https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/438/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/despite-great-first-impression-royce-lewis-optioned-to-st-paul-after-tuesdays-game-r12336/So many thoughts role through my mind as I think about the news that the Twins are optioning shortstop Royce Lewis to Triple-A St. Paul and will activate Carlos Correa before the Wednesday afternoon's game. So I thought I'd just start jotting them down.  *** Click here to listen to @Seth St...12336Wed, 18 May 2022 06:23:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/athletics-5-twins-2-royce-rolls-but-winder-wilts-as-athletics-tame-twins-r12335/Box Score Starting Pitcher: Dylan Bundy 3 IP, 2 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 2 BB, 3 SO Homeruns: Royce Lewis (2), Gary Sánchez (4) Bottom 3 WPA: Josh Winder -.489, Jorge Polanco -.143, Jose Miranda -.131 Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) On Tuesday night, the Twins were out to secure a...12335Wed, 18 May 2022 05:07:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/3-options-for-royce-lewis-when-carlos-correa-returns-r12328/Royce Lewis is off to a tremendous start to his big-league career. In nine games, he has gone 9-for-32 (.281 BA) with two doubles and a home run. His first home run was a memorable one as he cranked a grand slam that helped the Twins win over the weekend. Minnesota signed Carlos Correa to be the...12328Tue, 17 May 2022 15:40:08 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/pagan-paying-dividends-for-twins-r12324/  It’s understandable that a controllable starter like Chris Paddack may have been available for a lesser return given his elbow issues. Unfortunately, they reared their head just a few starts into 2022 and now it appears he’ll undergo surgery to fix the problem that was already there. Emil...12324Tue, 17 May 2022 11:20:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/rocco-badelli-manager-success/Baldelli had the makings of a slam-dunk hire in 2019, when he became the youngest recipient of Manager of the Year in history, leading the Twins to a historic 101-win season. He followed with another division title in the COVID-shortened 2020 season.  One would think such an impressive star...12332Tue, 17 May 2022 04:41:54 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-3-a%E2%80%99s-1-lewis-scores-twice-sanchez-goes-deep-in-twins-win%C2%A0-r12331/  Box Score SP: Chris Archer: 4 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 2 BB, 2 K (62 pitches, 37 strikes (59.7%)) Home Runs: Gary Sanchez (3) Top 3 WPA: Gary Sanchez (0.143), Griffin Jax (0.143), Jorge Polanco (0.138)  Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) Garlick activated The Twins sent o...12331Tue, 17 May 2022 04:38:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-great-1000th-home-run-debate-r12329/Fans didn't have to wait long- the very next inning, Byron Buxton hit a home run to left field, his 11th of the season. As Buxton high-fived his teammates in the dugout and fans in the stands celebrated, the Target Field big board displayed "1000th Home Run" on the bottom of the screen. The Twin...12329Mon, 16 May 2022 19:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-numbers-behind-jose-mirandas-slump-r12327/  Who cares about 46 plate appearances? Not me. Neither, globally speaking, should you. 46 plate appearances, however, is all we have to judge Jose Miranda on so far in the big leagues, and it hasn't been pretty. After putting together a MiLB season for the ages in 2021 in which he hit...12327Mon, 16 May 2022 17:35:04 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/5-takeaways-from-the-twins-guardians-series-r12326/  1. Royce Lewis is here to stay Between Friday’s grand slam, superb fielding at shortstop and consistent hits elsewhere, long-held #1 Twins prospect Royce Lewis has made a strong statement since he was called up a little over a week ago. Lewis has a .310 average and a top 6 on the team O...12326Mon, 16 May 2022 16:55:05 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/does-100-games-of-buxton-work-r12325/It became clear following a Saturday night game against the Cleveland Guardians, in which Byron Buxton should’ve been called upon to pinch-hit, that rest and caution remain paramount for the organization. Rocco Baldelli has consistently rested players with the hopes of keeping them fresh, and wh...12325Mon, 16 May 2022 16:05:06 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/can-a-short-king-triumph-luis-arraez-goes-to-first-base-r12323/Since coming back from the COVID IL, Luis Arráez has returned to a tricky role for his short stature: first base. After some questionable defensive plays at third base had a few too many Twins fans in agony, Rocco Baldelli began shifting Arráez across the diamond. Although Arráez is on...12323Mon, 16 May 2022 13:46:55 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/alex-kirilloff-wrist-injury-swing/Alex Kirilloff's first stretch in the majors (not counting his postseason debut in 2020) was a great example of why you shouldn't put too much stock into results over a modest sampling of at-bats, at least without taking a deeper look. He started out his career in an 0-for-15 slump, but it was c...12322Mon, 16 May 2022 11:57:01 +0000