https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/407/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/once-a-glaring-weakness-twins-bullpen-is-now-a-clear-strength-r12812/  Despite all the issues and the 19 crippling blown saves, the Twins had one advantage in their bullpen: a young, terrific weapon in Jhoan Durán, who’s carried the late-innings all year. Griffin Jax, another first-year reliever, has been more than serviceable with a 3.49 ERA and 53 strikeou...12812Thu, 04 Aug 2022 12:00:13 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/roundtable-how-do-you-feel-about-the-twins-deadline-day-deals-r12814/  The Twins waited until Tuesday, the trade deadline, to make their moves, but in the end, they added right-handed starter Tyler Mahle, right-handed relievers Jorge Lopez and Michael Fulmer, and a backup catcher option in Sandy Leon. It came at a price as the Twins dealt infielders Spencer...12814Thu, 04 Aug 2022 11:10:03 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-4-tigers-1-debutants-do-their-part-twins-take-the-series-win-r12810/Box Score Starting Pitcher: Joe Ryan, 5 IP, 3H, 1R, 1ER, 0BB, 9K (78 pitches, 63 strikes, 80.8%) Home Runs: none Top 3 WPA: Sandy León (.200), Joe Ryan (.155), Michael Fulmer (.079) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) Four new ballplayers joined the Twins at Tuesday’s trade de...12810Wed, 03 Aug 2022 20:03:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/minor-league-hitter-of-the-month-july-2022-r12809/12809Wed, 03 Aug 2022 16:34:08 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/will-alex-kirilloff-ever-truly-recover-r12790/  For now, the Twins have yet to place Alex Kirilloff on the injured list, but Rocco Baldelli indicated he would be re-evaluated prior to Minnesota facing the Detroit Tigers, and that the pain had gotten to the point where Kirilloff could again not swing a bat. When he was demoted to T...12790Wed, 03 Aug 2022 14:25:12 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-tidbit-whats-behind-the-breakout-of-bullpen-addition-jorge-lopez-r12802/  The above graph compares the average spin rate and average velocity of Lopez's five pitches to all other pitchers in 2022, with the pitch-specific percentile indicated by the point. So, for example, Lopez's sinker from 2021 would qualify as a 76th percentile sinker for average velocity. I...12802Wed, 03 Aug 2022 11:25:07 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/assessing-the-twins-trade-for-michael-fulmer-r12806/    Sending 24-year-old prospect Sawyer Gipson-Long to the Detroit Tigers in exchange for Michael Fulmer, Minnesota picked up its first rental. A former first-round pick for the Tigers, Fulmer stepped away from working as a starter following a disastrous 2020 season. Since moving to th...12806Wed, 03 Aug 2022 10:35:10 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-3-tigers-5-big-day-ends-in-loss-to-tigers-r12807/  Box Score SP: Chris Archer 4.1 IP, 2 H, 2 ER, 3 BB, 8 K (49 pitches, 77 strikes (64%)) Home Runs:  Mark Contreras (1) Bottom 3 WPA: Gio Urshela (-.180), Jose Miranda (-.086), Luis Arraez (-.068) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) The game started out slow. Both pitchers...12807Wed, 03 Aug 2022 03:36:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/assessing-the-twins-trade-for-tyler-mahle-r12805/Jon Heyman was the first to report that the Twins had acquired RHP Tyler Mahle from Cincinnati for three top prospects, infielders Spencer Steer and Christian Encarnacion-Strand, and starting pitching prospect Steve Hajjar. The 6’3 210 pound right-handed pitcher has been a solid starter wi...12805Wed, 03 Aug 2022 01:20:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/assessing-the-twins-trade-for-jorge-lopez-r12801/    There’s been no denying that Rocco Baldelli needs additional arms at the back of his bullpen. Whether it’s Wes Johnson or Pete Maki helping to set up the pecking order, it’s basically been pray on Jhoan Duran or hope for rain. Griffin Jax has stepped up, and Tyler Duffey has even...12801Tue, 02 Aug 2022 23:15:08 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-trade-for-set-up-man-michael-fulmer-r12804/The last two years, Michael Fulmer has owned a 3.06 ERA, and that coincides with him increasing the usage of his slider to the point where he is throwing it almost 65% of the time this year. That includes almost 72% of the time versus right-handers, who are posting just a 401 OPS(!) against him...12804Tue, 02 Aug 2022 21:45:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-acquire-catcher-sandy-leon-from-guardians-r12803/  It’s often thought that teams don’t match up with foes from within the division, especially considering how closely the Cleveland Guardians are in contention with the Minnesota Twins. Sandy Leon has been at Triple-A for the majority of this season, however, playing just eight games at the...12803Tue, 02 Aug 2022 21:04:00 +0000