https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/335/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/royals-3-twins-2-duran-command-derails-twins-in-9th-r14135/Box Score SP: Bailey Ober 5.2 IP 4 H 1 ER 2 BB 6 SO (88 pitches, 55 strikes 62.5%) Home Runs: Buxton (6) Bottom 3 WPA: Jhoan Duran (-0.311), Trevor Larnach (-.230), Joey Gallo and Jorge López (-0.180) Win Probability Chart (Via Fangraphs): Bailey Ober makes another solid cold w...14135Sat, 29 Apr 2023 21:36:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/nick-gordon-deserves-another-chance-r14126/When the Twins took a chance on Nick Gordon with the fifth pick of the 2014 draft out of high school, the Twins were betting on his speed, hit tool, solid arm, and baseball pedigree eventually making him their everyday shortstop. At times, it has looked like he could become a major contributor,...14126Sat, 29 Apr 2023 16:15:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/alex-kirilloff-and-embracing-the-unknown-r14127/“We need guidance; we’ve been misled—young and hostile, but not stupid.” – Tom DeLonge Fans have been looking forward to Alex Kirilloff ’s return since his most recent season-ending trip to the injured list. The 25-year-old former top 25 prospect has had a rocky beginning to his MLB career....14127Sat, 29 Apr 2023 12:15:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-8-royals-6-from-laugher-to-nail-biter-twins-survive-r14131/Box Score Starting Pitcher: Pablo Lopez, 6 IP, 8 H, 6 R, 6 ER, 1 BB, 7 K (92 pitches, 68 strikes, 73.9%) Home Runs: Max Kepler (3), Jorge Polanco (2), Jose Miranda (3) Top 3 WPA: Michael A. Taylor (.178), Max Kepler (.121), Jorge Polanco (.118) Bottom 3 WPA: Christian Vasquez (-.115), Pablo Lope...14131Sat, 29 Apr 2023 00:58:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/audacy-is-killing-the-mlb-radio-experience-r14080/When first introduced in 2002, MLB TV became a revolutionary way for baseball fans to follow teams outside of their home market. Fans across the United States could tune into almost any game broadcast—sans blackouts—and enjoy the teams that mattered to us most. For some, the TV part is what matt...14080Fri, 28 Apr 2023 16:50:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/consensus-mlb-draft-board-version-1-r14115/Last year, I published the first ever ‘Consensus Draft Board’, at Twins Daily. I also wrote, after the fact, about some commitments to making it better for 2023, and I think I’m delivering on those. So what is a Consensus Board? What’s new for 2023? What? I love drafts in sports, always h...14115Fri, 28 Apr 2023 15:15:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/it-feels-like-the-twins-and-max-kepler-are-stuck-in-a-minnesota-goodbye-r14113/Everyone from Ada to Zumbrota has experienced this phenomenon. As a party or family get-together is starting to wind down, some guests will plant their hands on their knees demonstrably. They’ll make sure to say a key phrase out loud to nobody in particular.  “Welp, it’s gettin’ to be that...14113Fri, 28 Apr 2023 12:15:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-7-royals-1-big-arms-bring-back-bombas-r14128/Box Score SP: Tyler Mahle 4.0 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K (66 pitches, 44 strikes (66.0%) Home Runs: Byron Buxton (5), Carlos Correa (3) Top 3 WPA: Byron Buxton (.118), Tyler Mahle (.108), Trevor Larnach (.085) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs)   Early Run Support Brings the...14128Fri, 28 Apr 2023 02:18:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-minor-league-report-427-saints-march-home-early-r14125/TRANSACTIONS LHP Kody Funderburk promoted to St. Paul RHP Josh Winder activated off IL by Minnesota LHP Brent Headrick optioned to St. Paul RHP Andrew Cabezas reinstated from development list for Wichita SAINTS SENTINEL  St. Paul 5, Rochester 1 Box Score Pl...14125Thu, 27 Apr 2023 18:12:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what-can-twins-expect-from-alex-kirilloff-r14094/Rewind a few years and Alex Kirilloff was promoted as a highly-touted prospect that debuted during a playoff game and was supposed to soften the blow of a Josh Donaldson absence. In his first season as a major leaguer, he was able to play in just 59 games after dealing with wrist issues. Undergo...14094Thu, 27 Apr 2023 16:32:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/takeaways-from-the-twins-yankees-series%C2%A0-r14121/1. The Twins won a series vs. the Yankees! And really, the Twins looked like the better team. For the first time since 2001, the Twins won a series vs. dreaded foe the Yankees. After watching this series, I couldn't help but think, "come on, was that really that hard?" Given the history and the...14121Thu, 27 Apr 2023 13:25:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-royals-preview-lets-get-some-wins-r14118/The Twins just finished a series with the Yankees and head right into a homestand with Kansas City. The Twins finally took the season series for the first time in 22 seasons against the Yankees, bolstering the confidence they needed after a lousy series loss to the Nationals. They didn't sweep t...14118Thu, 27 Apr 2023 01:01:43 +0000