https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/362/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/mlbs-competition-committee-makes-extra-inning-runner-permanent-limits-position-players-pitching-r13699/In a season introducing a slate of impactful new laws - the pitch clock, limits on the shift, and tweaks to encourage base running - MLB couldn’t help but dive into more minor waters, breaking through with bends-induced plans. The first: the extra-inning free runner on second base will cont...13699Tue, 14 Feb 2023 17:19:06 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/mike-radcliff-the-greatest-teacher-ive-ever-had-in-my-life-r13696/Terry Ryan hired Mike Radcliff from the Major League Scouting Bureau in 1987 as an area scout around his home in Kansas City. A year later, he became the team’s Midwest Supervisor. In 1994, he became the Scouting Director and remained in charge of the draft through the 2007 season. Since then, h...13696Tue, 14 Feb 2023 14:15:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-daily-2023-top-prospects-4-marco-raya-rhp-r13685/Age: 20 (DOB: 8/7/02) 2022 Stats (Low-A): 65 IP, 3.05 ERA, 1.08 WHIP, 76 K, 23 BB ETA: 2025 2021 Ranking: Honorable Mention National Top 100 Rankings BA: NR | MLB: NR | ATH: NR | BP: 53   What’s To Like The Twins have been high on Marco Raya since they drafted the teenager in the...13685Tue, 14 Feb 2023 13:17:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-valentines-day-cards-r13698/All player images are courtesy of ESPN.com13698Tue, 14 Feb 2023 12:19:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/derek-falvey-isnt-wrong-about-the-bullpen-r13680/Derek Falvey rustled some feathers the other day when, in an article written by Phil Miller of the Star Tribune, the exec said, "[i]f we were to do anything at this point, it would likely be to add depth in the middle [innings]. We'll keep an open mind, but [relief pitching is] not a priority."...13680Mon, 13 Feb 2023 22:26:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-twins-have-their-own-adam-thielen-r13688/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’s not at all surprising that...13688Mon, 13 Feb 2023 18:24:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-twins-forgotten-stud-pitcher-r13676/  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...13676Mon, 13 Feb 2023 16:47:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/3-twins-roster-battles-entering-spring-training-r13677/  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...13677Mon, 13 Feb 2023 14:23:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-daily-2023-top-prospects-5-edouard-julien-2b-r13679/At the time, it made perfect sense. Even Auburn couldn’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...13679Mon, 13 Feb 2023 13:15:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-twins-are-making-high-stakes-bets-on-their-2023-bullpen-r13694/  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...13694Mon, 13 Feb 2023 05:59:16 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/oufield-defense-flyball-pitching/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...13681Sun, 12 Feb 2023 18:14:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/how-good-is-the-twins-infield-defense-r13672/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...13672Sun, 12 Feb 2023 17:17:02 +0000