https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/page/13/?d=1News: Minnesota Twins Satireenhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/disappointed-blogger-forced-to-return-bootleg-twins-roki-sasaki-jersey-r17673/It was always a longshot for Minnesota to become the new home for 23-year-old phenom Roki Sasaki, but a local Twins blogger is now feeling the full weight of yet another dream lost to the dreaded Los Angeles Dodgers. The premier international free agent announced his new club last weekend,...17673Sun, 26 Jan 2025 12:15:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/other-universally-beloved-things-non-ichiro-voter-finds-lacking-r17670/The legendary Ichiro Suzuki was overwhelmingly elected to Baseball’s Hall of Fame on Tuesday, nabbing all but one of the 550 votes needed to make it a unanimous decision. The lone holdout, who remains anonymous, didn’t want to discuss their vote, but did respond to Twins Daily’s request for opin...17670Fri, 24 Jan 2025 13:12:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-fest-signature-saturday-to-feature-nothing-but-accountants-consultants-r17638/The annual Twins Fest extravaganza is next weekend at The Fillmore, hard by Target Field in Minneapolis. As is tradition, Saturday is dedicated to the autograph hounds in Twins Territory, with children and their adults hoping to snag a signed baseball or glossy photograph from their favorite pla...17638Fri, 17 Jan 2025 14:08:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/local-shock-jock-seeks-to-purchase-twins-r17596/With the news that the Minnesota Twins may very well have a new owner by Opening Day, speculation has turned toward potential suitors. The Ishbia brothers, owners of the Phoenix Suns, have already confirmed their interest. And now another name has surfaced—one with longtime local ties. Dana...17596Thu, 09 Jan 2025 13:23:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-to-decide-starting-first-baseman-with-traditional-72-hour-conclave-r17588/As the calendar flipped to 2025, the Minnesota Twins still found themselves without a true heir to their first base position. But by the sacred covenant brought forth by the player-development cardinals in the 17th Olympiad, the team will make its official selection via a 72-hour conclave, where...17588Tue, 07 Jan 2025 15:24:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/beat-writers-offseason-twins-notebook-just-drawings-of-cowboys-r17565/In an offseason wherein trading Jovani Morán counts as major news, covering the Minnesota Twins has never been more difficult for the sportswriters assigned to the squad. Nowhere was this more noticeable than Phil Miller’s most recent offseason notebook column for the Minnesota Star Tribune, whi...17565Fri, 03 Jan 2025 13:18:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-front-office-%E2%80%98pretty-sure-free-agency-doesnt-start-until-2025-r17545/Prior to the holidays, baseball’s hot stove went into overdrive, with players like Patrick Sandoval, Paul Goldschmidt, Walker Buehler, and Sean Manaea all finding homes. With these and other signings occurring in the wake of Juan Soto’s astonishing deal with the New York Mets, it’s fair to say M...17545Fri, 27 Dec 2024 11:07:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twas-the-night-before-twinsmas-a-twins-daily-holiday-treat-r17542/‘Twas the night before Christmas,  And across Target Field,  Came a winter storm roarin’, With snow th't wouldn't yield.  And up in the press box,   Slept a gaggle of scribes,  Who had dozed off awaiting  A holiday prize.  They had all heard the legend Of the jolliest fel...17542Wed, 25 Dec 2024 00:20:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/could-the-twins-afford-a-mid-rotation-starter-if-millennials-gave-up-avocado-toast-r17522/There’s an old saying: “The fans pay your salary.” It’s a very wise one typically directed at stuck up athletes who refuse to take criticism from the people who watch every single game and know team history much better than the self-centered players. It’s true. If we didn’t pay for tickets to th...17522Sun, 22 Dec 2024 16:30:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/pohlads-decry-a-christmas-carol-ending-r17528/A Christmas Carol has spent almost two centuries being one of the holiday season’s most durable stories. Countless films, plays, and television shows have adapted the 1843 Charles Dickens novella faithfully, or updated the beloved tale for modern times. Well, not beloved by everyone. For th...17528Fri, 20 Dec 2024 14:10:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/brainstorming-ways-the-twins-can-engage-younger-fans-in-2025-r17496/The Minnesota Twins brand is in a state of crisis. Hopes of growing attendance and interest coming off a breakthrough year were dashed, partially out of self-sabotage, as the team drew fewer fans, reduced TV access and collapsed late in the season. With the front office transparently admitting t...17496Mon, 16 Dec 2024 13:14:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/takebot-3000-short-circuits-after-latest-bout-of-carlos-correa-trade-speculation-r17502/Rumors surrounding a possible trade of superstar shortstop Carlos Correa made their way back into orbit last week, putting many fans into a worried frenzy. For Takebot-3000, the abomination created by Twitter/X to get as many clicks as possible on Twins-related topics, it was a supercharged opp...17502Sun, 15 Dec 2024 12:50:02 +0000