https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/page/918/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/seattle-6-twins-5-kintzler-can%E2%80%99t-close-it-out-zunino-blasts-walk-off-hr-r5681/What’s worse, getting blown out or losing on a walkoff? The past two nights against the red-hot Mariners, the Twins have managed to do both. It appeared Brandon Kintzler was on his way to securing the victory, but a two-out hit followed by Mike Zunino’s second homer of the game gave the Twins a he...5681Thu, 08 Jun 2017 11:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/max-kepler39s-growth-follows-a-marlin39s-path-r5677/At age 24, Max Kepler has now played 167 major league baseball games. The German-born product has a full season of big league experience under his belt, and the $800k investment Minnesota made to sign him looks to be paying off. When projecting what he could be in the future, there's one player th...5677Thu, 08 Jun 2017 08:38:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-claim-rhp-chris-heston-add-him-to-25-man-roster-r5678/The Twins claimed right-handed starting pitcher Chris Heston from the Dodgers this afternoon, making room on the 40-man roster by releasing pitcher Nick Tepesch. Heston will be placed on the major league roster and join the team in Seattle. Update: The Twins announced they have placed Hector Santi...5678Wed, 07 Jun 2017 23:13:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/seattle-12-twins-3-santiago-still-struggling-dozier-still-slugging-r5674/Chris Gimenez pitched to Eduardo Escobar. That about says all you need to know about this game. Hector Santiago gave up a three-run homer before recording a single out. The sound of TV sets being turned off could be heard across all of Twins Territory. Those diehards who watched the rest of the ga...5674Wed, 07 Jun 2017 13:15:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-mlb-draft-preview-hunter-greene-spss-r5673/The hype is real for Hunter Greene. At age 17, he has already attained legendary status, gracing a Sports Illustrated cover with the magazine hailing him as the star baseball needs. Baseball's LeBron James or the new Babe Ruth? Those comparisons aren't made lightly. It would seem that Greene, a tw...5673Wed, 07 Jun 2017 02:40:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/ervin-santana-to-trade-or-not-to-trade-r5672/The calendar has flipped to June and many teams are trying to decide if they are contenders or pretenders. Minnesota is in the same situation. With the club off to a strong start to the season, Derek Falvey and Thad Levine will need to decide if the team will be buying or selling at the trade dead...5672Wed, 07 Jun 2017 02:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/game-thread-twinsmariners-june-6-910pm-ct-r5670/Get swept by the Astros and you get some TD fans saying it’s over while they start sticking forks in things. Win 3 out of 4 against the Angels and you get some TD Fans wondering what the odds of winning the AL Central are. Up with the ups and down with the downs… just like an elevator in a buildin...5670Tue, 06 Jun 2017 11:18:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/the-wright-fit-r5669/The Minnesota Twins will select first in the MLB Draft next Monday, and right now, signs point to them choosing Vanderbilt right-hander Kyle Wright. You'll be able to read an in-depth profile of Wright here from draft guru Jeremy Nygaard on Thursday, but for today let's jump forward and contemplat...5669Tue, 06 Jun 2017 03:32:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-mlb-draft-preview-brendan-mckay-sp1b-r5666/Since 2010, the Twins have selected three college players in the first round, right-handed pitcher Alex Wimmers, shortstop Levi Michael and left-handed pitcher Tyler Jay. Wimmers and Michael have failed to transform into MLB regulars. Jay was drafted with the hopes of being a top tier starter. Thi...5666Tue, 06 Jun 2017 02:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/twins-home-run-hitters-not-created-equal-r5667/In 2016, the Minnesota Twins slogged through what was undoubtedly among the toughest seasons to endure in franchise history. Over 100 losses, not much competitive play, and a season that can be classified as nothing short of lost. If there was a silver lining though, it was Brian Dozier and his 42...5667Tue, 06 Jun 2017 02:02:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/2017-twins-10-round-mock-draft-r5668/I’ve always been a fan of mock drafts and this is my favorite exercise to do. This is my fourth annual attempt, though it’s my first attempt with the new group, led by Derek Falvey and Sean Johnson, in charge. In 2014, I hit on Nick Gordon in the first round (most would have) and landed ninth-roun...5668Mon, 05 Jun 2017 20:29:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/minnesota-twins-news/twins/gleeman-amp-the-geek-ep-314-angels-in-the-bullpen-r5664/Aaron and John talk about the state of the Twins' bullpen and their future options, Kennys Vargas' demotion and Robbie Grossman's ascension, the five-year anniversary of the 2012 draft, Glen Perkins' comeback status, skipping Kyle Gibson, using 'VOTESANO' at PickAndShovelWear.com, and mailbag ques...5664Mon, 05 Jun 2017 02:05:00 +0000