https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/152/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/trade-rumors-twins-candidate-chris-paddack/What's Up with Chris Paddack He finished the season on the injured list, although it sounds like he was on the verge of being able to return and might have tried to do so in the playoffs if the Twins didn't collapse and miss out. Alas, he didn't appear at all in the second half, finishing with...17340Mon, 11 Nov 2024 12:34:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/could-twins-land-the-best-defensive-center-fielder-in-mlb-via-trade-this-winter-r17349/When the Fielding Bible Awards were announced earlier this month, the center field honoree was Rockies outfielder Brenton Doyle. Toronto Blue Jays center fielder Daulton Varsho also claimed a prise, as the Multi-Position Fielding Bible Award winner. That made sense; Doyle and Varsho are marvelou...17349Mon, 11 Nov 2024 00:10:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/carlos-correa-trade-buzz-is-heating-up-r17345/On Saturday, the New York Post published a column from Joel Sherman suggesting the following premise: "Yankees, Mets should test Twins’ waters for possible Carlos Correa trade." He proposes that both teams explore the possibility of acquiring Minnesota's All-Star shortstop, two years into a hist...17345Sat, 09 Nov 2024 17:31:20 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/can-the-twins-gain-a-strategic-advantage-at-second-base-r17338/A subtle but noticeable shift has occurred across baseball in recent years. With the implementation of limitations on defensive shifts, many teams have begun prioritizing defense at second base. This position was known more for a blend of speed and occasional power.  So what has been the on...17338Sat, 09 Nov 2024 14:16:03 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-jack-noble-makes-arizona-fall-league-fall-stars-game-r17341/Jack Noble is a bit of an unheralded prospect in the Twins organization which is largely the case for most minor league relief pitchers. The 24-year-old was signed as an undrafted free agent in 2022 out of Long Beach State where he posted a 3.36 ERA, a 61:20 K:BB ratio, and led the team with six...17341Fri, 08 Nov 2024 20:15:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-prospect-spotlight-of-dashawn-keirsey-jr-video-r17337/The Minnesota Twins selected outfielder DaShawn Keirsey out of the University of Utah in the 2018 MLB draft. The path to the big leagues was complete with peaks and valleys, winding left and right. After missing time early in his career with injuries, Keirsey has been healthy the last few season...17337Fri, 08 Nov 2024 17:13:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/evaluating-the-big-swings-does-the-minnesota-twins-front-office-have-another-offseason-surprise-r17331/The Minnesota Twins’ front office hasn’t shied away from big moves in recent offseasons. Under Derek Falvey's guidance, the team has taken calculated risks in an attempt to push the Twins toward contention, even as they've maintained a broadly conservative approach to team-building. But as we lo...17331Fri, 08 Nov 2024 12:18:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/final-sdi-rankings-point-to-improvement-areas-for-2025-twins-r17329/Defensive metrics have improved greatly over the last decade. With Statcast tracking every batted ball, the amount of information available to fans is at an all-time high. One metric the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) developed is the SABR Defensive Index (SDI).  According to...17329Thu, 07 Nov 2024 14:06:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/spinal-trap-back-injuries-cast-a-huge-shadow-over-outlooks-for-key-twins-hitters-r17325/In 2016, Ian McMahan wrote for Sports Illustrated that back injuries were on the rise in Major League Baseball. "The repeated twists, torques and dives of baseball make the lower back a weak spot for many," he wrote, noting that at that time 12% of all injuries in MLB were localized in this regi...17325Wed, 06 Nov 2024 17:15:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/where-does-willi-castro-rank-among-the-worst-team-mvps-in-twins-history-r17319/There have been some bad Twins teams throughout the team’s history, with some particularly dark stretches in the 1990s and 2010s. However, the local chapter of the BBWAA has voted for a team MVP every year since the franchise moved to Minnesota. Rod Carew and Kirby Puckett won the award six time...17319Wed, 06 Nov 2024 16:18:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/relievers-on-the-radar-examining-mlbtrs-predictions-for-twins-bullpen-spending-r17326/MLBTR’s annual Top 50 Free Agents with Predictions is one of my favorite offseason releases, as we put on our GM caps and start creating the first drafts of our offseason blueprints. Before we get into the predictions, be reminded of a few things that may impact the Twins' spending this offseaso...17326Wed, 06 Nov 2024 15:20:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/trade-rumors-cardinals-brendan-donovan-willi-castro/The Cardinals are already waving the white towel for the 2025 season, and look poised to sell off a lot of big names to rebuild their farm system. Big names already mentioned in swirling rumors include Willson Contreras, Nolan Arenado, and Sonny Gray, among others. But super-utility player Brend...17327Wed, 06 Nov 2024 00:09:02 +0000