https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/175/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/hall-of-fame-hope-how-the-2025-inductions-impact-three-former-twins-r17715/The National Baseball Hall of Fame announced the results of this year’s voting in recent weeks. For three former Twins players, the results may help their long-term chances of getting into Cooperstown. The 2025 Hall of Fame voting cycle brought long-awaited triumph for some and lingering unc...17715Sun, 09 Feb 2025 18:18:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/willi-castros-value-to-the-twins-is-getting-harder-to-see-r17750/He was officially named the team's MVP last year, and there were viable reasons for it. But the planned usage for Willi Castro this season seem to downplay his most valuable qualities. Personally I think it's a stretch to say Willi Castro was the Most Valuable Player on the Minnesota Twins i...17750Sun, 09 Feb 2025 14:07:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/lets-road-trip-twins-2025-trip-6-7321-miles-to-victory-r17720/When the schedule was adjusted to accommodate the Tampa Bay Rays' stadium situation, what was already the longest road trip of the season at the end of May became the stuff of epic tales. From Tampa to Seattle to Sacramento—here we go! Tampa Bay Rays - May 26-28 George M. Steinbrenner Fiel...17720Sat, 08 Feb 2025 20:12:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/could-willi-castro-realistically-be-the-twins-first-baseman-in-2025-r17747/After recent signings, the Twins' most significant roster need is at first base. Can the club’s do-it-all utility man add first base to his defensive repertoire? Versatility has been Willi Castro’s calling card since arriving in Minnesota, and now the Twins might be asking him to add yet ano...17747Sat, 08 Feb 2025 14:03:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what-differentiated-harrison-bader-from-the-field-of-rh-outfield-bats-r17745/Four different players fitting this same mold all signed within the past few days. Harrison Bader was the Twins' choice, and he got the largest deal of the group. What made Bader stand out from the other available options as a fit and a worthy investment? It's been a busy week for a ver...17745Fri, 07 Feb 2025 15:05:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/are-the-miami-marlins-a-perfect-trade-partner-for-the-minnesota-twins-r17738/The Twins made another signing on Wednesday, and their payroll is well above what many would expect it to be as spring training nears. Has a surprising team emerged as a target to shed salary? It’s hard to imagine a world where the Twins stand pat with their roster after signing Harrison Bad...17738Fri, 07 Feb 2025 00:12:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/hayes-the-minnesota-twins-have-expressed-interest-in-adding-a-veteran-shortstop-r17742/The Minnesota Twins might not be done yet. Dan Hayes of The Athletic is reporting that “multiple league sources confirmed the Twins have expressed interest in adding a veteran shortstop, recently inquiring about free agents Luis Urías and Paul DeJong.” Let’s get into it. Let’s start by quick...17742Thu, 06 Feb 2025 19:21:53 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/are-the-twins-the-most-improved-team-in-the-al-central-this-winter-r17740/Twins fans have been clamoring for the front office to do something this winter. With the team’s recent additions, is Minnesota the most improved team in the AL Central this winter? (It's not as crazy as it sounds.) Many fans can get hyper-focused on their favorite team and not see how other...17740Thu, 06 Feb 2025 16:41:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/i-am-once-again-asking-for-a-ryan-mountcastle-trade-r17739/Baltimore’s endless glut of hitters has to give way somehow, right? With the Orioles signing Ramón Laureano on Tuesday, it seems that, once again, Baltimore has more hitters than they know what to do with. Their lineup was already crowded, with Heston Kjerstad on the bench in most formulatio...17739Thu, 06 Feb 2025 14:37:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/matt-wallner-trevor-larnach-meet-your-new-platoon-partner-harrison-bader-r17737/This offseason marks the third year in a row that the Twins have pursued a glove-first backup center fielder, eschewing a more prototypical corner platoon bat on their bench. But that doesn’t mean Harrison Bader shouldn’t be used like one. Every offseason, fans have somewhere between opined...17737Thu, 06 Feb 2025 12:30:49 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/projecting-the-minnesota-twins-2025-opening-day-roster-v-20-r17728/The Twins have been quiet this offseason, with minimal moves made around the margins and a couple late signings. With spring training on the horizon, who is projected to make the team’s Opening Day roster? Despite the lack of splashy additions, the team is positioned to enter the 2025 season...17728Thu, 06 Feb 2025 00:10:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what-can-the-minnesota-twins-expect-from-harrison-bader-r17735/The Minnesota Twins and outfielder Harrison Bader have agreed to a one-year contract. Bader will take over the role as the team’s fourth outfielder. What can we expect to get out of the 2021 Gold Glove winner, entering his age-31 season? Since waiving Jake Cave following the 2022 season, the...17735Wed, 05 Feb 2025 19:14:01 +0000