https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/page/17/?d=1News: Minnesota Twins Satireenhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/not-wanting-to-be-outdone-joe-mauer-trying-to-be-twins-next-owner-r17163/After being inducted into the Hall of Fame in July, Joe Mauer thought he had it all. He’s an icon in his home state, he made hundreds of millions of dollars, and he has etched his name in the hallowed halls of Cooperstown, thanks to an incredible career. But it’s not enough to satisfy his ultima...17163Thu, 03 Oct 2024 12:16:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-to-celebrate-potential-playoff-berth-with-warm-case-of-busch-light-draft-r17126/With the season in the balance, the Minnesota Twins are hoping to avert an all-time collapse and slip back into one of the final two Wild Card slots this weekend. And while no one wants to jinx anything, team officials need to make sure the team has something to celebrate with if they clinch....17126Fri, 27 Sep 2024 12:14:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-doing-just-fine-in-financial-prudence-standings-pohlads-pleased-r17075/NASSAU--With a battered team struggling to regain its mojo and a fanbase in full panic mode, it’s fair to assume that Twins ownership might be stressed, too. You’d assume wrong. “This is, frankly, the best season we’ve had in years,” said a source close to the Pohlads, speaking from th...17075Fri, 20 Sep 2024 12:17:18 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/time-running-out-to-mock-belittle-white-sox-fans-r17028/While it’s important to monitor the Twins’ efforts to escape their worst slump of the season, hold on to their Wild Card spot, and hopefully be healthy enough to matter in the playoffs, it’s critical not to lose sight of another, equally important, goal: Remind fans of the godless Chicago White...17028Fri, 13 Sep 2024 12:19:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-want-christian-v%C3%A1zquezs-newborn-infant-son-to-learn-how-to-play-second-base-just-in-case-r17019/It’s well-known that the Twins aren’t afraid to rely on young talent, even when in the thick of a playoff hunt. But this newest development takes that notion to another level. Veteran catcher Christian Vázquez and his wife Gaby welcomed their third child on Monday, and reports have already come...17019Thu, 12 Sep 2024 12:48:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/local-uncle-transitions-seamlessly-from-twins-loathing-to-vikings-despair-r16981/The fall is supposed to be a grand time for sports fans, as baseball’s pennant races heat up, football kicks off, the MLS and WNBA determine their champions, and the NHL and NBA start ramping up. For Brady Becker, that’s easier said than done. “I am absolutely losing my mind about the...16981Fri, 06 Sep 2024 12:26:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/griffin-jax-contemplating-stint-on-il-after-coming-down-with-bad-case-of-%E2%80%9Ccookie-gut%E2%80%9D-r16944/For a team riddled with injuries and ailments to multiple star players, the last thing the Twins needed was a tummy ache. But Griffin Jax finds himself dragging due to what he is describing as “severe cookie gut” after ingesting far too many treats from Sweet Martha’s Cookie Jar at the Minnesota...16944Mon, 02 Sep 2024 12:19:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/pain-and-sadness-welcomed-like-old-friends-in-twins-territory-r16932/The Minnesota Twins have lost eight of their last 10. They are without 40% of their starting rotation for the rest of the regular season, their bullpen is stretched perilously thin, and every position player your kid likes is hurt. Even Royce Lewis is slumping struggling. The team’s self-enforce...16932Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:36:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/joe-mauers-minnesota-state-fair-advice-r16886/Hey guys, Joe Mauer here. Just wanted to take a little time to chat with you all about the Minnesota State Fair. I’ve been going to the Fair since I was a little kid, and I love it! It’s a pretty big deal and it's super fun. That said, you do have to watch yourself sometimes. I’m talki...16886Fri, 23 Aug 2024 13:14:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-to-host-open-tryouts-for-dogs-after-second-bark-in-the-park-night-r16862/A pack of candidates to secure a last-minute bench spot on a contending team are polishing their collars and stretching their tails. A source with the Twins has confirmed that the club will hold an open tryout for any dog attending their newly-announced return of the fabled “Bark at the Park” ni...16862Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:31:31 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-pitching-pipeline-filled-with-scrumptious-ranch-dressing-r16839/One of the selling points for Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey was his role in creating Cleveland’s seemingly endless supply of young, inexpensive, high-quality starting pitchers. The hope? That Falvey could replicate the pipeline of affordable, team-controlled excellence in M...16839Fri, 16 Aug 2024 12:16:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/doctors-injury-not-expected-to-affect-ryans-rakish-good-looks-chill-vibes-r16790/Joe Ryan’s excellent 2024 season took a major hit on Wednesday, when he immediately left Minnesota’s 8-2 loss to the Chicago Cubs in the third inning with what was termed “right triceps tightness.” Despite the dire initial reaction, team sources said it might not be as bad as it looked. And...16790Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:51:34 +0000