https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/195/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/jorge-alcala-twins-bullpen-implosion-pitch-selection/In baseball, relievers are often the unsung heroes of a team. Their job is to protect leads, keep games close, and put out fires. For many relievers, including Jorge Alcalá, most outings are routine—composed of high-pressure situations where they deliver a crucial out or escape a jam. But even t...16859Mon, 19 Aug 2024 11:30:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/week-review-twins-royals-rangers-zebby-matthews-debut/Weekly Snapshot: Mon, 8/12 through Sun, 8/18 *** Record Last Week: 5-2 (Overall: 70-54) Run Differential Last Week: +16 (Overall: +70) Standing: 2nd Place in AL Central (2.0 GB)  Game 118 | MIN 8, KC 3: Early Homers from Castro, Lewis Build Big Lead Game 119 | MIN 13, KC 3: Twins...16858Mon, 19 Aug 2024 00:08:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/rangers-6-twins-5-jorge-alcal%C3%A1-implodes-extra-inning-miscues-cost-twins-sweep-r16856/Box Score: Starting Pitcher: Pablo López: 6 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 3 BB, 3 K (107 Pitches, 66.3%) Home Runs: Ryan Jeffers (19), Carlos Santana (18) Bottom 3 WPA: Jorge Alcalá (-.686), José Miranda (-.247), Matt Wallner (-.108) Win Probability Chart (Via Fangraphs): Following a three-game...16856Sun, 18 Aug 2024 21:48:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/after-a-disastrous-start-has-christian-v%C3%A1zquez-been-worth-his-contract-r16845/Expectations were high when Christian Vázquez signed a three-year, $30 million contract with the Minnesota Twins in December of 2022. The veteran catcher was brought in not just for his defensive acumen and game-calling ability but also for the stability and leadership he could provide to a youn...16845Sun, 18 Aug 2024 14:54:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/alex-kirilloff-twins-future/Alex Kirilloff was the Twins’ first-round pick in the 2016 draft, and quickly rose up the prospect rankings, topping out as the number nine prospect in baseball. In 2018, he led all of the minors with 71 extra base hits. His first cup of coffee came in the 2020 playoffs, where he was the fi...16852Sun, 18 Aug 2024 12:37:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/jeff-hoffman-20-how-reliever-scott-blewett-could-signal-redemption-for-the-twins-r16847/On Feb. 27, 2023, the Minnesota Twins signed pitcher Jeff Hoffman to a minor league contract. Deemed a reclamation project, the hard-tossing right-hander had just completed his seventh season in MLB (five with the Colorado Rockies and two with the Cincinnati Reds). He had yet to put together a s...16847Sun, 18 Aug 2024 12:18:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/make-it-official-twins-5-rangers-2-twins-rally-late-to-clinch-series-r16853/Box Score SP: David Festa 5.0 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 6 K (81 pitches, 54 strikes (68%) Home Runs: Trevor Larnach (12) Top 3 WPA: Willi Castro(.257), Austin Martin (.125), Ronny Henriquez (.092) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) The Twins lineup continues to impress and hold...16853Sun, 18 Aug 2024 02:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/chris-paddack-elbow-injury-timeline-mri/When Chris Paddack went back onto the injured list after returning from a bout with arm fatigue and making two starts ahead of the All-Star break, the Twins publicly expressed minimal concern. "It doesn't seem like anything major, to be honest," said manager Rocco Baldelli of Paddack feelin...16851Sat, 17 Aug 2024 18:38:26 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-young-pitchers-festa-matthews-woods-richardson-varland/The Minnesota Twins have cultivated a promising group of pitching prospects, each with unique strengths and developmental paths. These young arms could play a pivotal role in the franchise's success going forward. Ranking them involves considering their present abilities and their potential to i...16824Sat, 17 Aug 2024 12:31:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/make-it-official-twins-4-rangers-3-carlos-santana-homers-same-as-it-ever-was-r16849/Box Score Simeon Woods Richardson: 5 IP, 3 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 1 K Home Runs: Ryan Jeffers (18), Carlos Santana (17) Top 3 WPA: Carlos Santana (.282), Jhoan Durán (.203), Griffin Jax (.143) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) Welcome to Player’s Weekend! The state-mandated fun be...16849Sat, 17 Aug 2024 02:57:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/a-quick-update-on-twins-historic-unique-usage-of-christian-v%C3%A1zquez-and-ryan-jeffers-r16842/As I've assiduously documented over the last year or so, the Twins alternate Ryan Jeffers and Christian Vázquez in composing their daily starting lineups. They don't kind-of, sort-of alternate them, or play matchups or pair each with a subset of the starting rotation. The Twins believe so strong...16842Fri, 16 Aug 2024 23:11:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/should-the-twins-re-sign-starting-pitcher-anthony-desclafani-this-offseason-r16833/On Jan. 29, the Minnesota Twins traded fan-favorite second baseman Jorge Polanco to the Seattle Mariners in exchange for starting pitcher Anthony DeSclafani, reliever Justin Topa, outfield prospect Gabriel Gonzalez, and pitching prospect Darren Bowen. Upon hearing news of the transactions, those...16833Fri, 16 Aug 2024 14:11:02 +0000