https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/page/16/?d=1News: Minnesota Twins Satireenhttps://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 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/in-bold-winter-meetings-move-twins-executives-upgrade-rental-car-r17494/The big headline from the Winter Meetings was the mega-deal Juan Soto signed with the New York Mets. But they’re not the only team willing to spend this offseason. “The Minnesota Twins are pleased to announce that the entire Twins traveling party rented a large, premium sedan at the Dallas...17494Fri, 13 Dec 2024 13:15:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-president-derek-falvey-clearly-thought-mlb-winter-meetings-were-supposed-to-start-next-week-r17478/A shaggy, disheveled Derek Falvey sprinted through the lobby of the Hilton Anatole Hotel in Dallas late on Monday morning, leaving many attendees at the baseball’s biggest offseason attraction to come to the same conclusion: The Twins’ top decision-maker forgot which day the MLB Winter Meetings...17478Tue, 10 Dec 2024 16:06:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/beat-writer-orders-nachos-again-r17459/Baseball’s Winter Meetings convene in Dallas on Monday, but many media members are getting there ahead of time to network, chat up sources, and talk shop with their peers. And in the case of Todd Daniels, it’s time to get some hotel bar nachos. “Obviously, media budgets are tight nowad...17459Fri, 06 Dec 2024 14:10:02 +0000