https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/269/?d=1enhttps://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 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-5-reds-3-castro-polanco-lead-twins-to-dramatic-come-from-behind-win-r15028/Box Score Starting Pitcher: Bailey Ober, 5.0 IP, 3 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 3 BB, 3 K (97 pitches, 60 strikes, 61.9%) Home Runs: Willi Castro (9) Top 3 WPA: Willi Castro (.353), Jorge Polanco (.207), Kyle Farmer (.172) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) In the first two games of this Cincinnati se...15028Wed, 20 Sep 2023 19:51:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/byron-buxtons-playoff-role-might-be-big-bench-bat-r14993/Byron Buxton made his first appearance in center field as part of a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul on August 30th. During his next game, he was removed from action because of inflammation and irritation in his right knee. This type of reaction can be expected when a player is dealing wi...14993Wed, 20 Sep 2023 16:15:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/how-do-the-twins-stack-up-against-the-seattle-mariners-in-the-postseason-r15012/In winning the American League Central Division, the Minnesota Twins will host a wild card team on October 3rd and 4th, with a decisive Game 3 on the 5th, if necessary. They get the advantage of home field in each contest, and they’ll have some level of familiarity with whomever they wind up squ...15012Wed, 20 Sep 2023 13:24:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/sonny-and-the-cy-young-r15026/If you pay attention to more than just the Twins side of the internet sphere, you’ve probably noticed the vast amount of cyber ink spilled over the NL Cy Young race and its many complexities. Six pitchers can claim a legitimate case for the award. No stat agrees with another. Senior circuit spor...15026Wed, 20 Sep 2023 12:15:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-7-reds-0-bittersweet-victory-as-royce-lewis-leaves-game-with-injury-r15025/Box Score: Starting Pitcher: Kenta Maeda 5 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 8 K (83 Pitches, 51 Strikes, 61%) Home Runs: Ryan Jeffers (11), Willi Castro (8) Top 3 WPA: Maeda (.305), Matt Wallner (.185), Jeffers (.097) Win Probability Chart (Via Fangraphs): Tuesday night's matchup between the...15025Wed, 20 Sep 2023 02:02:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/two-fringe-players-for-twins-must-take-to-the-postseason-r15002/Rocco Baldelli has been without some of his key players down the stretch this year, and yet Minnesota has continued to win. Byron Buxton has been shelved despite attempting to work towards playing centerfield. Brock Stewart has been out since the All-Star Break and other regulars have dealt...15002Tue, 19 Sep 2023 16:14:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/how-do-the-twins-stack-up-against-the-texas-rangers-in-the-postseason-r15008/The Texas Rangers looked like one of the American League's best teams for most of the season's first half. Some second-half struggles have dropped them from the top of the AL West, but they seemed to have regained their form in the season's final month. Let's review the season series between Min...15008Tue, 19 Sep 2023 13:12:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/joe-ryan-has-solidified-himself-as-the-twins-third-starting-pitcher-in-the-playoffs-r15001/After giving up seven earned runs on August 2 against the St. Louis Cardinals in Busch Stadium, many thought something was wrong with Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan. Why is he regressing so quickly? Has he lost his touch? Have hitters figured him out? Many ruminated, but very few knew why Ryan...15001Tue, 19 Sep 2023 12:20:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-3-reds-7-ryan-struggles-correa-exits-early-as-steer-reds-top-twins-r15023/Box Score SP: Joe Ryan: 5.0 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 3 BB, 5 K (84 pitches, 54 strikes (64.3%) Home Runs: Royce Lewis (15), Alex Kirilloff (9) Bottom 3 WPA: Joe Ryan (-0.178), Matt Wallner (-0.096), Dallas Keuchel (-0.077) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs)  With the Guardians losing t...15023Tue, 19 Sep 2023 01:01:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/one-year-later-in-chicago-r15022/By the time I made it to out to the ballpark to catch my first game in the series, the Twins had already taken firm control with back-to-back 10-2 victories on Thursday and Friday night.  On Saturday, the brutal first inning from Pablo López barely even fazed me. The late comeback that fell...15022Mon, 18 Sep 2023 22:06:00 +0000