https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/113/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/blue-jays-5-twins-4-twins-bullpen-falters-in-loss-to-toronto-r18459/Box Score SP: Chris Paddack 6 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K (86 pitches, 55 strikes (64%) Home Runs: Matt Wallner (4), Kody Clemens (6) Bottom 3 WPA: Griffin Jax (-.457), Willi Castro (-.114), Clemens (-.113) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs)  Since his last win against the Ori...18459Sat, 07 Jun 2025 21:10:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/is-brock-stewart-underappreciated-r18450/  Brock Stewart has put up incredible numbers in a Twins uniform in a limited sample in between injuries. During his first two seasons, his unexpected dominance was a constant topic of discussion. His third year in Minnesota got off to a delayed start, but he’s been the same bullpen weapon...18450Sat, 07 Jun 2025 13:05:03 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/blue-jays-6-twins-4-middle-inning-malaise-flips-script-in-minnesota-r18457/Box Score Bailey Ober: 7 IP, 5 H, 5 ER, 1 BB, 4 K Home Runs: Trevor Larnach (10) Bottom 3 WPA: Bailey Ober (-.283), Harrison Bader (-.147), Kody Clemens (-.141) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) Early results favored Minnesota. Trevor Larnach found a 2-0 fastball to his li...18457Sat, 07 Jun 2025 04:06:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/we-should-appreciate-matt-wallner-for-the-world-class-hitter-he-is-r18455/I'm not sure what it is about Matt Wallner that leads to him not being fully appreciated by Twins fans for what he is. You would think that this status as a hometown product — Forest Lake native, former Mr. Baseball Minnesota turned first-round draft pick — would help his case. Instead the oppos...18455Fri, 06 Jun 2025 21:23:34 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/pablo-l%C3%B3pezs-injury-may-give-rocco-baldelli-what-hes-always-wanted-r18444/One of the consistent staples of Rocco Baldelli’s bullpen philosophy has been his desire to carry a long reliever—a pitcher who can bridge multiple innings and preserve the rest of the bullpen during short starts or blowouts. It’s a role the Twins have tried to fill in the past, with mixed resul...18444Fri, 06 Jun 2025 11:32:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/athletics-14-twins-3-twins-thumped-in-finale-settle-for-series-win-in-sacramento-r18447/Box Score Starting Pitcher: David Festa - 3 2/3 IP, 6 H, 8 ER, 2 BB, 6 SO Home Runs: Matt Wallner (3) Bottom 3 WPA: Festa (-.356), Larnach (-.080), Lee (-.065) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs): The Minnesota Twins came into Thursd...18447Thu, 05 Jun 2025 22:33:57 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-ace-pablo-l%C3%B3pez-diagnosed-with-grade-2-teres-major-strain-how-long-will-he-be-out-r18441/The Twins received tough news Wednesday night, when an MRI revealed that starting pitcher Pablo López suffered a Grade 2 teres major strain. Dan Hayes of The Athletic reported that the Twins expect López to miss the next 8-12 weeks. Unfortunately, the Twins' starting rotation isn't unf...18441Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:41:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/could-louis-varlands-emergence-lead-to-a-jhoan-duran-trade-r18436/Jhoan Duran has been lights-out for the Minnesota Twins in 2025. Despite a dip in velocity from years past, he’s thrived as the team’s closer, locking down late-inning leads with a 0.95 ERA and the second-highest WPA on the roster, at 1.6. His dominance was rightfully recognized when he was name...18436Thu, 05 Jun 2025 14:03:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-6-athletics-1-everyone-grab-either-an-oar-or-a-bucket-r18440/Box Score Starting Pitcher: Zebby Matthews - 5 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 4 SO Home Runs: Harrison Bader (6), Ryan Jeffers (4) Top 3 WPA: Matthews (0.196), Bader (0.131), Griffin Jax (0.079) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) On the surface, this looks like another easy win for R...18440Thu, 05 Jun 2025 11:20:19 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-daily-minor-league-starting-pitcher-of-the-month-may-2025-r18429/Before we get to the list, let me quickly explain how I like to analyze starters. My balancing has shifted: previously, I emphasized innings, but I think that led me to overvalue older pitchers and downplay efficiency. You'll see that has changed in this list. I've rewarded pure dominance, as I...18429Wed, 04 Jun 2025 18:07:28 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/minnesota-twins-2025-trade-deadline-primer-two-pressing-roster-needs-r18431/With the All-Star break approaching and the summer heat cranking up, the Minnesota Twins find themselves once again staring down a pivotal trade deadline. Like every contending team, they’ll be forced to decide where to patch holes, where to ride internal options, and whether the upgrade is wort...18431Wed, 04 Jun 2025 17:06:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/minnesota-twins-pitchers-of-the-month-may-2025-r18427/The Minnesota Twins continued their dominant run on the mound through the month of May, establishing themselves as one of the best pitching staffs in baseball. As a team, they finished the month with a 3.11 ERA, good for fourth-best in the majors. They led the league in pitching fWAR, with 6.1—m...18427Wed, 04 Jun 2025 16:08:00 +0000