https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/106/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/inaction-has-become-the-twins-identity-r18607/There’s no polite way to frame it. The 2025 Minnesota Twins are unraveling. The starting rotation is thin and battered. The lineup is inconsistent and unreliable. The bench offers nothing. And it’s all led to a season on pace to end outside the playoffs for the fourth time in five years. It...18607Sun, 29 Jun 2025 13:22:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what-if-the-minnesota-twins-are-sellers-at-the-deadline-r18614/Less than two weeks ago, I wrote that the Twins should pursue a trade for a big bat to bolster the offense. Since then, the complexion has changed a bit, as the team continues to look lost. On Monday, Matt Braun looked at the possibility of a 2018-style retool. However, if the slide continues, f...18614Sun, 29 Jun 2025 11:50:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/tigers-10-twins-5-tigers-get-homer-happy-against-ober-and-the-twins-r18615/Box Score SP: Bailey Ober 5.2 IP, 11 H, 7 ER, 1 BB, 5 K (96 pitches, 69 strikes (72%)) Home Runs: Byron Buxton (19) Bottom 3 WPA: Ober (-.432), Willi Castro (-.074), Carlos Correa (-.064) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs)    Bailey Ober 's June has been one of the worst mon...18615Sat, 28 Jun 2025 19:49:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/biggest-surprises-of-the-twins-first-half-r18603/As the Minnesota Twins hit the halfway point of the 2025 season, fans are left scratching their heads for good and bad reasons. There have been moments of brilliance and stretches of frustration. But one thing is for sure: this team hasn’t lacked surprises. Let’s look back at some of the mo...18603Sat, 28 Jun 2025 13:19:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-4-tigers-1-david-festa-cruises-byron-buxton-blasts-in-detroit-r18611/Box Score David Festa: 5 ⅔ IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K Home Runs: Byron Buxton (18) Top 3 WPA: David Festa (.309), Brooks Lee (.184), Byron Buxton (.083) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs)   Well, it’s time. The Twins have their shot at the kings. The beauty of divisional...18611Sat, 28 Jun 2025 05:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/could-one-of-these-national-leagues-sellers-help-the-minnesota-twins-r18519/With the July 31st trade deadline looming on the horizon, urgency will begin to mount for many Major League Baseball teams. While some clubs are firmly entrenched in playoff contention and will be looking to bolster their rosters, there is a distinct group already facing the reality of a lost se...18519Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:44:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/could-minnesota-twins-and-philadelphia-phillies-align-on-blockbuster-bullpen-trade-r18600/As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Philadelphia Phillies look like one of the league’s most aggressive buyers. With one of MLB’s best records and control of the NL East, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has made it clear that his focus is on bolstering one area: the bullpe...18600Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:06:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-10-mariners-1-twins-weather-the-storm-blow-out-seattle-to-escape-with-a-split-r18605/Box Score SP: Simeon Woods Richardson 5 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 6 K, 1 BB (82 pitches, 55 strikes (67%)) Home Runs: Matt Wallner (7), Brooks Lee (8), Trevor Larnach (12) Top 3 WPA: Woods Richardson .276, Larnach .224, Lee .064 Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs): After ending their l...18605Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:46:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/midseason-minnesota-twins-mvp-ballot-whos-keeping-this-team-relevant-r18599/The Minnesota Twins were scheduled for Game 81 of the 2025 season Thursday, marking the official halfway point of the 162-game grind. That milestone brings a natural chance to pause and reflect on what's gone right, what’s gone wrong, and which players have made the biggest difference in a seaso...18599Thu, 26 Jun 2025 22:14:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what-do-minnesota-twins-have-in-minor-league-signee-jos%C3%A9-ure%C3%B1a-r18596/There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen. And no, I am not referring to the results of the New York City Democratic mayoral primary. Instead, I am discussing the flurry of minor-league starting pitching transactions that Twins' decision-makers have made o...18596Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:18:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-2-mariners-0-twins-shut-out-mariners-to-end-losing-streak-r18597/Box Score SP: Joe Ryan - 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 8 K (93 pitches, 61 strikes (59%)) Home Runs: Kody Clemens (9) Top 3 WPA: Joe Ryan (.350); Willi Castro (.125); Louis Varland (.094) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) The Twins pitching staff has been dismal throughout the mon...18597Thu, 26 Jun 2025 02:07:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-cant-expect-fans-to-be-happy-about-rocco-baldelli-sticking-around-for-2026-r18594/The Athletic's Dan Hayes reported Tuesday that the Minnesota Twins have picked up manager Rocco Baldelli’s team option for the 2026 season. In doing so, the Twins made it clear that not only is Baldelli safe for the remainder of 2025, but that they intend to continue forward with him leading the...18594Wed, 25 Jun 2025 22:11:02 +0000