainin...8204Sat, 03 Aug 2019 15:43:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/that%E2%80%99s-what%E2%80%99s-up-new-twins-pitcher-sergio-romo39s-best-moments-r8202/By now most of you have seen Sergio Romo pitch and gotten a sense of his energetic and infectious personality. Many of you have also likely already grown very fond of him. For those of you that haven’t, I hope this article changes your mind. Before we get started on this journey together, I think...8202Sat, 03 Aug 2019 13:30:00 +0000