https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/298/?d=1enhttps://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 +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 +0000