https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/page/20/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/local-uncle-transitions-seamlessly-from-twins-loathing-to-vikings-despair-r16981/"I know the Twins are scuffling right now, but it’s time for me to let Sam Darnold ruin my life." 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...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/After visiting the Minnesota State Fair last week, the Twins’ relief ace is feeling anything but sweet.  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 describi...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/‘It reminds me of when my Grandpa Earl would sit in the garage and stare at nothing.’ 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 playe...16932Fri, 30 Aug 2024 10:36:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/joe-mauers-minnesota-state-fair-advice-r16886/An op-ed from Hall of Famer Joe Mauer about the Great Minnesota Get-Together. 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...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/As the team gears up for their playoff push, they’re hoping to fetch some depth from an unlikely source. 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 wi...16862Tue, 20 Aug 2024 15:31:31 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-pitching-pipeline-filled-with-scrumptious-ranch-dressing-r16839/Authorities say a gang of mischievous youths are responsible for the savory crime. 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?...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/‘Should be back to posting thirst traps in no time.’ 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 s...16790Fri, 09 Aug 2024 11:51:34 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-prepping-audra-martin-to-make-pivotal-start-against-guardians-r16771/The multi-talented sideline reporter and studio host impressed the team’s top brass with her rendition of "God Bless America". Now, they want to see what she can provide on the mound.    The Twins are hoping to put their best foot forward against their first-place rivals this weekend, and...16771Thu, 08 Aug 2024 12:18:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-to-hang-2024-financial-prudence-championship-banner-sunday-r16738/The first 10,000 fans in attendance will receive nothing. While much has been written about the Minnesota Twins’ relative inactivity at the trade deadline and during the 2023-24 offseason, very little has been said about the financial benefits they’re reaping. “Even with the lack of tel...16738Fri, 02 Aug 2024 12:21:29 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-trying-to-trade-their-contingent-of-beat-writers-interest-tepid-at-best-r16713/With MLB’s trade deadline just hours away, the Twins are hoping to secure any possible value from the core of journalists who cover the team on a daily basis. Decades-long trends in the news media industry suggest they'll fail. While many are hoping for the Twins to make a splash on the trad...16713Tue, 30 Jul 2024 12:10:21 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-establish-gofundme-for-trade-deadline-r16684/‘We want fans to share their enthusiasm and, more critically, their income,’ said a source. The Minnesota Twins are in a bind. Despite an excellent chance at another playoff bid, the team needs a starting pitcher, and possibly a lefty reliever. But with TV revenue slashed, attendance numbers...16684Fri, 26 Jul 2024 14:10:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/joe-mauer-critic-support-group-attendance-surges-as-he-is-inducted-into-hall-of-fame-r16649/Longtime detractors of the Twins icon are licking their wounds as Mauer receives the game’s highest honor.  It was a beautiful day for Twins fans as baseball’s Hall of Fame prepared for the induction of Joe Mauer into its hallowed list of the game’s mightiest heroes. But not everyone celebra...16649Sun, 21 Jul 2024 15:31:02 +0000