https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/174/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/make-it-official-twins-5-phillies-4-walkoff-win-finishes-homestand-in-wild-style-r16677/Box Score Starting Pitcher: Steven Okert 0.1 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 0 K (14 pitches, 7 strikes (50% strikes)) Home Runs: Matt Wallner (4)  Top 3 WPA: Carlos Santana .372, David Festa .180, Max Kepler .136  Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) Another Rookie Put to the Test  F...16677Wed, 24 Jul 2024 20:19:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/trade-candidates-jack-flaherty-starting-rotation-2024-trade-deadline/Recent reports--including one from Dan Hayes, The Athletic Twins beat reporter--suggest that a short-term starting pitching acquisition tops the team's trade deadline to-do list. Hayes immediately lists Toronto Blue Jays left-handed starting pitcher Yusei Kikuchi as a potential "rental" option M...16668Wed, 24 Jul 2024 15:24:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/how-the-twins-can-trade-for-more-than-a-rental-%E2%80%93-the-2025-payroll-breakdown/Their current payroll is around $130 million, and ownership has hinted that it may decrease slightly next season--despite several players due for healthy raises. However, the Twins’ competitive window is wide open, and the time is right to make a big splash that will allow for a deep playoff run...16674Wed, 24 Jul 2024 12:28:43 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/resurgent-twins-players-larnach-sands-woods-richardson/Baseball is a sport filled with rises and falls. That's a big part of what makes it so enjoyable to follow. It's a game of ebbs and flows, of failure and redemption. While it's tough to watch players go through struggles and downswings (Edouard Julien, hello), we're constantly being reminded of...16672Wed, 24 Jul 2024 11:32:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/final-phillies-3-twins-0-minnesota-misses-the-mark-on-a-great-start-r16673/Box Score SP: Simeon Woods Richardson 6.0 IP, 3 H, 0 R 0 ER, 1 BB, 5 K (88 pitches, 57 strikes) Home Runs: N/A Bottom 3 WPA: Jhoan Duran (-.599), Willi Castro (-.138), Austin Martin (-.110) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) Defense Does it Early In the first inning,...16673Wed, 24 Jul 2024 02:48:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/trade-rumors-bullpen-trade-candidate-andrew-nardi-tanner-scott/The Miami Marlins have been a dumpster fire for some time. That remains accurate this season, and they have already indicated they will be sellers. Having already shipped Luis Arráez to the San Diego Padres, they have indicated a willingness to listen on Jazz Chisholm Jr. Tanner Scott, and other...16669Tue, 23 Jul 2024 23:07:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/chris-paddacks-injury-necessitates-action-for-twins-r16667/Throughout the first half, fans have frequently speculated about whether the Twins would be shopping in the starting pitcher department at the 2024 trade deadline. Chris Paddack’s recent forearm injury all but confirmed that they will be. Paddack is in his first full season back from his se...16667Tue, 23 Jul 2024 18:03:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/yusei-kikuchi-or-bust-in-twins-search-for-a-starting-pitcher-at-trade-deadline-r16645/Over the All-Star break, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reported that the Twins would like to add a pitcher to the starting rotation and are open to acquiring an impending free agent. It’s worth noting that the team’s payroll dropped $30 million this winter, and attendance has been lower than expecte...16645Tue, 23 Jul 2024 11:19:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/make-it-official-twins-7-phillies-2%C2%A0bailey-ober-doesnt-phear-the-phillies-r16666/  Box Score SP: Bailey Ober: 7.0 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 4 K (83 pitches, 58 strikes (69.8%) Home Runs: N/A Top 3 WPA: Bailey Ober (0.198), Diego A. Castillo (0.188), Carlos Santana(0.106) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs)  After a tough two-game series against the Mi...16666Tue, 23 Jul 2024 03:53:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-could-be-prime-suitors-as-james-paxton-trade-rumors-swirl-r16664/The Los Angeles Dodgers made surprising news Monday afternoon, designating left-handed starter James Paxton for assignment following their move to activate Clayton Kershaw from the 60-day injured list. Paxton had just made the start for the Dodgers Sunday night against the Boston Red Sox. He thr...16664Mon, 22 Jul 2024 23:06:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/an-eyewitness-account-of-joe-mauers-ascent-to-baseball-nirvana-r16658/Getting into town on Wednesday, my first stop was a trip to the National Baseball Hall of Fame. If you have yet to make your pilgrimage to the Mecca that is Cooperstown, NY, it's hard to describe the scope of what awaits you. Having been multiple times previously, and for the induction ceremony...16658Mon, 22 Jul 2024 15:35:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/predicting-3-second-half-all-stars-for-the-minnesota-twins-r16643/Last season, Max Kepler was one of baseball’s best hitters in the second half. He saw his wRC+ jump from 88 in the first half to 154 after the break. It was the biggest increase by any player, and the next closest player (Marcell Ozuna) was eight points behind Kepler. It would be great if Kepler...16643Mon, 22 Jul 2024 13:22:01 +0000