https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/493/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/3-takeaways-from-tuesdays-wild-walk-off-win-r12220/1. Twins are in control of the division and this is the time to pull away With two walk-off wins in a row, the bats heating up for players like Max Kepler and (hopefully) Miguel Sanó, Byron Buxton back in the lineup and performing as clutch as ever, and a Twins starting rotation that has an...12220Wed, 27 Apr 2022 20:31:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-daily-2022-draft-coverage-april-28-r12219/There’s been enough happening on the national level for Baseball America, MLB Pipeline and ESPN to update their prospect rankings.  Baseball America expanded their listing to a Top 300. That covers, roughly, the Top 10 rounds. Unranked college seniors, however, will be very popular choices...12219Wed, 27 Apr 2022 16:45:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/roster-downsize-which-twins-hitters-could-be-sent-back-down-in-a-week-r12211/The Twins lineup is stacked on paper. Their performance is off to a cold start in April. Even with the slow start from hitters such as Miguel Sano and Jorge Polanco, their performances will not cost them a roster spot.  The Twins hitters most likely to be sent down are the outfielders on th...12211Wed, 27 Apr 2022 16:15:04 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-baldelli-resting-players/Late in Sunday’s game, Jose Godoy came to the plate with runners on first and third while Minnesota needed a run. Carlos Correa was on the bench, and so too was Ryan Jeffers. The former was simply getting a day off, while the latter was out with a left knee contusion but said to be available. Ro...12209Wed, 27 Apr 2022 12:17:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/lets-cut-miguel-san%C3%B3-some-slack-r12216/Miguel Sanó has had an April to forget in 2022 for the Minnesota Twins. Through 15 games, Sanó has just five hits and an abysmal OPS of .380. Sanó has just one extra-base hit and has statistically been the least valuable player in baseball in this early season with an fWAR of -.07. Miguel S...12216Wed, 27 Apr 2022 11:57:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-5-tigers-4-wild-final-play-extends-win-streak-to-5-r12217/Box Score Starting Pitcher: Paddack 5.2 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 SO Homeruns: Kepler (1) Top 3 WPA: Sano .624, Larnach .243, Paddack .192 Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) Here’s how the Twins lined up to open their three-game series against the Tigers. Today, Twins' Tw...12217Wed, 27 Apr 2022 03:07:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/max-kepler-poised-to-breakout-again-r12208/Many Twins sluggers had remarkable 2019 seasons, including Max Kepler. In 134 games, he hit .252/.336/.519 (.855) with 32 doubles and 36 home runs. Obviously, the baseballs used that season have come under question, which is undoubtedly the case with Kepler. He posted an OPS over 100 points high...12208Wed, 27 Apr 2022 00:50:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-top-5-home-runs-of-byron-buxton%E2%80%99s-career-r12207/Across 503 games spread over eight seasons, Byron Buxton has hit 76 home runs. In 2022, his six homers lead all of Major League Baseball. Buxton is a menace at the plate, settling in as a true MVP-caliber talent for the Twins. Although not your prototypical slugger, Buxton has put plenty of base...12207Tue, 26 Apr 2022 21:45:04 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what-will-it-take-for-carlos-correa-to-stay-in-minnesota-r12215/Minnesota's front office recognized the opportunity they received when they signed Carlos Correa this spring. He's being paid the highest single-season salary for an infielder in MLB history, and he has the opportunity to opt out of his contract at season's end. Many viewed Correa's deal as a on...12215Tue, 26 Apr 2022 19:17:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-tigers-series-preview-r12206/Growling Expectations The Tigers, coming off five straight losing seasons, expect to compete in 2022. They won 77 games in manager A.J. Hinch’s first season with the club, finishing in third place in the Central in 2021. While the Tigers surprised with nearly 80 wins, they feasted off a histor...12206Tue, 26 Apr 2022 11:55:03 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-bullpen-options-relief-pitching-prospects/Although your mileage may vary on the quality levels, there are a ton of different arms in the organization capable of contributing to the Twins bullpen. Some of them bring ample big-league experience, while others bring tantalizing upside. If just a few of these guys can hit, it'd make a huge d...12212Tue, 26 Apr 2022 02:34:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-banged-up-backstops-r12205/Throughout the season thus far, manager Rocco Baldelli has used both Ryan Jeffers and Gary Sanchez in the same starting lineups often. With both catchers being deployed, there’s the reality of a lost designated hitter should they need to swap out mid-game. Baldelli has noted that the club was wo...12205Mon, 25 Apr 2022 16:45:00 +0000