https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/533/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins39-vaunted-depth-nowhere-to-be-found-r10672/The Twins bullied their way to 101 wins behind an MLB-record 307 home runs in 2019. To hit 307 blasts, one would think you need multiple 40-homer contributors. The Twins had just one. Nelson Cruz was tied for seventh in baseball with 41, and Max Kepler was the next closest with 36 (T-18th in MLB)....10672Sat, 24 Apr 2021 01:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what39s-going-on-with-kenta-maeda-r10668/It’s been pointed out on the broadcast several times since Opening Day how Kenta Maeda just hasn’t looked “sharp”. He was certainly effective leading up to one of his worst starts of his career against Oakland while sporting a 3.07 ERA and 3.02 FIP paired with a near 10 K/9. That being said he jus...10668Fri, 23 Apr 2021 16:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/here-come-the-first-rounders-r10670/Returning home after one of the worst road trips imaginable, the Twins are shorthanded, with at least three regulars sidelined. Miguel Sanó (hamstring) joins Andrelton Simmons and Max Kepler (COVID) on the injured list, while the status of hobbled Nelson Cruz is uncertain. The good news, for both...10670Fri, 23 Apr 2021 11:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/prospect-retrospective-nick-gordon-r10669/As you will see below, Nick Gordon has been frequently written about at Twins Daily over the years. He has been gracious with his time and I have had the pleasure of talking with and interviewing him several times. Gordon's rise to the big leagues was not meteoric, and in fact, the past few year...10669Fri, 23 Apr 2021 03:37:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/can-alex-kirilloff-be-the-twins%E2%80%99-savior-r10667/Expectations are sky-high for Alex Kirilloff at the dawning of his big-league career. He made a heralded debut for the Twins in last year’s playoff series against the Astros and put together some strong at-bats after not appearing in a professional game for months. His prospect stock rose signific...10667Fri, 23 Apr 2021 02:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/have-the-twins-re-made-jose-berrios-r10666/For the past few seasons, it’s been questioned as to whether the Minnesota Twins would lock the Puerto Rican up with a long-term deal. Although there’s been discussions, nothing has taken place of yet. Even if the payday doesn’t come from the organization that drafted him, what Berrios has done ou...10666Fri, 23 Apr 2021 01:04:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what-was-rocco-baldelli-thinking33-r10665/The Minnesota Twins again suffered a loss in a game in which they were in a prime position to win. Kenta Maeda had an uncharacteristically rough start, the bottom of the Twins’ order was inept, and the defense failed to convert routine plays. Additionally, though, Rocco Baldelli made some question...10665Thu, 22 Apr 2021 19:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/game-recap-athletics-13-twins-12-r10664/Box Score Maeda: 3 IP, 8 H, 7 ER, 0 BB, 1 K Home Runs: Donaldson (1), Cruz 2 (6), Buxton (6) Bottom 3 WPA: Colomé -.957, Maeda -.651, Astudillo -.179 Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs): Kenta Maeda has rough outing After a career year in 2020 (well career couple of months) Kenta Maeda has not...10664Wed, 21 Apr 2021 23:59:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/will-the-twins-make-life-difficult-for-left-handed-pitching-r10663/In 2019, the Twins posted a .349 slugging percentage against left-handed pitching. Only the Mariners and the Cubs fared worse. It was expected to be an anomaly. After all, almost the exact same lineup walloped lefties with a .521 slugging percentage. What’s more, they anticipated having healthy co...10663Wed, 21 Apr 2021 17:05:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/doubleheader-recap-hapless-twins-continue-woeful-streak-swept-by-athletics-r10661/Game 1: Athletics 7, Twins 0 Box Score Shoemaker: 3.1 IP, 4 H, 5 ER, 4 BB, 0 K Home Runs: None Bottom 3 WPA: Shoemaker -.202, Cruz -.116, Polanco -.078 Win Probability Chart (Via FanGraphs) Game 2: Athletics 1, Twins 0 Box Score Berríos: 5 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K Home Runs: None Bottom 3 WPA: A...10661Wed, 21 Apr 2021 04:01:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-3-biggest-problems-facing-the-twins-in-2021-r10660/Bullpen Blowups Throughout his tenure as Twins manager, Rocco Baldelli has seen some ups and downs when it comes to the team’s relief core. Fans might not remember, but the 2019 bullpen was a mess outside of Taylor Rogers for much of the season. In fact, the club had to go out and acquire multiple...10660Wed, 21 Apr 2021 02:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/first-impressions-of-minnesota%E2%80%99s-free-agent-signings-r10659/Andrelton Simmons, SS Contract: 1-year/$10.5 million Minnesota signed Simmons for his elite defensive skills, but he has provided plenty of offensive value so far in 2021. In 10 games, he has hit .355/.474/.452 with three extra-base hits. His 0.6 WAR ranks fourth on the team and that total is alre...10659Tue, 20 Apr 2021 02:30:00 +0000