https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/page/29/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/new-trainer-nick-paparesta-satire/New Twins trainer lays down law, calls into question previous health and injury practices. Of the many issues that befell the 2022 Minnesota Twins, a run of truly wretched injury luck was a decisive factor. Per Baseball Reference, they lost 9.4 Wins Above Replacement to injuries. It drove th...13280Fri, 18 Nov 2022 13:38:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/i-will-give-carlos-correa-this-10-bill-if-he-signs-with-minnesota-r13248/It’s a little something I like to call capitalism. Deal with it, haters. I take the Green Line to work every day between the Twin Cities. Light rail gets a bad rap from guys in Elk River who think cowering in fear of Minneapolis is something to brag about, but it’s 20 minutes there, 20 minut...13248Fri, 11 Nov 2022 11:55:08 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/maldonado-incident-recalls-hrbek%E2%80%99s-savory-world-series-bat-r13223/The former Twins great used a tube of soppressata in a 1987 World Series game. Houston Astros catcher Martin Maldonado was barred from using a maple bat in Game 1 of the 2022 World Series. The bat, given to him by Albert Pujols, was deemed illegal due to the threat of splintering and potenti...13223Fri, 04 Nov 2022 12:49:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/eleven-free-agents-the-twins-should-avoid-r13198/Many baseball publications, including this one, focus on players the Twins should acquire. The following is not that. The Minnesota Twins have several needs to meet this offseason. Shortstop. A top-of-the-rotation starter. Probably another catcher. Bullpen help. You can’t swing a dead cat wi...13198Fri, 28 Oct 2022 11:35:06 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/astros-yankees-series-terrible-satire/“I thought he would pass out,” said one concerned co-worker. With both League Championship Series underway, local baseball fans can thrill to the unexpected National League matchup between the Philadelphia Phillies and San Diego Padres. A pleasant reminder that the biggest payrolls or market...13178Fri, 21 Oct 2022 11:00:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/jake-cave-declines-option-to-jake-cave-lands-with-orioles-r13153/It's a cave for Jakes.   The Minnesota Twins began their 40-man roster purge this week, parting ways with the likes of Devin Smeltzer and Jermaine Palacios. Perhaps the most familiar name on the list of now-former Twins is longtime fourth outfielder Jake Cave, who declined his option to...13153Fri, 14 Oct 2022 10:39:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/the-2022-playoff-cheering-guide-for-minnesota-twins-fans-r13130/The Twins didn’t make the playoffs this year. That stinks! However, this should be a fun postseason for all baseball fans. Here’s a guide to who you should root for as the postseason begins. THE AMERICAN LEAGUE NEW YORK YANKEES: If you can pull yourself away from cheering for the Cowboy...13130Fri, 07 Oct 2022 09:35:06 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-new-scoreboard-to-only-show-night-court-reruns-r13107/“Millennials, Gen X, and Zoomers love Markie Post, and we intend to meet them where they’re at,” said St. Peter. The Minnesota Twins announced plans to revamp their uniforms and Target Field this offseason, including a massive upgrade to their outfield scoreboard. Just don’t expect it t...13107Fri, 30 Sep 2022 11:05:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/lawyers-agree-twins-vikings-monday-games-were-cruel-unusual-r13076/As a fan, you have rights. You’ve been injured. Someone is responsible.   Minnesota sports fans had to endure a long, 5-game weekend of dreadful Twins baseball, one that essentially zapped the squad's dwindling playoff hopes. After Monday afternoon’s 11-4 beatdown, anyone seeking solace...13076Fri, 23 Sep 2022 11:15:08 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/observations-about-seeing-joe-mauer-in-person-at-a-rock-concert-r13028/Twins Daily correspondent RandBall's Stu went to a concert in Minneapolis on Wednesday. So did Twins legend Joe Mauer. This is his story.   My day job is copywriting for a local independent regional craft brewery. That brewery also hosts concerts in its backyard, often featuring popular...13028Fri, 16 Sep 2022 10:35:05 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/twins-past-and-present-remember-queen-elizabeth-ii-r12996/As the world mourns the loss of England’s long-time monarch, Twins Daily reached out to current and former Minnesota Twins for their thoughts. TOM KELLY (MANAGER, 1986-2001): Just a great gal. Broke out of the gate quickly, lightning fast down the stretch, amazing haunches. So powerful. Alwa...12996Fri, 09 Sep 2022 10:43:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/just-for-fun/joe-mauers-guide-to-the-minnesota-state-fair-r12957/NOTE: RandBall’s Stu is moving his youngest child to college this weekend. He asked former Twins great Joe Mauer to step in and write about the great Minnesota get-together. Thanks for helping out, Joe!   Joe Mauer Reviews Minnesota State Fair Attractions “I don’t really like spicy...12957Fri, 02 Sep 2022 10:45:07 +0000