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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[News: Minnesota Twins News & Analysis]]></title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/13/?d=1</link><description><![CDATA[News: Minnesota Twins News & Analysis]]></description><language>en</language><item><title>Twins 4, Diamondbacks 2: Offense Wakes Up Just in Time, Bullpen Locks It Down, Twins Take Series</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-4-diamondbacks-2-offense-wakes-up-just-in-time-bullpen-locks-it-down-twins-take-series-r20563/</link><description>Box Score:

	Starting Pitcher: Mike Paredes: 5 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 1 K (75 Pitches, 47 Strikes, 62.6%)

	Home Runs: None

	Top 3 WPA: Alex Jackson (0.42), Yoendrys G&#xF3;mez (0.14), Josh Bell (0.12)

	Win Probability Chart (Via BaseballSavant):

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	The Twins are cooking offensively, and as...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">20563</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 22:04:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Byron Buxton's Arm Strength Is Slipping. Should the Twins Be Concerned?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/byron-buxtons-arm-strength-is-slipping-should-the-twins-be-concerned-r20544/</link><description>Health has become a little less of a concern for Byron Buxton in recent years. After spending much of the previous decade navigating injuries, Buxton has played more than 100 games in back-to-back seasons and is on pace to do it again in 2026. Please find the nearest piece of wood and knock on i...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">20544</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 15:05:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>It&#x2019;s Time to See More Ryan Kreidler</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/its-time-to-see-more-ryan-kreidler-r20557/</link><description>Since Opening Day, the Twins&#x2019; shortstop position has been in flux. The club has already had four players play shortstop more than 10 times this season: Brooks Lee, Tristan Gray,&#xA0;Ryan Kreidler, and Orlando Arcia. Lee was the team&#x2019;s Opening Day shortstop, but he played his way off the position and...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">20557</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 11:37:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins 16, Diamondbacks 8: Twins Bat Around Twice in Bullpen-Implosion-Proof Victory!</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-16-diamondbacks-8-twins-bat-around-twice-in-bullpen-implosion-proof-victory-r20559/</link><description>Box Score

	SP:&#xA0;Taj Bradley IP, 5.0 3 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K (91 pitches, 59 strikes (65%))

	Home Runs:&#xA0;Byron Buxton (24)

	Top 3 WPA: Brooks Lee&#xA0;(0.20), Bradley (0.18), Trevor Larnach (0.10)




	Win Probability Chart (via&#xA0;FanGraphs)&#xA0;

	




	Life in the desert isn't for the weak at heart. The Twi...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">20559</guid><pubDate>Sun, 21 Jun 2026 05:32:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Mick Abel Has the Foundation of a Future Ace</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/mick-abel-has-the-foundation-of-a-future-ace-r20553/</link><description>Mick Abel has been on the injured list since April 20, but it appears his return may finally be right around the corner.




	According to recent reports, Abel was expected to travel with the Twins to Arizona this weekend, and the timing could line up perfectly. Minnesota has yet to announce a s...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">20553</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 15:00:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Perfect Contact Is Making Kody Clemens a More Complete Hitter</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/perfect-contact-is-making-kody-clemens-a-more-complete-hitter-r20540/</link><description>For most of his major-league career, Kody Clemens has fit the mold of a traditional left-handed hitter. He could damage right-handed pitching, but lefties consistently gave him problems. That trend has taken a surprising turn in 2026.




	Clemens has significantly narrowed the gap between his p...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">20540</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 11:51:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Diamondbacks 9, Twins 5: Blunders and Mishaps in the Desert</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/diamondbacks-9-twins-5-blunders-and-mishaps-in-the-desert-r20554/</link><description>Box Score

	Connor Prielipp: 6 IP, 9 H, 3 ER, 3 BB, 4 K

	Home Runs:&#xA0;Victor Caratini (5), Josh Bell (9), Royce Lewis (7)

	Bottom 3 WPA:&#xA0;Connor Prielipp (-.420), Travis Adams (-.110), Brooks Lee (-.080)

	Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs)




	




	What to make of these Twins? The ramshackl...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">20554</guid><pubDate>Sat, 20 Jun 2026 05:02:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Forum Friday: Discuss Gomez's Staying Power, Royce's Hot Streak, Law's Latest Mock</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/forum-friday-discuss-gomezs-staying-power-royces-hot-streak-laws-latest-mock-r20549/</link><description>Hey, how bout that Gomez guy! He's doing great...wait, wut??





	Is it real? Please oh please oh please oh please.....





	Hmmmmm...maybe???





	&#xA0;</description><guid isPermaLink="false">20549</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 16:35:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins Still Viewing Themselves as Trade Deadline Buyers Despite Long Odds</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-still-viewing-themselves-as-trade-deadline-buyers-despite-long-odds-r20545/</link><description>As Major League Baseball inches closer to the trade deadline, one of the most valuable exercises isn't identifying specific trade targets. It's figuring out which teams believe they are buying and which ones are preparing to sell. That information shapes virtually every conversation that follows...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">20545</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 14:12:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Byron Buxton Has Become a Legitimate AL MVP Contender</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/byron-buxton-has-become-a-legitimate-al-mvp-contender-r20528/</link><description>On June 5, New York Yankees outfielder Aaron Judge was placed on the 10-day IL with a right rib stress fracture, sidelining the perennial All-Star for six to eight weeks. Before hitting the shelf, the 34-year-old was hitting .248/.375/.533 with 17 home runs and a 148 wRC+. Performing 48% better...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">20528</guid><pubDate>Fri, 19 Jun 2026 11:58:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Yoendrys G&#xF3;mez Will Reveal the Intentions of Jeremy Zoll&#x2014;and Tom Pohlad</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/yoendrys-g%C3%B3mez-will-reveal-the-intentions-of-jeremy-zoll%E2%80%94and-tom-pohlad-r20535/</link><description>Yoendrys G&#xF3;mez has me wondering: Can we have nice things? With the scars of last year&#x2019;s trade deadline selloff still mending, I&#x2019;m not ready to get hurt again. That&#x2019;s why I&#x2019;m shielding myself from falling for G&#xF3;mez, a breakout bullpen sensation.&#xA0;




	G&#xF3;mez has been brilliant since being plucked...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">20535</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 23:10:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins 9, Rangers 3: Larnach Stays Red-Hot, Joe Ryan Deals as Twins Secure Sweep</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-9-rangers-3-larnach-stays-red-hot-joe-ryan-deals-as-twins-secure-sweep-r20547/</link><description>Box Score

	SP: Joe Ryan - 5 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 2 BB, 7 K (97 pitches, 67 strikes (69% strikes))

	Home Runs: Brooks Lee, Trevor Larnach, Ryan Kreidler

	Top 3 WPA: Brooks Lee (0.20), Joe Ryan (0.15), Josh Bell (0.11)

	Win Probability Chart




	




	The Twins entered Thursday afternoon&#x2019;s series fi...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">20547</guid><pubDate>Thu, 18 Jun 2026 22:00:00 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
