https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/218/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/3-post-hype-prospects-attempting-to-return-to-the-twins-long-term-plans-r15812/Fans can be excited when a top prospect reaches the majors and has high success. However, there can be growing pains as the league adjusts to a player, which is only heightened when a player attempts to play through injuries. Each of the trio below has a different focus for the 2024 season, but...15812Mon, 11 Mar 2024 13:09:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/when-will-the-twins-first-need-a-fifth-starter-r15819/Anthony DeSclafani missed almost the entire second half last year with a flexor strain, which is often – but not always – a precursor to a more serious elbow injury or surgery. He received a platelet-rich plasma (PRP) and stem cell injections in August to boost healing, rehabbed during the offse...15819Mon, 11 Mar 2024 02:04:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-big-question-back-of-the-bullpen-r15786/Last season, the Minnesota Twins had one of the best starting rotations in all baseball. Rocco Baldelli would love to see this group replicate that, but Joe Ryan and Bailey Ober must step up behind Pablo Lopez to avoid a dropoff. Sonny Gray and Kenta Maeda are gone, so if the Twins are going to...15786Sun, 10 Mar 2024 21:20:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/lets-road-trip-2024-trip-8-east-to-west-again-chicago-san-francisco-july-8-14-r15796/There might not be a better summer city in the United States than Minneapolis, but if there is one, it's Chicago. Even in the swelter of July, it's a treat. Chicago White Sox – July 8-10 Guaranteed Rate Field: Capacity 40,615 2023 Attendance: 1,669,628, down from 1,936,798 in 2022 (Aver...15796Sun, 10 Mar 2024 15:30:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/is-this-the-year-for-jorge-alcala-r15597/At the end of the 2019 season, the Minnesota Twins designated Marcos Diplan to make room for Jorge Alcala on the 40-man roster. He pitched in two games to end the year and flashed stuff that made him an enticing option for 2020. Alcala posted a 2.63 ERA during the Covid-shortened year, but it wa...15597Sat, 09 Mar 2024 17:11:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/lets-road-trip-2024-trip-7-to-the-west-oaklandarizonaseattle-june-21-30-r15794/If things go according to the team's plans, this could be the last time the Twins go to Oakland for a long, long time. Oakland Athletics – June 21-23 Oakland Coliseum: Capacity 56,782 2023 Attendance: 832,352, up from 787,982 in 2022 (Averaged 10,276, ranked 15th out of 15 AL teams, 30t...15794Sat, 09 Mar 2024 15:34:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-big-question-at-shortstop-carlos-correas-post-plantar-fasciitis-mobility-r15777/Rocco Baldelli doesn’t have to worry about whom he pencils in at shortstop each day during the 2024 season. Carlos Correa was signed to a $200-million contract to be a roster cornerstone that is out there every day. Despite playing through plantar fasciitis pain last season, he still appeared in...15777Fri, 08 Mar 2024 16:12:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/matt-wallner-rookie-stats-projections-twins-young-core/Matt Wallner’s 2023 got a hot start in an offense-heavy environment in St. Paul, where his production was 33% above league average by wRC+. Building on that, he finished his rookie season with a .249/.370/.507 slash line, good for 44% above league average. There’s a chance the contact problems d...15804Fri, 08 Mar 2024 14:04:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/does-griffin-jax-have-another-gear-r15806/Think about the Twins reliever who can approach 100 MPH with his fastball.  No, not that one. I’m talking about Griffin Jax, whose unique journey to the big leagues has led him to two years of success in a setup relief role. Through his winter training program with Driveline in the 202...15806Fri, 08 Mar 2024 12:36:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-announce-spring-breakout-roster-r15807/Even as the front office gets busy cutting down the spring training group to an eventual 26-man roster, Major League Baseball is unveiling the Spring Breakout games for the first time this year. In what boils down to a prospect showcase, the Twins will host the Tampa Bay Rays on Sat., Mar. 16. M...15807Thu, 07 Mar 2024 20:31:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-time-for-alex-kirilloff-is-now-or-its-never-r15797/Alex Kirilloff was drafted 15th overall in the 2016 MLB Draft. That was the final draft under the Terry Ryan regime, before the longtime GM was fired and (eventually) Derek Falvey was hired in his stead. Kirilloff was a polished hitter from Pennsylvania, and the high school product was expected...15797Thu, 07 Mar 2024 16:38:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/bailey-obers-improved-pitch-mix-can-make-him-a-playoff-caliber-starter-r15802/Losing Sonny Gray and Kenta Maeda from the starting rotation would be a tough pill to swallow for any organization. Gray was the AL Cy Young runner-up, and Maeda pitched well down the stretch leading into the playoffs. Minnesota’s front office talked about adding a starting pitcher earlier in th...15802Thu, 07 Mar 2024 15:03:01 +0000