https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/2/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/has-the-league-caught-up-to-connor-prielipp-r20452/Connor Prielipp’s last three starts have not been encouraging. Before taking the mound on May 22, the Twins' rookie looked like one of the biggest bright spots in their rotation. Through his first handful of major league starts, he carried an ERA below 3.00, was striking out more than a bat...20452Sat, 06 Jun 2026 12:14:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-5-royals-3-sixth-inning-ambush-fuels-comeback-win-r20464/  Box Score SP: Zebby Matthews: 7 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 4 BB, 2 K Home Runs: Brooks Lee (9) Top 3 WPA: Zebby Matthews (.130), Brooks Lee (.120), Orlando Arcia (.120) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) There was rain. Or maybe there wasn’t. Well, there was supposed to be rain....20464Sat, 06 Jun 2026 04:05:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/friday-forum-whither-ryan-jeffers-who-exactly-is-austin-martin-anyway-and-heydid-you-know-there-might-be-labor-strife-in-mlbs-future-r20450/The Twins have some decisions to make, and relatively soon. A big one: what to do with Ryan Jeffers, who isn't signed past the end of this season. What do you think is the path forward? Austin Martin started 2026 on fire, carrying a .400 OBP for weeks. Not so much lately. Who do you think t...20450Fri, 05 Jun 2026 23:50:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/joe-mauer-byron-buxton-and-never-ending-trade-speculation-r20438/It has become one of baseball's most predictable conversations. Whenever the Minnesota Twins hit a rough patch, fall out of contention, or approach the trade deadline, Byron Buxton's name starts appearing in trade speculation. National analysts suggest contenders should call. Fans debate whether...20438Fri, 05 Jun 2026 14:02:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-twins-cant-wait-any-longer-to-bring-back-royce-lewis-r20456/When the Minnesota Twins optioned Royce Lewis to Triple-A St. Paul on May 19, it felt like more than just a roster move. Lewis had endured a miserable start to the 2026 season, hitting his way to a .539 OPS in 31 games while striking out 37 times and drawing just 12 walks. Every at-bat seemed to...20456Fri, 05 Jun 2026 11:38:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/royals-8-twins-6-it-was-like-tug-of-war-between-two-pigs-in-the-mud-r20455/Box Score SP: Andrew Morris - 2 IP, 5 H, 2 R, 1 BB, 2 K (48 pitches, 32 strikes (67% strikes)) Home Runs: Byron Buxton, Kody Clemens (2), Victor Caratini Bottom 3 WPA: Anthony Banda (-0.39), Brooks Lee (-0.19), Justin Lawrence (-0.19) Win Probability Chart (vis Baseball Savant)...20455Fri, 05 Jun 2026 04:22:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-twins-may-have-found-their-best-pitching-formula%E2%80%94but-can-they-even-use-it-r20410/For over 50 years, Major League Baseball teams operated with a four-man starting rotation. From roughly the 1890s through the early 1970s, that model was the standard across the sport. Pitchers would take the ball every fourth day (sometimes, early in that window, every third); work deep into ga...20410Thu, 04 Jun 2026 23:07:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/joe-ryan-was-visibly-angry-after-his-winning-start-monday-night-why-r20437/Joe Ryan has never been a pitcher who hides his emotions. Throughout his Twins career, fans have seen his reactions go viral, whether he's celebrating a spectacular defensive play behind him or watching a mistake leave the ballpark before it lands in the seats. Ryan wears his emotions on his sle...20437Thu, 04 Jun 2026 16:44:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/should-the-twins-make-ryan-jeffers-the-qualifying-offer-r20444/Ryan Jeffers was the best player on the Twins through the first quarter of the 2026 season. In 37 games, he slashed .295/.408/.541, with a .949 OPS about 60% above league average. That OPS is the best in the league among primary catchers with at least 140 plate appearances, and by fWAR, he ranks...20444Thu, 04 Jun 2026 11:55:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what-should-twins-fans-expect-from-sidearmer-justin-lawrence-r20443/The Minnesota Twins continued searching for bullpen help on Monday night, acquiring right-handed reliever Justin Lawrence from the Pittsburgh Pirates for cash considerations. Pittsburgh designated the veteran reliever for assignment last week, giving Minnesota an opportunity to take a chance on...20443Wed, 03 Jun 2026 23:05:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/white-sox-8-twins-0-twins-get-shut-out-for-the-first-time-this-season-in-loss-to-white-sox-r20446/Box Score SP: Taj Bradley - 4.2 IP, 7 H, 5 ER, 5 BB, 5 K (104 pitches, 63 strikes (72% strikes) Home Runs: None Bottom 3 WPA: Taj Bradley (-0.24); Austin Martin (-0.05); Byron Buxton (-0.05) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) Taj Bradley had his third appearance since returnin...20446Wed, 03 Jun 2026 20:42:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/has-austin-martin-been-exposed-r20439/For the first month and a half of the season, Austin Martin looked like one of the biggest success stories on the Twins roster. From Opening Day through the middle of May, Martin batted .333 and reached base seemingly every night. He drew more walks than strikeouts, posted a contact rate around...20439Wed, 03 Jun 2026 15:48:02 +0000