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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[News: Minnesota Twins News & Analysis]]></title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/350/?d=1</link><description><![CDATA[News: Minnesota Twins News & Analysis]]></description><language>en</language><item><title>The Twins Have Their Own Adam Thielen</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-twins-have-their-own-adam-thielen-r13688/</link><description>Born in Northfield, Minnesota, Caleb Thielbar calls the same state home as Thielen does. When Thielbar went to South Dakota State, the Jackrabbits were a Division II program. They transitioned to Division I during his final two seasons there. Playing in Brookings, it&#x2019;s not at all surprising that...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">13688</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 18:24:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Twins Forgotten Stud Pitcher</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-twins-forgotten-stud-pitcher-r13676/</link><description>&#xA0;




	The Twins would probably like a redo on the Tyler Mahle trade at this point given how 2022 ended up. They paid a premium for pitching help at the deadline, shipping out three solid prospects in Spencer Steer, Christian Encarnacion-Strand, and Steve Hajjar  to try to hold onto first place...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">13676</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:47:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>3 Twins Roster Battles Entering Spring Training</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/3-twins-roster-battles-entering-spring-training-r13677/</link><description>&#xA0;




	Many Twins players have already reported to Fort Myers in eager anticipation of the 2023 season. Spring training is even more important for some players this season because they are battling for a roster spot. Minnesota has added depth at multiple positions, which means other players are...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">13677</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:23:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins Daily 2023 Top Prospects: #5 Edouard Julien, 2B</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-daily-2023-top-prospects-5-edouard-julien-2b-r13679/</link><description>At the time, it made perfect sense. Even Auburn couldn&#x2019;t figure out exactly where to play Edouard Julien on the field. As a freshman, he started 59 games between designated hitter, first base, and second base. As a sophomore, he started 62 games at third base. There was no question about his bat...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">13679</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 13:15:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Twins Are Making High-Stakes Bets on Their 2023 Bullpen</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-twins-are-making-high-stakes-bets-on-their-2023-bullpen-r13694/</link><description>&#xA0;




	The impact of the bullpen on a team's fate can often be overstated by fans, which is understandable. Not to get into specifics, but ... a certain reliever melting down several times in close games against a division rival lingers in memory more starkly than, say, the offense that couldn't...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">13694</guid><pubDate>Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:59:16 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins' Outfield is Custom-Made for their Flyball Rotation</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/oufield-defense-flyball-pitching/</link><description>When Michael A. Taylor signed with the Twins in January, the defensive outlook on the outfield entered the absurd territory. Taylor is a Gold Glove centerfielder joining an outfield that already features two Gold Glove outfielders in Byron Buxton and Joey Gallo. The three occupy the top three sp...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">13681</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2023 18:14:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>How Good is the Twins' Infield Defense?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/how-good-is-the-twins-infield-defense-r13672/</link><description>The Minnesota Twins' defensive outfield should be stellar and fun to watch in 2022. With Byron Buxton, Joey Gallo, Max Kepler, and Michael A. Taylor all providing close to elite-level production and Trevor Larnach proving to be a solid defensive outfielder, the team shouldn't have many issues pr...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">13672</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2023 17:17:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Where is Joe Mauer&#x2019;s Benefit of Perception?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/where-is-joe-mauers-benefit-of-perception-r13656/</link><description>When looking at his case for the Major League Baseball Hall of Fame, it is often contended that he will get in, but the sanctity of being a first ballot entrant seems unfathomable. To wrap one&#x2019;s mind around that notion must start somewhere following his post catching days.




	For Twins fans, t...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">13656</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2023 14:24:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Kirk Gibson Offers Hope for Alex Kirilloff</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/alex-kirilloff-wrist-injury-healed/</link><description>The Twins certainly have a history when it comes to their most hyped prospects getting to the majors and immediately or shortly thereafter suffering career-altering injuries. To make matters worse, these prospects usually show they can handle the hardest part of breaking through to the majors: h...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">13673</guid><pubDate>Sun, 12 Feb 2023 13:17:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Nick Gordon and Kyle Farmer Give Twins' Bench a 1-2 Punch</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/nick-gordon-kyle-farmer-platoon-bench/</link><description>The AL Central is expected to be very tight and, according to projections and betting lines, the Twins are projected to finish second or third. For the Twins to make up the ground on Cleveland and Chicago, they'll need to get production on the margins, whether on defense, in the bullpen, or off...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">13671</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2023 17:22:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>One Position May Hold the Key to the Twins Offense</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/one-position-may-hold-the-key-to-the-twins-offense-r13665/</link><description>Not all fans approved of the Twins trading Luis Arraez for Pablo Lopez. Arraez was a fan favorite, and there are multiple reasons the club was willing to part with the reigning AL Batting Champion. He has yet to have a true defensive home and doesn't fit the profile of a slugging first baseman....</description><guid isPermaLink="false">13665</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2023 14:15:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Was the Bomba Squad Overrated?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/2019-bomba-squad-overrated/</link><description>In 2019, the Twins put together one of the greatest seasons in franchise history. They won 101 games - second-best in Twins history - and cruised to a division win. Known as the Bomba Squad, the team broke numerous home run records, including MLB&#x2019;s team record of 307, and they had five players h...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">13666</guid><pubDate>Sat, 11 Feb 2023 13:18:01 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
