https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/172/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/chris-paddack-has-dibs-on-a-rotation-spot-and-a-chance-to-emerge-as-a-vital-cog-for-2025-twins-r17803/The Sheriff is sticking on the Twins roster for the 2025 season, it seems, despite a winter of wondering whether he could get dealt elsewhere. Is this the season he puts it all together? Chris Paddack’s future with the Twins seemed in question at the end of last season. His year was cut shor...17803Thu, 20 Feb 2025 00:10:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/are-we-underestimating-minnesota-twins-rule-5-draft-pick-eiberson-castellano-r17800/For the first time since 2017, the Twins made a selection in the MLB phase of the Rule 5 Draft this December. He'll have to make the team to stay with the organization, but if he does, he could be a difference-maker for them. Are we overlooking that upside? The 23-year-old Eiberson Castellan...17800Wed, 19 Feb 2025 18:06:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/carlos-correa-wants-to-lead-a-second-team-to-a-title-how-often-has-that-happened-r17798/More specifically, who has done it recently? On Tuesday, Carlos Correa spoke to the media at Twins spring training on a variety of topics, ranging from injury questions (he’s fine), to Jose Altuve playing left field (“that little man can do anything. He’ll be fine.”). Nestled near the end of...17798Wed, 19 Feb 2025 16:12:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/infield-defense-could-be-a-total-disaster-for-the-minnesota-twins-r17799/They've lost their safety net in Carlos Santana. Now the questionable assortment of defenders in Minnesota's infield mix will really be put to the test. Last year, Twins first baseman Carlos Santana led all qualified MLB first basemen in Outs Above Average at +14, first out of 40 players, ea...17799Wed, 19 Feb 2025 12:30:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/does-simeon-woods-richardson-deserve-the-twins-final-starting-rotation-spot-r17794/Rocco Baldelli isn’t locked into one player for the final spot in the rotation. Instead, there seems to be a competition for one spot among a few impressive young arms. Should last year's emergent rookie get a leg up? Simeon Woods Richardson entered last spring with something to prove to the...17794Wed, 19 Feb 2025 00:07:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/lets-road-trip-twins-2025-trip-8-tigers-and-marlins-oh-my-r17722/When June turns to July, the Twins head to Detroit and Miami for yet another lengthy road trip. While no one knows if the Tigers and Marlins will be up to the challenge, the Twins need to be if they want to finish the first half of the season strong. What awaits them in these cities? Detroit...17722Tue, 18 Feb 2025 20:07:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/how-cole-ragans-offers-hope-for-a-similarly-talented-twins-southpaw-r17792/Cole Ragans had multiple UCL surgeries before he turned 22. Despite that, he's turned into a Cy Young-caliber starting pitcher, and he earned himself some guaranteed money before entering arbitration. His story should have Minnesota Twins fans optimistic about a pitching prospect who has faced s...17792Tue, 18 Feb 2025 14:13:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/make-or-break-players-on-the-2025-twins-louis-varland-r17783/As the Twins gather in Florida to gear up for the 2025 season, a handful of players face a make-or-break campaign. Here’s why their hard-throwing local product is one of the most critical pieces for the pitching staff. The Minnesota Twins head into 2025 with high expectations, but the stakes...17783Tue, 18 Feb 2025 12:35:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what-harrison-bader-means-to-matt-wallner-anti-platooners-rejoice-r17784/If you’re among the crowd who prefers that the Twins let their young lefty hitters see lefty pitching, one Rocco Baldelli comment might be cause for optimism. It’s no secret the Twins have liked to employ platoons. At times over the past handful of seasons, the Twins have run out full lineup...17784Tue, 18 Feb 2025 00:09:03 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/2025-sire-of-fort-myers-preview-who-will-claim-sports-most-prestigious-honor-r17786/Hear ye, hear ye! ‘Tis time. A new Sire of Fort Myers shall be crowned this spring. Let’s take a look at the history of the award and go over this year’s top contenders for the crown, cape and scepter. This will be the seventh time we’ve crowned a Sire of Fort Myers. Can you believe it!? It...17786Mon, 17 Feb 2025 16:18:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/make-or-break-players-on-the-2025-twins-brooks-lee-r17787/Will the former top prospect be able to rebound from his Jekyll-and-Hyde rookie campaign? Second base was a revolving door for the Minnesota Twins last season. Sophomore Edouard Julien began the season as the presumptive starter. Unfortunately, he slumped, earning a demotion to Triple-A St....17787Mon, 17 Feb 2025 14:23:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/ranking-minnesota-twins-non-roster-invites-by-their-potential-impact-r17785/The Twins originally extended spring invites to 16 players outside of the 40-man roster this year, and they added a 17th on Saturday. Here's a breakdown of who among this group is most likely to play impactful roles for the Twins in 2025. Invariably it seems like at least one or two non-rost...17785Mon, 17 Feb 2025 12:37:01 +0000