https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/194/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/willi-castro-presents-an-offseason-planning-paradox-for-the-twins-r17230/Willi Castro had a really interesting season for the Twins. On the one hand, you can make a pretty reasonable argument he was the team's most valuable player (he finished seventh in our balloting). Castro led the Twins in games played and plate appearances, setting a new standard for defensive v...17230Wed, 16 Oct 2024 12:39:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-minnesota-twins-should-explore-trading-jhoan-dur%C3%A1n-this-offseason-r17231/Jhoan Durán has been a force in the Minnesota Twins' bullpen ever since his 2022 debut. His 2.59 ERA and 31.9% strikeout rate over three seasons showcase his dominance, and his triple-digit velocity has made him one of the most exciting pitchers in baseball. Durán, who regularly touches 103-104...17231Wed, 16 Oct 2024 11:22:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-downside-of-a-lineup-full-of-jd-drews-r17227/There once was a player drafted second overall, who produced roughly to expectations over a 14 year career that included MVP votes, an All-Star appearance, and a World Series. His career OPS was .873, and he was a serviceable defender in right field. His career on-base percentage was a robust .3...17227Tue, 15 Oct 2024 17:43:27 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/ranking-the-twins-worst-base-runners-in-2024-r17219/Many teams, like the Twins, try to focus on improving baserunning early in the season. However, the Twins have built a lineup that includes many players for whom baserunning isn’t a strong suit. It would be great if coaching and strategy could help a team improve on the base paths, but a team ca...17219Tue, 15 Oct 2024 15:41:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/offseason-primer-the-detroit-tigers-are-here-to-stay-r17228/On Aug. 5, FanGraphs had the Detroit Tigers at a 0.2% chance to make the playoffs; they were an underwhelming 53-60. From then through Sept. 27, the day they clinched the third American League Wild Card spot, the Tigers went 33-12. They finished the season with an 86-76 record. Let’s...17228Tue, 15 Oct 2024 13:35:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/will-the-minnesota-twins-trade-joe-ryan-or-bailey-ober-this-offseason-r17220/The Twins front office, restructured following the departure of Thad Levine, faces a key challenge this offseason: get better with almost literally zero spending flexibility. To find any room for additions, Derek Falvey and Co. will likely need to get creative, and that might mean moving some of...17220Tue, 15 Oct 2024 11:22:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/pohlads-selling-twins-payroll-pablo-lopez-carlos-correa-no-trade-clause/The Minnesota Twins have some big decisions looming, and they may need to think about their future beyond the field. With the announcement that the Pohlad family is positioning themselves to sell the team, offloading long-term contracts like Pablo López’s might be on the table. López signe...17200Mon, 14 Oct 2024 23:09:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-to-bring-back-matt-borgschulte-as-hitting-coach-r17226/Following the conclusion of the frustrating end of the 2024 regular season, the Minnesota Twins announced the firings of assistant bench coach Tony Diaz and hitting coaches David Popkins, Rudy Hernandez and Derek Shomon.  Brandon Warne was the first to tweet the news today that the Twins wi...17226Mon, 14 Oct 2024 20:29:35 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/in-house-roster-decisions-the-twins-need-to-make-in-november-r17223/Every year, teams enter the offseason having to decide which arbitration-eligible players to tender, which pending free agents to make a qualifying offer to, and which prospects to protect from that offseason’s Rule 5 Draft. This offseason is no exception for the Minnesota Twins. While they do h...17223Mon, 14 Oct 2024 16:27:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/offseason-primer-where-do-the-kansas-city-royals-go-next-r17213/Let’s begin by addressing a huge team priority. The Royals have been playing games at Kauffman Stadium since 1973, making it the fifth-oldest stadium still in use. It’s undergone multiple refurbishments throughout the years, and is still a solid place to see games. The tailgating is great, the s...17213Mon, 14 Oct 2024 14:32:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/does-this-future-hall-of-famer-fit-into-minnesotas-first-base-plans-r17212/As the dust settles on a lackluster 2024 season, the Minnesota Twins face a critical decision at first base. For a team aiming to contend in 2025, first base was a glaring weak spot in the lineup, and while Carlos Santana brought some stability defensively, his bat didn’t keep pace with the team...17212Sun, 13 Oct 2024 17:32:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/offseason-primer-what-are-the-white-sox-up-to-r17207/The White Sox finished the 2024 season with a Major League Baseball record 121 losses. Even a relatively strong finish and an attempt to avoid history, going 5-1 over their last six games and 10-15 in the month of September, couldn’t save them from what seemed inevitable.  2024 Season Revie...17207Sun, 13 Oct 2024 15:08:02 +0000