https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/431/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-byron-buxton-injured-list-debate/Last week, the Twins played games on all seven days and Buxton was out of the starting lineup for three of them. This included two days off in a three-day span (Monday and Wednesday), and Sunday ahead of an off day. Granted, there are mitigating circumstances to account for – he played both ends...12447Mon, 06 Jun 2022 19:46:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-week-review-miranda-urshela-polanco-slump/Last Week's Game Results: Game 48 | DET 7, MIN 5: Three Homers Not Enough Game 49 | MIN 8, DET 2: Smeltzer Shows Out Again Game 50 | DET 4, MIN 0: Listless Twins Limp to Defeat Game 51 | DET 5, MIN 0: Bats Have No Answers for Skubal Game 52 | DET 3, MIN 2: Pagan Surrenders Lead in 8...12444Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:08:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/how-can-alex-kirilloff-fit-back-in-the-twins-line-up-r12442/  During the 2021 season, Alex Kirilloff showcased some impressive hitting skills that made him one of the organization's top prospects. In 59 games, he posted a .722 OPS while combining for 20 extra-base hits. However, a wrist injury during the season sapped a lot of his power, and he made...12442Mon, 06 Jun 2022 17:00:07 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/is-it-time-to-move-on-from-tyler-duffey-r12443/  On Sunday, in a series against a red hot playoff contender, Tyler Duffey entered the game with a 8-3 lead, courtesy of solid pitching, some good luck, and a remarkable offensive performance by the Twins against Kevin Gausman. He left it having given up a walk, three hits, a three-run home...12443Mon, 06 Jun 2022 15:50:07 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/heroes-of-the-twins-first-third-r12437/  There’s been no shortage of situations that Rocco Baldelli and the front office have had to deal with. Between injury, both short and long term, and recent restrictions, the roster has largely remained in flux. While there’s been contributors from some less than expected names, there’s al...12437Mon, 06 Jun 2022 12:00:09 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-8-blue-jays-6-twins-win-a-rubber-match-nail-biter-in-toronto-r12440/Box Score SP: Devin Smeltzer 4 IP, 4 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 1 K (62 pitches, 38 strikes (61.2 strike %)) Home Runs: Trevor Larnach (4), Gary Sanchez (7) Top 3 WPA: Jorge Polanco .186 , Luis Arraez .087, Nick Gordon .076 Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) Sunday was the Twins la...12440Sun, 05 Jun 2022 21:07:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/blue-jays-12-twins-3-berr%C3%ADos-bests-his-former-team-as-blue-jays-throttle-twins-r12435/Box Score SP: Dylan Bundy: 2 ⅓ IP, 8 H, 5 ER, 1 BB, 2 K (67 pitches, 42 strikes (63%)) Home Runs: Polanco (6) Bottom 3 WPA: Dylan Bundy -.463, Byron Buxton -.061, Mark Contreras -.049 Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) Game Notes The Minnesota Twins’ bats picked up wh...12435Sat, 04 Jun 2022 22:18:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/whats-going-on-with-jorge-polanco-r12429/  Jorge Polanco has proven to be a difficult player to assess in recent years. After a 2019 breakout, the Twins second baseman required ankle surgery and suffered through a brutal 2020 before requiring yet another surgical intervention. He also missed a few games here and there in 2021 and...12429Sat, 04 Jun 2022 17:00:05 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-minor-league-report-63-prato-paces-the-kernels-strong-pitching-turned-in-r12434/  Transactions: RHP Tyler Thornburg signed by Minnesota and assigned to St. Paul OF Mark Contreras recalled by Minnesota RHP Jharel Cotton selected by Minnesota RHP Chi Chi Gonzalez selected by Minnesota RHP Ian Hamilton selected by Minnesota INF D...12434Sat, 04 Jun 2022 15:13:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/why-we-should-be-worried-about-the-twins-r12432/  The Twins are currently 4.5 games up on the Cleveland Guardians; the White Sox are stinky, and the Tigers and Royals remembered that they are, in fact, the Tigers and Royals. Every other team in the Twins' division is dreadfully below .500 and has little recourse for their sins. Given the...12432Sat, 04 Jun 2022 11:40:08 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/3-reasons-why-you-shouldnt-worry-about-the-minnesota-twins-r12426/1. Reinforcements are on the way A big reason why the Minnesota Twins have struggled over the last couple weeks have been because of the sheer number of players that they have been missing in these games. Just to list the name of players that have hit the injured list over the past two week...12426Sat, 04 Jun 2022 11:40:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-9-blue-jays-3-short-handed-twins-power-past-blue-jays-r12433/  Box Score SP: Chi Chi Gonzalez: 3 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 1 K (45 pitches, 32 strikes (71.1%)) Home Runs: Kyle Garlick 2 (6), Jose Miranda 2 (4), Byron Buxton  (12) Top 3 WPA: Kyle Garlick (.317), Jharel Cotton (.290), Jose Miranda (.273)   Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs)...12433Sat, 04 Jun 2022 02:43:00 +0000