https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/313/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/lee-and-lewis-superstar-paths-cross-in-st-paul-r14790/The Minnesota Twins have had some truly incredible prospects in recent memory. Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano were both national top-10 prospects at the same time, and they ushered in a wave of players like Max Kepler and Jorge Polanco alongside them. That group’s tenure appears to be coming to an...14790Wed, 09 Aug 2023 17:11:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/3-x-factors-for-the-twins-in-the-stretch-run-r14776/  Fans were frustrated when the Twins didn’t make any moves at the trade deadline. However, the front office had three succinct messages to reporters, including Minnesota’s performance was tied to the players already in the locker room. There is some truth to that message, but there are pla...14776Wed, 09 Aug 2023 16:22:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/dallas-keuchel-is-who-he-is-r14783/  There was quite a stir made when Dallas Keuchel signed with the Twins. Although MLB hitters spent much of the prior two seasons spanking his offerings, the former Cy Young winner felt that his sinker had a few more outs in it, and worked hard to add a few elusive ticks of velo—perhaps hop...14783Wed, 09 Aug 2023 13:21:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-young-position-players-deserve-your-attention-r14784/  In the workplace, inexperience often gets viewed as a flaw or a hurdle that those forced to deal with the inexperienced party at hand bear with until milestones get reached, and sustainable progress is made. Once that person reaches a certain threshold of competence, they are then thrust...14784Wed, 09 Aug 2023 12:23:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/tigers-6-twins-0-twins-winning-streak-snaps-against-tigers-and-rodriguez-r14787/  Box Score SP: Sonny Gray, 6 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 0 BB, 10 K (90 pitches, 65 strikes (72% strikes)) Home Runs: None Bottom 3 WPA: Gray (-.097), Willi Castro (-.115), Jordan Luplow (-.074) Win Probability Chart That's Not How to Support Your Starter Miguel Cabrera ranks at the top...14787Wed, 09 Aug 2023 01:14:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-twins-faced-a-no-win-situation-with-byron-buxtons-injury-plan-r14782/  Entering the 2023 season, the Twins hired Nick Paparesta as the team’s head athletic trainer, hoping he could help the club with some of their injury woes. Injuries were one of the team’s unfortunate storylines during the 2022 season, and it was a primary reason the club finished in third...14782Tue, 08 Aug 2023 21:24:01 +0000https://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 +0000