https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/12/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/could-the-twins-produce-multiple-20-20-seasons-in-2026-r19922/Major League Baseball has spent the last few seasons trying to bring the stolen base back into the spotlight. The league limited pitchers' pickoff attempts and step-offs as part of the implementation of the pitch timer in 2023. The bases were made larger. It wasn't solely about boosting steals,...19922Thu, 12 Mar 2026 17:14:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/spring-temperature-check-whos-hot-and-whos-cold-in-twins-camp-march-9-11-r19932/It’s been a good few days of baseball to start the week for the Twins. After a tough 9-8 loss on Monday against the Braves, they followed it up with a 6-5 win over the Rays on Tuesday and a 2-1 walk-off victory over the Tigers on Wednesday. Wins and losses don’t carry a ton of weight this t...19932Thu, 12 Mar 2026 14:12:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/minnesota-twins-2026-position-analysis-designated-hitter-r19931/Last year, Josh Bell led the Washington Nationals in starts at designated hitter with 97. Trevor Larnach led the Twins with 78. Victor Caratini ranked third on the Astros with 29 starts at DH. This year, all three are poised to get a share for Minnesota, with others like Matt Wallner, Ryan Jeffe...19931Thu, 12 Mar 2026 13:05:07 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/brooks-lee-horizontal-movement-and-sticking-at-shortstop-beyond-2026-r19910/Spring training is a time when players across the league talk about adjustments. Some work on mechanical changes at the plate; others add strength or refine defensive skills. For young players trying to establish themselves at the major-league level, the offseason becomes a prime opportunity to...19910Wed, 11 Mar 2026 22:07:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/these-three-minnesota-twins-starting-pitchers-could-dominate-hitters-with-baseballs-most-predictable-pitch-r19916/Since Pete Maki took over as the Minnesota Twins’ pitching coach in late June 2022, the club has possessed one of the more unique pitching collectives in baseball, particularly when assessing the stark difference in how team decision-makers have constructed the starting rotation compared to the...19916Wed, 11 Mar 2026 15:12:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/minnesota-twins-2026-position-analysis-right-field-r19924/This might sound counterintuitive for one of the least demanding defensive positions with an abundance of capable players, but great right fielders are hard to find. The low bar for fielding equates to a high bar for hitting. To wit: FanGraphs has only nine right fielders projected to be worth 2...19924Wed, 11 Mar 2026 14:05:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/jes%C3%BAs-luzardo-jos%C3%A9-berrios-and-the-twins-chances-of-locking-up-joe-ryan-r19919/Joe Ryan has become the most important pitcher in the Minnesota Twins organization. He's coming off the best season of his career, earning an All-Star selection while anchoring Minnesota’s rotation. His command, ability to miss bats, and consistency have made him one of the most reliable starter...19919Tue, 10 Mar 2026 23:11:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-ace-joe-ryan-got-good-results-in-spring-debut-but-with-unimpressive-stuff-r19923/After a delayed start to spring training due to back tightness, Minnesota Twins ace Joe Ryan finally took the mound in game action for the first time on Tuesday. He faced the Tampa Bay Rays, the organization that originally drafted him back in 2018. Despite some apparent rust, Ryan delivered thr...19923Tue, 10 Mar 2026 20:54:39 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/minnesota-twins-2026-position-analysis-center-field-r19917/For many years, the Minnesota Twins' front office felt compelled to prioritize a backup center fielder who'd be capable of stepping into the starting role, for long stretches, at a moment's notice. After being bitten by having to play guys like Gilberto Celestino and Nick Gordon in center way to...19917Tue, 10 Mar 2026 14:08:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/josh-bell-hopes-second-half-adjustments-make-powerful-impact-on-2026-twins-r19912/The biggest addition to the Minnesota Twins lineup this offseason came when they signed switch-hitting first baseman Josh Bell. Minnesota added the veteran to provide stability in the middle of the order, and if his recent track record holds, he could be exactly what the lineup needs. Over...19912Mon, 09 Mar 2026 23:02:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/is-james-outman-playing-his-way-onto-the-twins-opening-day-roster-r19913/James Outman arrived in Minnesota under less-than-ideal circumstances. The Twins acquired Outman at last season’s trade deadline during the organization’s sweeping sell-off, sending reliever Brock Stewart to the Los Angeles Dodgers in a 1-for-1 deal. Among the moves the Twins made that week, tha...19913Mon, 09 Mar 2026 17:06:05 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/spring-temperature-check-whos-hot-and-whos-cold-in-twins-camp-march-5-8-r19914/It’s been an eventful few days of spring baseball for the Twins. They opened the stretch with a dominant 15-0 win over the Yankees on Thursday before dropping a 4-1 decision to the Braves on Friday and a tight 3-2 game to the Orioles on Saturday. Sunday’s matchup with the Phillies provided some...19914Mon, 09 Mar 2026 14:10:02 +0000