https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/174/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/five-potential-first-time-all-stars-for-the-2025-minnesota-twins-r17699/Last season, Willi Castro became a first-time All-Star for the Twins after a tremendous first half. Which players have the potential to follow in his footsteps in 2025? The Minnesota Twins boast a roster with multiple established stars, but a new wave of talent is primed to take center stage...17699Wed, 12 Feb 2025 18:07:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/previewing-minnesota-twins-2025-spring-training-battles-r17765/Just before pitchers and catchers report to spring training the Minnesota Twins made a couple of their positional battles a little bit less hotly contested. Nonetheless, there will be some playing time scrambles to follow in the coming weeks. Derek Falvey and the Twins front office have been...17765Wed, 12 Feb 2025 16:12:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/is-emphasizing-depth-charges-like-ty-france-the-right-offseason-strategy-r17764/The Twins have made a series of moves in the last few weeks, but each has been an incremental improvement on existing depth. The front office remains more interested in setting the floor of the roster than pursuing upside. Is that the right choice? The Twins signed Ty France to a one-year bi...17764Wed, 12 Feb 2025 12:24:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/sticking-to-the-plan-how-the-minnesota-twins-quantify-game-calling-r17760/There is a quantifiable stat for nearly everything. At catcher, we have “pop time”, as well as pitch framing and blocking metrics that try to paint a picture of their defensive value. One key part of being a catcher is the art of calling pitches and, while a site like Baseball Savant doesn't qua...17760Wed, 12 Feb 2025 00:12:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/news-twins-agree-to-sign-infielder-ty-france-r17762/On the eve of spring training, the Twins have made their annual spring training signing of a right-hitting, 30-something infielder. The Minnesota Twins have added another bat to their array of infield options, agreeing to sign Ty France to a one-year deal, according to Phil Miller of the Min...17762Tue, 11 Feb 2025 20:34:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/minnesota-twins-first-base-2025-jose-miranda-edouard-julien/There have been several names mentioned as potential Twins first base options. In reality, the choice should be really easy.  I keep hearing name after name being suggested as a first-base option for the 2025 Twins. A year ago, the Twins brought in veteran Carlos Santana on a one-year, $5-mi...17757Tue, 11 Feb 2025 17:13:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/new-twins-ownership-could-make-a-splash-by-locking-up-core-talent-r17759/A new ownership group could mean franchise-altering decisions during the 2025 season. Whoever the new owners are, their first priority should be locking up key roster pieces. A new era is coming for the Minnesota Twins. Sometime in the first half of 2025, the franchise is expected to change...17759Tue, 11 Feb 2025 15:08:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/minnesota-twins-enter-camp-with-a-healthy-outlook-for-a-change-r17752/Injuries will surely come. But as the Twins enter camp, there's a refreshing lack of known concerns to cast shadows over the spring training complex in Fort Myers. It's a positive omen, in a season where this team really needs to stay healthy. Let's start by putting this out there: jinxes ar...17752Tue, 11 Feb 2025 12:36:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-non-roster-invitees-include-prospects-luke-keaschall-andrew-morris-cory-lewis-r17758/The Twins announced 16 non-roster invitees to spring training Monday, with the list featuring a few top prospects and a handful of minor-league signees who’ve had major-league success. One position player stands out most clearly. Luke Keaschall is the team’s No. 3 prospect and a top-100 over...17758Mon, 10 Feb 2025 19:10:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/should-the-twins-make-a-last-minute-push-for-one-of-these-veteran-first-basemen-r17756/The Twins addressed two of their most significant needs last week, with a pair of low-grade but targeted free-agent signings. Could one of these veteran first basemen fill their most obvious remaining hole? Over the weekend, the Minnesota Star Tribune's Bobby Nightengale published an article...17756Mon, 10 Feb 2025 18:22:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/front-office-moves-are-hampering-rocco-baldellis-preferred-strategy-good-r17748/The Twins manager famously liked to go to his bench early and often for subs last year. Ultimately it's hard to say the tendency proved effective. This season, the front office seems to be pushing Rocco in a different direction based on the roster setup. It was fairly clear going into the 20...17748Mon, 10 Feb 2025 14:32:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/is-harrison-bader-precisely-the-wrong-player-for-the-twins-right-now-r17754/He checks all the boxes, but was the front office reading the right checklist? On Wednesday, the Twins reportedly addressed their most glaring need by signing Harrison Bader to a one-year contract for a bit over $6 million. He provides terrific outfield defense and a platoon bat to face left...17754Mon, 10 Feb 2025 12:36:02 +0000