https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/page/2/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-underperforming-alex-jackson-clubhouse-leadership-metric-r21133/The Minnesota Twins' struggles in August and September, while not surprising, are certainly a setback for a team and a fanbase hoping to take advantage of a weak American League and battle for a playoff spot.  OK, check that. They are surprising, by one little-known statistical measure....21133Fri, 11 Sep 2026 13:03:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/jeremy-zoll-sets-up-end-of-season-garage-sale-r21101/The Minnesota Twins may not have much left to play for in 2026, but that doesn't mean everyone at Target Field is sitting around doing nothing. With the playoff picture fading to black, general manager Jeremy Zoll has reportedly turned his attention toward a different kind of roster management....21101Wed, 09 Sep 2026 14:07:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/anonymous-player-in-tears-after-being-moved-from-eighth-to-seventh-in-lineup-r21100/A Twins hitter, who has requested anonymity, was seen crying at his locker in the home clubhouse. Although there’s no crying in baseball, this was understandable. He’d been moved from the 8-hole the day prior up to the seventh spot. Nerds and people who have never played the game beyond the...21100Mon, 07 Sep 2026 13:10:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/how-to-talk-about-wednesday-nights-loss-r21091/You might be searching for the words to describe Wednesday's 11-6 loss to Detroit. "Gutpunch" and "kick in the teeth" and potentially even "worst loss of the season," if this site's founder deems it so on his next podcast. That combination of bad loss plus improbable comeback plus blown win in e...21091Fri, 04 Sep 2026 13:08:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/walker-jenkins-refuses-to-leave-st-paul-entranced-by-citys-bustle-and-beauty-r21042/With speculation about prized Twins prospect Walker Jenkins at a fever pitch, many are wondering what, exactly, was the hold up in his promotion to the big leagues. We're finally getting some answers. "Walker loves the bright lights of St. Paul and simply doesn't want to leave," said Scott...21042Fri, 28 Aug 2026 12:07:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-ride-one-game-winning-streak-back-into-playoff-picture-r20984/There are few things more beautiful in baseball than a long winning streak. Three games. Five games. Seven games. Maybe even one of those ridiculous 10-game streaks that makes everyone start using phrases like “October baseball” and “playing their best baseball at the right time.” The Minne...20984Tue, 25 Aug 2026 13:04:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-turn-to-spite-and-revenge-for-bench-player-decisions-r20996/When Austin Martin went on the IL, many thought it would finally be the opening the Minnesota Twins needed to call up prized outfield prospect Walker Jenkins. Instead, they brought back Alex Jackson as their third catcher, despite Jackson clearing waivers from the other 29 teams the week prior....20996Fri, 21 Aug 2026 13:05:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/in-latest-twist-twins-add-fourth-catcher-to-big-league-roster-r20990/The Minnesota Twins have once again found a creative solution to a roster problem. This time, the club has decided that what its 26-man roster really needs is another catcher. Almost out of nowhere, they're selecting the contract of St. Paul Saints catcher David Bañuelos and promoting him to the...20990Thu, 20 Aug 2026 13:00:36 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/local-man-already-accuses-vahn-lackey-of-being-overrated-r20903/The Minnesota Twins selected Vahn Lackey with the third overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, handing the organization one of the most talented college hitters in recent memory. Scouts praised his advanced approach, athleticism, and all-around offensive upside. Unfortunately, none of that mattered...20903Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:15:04 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-and-phillies-set-to-play-vampire-baseball-game-saturday-night-r20945/Hoping to build on both the goodwill generated by and fan response to this year’s Field of Dreams game, MLB announced that Saturday’s Twins/Phillies game would be played in Forks, Washington, home of the vampire baseball scene in the 2008 film Twilight. “Field of Dreams is a generational to...20945Fri, 14 Aug 2026 12:10:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/cheap-pohlads-guys-heart-isnt-in-it-anymore-r20901/For decades, there's been a vocal faction of Twins fans furious with the Pohlad family for not spending money on the team they own. It's waxed and waned over the years, with the payroll slashing of the last two seasons causing a spike in disgust. Now, with new Pohlad-in-charge Tom adding salary...20901Fri, 07 Aug 2026 10:39:03 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/your-dad-falls-for-jeff-pa22an-twitter-account-again-r20836/As Twins Territory waits to see how the team approaches potential bullpen and rotation upgrades before Monday’s trade deadline, your dad once again was fooled by a fake MLB insider social media account. In a series of texts from Thursday afternoon, your dad made it clear he’d once again been tri...20836Fri, 31 Jul 2026 12:14:03 +0000