https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/398/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/multiple-twins-on-pace-to-be-gold-glove-finalists-r12953/Defensive metrics have come a long way over the last decade. With Statcast tracking every batted ball, the amount of information available to fans is at an all-time high. One metric developed by the Society for American Baseball Research (SABR) is called the SABR Defensive Index (SDI).  Acc...12953Sat, 03 Sep 2022 11:54:03 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/white-sox-4-twins-3-minnesota-gives-up-the-lead-twice-gets-walked-off-r12964/Box Score Starting Pitcher: Sonny Gray, 4 IP, 5H, 2R, 2ER, 1BB, 2K (59 pitches, 40 strikes, 67.8%) Home Runs: none Bottom 3 WPA: Jorge Lopez (-.367), Caleb Thielbar (-.205), Gary Sanchez (-.116) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) Gordon, Offense Put Chicago on the Ropes Early...12964Sat, 03 Sep 2022 03:58:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/4-fun-facts-twins-outfielder-billy-hamilton/  Once upon a time, Billy Hamilton was viewed as one of the best young players in baseball, thanks to his transcendent and potentially game-changing speed. A second-round draft pick by the Reds in 2009, he appeared in back-to-back Futures Games in 2012 and 2013. He reached as high as #11 ov...12962Fri, 02 Sep 2022 17:59:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-hitter-of-the-month-august-2022-r12958/  August was a streaky month for the Twins hitting core. The team had their first month with a record of .500 or higher since May, finishing August with a 14-14 record. Some of that is to the core four of the Twins hitters that have kept them in contention and earned honors in the discussio...12958Fri, 02 Sep 2022 17:35:16 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/ranking-the-best-pitches-in-twins-history-r12950/Baseball continues to evolve as technology and training regimens allow players to reach levels never previously imagined. Pitchers can put an unprecedented spin on their offerings while reaching higher velocity levels. Here are some of the most dominant pitches in team history.   Jhoan Dura...12950Fri, 02 Sep 2022 15:55:11 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/whats-behind-arraezs-august-struggles-r12954/  In case you haven’t heard, Luis Arraez is an incredible hitter. In the era of trying to do as much damage as possible on every swing, Arraez waits out opposing pitchers and is just as happy to take a walk or squeak an opposite-field grounder through the hole as he is to drive the ball ove...12954Fri, 02 Sep 2022 11:45:09 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/forum-friday-taking-a-stand-at-home-r12960/Community topics include forecasting, reflection, the dulcet tones of former Twins, the best ballparks to visit before you die, and the worst ballpark to visit while you are dying. Last Friday, @Thiéres Rabelo asked the community for their opinions on Rocco Baldelli's future; the Twins skip...12960Fri, 02 Sep 2022 07:05:12 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/did-the-twins-manufacture-a-top-pitching-prospect-r12941/Last season the Twins saw Canadian right-hander Jordan Balazovic show up on multiple top 100 prospect lists. He was a sleeper pick to rocket up those same rankings in 2022, and there’s no denying Derek Falvey and Thad Levine had dreams of him slotting into Rocco Baldelli’s rotation. Balazov...12941Thu, 01 Sep 2022 15:05:13 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/4-twins-storylines-to-watch-in-september-r12945/The Twins have been a roller coaster ride to watch this season, with great play through the season’s first two months and poor play over the last two months. Luckily, the team’s ineptitude hasn’t knocked them out of the playoff race because the team plays in one of baseball’s worst divisions. Wi...12945Thu, 01 Sep 2022 11:45:04 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/red-sox-6-twins-5-down-five-runs-twins-fight-back-but-rally-falls-short-r12952/Box Score Starting Pitcher: Joe Ryan, 5 IP, 8H, 5R, 5ER, 1BB, 8K (100 pitches, 69 strikes, 69.0%) Home Runs: Luis Arraez (8) Bottom 3 WPA: Carlos Correa (-.335), Joe Ryan (-.263), Luis Arráez (-.137) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) Boston burns Ryan early Things didn’t c...12952Thu, 01 Sep 2022 03:21:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-minor-league-report-831-a-twins-promotion-and-rosario-rakes-r12951/  TRANSACTIONS Pitcher Cole Sands began a rehab assignment with Triple-A St. Paul SAINTS SENTINEL  Omaha 5, St. Paul 1 Box Score Louie Varland has been among the best pitchers in the Twins system this season and was on the bump for St. Paul tonight. He worked 4...12951Thu, 01 Sep 2022 02:50:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-claim-lhp-austin-davis-r12949/  The Boston Red Sox DFAd Austin Davis on Sunday. On the season, the lefty had worked in 54 1/3 innings over 50 appearances. He was 2-1 with a 5.47 ERA. He had 29 walks but also struck out 61 batters.  The 29-year-old has pitched in 134 big-league games dating back to his 2018 MLB debu...12949Wed, 31 Aug 2022 19:34:00 +0000