https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/175/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/lew-ford-could-this-be-the-end-of-baseballs-ageless-wonder-r17398/For years, Lew Ford has been the embodiment of a baseball lifer. Once a staple in the Minnesota Twins' outfield during the mid-2000s, Ford carved out a niche as a player who could do a little bit of everything. He hit for average, provided speed on the bases, and flashed a reliable glove. Howeve...17398Sat, 23 Nov 2024 12:13:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/how-joe-ryans-fastball-evolution-can-define-his-2025-season-r17395/Joe Ryan’s ascension to big-league success revolved around his fastball. It’s a pitch that baffled hitters in the minors, even as scouts questioned whether his heater-heavy approach could translate to the majors at a non-overpowering velocity. As he prepares for his fourth full season in the big...17395Fri, 22 Nov 2024 17:20:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/to-tender-or-non-tender-that-is-the-question-update-we-now-have-answers-r17410/Friday night is the deadline for offering a 2025 contract to players eligible for arbitration. The Minnesota Twins currently have 11 players who are arbitration-eligible. This article will be a quick summary of the 11 players, and ultimately the questions for each player will be:  Tender...17410Fri, 22 Nov 2024 12:10:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/trade-candidates-jorge-mateo-gregory-soto-non-tender-deadline/Here at Twins Daily, we have written extensively about Willi Castro and the other arbitration eligible players that the Twins need to make a decision on over the next 24 hours. I specifically have been a proponent of non-tendering Castro and using that money elsewhere to improve the roster. That...17406Thu, 21 Nov 2024 18:12:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/four-non-tender-candidates-for-the-minnesota-twins-ahead-of-fridays-deadline-r17403/The Minnesota Twins face critical decisions ahead of Friday’s non-tender deadline. With an eye on maintaining flexibility while maximizing roster value, the front office must determine whether several borderline contributors warrant another season on the payroll. Let’s break down four potential...17403Thu, 21 Nov 2024 16:35:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/are-trevor-larnach-and-matt-wallner-redundent-r17404/Trevor Larnach and Matt Wallner are currently likely to fill both corner outfield spots in the Twins' Opening Day lineup for 2025. Each has had their share of highs in a Twins uniform, and (alas) miserable lows to match. Could the Twins decide this winter that they would be better off not trusti...17404Thu, 21 Nov 2024 14:05:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/who-is-travis-adams-meet-minnesotas-new-40-man-roster-addition-r17405/The Minnesota Twins added two prospects to their 40-man roster ahead of Tuesday's deadline to protect players from Rule 5 draft: Marco Raya and Travis Adams. In our article previewing this deadline, we had Raya at the top of the list in terms of likelihood, and Adams near the bottom. He's not co...17405Thu, 21 Nov 2024 12:36:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/two-trade-scenarios-for-the-twins-to-acquire-miamis-jes%C3%BAs-luzardo-r17389/The Minnesota Twins find themselves in a familiar position this offseason, looking to solidify their starting rotation. After missing the playoffs in 2024, bolstering the rotation with a high-upside left-hander like Miami’s Jesús Luzardo could be a game-changer. The Twins and Marlins have succes...17389Wed, 20 Nov 2024 17:05:22 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-path-to-an-elite-minnesota-twins-bullpen-in-2025-r17396/The 2025 season will mark the 10-year anniversary of Kansas City's last World Series title, which was memorably earned through the might of a legendary relief corps. The Royals ranked 22nd among MLB teams in starting pitcher ERA that year, and 11th in offensive wOBA. They had zero players hit 25...17396Wed, 20 Nov 2024 15:38:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/youre-the-twins-gm-plotting-my-offseason-whats-that-smell-its-the-funk-r17385/This series of articles is a primer on the release of our new "You're The Twins GM!" tool where you play the role of Derek Falvey and build your own Twins offseason. Please visit the tool here and join in on the fun! Let’s first set the scene. The Twins have approximately $130 million to sp...17385Wed, 20 Nov 2024 12:42:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what-did-michael-tonkin-ever-do-to-you-r17397/What did Michael Tonkin ever do to you? What did he do wrong, except bounce around the league for the last decade without evincing the ability to be a relief ace? What is he really asking of you? Just, maybe, $1.5 million, on a one-year deal, and a roster spot the team has spent on guys like Jay...17397Tue, 19 Nov 2024 18:02:08 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/torii-hunters-hall-of-fame-case-a-career-of-contrasts-r17391/The 2025 National Baseball Hall of Fame BBWAA ballot will be sent to voters this week, with some strong first-time candidates joining holdovers from previous seasons. Ichiro Suzuki and CC Sabathia are likely to be elected on the first ballot, while Billy Wagner finished just five votes shy of in...17391Tue, 19 Nov 2024 16:32:02 +0000