https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/125/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/casting-willi-castro-super-utility-man-or-something-more-stable-and-productive-r17868/Even though Willi Castro is coming off a season in which he was the Twins' All-Star selection, it has been hard to figure out what we can expect from him in 2025. Trade rumors have swirled around Castro. A lack of early clarity about the team's budget made it hard to gauge whether the team could...17868Tue, 04 Mar 2025 16:09:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/minnesota-twins-2025-position-analysis-second-base-r17858/When longtime Twins second baseman Jorge Polanco departed via free agency a year ago, Edouard Julien looked to be heir apparent coming off a stellar rookie campaign. Julien had emerged as the team's leadoff hitter in 2023, and his improvement with the glove that season inspired hope he could ent...17858Tue, 04 Mar 2025 12:48:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/why-losing-out-on-billionaire-justin-ishbia-might-be-a-win-for-the-minnesota-twins-r17857/The Minnesota Twins' ownership situation took an unexpected turn last month. For weeks, all signs pointed to billionaire Justin Ishbia taking control of the franchise, bringing visions of aggressive spending and bold moves. But in a shocking twist, Ishbia backed out—opting, instead, to invest fu...17857Tue, 04 Mar 2025 00:04:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-last-of-his-generation-byron-buxton-and-the-end-of-an-era-r17859/When the Twins drafted Byron Buxton, many expected him to develop into the face of the franchise. He quickly vaulted to the top of national prospect lists and showcased his five-tool talent. However, he came through the minors with a group of prospects who were supposed to join him in defining a...17859Mon, 03 Mar 2025 17:22:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/20-years-later-reflecting-on-two-decades-of-baseball-blogging-r17853/In March of 2005, I was nearing the end of my freshman year of college at the University of Minnesota. Months earlier, during the first semester, I'd met a classmate in Intro to Philosophy — also named Nick — and we bonded over our fanship of the Twins. At the time they were fresh off a third co...17853Mon, 03 Mar 2025 14:31:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/bogo-pitchers-and-two-other-things-that-might-matter-from-a-spring-training-game-r17861/Twins Daily’s Ultimate Guide to Twins Spring Training has some tips on YOUR perfect time to come to spring training, but I’ll need to update it for the nichiest of nichy interest groups: the starting pitching geeks. If you consider yourself one of that fraternity, the second week of spring train...17861Sun, 02 Mar 2025 21:51:22 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/trade-retrospective-evaluating-the-mitch-garver-deal-r17782/The Minnesota Twins made a flurry of moves before the 2022 season, and one of the most intriguing was sending Mitch Garver to the Texas Rangers in exchange for pitcher Ronny Henriquez and infielder Isiah Kiner-Falefa. The deal was part of a more extensive roster reshaping, as the Twins quickly f...17782Sun, 02 Mar 2025 19:14:02 +0000https://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 +0000