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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/155/?d=1</link><description><![CDATA[News: Minnesota Twins News & Analysis]]></description><language>en</language><item><title>The Twins' Injury Issues Aren't Just a Twins Problem. Does MLB Have a Broader Concern to Address?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/joey-ryan-carlos-correa-byron-buxton-brock-stewart-all-hurt/</link><description>The Minnesota Twins front office has taken a lot of heat for the lack of moves made at the trade deadline. It's fair to levy that criticism, because since they opted not to deepen their depth, they've been systematically depleted by injuries. On the other hand, we shouldn't overlook the talent t...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17060</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 11:18:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Make It Official! Twins 4, Guardians 1: The Thing That Happens Didn't Happen This Time</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/make-it-official-twins-4-guardians-1-the-thing-that-happens-didnt-happen-this-time-r17062/</link><description>Box Score:

	Starting Pitcher: Zebby Matthews: 4 2/3 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K (76 Pitches, 47 Strikes, 61.8%)

	Home Runs: Willi Castro (12)

	Bottom 3 WPA: Matt Wallner (.250), Castro (.205), Matthews (.121)

	Win Probability Chart (Via Fangraphs):




	




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	Full disclosure: I wouldn't...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17062</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Sep 2024 01:29:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Should the Twins Bring Back Carlos Santana in 2025?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/should-the-twins-bring-back-carlos-santana-in-2025-r17056/</link><description>Carlos Santana has had a very nice season. The 38-year-old has defied traditional aging curves, riding his extraordinary understanding of the strike zone and vicious pull power to his best wRC+ in five years. He&#x2019;s one of two batters on the Twins with enough plate appearances to qualify for the b...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17056</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 18:09:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins Hope a Returning Pitching Duo Serve as Bullpen Reinforcements</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/chris-paddack-justin-topa-rehab-assignments-playoff-bullpen/</link><description>As the Twins push toward October, their bullpen has been a point of emphasis in solidifying their postseason roster. A critical component of their strategy could involve welcoming back two key arms: Chris Paddack and Justin Topa. Both hurlers are progressing in their rehab journeys, and the team...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17047</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 15:06:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Jorge Alcal&#xE1; Goes to Minors Again, as Twins Continue Puzzling Pattern of Roster Moves</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/jorge-alcal%C3%A1-goes-to-minors-again-as-twins-continue-puzzling-pattern-of-roster-moves-r17058/</link><description>&#xA0;




	The news hit the wire with a thwack: the roster casualty for the arrival of lefty swingman Cole Irvin Tuesday will be erstwhile setup man Jorge Alcal&#xE1;, rather than any of the struggling youngsters or fungible veterans who populate the roster.




	



	Throughout his career, Alcal&#xE1; has be...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17058</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 13:10:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where Things Stand for the Future of Twins Broadcasts, and What It Means for the Team</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/where-things-stand-for-the-future-of-twins-broadcasts-and-what-it-means-for-the-team-r17046/</link><description>Last week, Twins fans tuning into their game against the Rays experienced something quite strange. Technical issues plagued the broadcast, causing it to remain fixed on the center-field camera view. The valiant technician zoomed in and out for hitter and pitcher reactions between the pitches, th...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17046</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 11:45:10 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins 3, Guardians 4: Griffin Jax Goes from Hero to Goat, Offense Goes Silent After Early Flurry</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-3-guardians-4-griffin-jax-goes-from-hero-to-goat-offense-goes-silent-after-early-flurry-r17057/</link><description>Box Score

	SP: Pablo L&#xF3;pez: 6.1 IP, 8 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 4 K (92 pitches, 61 strikes (66.3%)

	Home Runs: N/A

	Bottom 3 WPA: Griffin Jax (-0.236), Pablo L&#xF3;pez (-0.106), Christian V&#xE1;zquez (-0.084)

	

	Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs)




	




	The Minnesota Twins looked to build on their nin...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17057</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Sep 2024 01:38:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins Claim Lefty Starter Cole Irvin for Stretch Run</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-claim-lefty-starter-cole-irvin-for-stretch-run-r17053/</link><description>With Zebby Matthews, David Festa, and Simeon Woods Richardson all appearing to hit a wall near the end of their longest professional campaigns to date, the Twins went outside the organization for a last-minute reinforcement to their pitching staff Monday afternoon. In Cole Irvin, 30, they scoope...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17053</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 18:29:09 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Cleveland to Boston: Breaking Down the Biggest Road Trip of the Twins Season</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/cleveland-to-boston-breaking-down-the-biggest-road-trip-of-the-twins-season-r17051/</link><description>The Twins are in Cleveland this week for four games against the division-leading Guardians and then off to Boston for three against the Red Sox, who are 4 &#xBD; games behind Minnesota in pursuit of the third and final wild-card spot.




	Neither of these series will carry the weight or magnitude we...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17051</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 14:33:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Are the Twins Using Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa Optimally?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/are-the-twins-using-byron-buxton-and-carlos-correa-optimally-r17045/</link><description>As the Twins enter the final stretch of their playoff push, they are navigating the return of two of their biggest stars, Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa. Both players, having dealt with lingering injuries throughout the season, have been strategically slotted into the lower part of the lineup, a...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17045</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Sep 2024 12:09:18 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Week in Review: Running Out the Clock</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/week-in-review-running-out-the-clock-r17050/</link><description>Weekly Snapshot: Mon, 9/9 through Sun, 9/15

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	Record Last Week: 3-3 (Overall: 79-70)

	Run Differential Last Week: -4 (Overall: +34)

	AL Standing: 3rd Place in AL Central (6.5 GB)




	Game 144 | LAA 6, MIN 2: Festa Falls Behind Early, Bats Can't Find Spark

	Game 145 | MIN 10, LAA 5: Off...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17050</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Sep 2024 22:40:26 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Make It Official! Twins 9, Reds 2: Flipping the Script</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/make-it-official-twins-9-reds-2-flipping-the-script-r17048/</link><description>Box Score:

	Starting Pitcher: David Festa: 3 2/3 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 4 K (72 Pitches, 40 Strikes, 55.5%)

	Home Runs: Carlos Santana (22)

	Top 3 WPA: Santana (.252), Brooks Lee (.224), Ryan Jeffers (.162)

	Win Probability Chart (Via Fangraphs):




	




	The Twins were teetering once again,...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">17048</guid><pubDate>Sun, 15 Sep 2024 19:59:00 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
