https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/313/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/can-the-twins-follow-the-same-formula-from-their-last-postseason-win-r15078/  On a calm October night in the Bronx, the Twins slayed a dragon and put themselves in the driver’s seat against one of baseball’s giants. Unfortunately, the rest of the series wouldn’t go in Minnesota’s favor, and the Twins have yet to win a playoff game since October 5, 2004. Let’s revis...15078Sun, 01 Oct 2023 12:18:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-14-rockies-6-lefty-hitters-clobber-rockies-paddack-sharp-in-lopsided-win-r15089/  Box Score: Bulk Pitcher: Chris Paddack 3 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 4 K (39 Pitches, 27 Strikes, 69.2%) Home Runs: Trevor Larnach (8), Max Kepler (24), Matt Wallner (14), Edouard Julien (16) Top 3 WPA: Larnach (.183), Paddack (.122) Wallner (.119) Win Probability Chart (Via Fangraphs):...15089Sun, 01 Oct 2023 03:08:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/0-18-who-got-us-here-part-2-2009-2017-r15060/This is Part 2 of a series looking at how much the Twins organization has turned over since the beginning of the club's infamous 0-18 streak. For the best reading experience, start with Part 1, which reviews the 2004 and 2006 playoff teams and outlines the concepts and aim of this series. 2...15060Sat, 30 Sep 2023 21:22:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/doldrums-r15086/October 6, 2004. Yankees 7, Twins 6. A Torii Hunter solo shot in the top of the 12th puts the Twins up a run, only for All-Star closer Joe Nathan to cough up the lead in the bottom of the inning. October 8, 2004. Yankees 8, Twins 4. The Yankees go up in the top of the 2nd and never let go. Jet...15086Sat, 30 Sep 2023 19:17:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/projecting-the-twins-postseason-roster-the-bench-r15021/With the wild card round being just a three-game series, there is no reason for starters that won’t pitch in relief to be on the roster. That could certainly include the likes of Kenta Maeda or Bailey Ober, but takes Dallas Keuchel out of the equation. Needing a few fewer players, Rocco Baldelli...15021Sat, 30 Sep 2023 13:20:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/planning-a-perfect-wild-card-pitching-scenario-for-the-twins-r15077/Major League Baseball’s regular season is a grueling 162-game schedule that allows for ebbs and flows from one portion of the season to the next. The postseason is an entirely different scenario where one moment can change the entire outcome of a series. There is little room for mistakes in the...15077Sat, 30 Sep 2023 12:13:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-7-rockies-6-bats-rally-late-in-86th-win-of-the-year-r15087/  Box Score Joe Ryan: 5 IP, 8 H, 6 ER, 1 BB, 6 K Home Runs: Michael A. Taylor (21), Trevor Larnach (7), Ryan Jeffers (14) Top 3 WPA:  Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs)  (Fangraphs is not working for some reason; we will have WPA info up as soon as it works again) For t...15087Sat, 30 Sep 2023 03:18:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/0-18-who-got-us-here-part-1-2004-2006-r15059/It's been a long time since the Twins won a playoff game. I don't have to belabor that point. However, allow me to belabor that point. In the last 19 seasons, the Twins have made the playoffs seven separate times. Seven separate teams have taken the field since the last time. When the 2023 playo...15059Fri, 29 Sep 2023 21:21:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-could-get-postseason-edge-thanks-to-wild-card-race-r15070/As it remains, the Astros, Mariners, Blue Jays, and Rangers continue to battle over three potential positions in the American League playoff race. One team is guaranteed to sit at home throughout October. A total of three games separates them, which means every win in this last week will have to...15070Fri, 29 Sep 2023 16:11:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/destination-the-show-episode-7-r15084/In this episode, Jeremy, JD and Theo discuss whether the Twins last World Series was in 1987 or 1991, whether the team is fraudulent, and show some love for an amazing Twins themed YouTube passion project. The fellas walk through the prospects the Twins, Cubs and Brewers sent to the Arizona Fall...15084Fri, 29 Sep 2023 15:15:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-playoff-roster-infielders-r15079/Headlined by experienced veterans and prized young players, the Minnesota Twins infield is a blend of youth and experience. While there is uncertainty about how the Twins infield will be aligned for Game One of the upcoming three-game Wild Card series beginning October 3, the Twins infield optio...15079Fri, 29 Sep 2023 13:17:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-1-athletics-2-twins-fall-to-as-in-final-target-field-game-of-regular-season-r15083/Box Score SP: Sonny Gray 4 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K (55 pitches, 33 strikes (60%)) Home Runs: None Top 3 WPA: Willi Castro (.11), Sonny Gray (.08), Louie Varland (.03) Bottom 3 WPA: Ryan Jeffers (-.019), Michael A. Taylor (-.08), Donovan Solano (-.06) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs)...15083Thu, 28 Sep 2023 20:08:00 +0000