https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/268/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-front-office-was-right-to-bet-on-their-roster-r15003/Coming into the year, Derek Falvey gave Rocco Baldelli a roster that included star power in the form of Carlos Correa. He provided depth in the form of Kyle Farmer, Willi Castro, Michael A. Taylor, and Donovan Solano. He got ownership’s blessing to spend to a threshold the franchise had never be...15003Sun, 24 Sep 2023 12:20:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/angels-1-twins-0-gray-dominant-but-twins-bats-lifeless-r15044/Box Score: Starting Pitcher: Sonny Gray: 6 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 8 K (93 pitches, 61 Strikes, 65.6%) Home Runs: None Bottom 3 WPA: Edouard Julien (-.229), Matt Wallner (-.120), Trevor Larnach (-.107) Win Probability Chart (Via Fangraphs): The day after a thrilling night in which the T...15044Sat, 23 Sep 2023 20:55:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/how-many-innings-will-twins-starters-get-in-the-postseason-r15011/The Minnesota Twins are looking towards the playoffs and will kick off their action on October 3rd. Their opponent is unknown, and while the rotation isn't set, we have a good idea of the candidates. How will Rocco Baldelli use them? One of the most common refrains regarding complaints dire...15011Sat, 23 Sep 2023 16:11:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-fans-soak-in-first-at-home-playoff-clinch-since-2010-r15041/While the Twins have won a division championship more recently than 2010, they have not had the chance to celebrate the moment with their hometown fans in over a decade. In 2019, the Twins were in Detroit when they clinched the division title. In 2020, the Twins were in Chicago, and fans were al...15041Sat, 23 Sep 2023 13:11:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-clinch-division-title-now-what-should-the-postseason-roster-look-like-for-round-1-r15042/On Friday night at Target Field, the Minnesota Twins clinched the AL Central division championship and a spot in the playoffs for the first time since the Covid-shortened 2020 season. Yes, there are eight more games to play, but c'mon, it's OK to start talking playoffs now, right? And to do so,...15042Sat, 23 Sep 2023 11:22:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-8-angels-6-minnesota-wins-the-al-central-for-the-first-time-since-2020-r15039/Box Score Pablo López: 6 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 7 K Home Runs: Alex Kirilloff (10) Top 3 WPA: Kyle Farmer (.165), Alex Kirilloff (.147), Louie Varland (.094) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) It was perhaps the most raucous night in Target Field history. With a playoff magic number...15039Sat, 23 Sep 2023 03:13:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/3-bold-new-questions-that-the-twins-must-answer-to-end-their-playoff-curse-r15019/The Minnesota Twins are headed to the 2023 Major League Baseball Playoffs. This phrase should excite and inspire Twins fans of all generations, but the reality is that as the playoffs approach a Twins fan who knows history can't help but feel some fear and trembling. Nobody wants to face the pot...15019Fri, 22 Sep 2023 16:18:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/a-wish-comes-true-for-a-former-twin-r15038/On November 18, 2022, then Twins first baseman Luis Arraez had a lot to smile about. He was coming off his first all-star season, won the American League Batting title, and was one of five players strutting down the stage in the Mall of America's rotunda in one of the Twins new uniforms. Th...15038Fri, 22 Sep 2023 14:22:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/how-do-the-twins-stack-up-against-the-toronto-blue-jays-in-the-postseason-r15032/As the Twins near their first postseason appearance since 2020, they may find themselves in a border battle with their Ontario-based neighbors in Toronto. Coming into the 2023 season, expectations for the Blue Jays were CN Tower high. After getting heartbreakingly swept by the Mariners duri...15032Fri, 22 Sep 2023 13:24:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/past-postseason-performances-from-the-twins-projected-playoff-26-man-roster-r15009/  The postseason is an exciting time for everyone involved. As we get closer to October 3, a sense of nervousness, excitement, and cautious optimism is beginning to blanket the Land of 10,000 Lakes, or Rakes I suppose, as the Twins are set to make their first playoff appearance since gettin...15009Thu, 21 Sep 2023 16:15:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/destination-the-show-episode-6-r15033/In this episode, we debate the ceiling of Twins outfield prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez, talk through potential 2024 ROY candidates for the Twins, Cubs, and Brewers, and answer listener questions on AFL rosters and the Twins 2022 pitching draft haul. You can support the show by downloading it...15033Thu, 21 Sep 2023 15:15:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/playoff-matchup-astros/Since the Astros exited what was, at the time, the most extreme tank and rebuild ever, they've been the class of the American League. They started winning in 2015, but in 2017, they took the leap to being an elite team and haven't looked back. They won the World Series in 2017* and 2022 and have...15030Thu, 21 Sep 2023 13:24:01 +0000