https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/852/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/a-tale-of-two-rookies-fernando-romero-and-shohei-ohtani-r6746/Fernando Romero and Shohei Ohtani have taken very different paths to the big leagues. Both players made their big league debuts during the age-23 season but Ohtani’s certainly came with a greater amount of hype. On Sunday, the two rookies will square off in Los Angeles with bragging rights on the...6746Sun, 13 May 2018 19:08:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/wander-javier39s-labral-tear-r6745/News came down yesterday that highly-touted Twins SS prospect Wander Javier will undergo season-ending surgery on his left (non-throwing) shoulder to repair a torn labrum. According to LEN, this was an injury that was suffered initially late last season, but initially the decision was made to atte...6745Sun, 13 May 2018 13:39:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/min-5-laa-3-twins-outlast-angels-in-gutsy-victory-r6744/Just like last night, Eddie Rosario made things happen and Mitch Garver delivered a big RBI. The Twins beat the Angels in 12 innings behind a quality start from Kyle Gibson and a gutsy performance by the bullpen. Snapshot (chart via FanGraphs) The Twins offense was great in the third inning. Loga...6744Sun, 13 May 2018 05:49:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/min-5-laa-4-rally-rosie-r6742/Rally monkey? Pfff, who needs it? Trailing 4-2 in the top of the ninth, Eddie Rosario hit a leadoff homer, his second of the game, to jumpstart a comeback effort. Mitch Garver came off the bench to deliver a huge game-tying single, Bobby Wilson put the Twins up on a sac fly and Fernando Rodney loc...6742Sat, 12 May 2018 05:50:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/laa-7-min-4-what%E2%80%99s-up-with-berrios-r6740/Jose Berrios had another poor start, the bullpen made matters worse and the Twins failed to mount a second comeback after they’d tied the game in the sixth inning. But hey, Byron Buxton is back, Brian Dozier was 4-for-4 and Max Kepler can hit lefties now, so we got that going for us. Snapshot (ch...6740Fri, 11 May 2018 05:35:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/buxton%E2%80%99s-back-was-no-rehab-a-mistake-r6738/It’s been 21 games but Byron Buxton will be back in the Twins lineup tonight. He was initially placed on the disabled list with migraines but then he suffered a hairline fracture in his big toe. The second injury occurred during a rehab game with the Fort Myers Miracle. To make room for Buxton on...6738Fri, 11 May 2018 01:32:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/this-dozier-recipe-may-be-a-new-one-r6737/For virtually his whole career, Brian Dozier has developed a pattern of being a slow starter and going streaking following the All-Star break. While that doesn’t mean he’s running around with his pants off, his second half OPS numbers suggest he may play like a man with his pants on fire down the...6737Thu, 10 May 2018 23:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/for-saints-fans-documentary-rings-true-r6736/Monday May 7th featured sunshine and a high temperature of 85 degrees, a perfect night for baseball. The St. Paul Saints were in action, not on the field but on the movie screen. Team ownership, management staff, coaches and select fans and friends gathered at the Showplace Icon Theater in St. Lou...6736Thu, 10 May 2018 13:21:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/game-thread-twins-angels-510-907pm-ct-r6735/The (5-wins-in-a-row) Twins got a day off to get ready for a 4-game series against the Angels. That series starts tonight in Southern California. Every year, I rarely waste an opportunity to complain about games on the West Coast and this year will be no different. I fully understand the concept o...6735Thu, 10 May 2018 12:27:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-minor-league-report-59-gordon-crushes-and-barnes-wins-r6733/Despite the off day for the Minnesota Twins, each of the four farm teams were in action this evening. There were some standout performances across the board, but two players definitely made sure they got noticed this evening. Nick Gordon had a great night for himself at the dish, and Charlie Barne...6733Thu, 10 May 2018 02:49:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/how-good-is-cleveland-really-r6732/We're six weeks into the season and we still don't know what to make of the Minnesota Twins, who have shown the ability to cruise when it all clicks and spiral when things go awry. We also don't know what to make of the Cleveland Indians, who have failed to take advantage of Minnesota's slump and...6732Thu, 10 May 2018 01:09:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/statcast-breakdown-fernando-romero%E2%80%99s-first-two-starts-r6729/The first two starts of Fernando Romero’s big-league career have been nothing short of spectacular. So far, through 11 2/3 innings pitched, Romero has already struck out 14 batters, and allowed just seven hits, while walking six. However, the most important number is the zero runs that he has give...6729Wed, 09 May 2018 03:30:00 +0000