https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/113/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/are-the-twins-betting-on-the-wrong-right-handed-bench-bats-r17849/The Minnesota Twins made a calculated decision this offseason. Instead of chasing a right-handed power bat, they prioritized upgrading their defense and filling other needs. It’s an approach that makes sense on paper, especially given the team’s struggles with strikeouts and inconsistent defense...17849Sun, 02 Mar 2025 15:14:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/minnesota-twins-surplus-of-arms-smart-depth-play-or-missed-trade-opportunity-r17839/The Minnesota Twins are entering the 2025 season with an enviable surplus of pitching talent, a luxury that led some to wonder whether the team should have been more aggressive in trading arms for offensive reinforcements. Yet, as the Twins stood pat this offseason, their decision to retain thei...17839Sun, 02 Mar 2025 12:22:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/gotta-catch-this-one-minnesota-twins-to-host-pok%C3%A8mon-go-themed-game-r17822/If you're unfamiliar with Pokémon GO it's essentially a virtual scavenger hunt where you use your phone to collect Pokémon like baseball cards. Instead of finding them at your local card store, the game forces users (called “trainers”) to get outside and walk around their parks, neighborhoods, a...17822Sat, 01 Mar 2025 23:40:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/edouard-juliens-development-dilemma-chasing-improvement-or-a-mirage-r17806/For Edouard Julien, the path to becoming a more complete hitter has taken some unexpected turns. After an impressive rookie campaign in 2023, the Twins' infielder recognized a prominent area for improvement: his struggles against left-handed pitching. But when a player invests time and energy in...17806Sat, 01 Mar 2025 12:16:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/are-todays-7-8-9-hitters-the-key-to-the-twins-season-r17855/The Twins played back-to-back home spring training games this wee, which gave manager Rocco Baldelli a chance to showcase his everyday players two days in a row. So Matt Wallner, Carlos Correa, Byron Buxton, Trevor Larnach, and Royce Lewis batted first through fifth both days. Christian Vazquez...17855Fri, 28 Feb 2025 23:00:37 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/now-he-can-reclaim-himself-on-the-field-matt-canterinos-last-stand-r17847/For years, Minnesota Twins prospect Matt Canterino has tantalized fans and the organization alike with his electrifying stuff. Since being drafted out of Rice University in 2019, Canterino has put up video game-like numbers in the minors, boasting a 1.48 ERA and a slick 13.8 K/9. But as much as...17847Fri, 28 Feb 2025 18:11:47 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/matt-braun-and-cody-schoenmann-predict-the-2025-mlb-award-winners-r17846/Spring training has begun, and the Twins have played multiple games this week. The season draws nigh. So, why not predict the winners of the game's most prestigious awards for the upcoming season? American League Award Predictions AL MVP Matt - Bobby Witt Jr., Kansas City Royals Obscu...17846Fri, 28 Feb 2025 14:16:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/matt-wallner-leading-off-in-spring-training-probably-isnt-a-coincidence-r17843/Leadoff hitters: They just don’t make ‘em like they used to. Every team can’t have their own Luis Arraez (though that’s not for lack of trying, given how many teams he’s played for in the last three years). The Twins don’t really have one, either. Edouard Julien, Arraez’s heir apparent, did...17843Fri, 28 Feb 2025 12:27:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/burning-questions-for-2025-twins-spring-training-second-base-r17833/In 2024, the Twins' second base group combined for -10 Defensive Runs Saved (DRS), fourth-worst in all of baseball. Nor were they much better on the offensive side of things. While six different players manned the keystone, Edouard Julien, Kyle Farmer, and Willi Castro got the lion's share of th...17833Thu, 27 Feb 2025 15:08:08 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/minnesota-twins-2025-position-analysis-first-base-r17836/One year ago, the roadmap at first base for the Twins looked like this: Hope Carlos Santana can hold it down as a stopgap before Alex Kirilloff finally rounds into form and takes over the position moving forward. Santana and Kirilloff combined to start all but 12 games at first base for Minnesot...17836Thu, 27 Feb 2025 13:38:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/lineup-of-twins-roster-hopefuls-beats-tigers-4-0-r17844/Virtually the entire lineup was filled with hopefuls; guys who could find themselves playing with the Twins or with St. Paul’s Saints for most of the season. It included eight players that are essentially batting for three roster spots. Leading off was Edouard Julien at first base, where he...17844Wed, 26 Feb 2025 20:55:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/3-minnesota-twins-pitchers-who-will-impact-2025-despite-not-making-the-opening-day-roster-r17840/Four of the five Twins rotation spots were locked down before camp even started, and the fifth one has a clear favorite. Pablo López will headline a very strong top three, followed by Joe Ryan and Bailey Ober. Chris Paddack is the other lock, and I think Simeon Woods Richardson is the favorite t...17840Wed, 26 Feb 2025 16:15:00 +0000