https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/17/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/minnesota-twins-taking-closer-by-committee-to-a-new-level-r20109/The closer-by-committee approach is common in today’s game, but the Minnesota Twins are taking it further early in 2026. In the opening 16 games, five different pitchers have recorded saves, and there’s no sign that anyone will take hold of the role more firmly any time soon. If someone had...20109Mon, 13 Apr 2026 14:44:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/this-is-what-a-successful-austin-martin-was-always-going-to-look-like-r20124/Over 665 plate appearances at Vanderbilt University, Austin Martin put up an astronomical .482 on-base percentage. He was everywhere—on base all the time, and a pest once he got there. It got him drafted fifth overall in the 2020 MLB Draft, by the Toronto Blue Jays. Martin continued that tr...20124Mon, 13 Apr 2026 11:15:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/week-in-review-from-stumble-to-surge-r20122/The Weekly Nutshell: Well okay then! Through their first nine games of the season, the Twins much looked like the team most expected to see, opening with a 3-6 record that placed them at the bottom of the Central division. Looking ahead to matchups against Detroit and Toronto, the Twins were g...20122Mon, 13 Apr 2026 00:03:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-8-blue-jays-2-g4-ignites-a-twins-onslaught-r20121/Box Score: Starting Pitcher: Taj Bradley: 5 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 7 K (106 Pitches, 62 Strikes, 58.5%) Home Runs: Tristan Gray (2), Kody Clemens (2) Top 3 WPA: Gray (0.25), Matt Wallner (0.10), Josh Bell (0.07) Win Probability Chart (Via BaseballSavant): In a baseball landscape in...20121Sun, 12 Apr 2026 20:36:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-7-blue-jays-4-joe-ryan-and-the-twins-overpower-blue-jays-to-even-the-series-r20118/Box Score SP: Joe Ryan - 7.0 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 5 K (91 pitches, 65 strikes (71%) Home Runs: Brooks Lee (2), Trevor Larnach (1) Top 3 WPA (via FanGraphs): Larnach (0.17), Josh Bell (0.12), Lee (0.11) Win Probability Chart (via BaseballSavant)  Joe Ryan looked to lead the Twi...20118Sat, 11 Apr 2026 21:38:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/revisionist-history-would-2026-twins-be-better-with-carlos-correa-r20101/One of the most shocking moves at last year’s trade deadline was sending Carlos Correa back to the Houston Astros in a deal that felt less like a pivot and more like a surrender. The Twins moved on from the highest-paid player in franchise history and paid another team $10 million per season to...20101Sat, 11 Apr 2026 15:10:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/andrew-morris-gets-the-call-as-the-twins-seek-bullpen-reinforcements-r20116/Andrew Morris is getting the call. Twins Daily’s #12 prospect is joining the team in Toronto for a three-game road trip. He’s expected to pitch out the bullpen with right-hander Cody Laweryson being placed on the injured list. Morris was drafted in the fourth round of the 2022 draft out of...20116Sat, 11 Apr 2026 14:07:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-twins-under-the-radar-offseason-moves-are-already-paying-off-r20111/While the Minnesota Twins didn’t make any blockbuster trades or hand out massive contracts this past offseason, the moves they did make are already paying off in a very real, measurable way early in 2026. The front office targeted specific needs and filled them with experienced, complementary pi...20111Sat, 11 Apr 2026 12:10:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/blue-jays-10-twins-4-early-promise-portends-middle-innings-muck-r20114/Box Score Simeon Woods Richardson: 4 IP, 6 H, 5 ER, 1 BB, 2 K Home Runs: Ryan Jeffers, (1) Brooks Lee (1) Bottom 3 WPA: Simeon Woods Richardson (-0.37), Anthony Banda (-0.18), Josh Bell (-0.11) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) Ah, the yearly foray into Canada. Everyone’s favori...20114Sat, 11 Apr 2026 02:03:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/friday-forum-hope-o-meter-drops-but-reasons-to-believe-remain-r20103/  Personally, I don't have much hope for contention this year. One survey seems to indicate I'm not alone among my fellow Twins freaks. Some interesting takes here: https://twinsdaily.com/forums/topic/73646-twins-fall-to-bottom-of-the-athletics-hope-o-meter/page/3/#comment-1618834...20103Fri, 10 Apr 2026 18:49:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/a-lingering-lineup-imbalance-continues-to-haunt-the-twins-r20082/The Minnesota Twins have seemed to have a roster flaw in recent years, with a lack of impact right-handed bats. It is not an issue that has flown under the radar, either. Season after season, the lineup has leaned heavily to the left side, often prioritizing corner outfielders with power from th...20082Fri, 10 Apr 2026 16:08:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/james-outman-has-struggled-mightily-how-long-can-he-hold-onto-a-job-r20098/The 2025 trade deadline was an eventful one for the Twins. By letting go of some key contributors (Jhoan Duran, Griffin Jax, and more), they received a mix of prospects and controllable big-leaguers. One of those players, Taj Bradley, has already been a positive contributor. However, another acq...20098Fri, 10 Apr 2026 14:05:01 +0000