https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/153/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/will-this-week-be-the-last-we-see-of-byron-buxton-in-center-field-r17100/He's never played an inning anywhere else, and hardly anyone has had the temerity to suggest that he might. When you think Byron Buxton, you think of center field. His picturesque athletic proportions, speed that seems to cost him less effort than it costs others, and incredible feel for making...17100Mon, 23 Sep 2024 17:00:09 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/with-six-games-left-twins-need-byron-buxton-and-carlos-correa-six-times-apiece-r17093/Everything seemed to be moving toward another strong finish and a second consecutive playoff appearance. Then, it happened. Twins ownership decided not only not to increase the payroll from 2023 to 2024, but to drastically reduce it. As a result, there's about $40 million worth of talent missing...17093Mon, 23 Sep 2024 13:21:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/four-team-photo-finish-will-test-twins-mettle-and-fans-faith-r17095/As the final week of the 2024 season unfolds, the American League Wild Card race is heating up, and it’s a battle few saw coming. The Minnesota Twins, Detroit Tigers, Kansas City Royals, and Seattle Mariners are locked in a fierce four-team food fight for the final two Wild Card spots. With Octo...17095Mon, 23 Sep 2024 11:16:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/week-in-review-brink-of-disaster-r17096/17096Mon, 23 Sep 2024 03:22:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-3-red-sox-9-another-gut-punch-has-twins-on-ropes-r17094/Box Score SP: Zebby Matthews 4.2 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 6 K (87 pitches, 55 strikes (63%)) Home Runs: N/A Top 3 WPA: Cole Irvin (-.405), Cole Sands (.-202), Carlos Correa (-.079) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) Zebby Matthews made his eighth start of the season against Bos...17094Mon, 23 Sep 2024 00:28:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/red-sox-8-twins-1-triston-casas-is-a-tigers-fan-probably-r17091/Box Score: Starting Pitcher: Pablo Lopez: 4 IP, 9 H, 7 ER, 1 BB 3 K (86 Pitches, 56 Strikes, 65.1%) Home Runs: None Bottom 3 WPA: Lopez (-.315), Willi Castro (-.060), Trevor Larnach (-.056) Win Probability Chart (Via Fangraphs): Following a merciful rainout of Saturday's game,...17091Sun, 22 Sep 2024 19:08:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/how-the-twins-defensive-collapse-is-sinking-their-playoff-hopes-r17084/  When one thinks about what has plagued the Minnesota Twins in the dog days of this season, a few things immediately come to mind: the bats have gone cold at the worst possible time, and the bullpen has crumbled in late innings. But there's another key area that’s often overlooked—defense....17084Sun, 22 Sep 2024 11:47:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/bailey-ober-is-the-twins-best-homegrown-pitcher-since%E2%80%A6-r17081/It can be challenging for fans of any organization to look on the bright side when a team is In the middle of a frustrating stretch of games. Fingers get pointed at the players, the manager, and the ownership group for various reasons. However, one thing has become abundantly clear in the season...17081Sat, 21 Sep 2024 14:02:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-cost-of-standing-still-how-padres-exemplify-what-twins-should-have-done-at-trade-deadline-r17074/Heading into the 2024 trade deadline, the Minnesota Twins had a glaring issue that needed addressing: their bullpen. This wasn't some minor flaw; it was a growing concern that everyone from the front office to the fans could see. Brock Stewart’s injury was a red flag waving in the wind. He got h...17074Sat, 21 Sep 2024 11:29:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/make-it-official-twins-4-red-sox-2-extra-innings-struggle-ends-in-minnesotas-favor-r17087/  Box Score David Festa: 5 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 6 K Home Runs: None Top 3 WPA: Louie Varland (.465), Scott Blewett (.320), David Festa (.147) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) The Twins crawled out of Cleveland and into Boston with their dignity in the toilet; a demor...17087Sat, 21 Sep 2024 03:17:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-twins-signature-offensive-skill-disappeared-three-weeks-ago-its-why-theyre-fading-r17080/Last week, I wrote about the troubling signs around plate discipline for the weary, young, injury-depleted Twins. Too many players, especially some of the youngsters who felt the heavy burden of trying to carry an offense that had lost its dynamic leaders, started expanding their strike zones an...17080Fri, 20 Sep 2024 16:08:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/a-postmortem-on-the-twins-trade-deadline-r17078/The Twins' inaction at the trade deadline was inexcusable. It’s impossible to ignore that, as we watch a severely understaffed roster find new ways to lose on a daily basis. There will be plenty of raw emotion directed at their fateful decision in July, and rightfully so. Still, it’s important t...17078Fri, 20 Sep 2024 14:12:02 +0000