https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/471/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/guardians-7-twins-6-another-bullpen-meltdown-in-extra-innings-loss-r12585/Box Score SP: Dylan Bundy: 5 IP, 6 H, 2 ER, 1 BB, 1 K (83 pitches, 58 strikes (70%)) Home Runs:  Alex Kirilloff (1), Gio Urshela (7). Max Kepler (7) Top 3 WPA: Alex Kirilloff (.20), Carlos Correa (.14), Gio Urshela (.13),  Bottom 3 WPA: Jharel Cotton (-.72), Emilio Pagan (-.19), Ryan Je...12585Thu, 30 Jun 2022 04:01:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/first-2022-sdi-rankings-highlight-twins-defensive-strengths-and-flaws-r12576/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...12576Wed, 29 Jun 2022 22:20:07 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/3-pitchers-that-improved-under-wes-johnson-r12562/Before the 2019 season, the Twins hired Wes Johnson, which seemed like an unconventional move at the time. Few teams were looking to the college ranks for pitching coaches, and the Twins found success under Johnson’s tutelage. Since the start of the 2019 season, Minnesota pitchers rank 10th in b...12562Wed, 29 Jun 2022 17:20:10 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/carlos-correa-will-opt-out-then-what-for-the-twins-r12565/  Over the weekend Joel Sherman wrote a piece for the New York Post taking a look at the free-agent shortstop class that was, and the one that is to come. The tandem of the two may go down to be one of the best back-to-back case studies in free-agent history. It’s not rocket science to sugg...12565Wed, 29 Jun 2022 15:50:14 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/6-hitters-the-twins-could-target-in-the-2022-mlb-draft-r12577/  The dust has finally settled on the college baseball season. On Sunday, Ole Miss wrapped up their first-ever NCAA Baseball National Championship, keeping the championship in-state (Mississippi State won in 2021). Now, it’s MLB Draft season. Jeremy Nygaard has had you covered brilliantly t...12577Wed, 29 Jun 2022 14:00:16 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-minnesota-twins-should-make-a-godfather-trade-offer-for-zac-gallen-r12572/The Minnesota Twins’ need for a starting pitcher is undeniable. The duo of Sonny Gray and Joe Ryan have been rock solid for the Twins in 2022, but Minnesota needs another top-line starter to help them secure a division title and throw out in a playoff game. Frankie Montas has been talked about e...12572Wed, 29 Jun 2022 13:10:05 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-6-guardians-0-twins-take-game-2-behind-steady-offense-excellent-winder-r12580/Box Score Starting Pitcher: Josh Winder 6.0 IP, 4 H, 0 R, 0 ER, 1 BB, 1 SO (81 pitches, 59 strikes) Homeruns: Jorge Polanco (8), Jose Miranda (5), Byron Buxton (20) Top 3 WPA: Josh Winder .251, Jorge Polanco .222, Luis Arraez .146 Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) On Tuesday...12580Wed, 29 Jun 2022 02:16:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/target-field-to-host-its-first-ever-postgame-concert-r12575/On August 4, following the Twins' 6:40 p.m. game vs. the Toronto Blue Jays, country music star Cole Swindell will be performing a full-length 75-minute concert for fans. The concert will begin about 15 minutes after the last pitch. Fans with a ticket to the game can stick around for the concert...12575Tue, 28 Jun 2022 21:31:03 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/guardians-3-twins-2-pag%C3%A1n-melts-down-again-as-smeltzer-gem-is-wasted-r12579/Box Score Starting Pitcher: Devin Smeltzer 6.0 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 9 SO (95 pitches, 63 strikes) Homeruns: Carlos Correa (9) Bottom 3 WPA: Emilio Pagán -.538, Gio Urshela -.236, Luis Arraez -.161 Bottom Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) On Tuesday afternoon, the Twins kick...12579Tue, 28 Jun 2022 20:23:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-tidbit-alex-kirilloff-is-a-different-hitter-since-returning-to-the-twins-lineup-r12571/  The above graph shows the exit velocity of each ball put into play by Alex Kirilloff, separated by stints in the majors. A few notes: Of the 45 balls in play this season, the seven hardest-hit balls have all been hit since returning to the lineup in June. Average exit veloc...12571Tue, 28 Jun 2022 18:00:11 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/one-high-upside-reliever-candidate-for-twins-to-target-r12560/Under Derek Falvey and Thad Levine, the Twins have given a reliever approximately one guaranteed multi-year deal. It was to Addison Reed, who posted a 4.50 ERA in 55 outings. They don’t believe in spending heavily on a bullpen, evidenced by their highest-paid reliever in 2022 (it’s Padres closer...12560Tue, 28 Jun 2022 13:00:17 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/ranking-the-twins%E2%80%99-top-5-relievers-by-level-of-trust-r12566/Throughout any baseball season, bullpen roles and responsibilities are going to shift. Sometimes a pitcher has a great stretch and starts pitching in more high-leverage spots. Other times, a pitcher struggles, and the team attempts to find a new role for that arm. One bad outing doesn’t necessar...12566Tue, 28 Jun 2022 12:00:10 +0000