https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/387/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/how-the-twins-will-try-to-make-pablo-l%C3%B3pez-into-an-ace-free-preview-r13587/Pablo López , who will turn 27 in March, has five pitches, and he’s tinkered with his arsenal several times in the past few years, as he and the Marlins have tried to accomplish the ascension from mid-rotation starter with upside to ace. The Twins will try to further refine that mix. It all star...13587Tue, 24 Jan 2023 13:59:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/who-leads-off-for-the-2023-minnesota-twins-r13583/As manager for the Minnesota Twins, Rocco Baldelli has tried to remain relatively consistent with his lineups. Although shuffling has been necessary due to injury or ineffectiveness, nothing was more certain than Luis Arraez's batting leadoff last year. In 92 of the 144 games he appeared, it was...13583Tue, 24 Jan 2023 13:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-front-office-strategy-pitching-trades/Earlier this month, the Twins shocked the baseball world by signing Carlos Correa to a $200 million contract. The move would've seemed inconceivable for this franchise as recently as five years ago, but in recent offseasons, Minnesota has signaled its willingness to start wading into the deeper...13579Tue, 24 Jan 2023 03:07:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-make-boring-necessary-trade-for-michael-a-taylor-r13589/The Twins ate their veggies on Monday, trading away minor league relievers Evan Sisk and Steven Cruz for Royals outfielder Michael A. Taylor. Minnesota’s flirtation with the veteran first hit radars when news slithered in that Kansas City—perhaps under the influence of some real good stuff—asked...13589Tue, 24 Jan 2023 02:48:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-acquire-gold-glove-outfielder-from-royals-r13588/Since the Minnesota Twins signed Joey Gallo it has looked like the outfield was packed with a glut of left-handed bats. Needing someone on the right hand side of the batter’s box, preferably with an ability to play centerfield, has been a must. Now they have that man in Michael A. Taylor. M...13588Tue, 24 Jan 2023 00:12:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/lets-road-trip-2023-trip-7-detroit-to-atlanta-to-baltimore-623-72-r13576/June 23-25 @ Detroit Tigers (3 games) Comerica Park - 2022 attendance was 1,551,149 (ranked 10th out of 15 AL teams, 22nd overall MLB) The latest iteration of Tigers baseball launched in 2000, as Comerica Park attempted to replace a jewel box ballpark icon in Tiger Stadium. How did the...13576Mon, 23 Jan 2023 22:12:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/gleeman-the-geek-luis-arraez-for-pablo-lopez-r13584/13584Mon, 23 Jan 2023 20:13:48 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/byron-buxton-playing-time-injuries/Advanced analytics love Byron Buxton . The eye test screams even louder. If you sit down next to a random person in Target Field who has never watched baseball on a day Lord Byron is in center field, ask them in the 5th inning, “Hey, who do you think the best player on the field is?” Anyone that...13567Mon, 23 Jan 2023 17:21:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-falvey-philosophies-part-1-the-young-core-r13571/  The Twins have a specific goal toward which all of their decisions are ordered: sustained success. Although it is more difficult to say to a fanbase that has seen an 0-18 playoff streak reaching nearly 20 years, the best way to win a World Series is to make the playoffs as many times as p...13571Mon, 23 Jan 2023 16:23:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/where-are-they-now-the-twins-last-10-first-round-draft-picks-r13560/Many first-round picks quickly move into the organization’s top prospect lists. Minnesota has seen some successes and failures in recent drafts, with multiple top prospects on the way to Target Field. Derek Falvey and Thad Levine have focused on certain types of players in the draft, which might...13560Mon, 23 Jan 2023 14:17:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-twins-have-a-type-r13569/  Broadly speaking, that outline covers Chris Paddack, Tyler Mahle, and now López; one could argue that Kenta Maeda fits the mold as well. The idea probably stems from two sources: first, the Twins acknowledging themselves as an undesirable home for arms. Big-name starters have eschewed Min...13569Mon, 23 Jan 2023 13:18:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-designated-hitter-options-larnach-julien-gordon/  On March 30th in Kansas City, the Twins will kick off their season against the Royals and presumably a right-handed starter (Brady Singer?). Prior to last week's Pablo López trade, the most likely Opening Day lineup for Minnesota would have featured Alex Kirilloff at first base, José Mira...13577Mon, 23 Jan 2023 02:04:11 +0000