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	In a surprising breakout year, Cleveland escaped AL Central mediocrity to claim their first division title since redacting their name.&#xA0;




	It was a tremendous overhaul. With only Jos&#xE9; Ram&#xED;rez and Shane Bieber returning as incumbents from that 2018 squad, the Guardians...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">13873</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 13:22:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins 2023 Position Analysis: Designated Hitter</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-designated-hitter-2023-larnach-solano-juilen/</link><description>Projected Starter: Trevor Larnach
Likely Backup: Donovan Solano
Depth: Nick Gordon, Jos&#xE9; Miranda, Byron Buxton
Prospects: Edouard Julien, Aaron Sabato&#xA0;




	THE GOOD

	As the Twins' roster began to crystallize in late January, I presented a question with no obvious answer: who starts on Opening...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">13875</guid><pubDate>Mon, 20 Mar 2023 12:22:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Injury Concerns Are (Sigh) Already Mounting for the Twins</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-spring-training-injury-concerns/</link><description>Let's start with the good news: Byron Buxton seems to be healthy and on track for the start of the season. Even though he has yet to play in a major-league spring training game, the club's conservative approach to ramping him up seems like it's going according to plan.&#xA0;




	He's getting enough...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">13879</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Mar 2023 20:39:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Night Luis Arraez Blew Up Baseball</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-night-luis-arraez-blew-up-baseball-r13874/</link><description>After advancing out of pool play, the United States was set to square off against Venezuela, with the latter representing the home team with an undefeated record in this WBC. Shuttles were offered from downtown garages, with nearly 40,000 people heading into a congested area outside South Beach....</description><guid isPermaLink="false">13874</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Mar 2023 14:25:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Digging Into Carlos Correa's Second Half Swing Adjustments</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/digging-into-carlos-correas-second-half-swing-adjustments-r13866/</link><description>Going into the off-season, it was clear that retaining Carlos Correa was the main objective for the Twins. While countless injuries forced the team into a crash-landing in September, their star shortstop&#x2019;s engine was still firing on all cylinders. Sadly, his incredible performance over the seaso...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">13866</guid><pubDate>Sun, 19 Mar 2023 13:16:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>I'm Drinking the Twins' Kool-Aid</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/predictions-winning-kool-aid/</link><description>After 18 straight postseason losses and two consecutive disappointing seasons, fanbases would usually be down. Not I. The team and everything surrounding it feels fresh.




	My excitement is primarily due to the front office's demonstrated desire to win. They signed Carlos Correa to a record de...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">13862</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Mar 2023 13:23:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is Jeff Hoffman an Opening Day Bullpen Option?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/is-jeff-hoffman-an-opening-day-bullpen-option-r13871/</link><description>The Minnesota Twins could end the competition for the final bullpen roles if they declared the incumbents (Trevor Megill and Jovani Moran) victors. Given how the Twins have operated this offseason, particularly in terms of depth, it&#x2019;s likely that they may insulate their roster by sending one or...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">13871</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Mar 2023 12:16:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title><![CDATA[Gleeman & The Geek: Over/Under 2023]]></title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/gleeman-the-geek-overunder-2023-r13872/</link><description/><guid isPermaLink="false">13872</guid><pubDate>Sat, 18 Mar 2023 00:25:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>What Does Bankruptcy of Bally Sports' Parent Company Mean for the Twins?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what-does-bankruptcy-of-bally-sports-parent-company-mean-for-the-twins-r13864/</link><description>Diamond Sports, the parent company of Bally Sports North, filed for Chapter 11 bankruptcy protection earlier this week. In a statement, they said the regional sports channels would continue to operate, but that might not paint the complete picture of fans' ability to watch games this season. The...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">13864</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 21:27:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Twins could have Six Top-50 Draft Picks in 2024</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/qualifying-offer-maeda-gray-mahle-gallo/</link><description>The rules governing MLB are nothing, if not labyrinthine. The draft rules are no different. Between qualifying offers, competitive balance picks, and the standard first-round pick, the Twins have the potential to fill their draft boards.




	MLB teams can offer their impending free agents a Qua...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">13861</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 16:23:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Report from the Fort: Updates from Twins Territory South</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/report-from-the-fort-updates-from-twins-territory-south-r13869/</link><description>We&#x2019;re quickly approaching Opening Day, and as the Minnesota Twins look to iron out their 26-man roster before heading to Kansas City, they&#x2019;ll continue to make cuts from the major league side of things. As the World Baseball Classic wraps up in the coming days, there will be a few players that re...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">13869</guid><pubDate>Fri, 17 Mar 2023 15:43:22 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
