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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/17/?d=1</link><description><![CDATA[News: Minnesota Twins News & Analysis]]></description><language>en</language><item><title>Finding Solace in the Wake of Pablo L&#xF3;pez's Bad News</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/finding-solace-in-the-wake-of-pablo-l%C3%B3pezs-bad-news-r19805/</link><description>Twins spring training started with a thud on Monday. All of the customary positive energy and vibes from the opening rally cries and first full-squad workout were dampened by Pablo L&#xF3;pez's ominous report of elbow soreness. He underwent an MRI and on Tuesday we learned that its results confirmed,...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">19805</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:08:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Ranking the Minnesota Twins Uniforms for 2026</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/ranking-the-minnesota-twins-uniforms-for-2026-r19777/</link><description>Once players arrive at spring training and start to do baseeball activities in public again, uniform talk always finds its way into the baseball conversation. For the Minnesota Twins, the 2026 season brings five distinct uniform options, which each offer something a little different. Some are ro...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">19777</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 17:38:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How Much Did the Twins Playoff Odds Change Following Pablo L&#xF3;pez&#x2019;s Injury?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/how-much-did-the-twins-playoff-odds-change-following-pablo-l%C3%B3pezs-injury-r19802/</link><description>The news surrounding Pablo L&#xF3;pez cast an immediate shadow over Minnesota&#x2019;s spring outlook, and the numbers shifted just as quickly as the mood inside the clubhouse.




	According to FanGraphs, the Twins saw their playoff odds fall from 31.7% to 26.6% following the announcement that L&#xF3;pez is exp...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">19802</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 16:20:05 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Offseason Adjustments: How Brooks Lee Plans to Break Out at the Plate</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/offseason-adjustments-how-brooks-lee-plans-to-break-out-at-the-plate-r19790/</link><description>In his first two seasons with the Twins, Brooks Lee has hit .232/.279/.357 with 19 home runs and a 75 wRC+ over 712 plate appearances. He's struggled to reach base, often chasing pitches outside the zone, leading to weak contact and a high whiff rate. On the bright side, the 25-year-old generate...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">19790</guid><pubDate>Wed, 18 Feb 2026 12:33:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>5 Trevor Larnach Trade Suitors for Minnesota Twins in Wake of Pablo L&#xF3;pez Injury</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/5-trevor-larnach-trade-suitors-for-minnesota-twins-in-wake-of-pablo-l%C3%B3pez-injury-r19799/</link><description>The Minnesota Twins are in a terrible predicament. With Pablo L&#xF3;pez likely to undergo Tommy John surgery before the end of the month, they're suddenly short a frontline starting pitcher, in a rotation mix that was meant to be the team's utmost strength heading into 2026. New chairman Tom Pohlad...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">19799</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 23:00:11 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Late-Inning Questions Remain, but Twins Bullpen Picture Is Getting Clearer</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/late-inning-questions-remain-but-twins-bullpen-picture-is-getting-clearer-r19786/</link><description>When the Minnesota Twins walked out of last year&#x2019;s trade deadline having dealt away their entire late-inning infrastructure, the implication was clear. This bullpen was going to need a complete rebuild.




	Jhoan Duran was gone. Griffin Jax was gone. Louis Varland was gone. Brock Stewart was go...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">19786</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 21:04:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins Ace Pablo L&#xF3;pez Facing "Strong Likelihood" of Season-Ending Elbow Surgery</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-ace-pablo-l%C3%B3pez-facing-strong-likelihood-of-season-ending-elbow-surgery-r19795/</link><description>Pablo L&#xF3;pez eluded the Scalpel of Damocles last fall. He hurt his arm on an awkward dive in September, and he admitted afterward that he feared the worst. At the time, he escaped serious damage to his elbow, but spring is the reaping season for this kind of thing, and L&#xF3;pez was part of Jobe&#x2019;s Ha...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">19795</guid><pubDate>Tue, 17 Feb 2026 16:44:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Byron Buxton&#x2019;s &#x201C;Organic Leadership&#x201D; Matters More Than Ever for the 2026 Twins</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/byron-buxtons-%E2%80%9Corganic-leadership%E2%80%9D-matters-more-than-ever-for-the-2026-twins-r19788/</link><description>As the Minnesota Twins opened camp this spring, a noticeable theme echoed throughout the organization. After a season defined by transition, youth, and growing pains, this group is searching for something that does not show up on a stat sheet. Leadership has become one of the most talked-about n...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">19788</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 23:06:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Pablo Lopez Leaves First Full Squad Workout with Elbow Soreness</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/pablo-lopez-leaves-first-full-squad-workout-with-elbow-soreness-r19792/</link><description>Monday is supposed to be a day of excitement and hope across Twins Territory. Pitchers and catchers reported last week, and now the remaining position players have joined them. However, there was a noticeable shift in energy at Twins camp on Monday morning.




	After the first full squad workou...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">19792</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 19:36:03 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Our Ultimate Minnesota Twins Spring Training Guide Is Ready For You!</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/our-ultimate-minnesota-twins-spring-training-guide-is-ready-for-you-r19789/</link><description>Spring training has a funny way of rewarding the prepared.




	I&#x2019;m not suggesting you pack your Type A personality on your trip to Fort Myers, but you also don&#x2019;t want to miss the big stuff. Like eating. Or finding shade. Or seeing your favorite ballplayers up close.&#xA0;




	That&#x2019;s why Twins Daily...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">19789</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 16:07:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Bench Role, DFAd, or St. Paul: Analytically Breaking Down Tristan Gray&#x2019;s Player Profile</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/bench-role-dfad-or-st-paul-analytically-breaking-down-tristan-grays-player-profile-r19750/</link><description>&#xA0;



	Acquired from the Boston Red Sox in mid-January for catching prospect Nate Baez, Tristan Gray joined his third organization in two months, becoming a member of the Minnesota Twins. The 29-year-old enters the fold, competing with Ryan Kreidler and Orlando Arcia to become the club&#x2019;s backup s...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">19750</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 15:29:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Should the Twins Consider Adding Another Starting Pitcher Before the Season Begins?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/should-the-twins-consider-adding-another-starting-pitcher-before-the-season-begins-r19764/</link><description>Much of the conversation this offseason centered on the Twins adding impact offense or bolstering the bullpen. On paper, they have checked those boxes, albeit without much flash. Josh Bell adds a switch-hitting bat with power. Victor Caratini provides depth and flexibility behind the plate. Tayl...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">19764</guid><pubDate>Mon, 16 Feb 2026 13:07:02 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
