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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/132/?d=1</link><description><![CDATA[News: Minnesota Twins News & Analysis]]></description><language>en</language><item><title>Under-the-Radar Options: These Two Free Agents Address the Minnesota Twins' Needs</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/free-agency-rumors-ty-france-ramon-laureano/</link><description>As of right now, Matt Wallner and Trevor Larnach look to be on the strong side of the platoon in each corner outfield spot. While they are still young and deserve a chance to prove otherwise, there are major concerns around their ability to face left-handed pitching. If the Twins weren't in a co...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17517</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Dec 2024 12:39:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Statcast&#x2019;s New Baserunning Metric Highlights Twins Roster Construction Flaw</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/statcasts-new-baserunning-metric-highlights-twins-roster-construction-flaw-r17512/</link><description>Statcast has provided fans with an inside look at some of the metrics teams have had access to in recent years. Defensive metrics, batted-ball data, and movement profiles on pitches have helped to bring deeper baseball conversations to the forefront for everyone from diehard to casual fans. Obvi...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17512</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 17:17:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>All About the Ishbias: The Good, the Bad, and the Ugly with the Twins' Potential New Owners</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/all-about-the-ishbias-the-good-the-bad-and-the-ugly-with-the-twins-potential-new-owners-r17507/</link><description>Over the last 40 years, the Pohlad family has been synonymous with the Minnesota Twins, overseeing the construction of Target Field and building a reputation for their philanthropic efforts. Whispers&#xA0;in the sports business world suggest that the franchise could be poised for a significant shift....</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17507</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 12:38:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Carlos Santana vs. Justin Turner: Which Veteran Should the Twins Choose?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/carlos-santana-vs-justin-turner-which-veteran-should-the-twins-choose-r17510/</link><description>As the Minnesota Twins continue to shape their roster for 2025, they find themselves at a crossroads in deciding which veteran presence could best serve their team. Two names stand out: Carlos Santana and Justin Turner. Each offers unique skills and challenges, forcing the Twins to weigh their o...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17510</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Dec 2024 00:10:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>3 Reasons Why the Minnesota Twins Should Approach Royce Lewis About a Contract Extension</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/3-reasons-why-the-minnesota-twins-should-approach-royce-lewis-about-a-contract-extension-r17499/</link><description>Royce Lewis is at a critical juncture in his professional career. He has shown flashes of brilliance, but injuries and inconsistent performances have clouded his trajectory. With four years of team control remaining, the Twins should consider offering Lewis a contract extension now, which could...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17499</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 14:20:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Please Come to Minnesota, Roki Sasaki</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/please-come-to-minnesota-roki-sasaki-r17509/</link><description>Prior to the &#x201C;soft landing&#x201D; comment from agent Joel Wolfe, it was presumed by many that Roki Sasaki would sign with the Los Angeles Dodgers, or at least another team on the West Coast. Wolfe hinted to reporters that things are more complicated than that, referencing the challenges Sasaki has fac...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17509</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 12:35:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Offseason Status Update: Castellano Aboard, Casting a Net for Trades</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/offseason-status-update-castellano-aboard-casting-a-net-for-trades-r17508/</link><description>During the Winter Meetings in Dallas last week, Derek Falvey confirmed some things that we mostly knew to be true: The Minnesota Twins are prioritizing trades over free agency, and for roster additions, they are targeting a first baseman and a right-handed outfield bat. As I wrote earlier this m...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17508</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Dec 2024 01:46:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins Rule 5 Pick Eiberson Castellano Weirdly Fits Perfectly in this Bullpen</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-rule-5-pick-eiberson-castellano-weirdly-fits-perfectly-in-this-bullpen-r17505/</link><description>The Twins' bullpen is exciting this season, at least on paper. Before making a single addition, the corps ranks first in FanGraphs&#x2019;s WAR projection for the 2025 season. Now, obviously, that comes with the caveat that the game is played on the field, not on a spreadsheet, and all that. But it is...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17505</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Dec 2024 23:16:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Your Vote Counts: Choose the 2025 Twins Hall of Fame Hitters</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/your-vote-counts-choose-the-2025-twins-hall-of-fame-hitters-r17500/</link><description>It&#x2019;s been 25 years since the first Twins Hall of Fame class and recognizes &#x201C;uniform personnel who have made significant contributions to the franchise and game of baseball across the Upper Midwest.&#x201D; A 70-member committee conducts the vote and is made up of local and national baseball writers, Tw...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17500</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Dec 2024 14:19:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Two Years In: Do the Twins Regret Signing Carlos Correa?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/two-years-in-do-the-twins-regret-signing-carlos-correa-r17493/</link><description>When the Minnesota Twins signed Carlos Correa  to a six-year, $200 million contract before the 2023 season, it marked the largest free-agent deal in franchise history. For a team in a mid-market like Minnesota, making such a significant commitment was a bold statement of intent. Now, two years i...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17493</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Dec 2024 21:15:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Your Vote Counts: Choose the 2025 Twins Hall of Fame Pitchers</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/your-vote-counts-choose-the-2025-twins-hall-of-fame-pitchers-r17498/</link><description>It&#x2019;s been 25 years since the first Twins Hall of Fame class that recognized &#x201C;uniform personnel who have made significant contributions to the franchise and game of baseball across the Upper Midwest.&#x201D; A 70-member committee conducts the vote and is made up of local and national baseball writers, T...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17498</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Dec 2024 14:18:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Five Minnesota Twins Earned Bonuses for Their 2024 Performances</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/five-minnesota-twins-earned-bonuses-for-their-2024-performances-r17504/</link><description>In the current Collective Bargaining Agreement (CBA), the players and owners agreed to provide bonus money for pre-arbitration eligible players who perform well based on a calculation using a couple of different Wins Above Replacement (WAR) statistics. Players barely make the league minimum for...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17504</guid><pubDate>Sat, 14 Dec 2024 03:29:00 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
