https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/1135/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-vs-tigers-07022012-605pm-r598/For the first time all year, the Twins should be feeling pretty good about their recent play. They closed out June strongly and swept a doubleheader, posting their first winning month of the season. They closed out a series with Kansas City by winning three in a row. But things are about to get...598Mon, 02 Jul 2012 19:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/mauer-elected-and-ampquotfansampquot-revolt-r599/http://3.bp.blogspot.com/-2ml1ZioYWw4/T_D48dTN0oI/AAAAAAAACh4/2iQJMPGHdhI/s320/mauer_willingham_640.jpg On Sunday afternoon, the 2012 MLB All-Star rosters were announced for the American League and the National League. There were a few different candidates that had the opportunity to be selected to...599Mon, 02 Jul 2012 14:08:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/are-spans-days-in-minnesota-numbered-r595/Since he was first called up in 2008, Denard Span has been an integral cog for the Twins. He's also been a joy to watch. He plays hard, brings a great approach to the plate, offers very solid defense in center, and is good with the fans. Yeah, it's fair to say that I'm a big fan of Span. So I'm goi...595Mon, 02 Jul 2012 04:34:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/gleeman-ampamp-the-geek-ep-48-sabr-snubs-and-selling-r594/Aaron and John talk about Joe Mauer making the All-Star team while Josh Willingham got snubbed, Aaron's vodka-filled experience at the SABR convention in Minneapolis, Ryan Doumit's contract extension, John returning from his East Coast ballpark tour, Trevor Plouffe staying hot, whether the Twins...594Mon, 02 Jul 2012 02:32:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/trade-target-team-profile-la-dodgers-r593/The Big Picture The Dodgers have a very loyal following. They attracted over 3 million fans every year from 1997-2010. Then there was an ugly divorce between owners and a multi-billion dollar sale of the team. New ownership is trying to put all of that in the rearview and make the playoffs for th...593Mon, 02 Jul 2012 02:25:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/confessions-of-a-sabr-newbie-r591/“Value Strategies for Building a Roster.” “Integration or Preservation? The Great Dilemma for the Black Press Presented by Negro League Baseball in the 1940s and 1950s.” “From the Diamond to the Helix: Major League Baseball and Genetic Testing in Latin America.” These were some of the presentations...591Sun, 01 Jul 2012 16:03:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/royals-vs-twins-07012012-110pm-r590/Fresh off their first winning month of the season, the Minnesota Twins look to their enigmatic "ace" to close out a series with Kansas City. The Royals counter with lefty Bruce Chen, looking to split the four game series after suffering a day/night doubleheader sweep on Sunday. After dominating...590Sun, 01 Jul 2012 15:03:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/royals-vs-twins-06302012-1210pm-ampamp-610pm-r588/Fresh off a 4-3 loss last night, the Twins look to get on track today in a day/night doubleheader at Target Field. In the first game, lefties Jonathan Sanchez and Scott Diamond face off while in the second game, doubleheader call-up Cole De Vries will take the mound for the Twins against the Roya...588Sat, 30 Jun 2012 15:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-ink-doumit-to-two-year-extension-r586/Cross one name off the trade deadline "selling" list. Ryan Doumit is here to stay – at least for the foreseeable future. Pleased with the impact of their offseason acquisition, the Twins announced Friday that they've signed the backup catcher and frequent DH to a two-year contract extension worth $7...586Fri, 29 Jun 2012 22:56:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/royals-vs-twins-06292012-710pm-r585/After struggling in a three game set against the White Sox and dropping two of three, the Twins look to get back on track against the fourth place Kansas City Royals tonight at 7pm. Right-hander Luis Mendoza takes the mound against Brian Duensing, who will take the mound as a starter for the seco...585Fri, 29 Jun 2012 19:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/can-nick-blackburn-be-fixed-r584/For the 9-to-5ers in Twins Territory, those who did not attend the game should consider themselves lucky they stayed in the office rather than witness Nick Blackburn’s last start on Wednesday afternoon. For the second consecutive start, Blackburn was punished across the field, allowing another pair...584Fri, 29 Jun 2012 05:24:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-daily-live-twins-chat-starts-at-11-am-on-friday-r582/Seth will be answering your Twins-related questions here on Friday, starting at 11:00 a.m. central time and going until about 1:00 p.m. Ask questions on the Twins, players, trade deadline, minor league topics, history or whatever you like. It's a lot of fun. If you're interested in watching like, st...582Fri, 29 Jun 2012 03:16:00 +0000