https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/284/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/dallas-keuchels-success-is-a-testament-to-hard-work-and-determination-r14777/  A Battle Back Dallas Keuchel had an ugly 2022. So ugly that Twins fans sighed a breath of relief watching him implode after so many clamored to snag him in the off-season of 2020. Last year he registered a 9.20 ERA going 2-9 in 14 starts with three separate teams. Instead of retiring, Ke...14777Tue, 08 Aug 2023 17:15:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-twins-wont-exercise-max-keplers-option%E2%80%A6will-they-r14779/Coming into the season, for the second offseason in a row, the Twins front office had a straightforward opportunity to trade Max Kepler. They had Alex Kirilloff ready for more playing time, with Trevor Larnach and Matt Wallner knocking on the door. Pepper in Joey Gallo for $11 million over the w...14779Tue, 08 Aug 2023 14:23:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-9-tigers-3-twins-break-through-against-left-handed-pitcher-seize-early-advantage-r14781/Box Score SP: Pablo Lopez 7 IP, 5 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 8 K (96 pitches, 70 strikes (73% strikes)) Home Runs: Ryan Jeffers (9), Carlos Correa (13)  Top 3 WPA: Ryan Jeffers .190, Carlos Correa .150, Pablo Lopez .080 Win Probability Chart Early Innings Fireworks Wentz didn't have control...14781Tue, 08 Aug 2023 01:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/ram%C3%B3n-laureano-presents-the-twins-with-a-second-chance-following-the-trade-deadline-r14768/Author's note: According to Jon Heyman, Ramón Laureano has been claimed by the Cleveland Guardians following the posting of this article.   The biggest need that the Minnesota Twins had at the 2023 trade deadline was a right handed corner outfielder. With Max Kepler, Joey Gallo, Alex K...14768Mon, 07 Aug 2023 17:22:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/joe-mauers-hall-of-fame-entrance-is-a-moving-one-r14769/Let’s be clear that while an induction into a team’s Hall of Fame is an exceptional accomplishment, it’s equally an effort to drive ticket sales. Someday he’ll have a bronze statue on Target Plaza, and Minnesota will again see the gate swing wide open. Neither of those compare to the honor that...14769Mon, 07 Aug 2023 16:14:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/joey-gallos-last-stand-r14757/The Twins brought in Joey Gallo because he was available on a one-year deal and had some bounce-back potential. Minnesota also wanted to add depth at first base, and bench coach Jayce Tingler previously worked with Gallo and knew he could handle the position. Plenty of other left-handed hitters...14757Mon, 07 Aug 2023 13:20:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-fantasy-fix-86-case-closed-for-carlos-r14770/I really wanted to believe in Carlos Correa, fantasy star. I wrote about staying patient in June, then made the case for him last month when he moved into the leadoff spot. However, as Nick Nelson so succinctly wrote about earlier this week, it may be time to give up on the breakout. This m...14770Mon, 07 Aug 2023 10:18:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/week-in-review-quiet-deadline-quality-response-r14774/Weekly Snapshot: Mon, 7/31 through Sun, 8/6 *** Record Last Week: 5-1 (Overall: 59-54) Run Differential Last Week: +13 (Overall: +47) Standing: 1st Place in AL Central (4.5 GA) Last Week's Game Results: Game 108 | MIN 3, STL 2: Solano's Big Hit Leads to Slim Victory Game 109 | STL 7,...14774Mon, 07 Aug 2023 00:41:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-5-diamondbacks-3-keuchel-shines-and-twins-bats-rally-for-a-walk-off-and-series-sweep-r14773/Box Score SP: Dallas Keuchel 5 IP, 7 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 0 K (74 pitches, 46 strikes (60%) Home Runs: Max Kepler (18), Matt Wallner (7, Walk-Off) Top 3 WPA: Max Kepler (0.396), Matt Wallner (0.200), Dallas Keuchel (0.114) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) While it's been a while...14773Sun, 06 Aug 2023 23:15:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/was-joe-mauers-contract-extension-worth-it-r14767/Coming off of the 2009 season, Joe Mauer was on top of the baseball world. He had just completed a season in which he slashed .365/.444/.587 with a career-high 28 home runs and 96 RBI. Mauer was voted American League MVP, one vote shy of earning the honor in unanimous fashion. Mauer also fo...14767Sun, 06 Aug 2023 16:13:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/should-fans-trust-the-twins-front-office-r14745/The Twins hired Derek Falvey and Thad Levine to head up their baseball operations department leading into the 2017 season. At the time, Minnesota had lost 90 games or more in five of the previous six seasons. A new direction was needed for a franchise stuck in some antiquated ways. Over the last...14745Sun, 06 Aug 2023 12:11:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-12-diamondbacks-1-jeffers-leads-rout-in-fitting-tribute-to-joe-mauer-maeda-cruises-in-win-r14765/Trying to win back to back series following their debilitating sweep in Kansas City and subsequent egg-laying at the trade deadline, the Twins were delayed about a half hour by the festivities surrounding Joe Mauer's Twins Hall of Fame induction (check out a great tribute to Mauer here). Once un...14765Sun, 06 Aug 2023 02:19:00 +0000