https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/542/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-2021-position-analysis-starting-pitcher-r10548/Projected Rotation: Kenta Maeda, José Berríos, Michael Pineda, J.A. Happ, Matt Shoemaker Depth: Randy Dobnak, Devin Smeltzer, Lewis Thorpe, Bailey Ober Prospects: Jhoan Duran, Jordan Balazovic, Matt Canterino, Blayne Enlow, Cole Sands THE GOOD Let's start at the top. Kenta Maeda: The long-awaited...10548Mon, 22 Mar 2021 01:11:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/sire-of-fort-myers-update-who-is-derek-law-r10545/Before we get started, let’s take a look at how the talent pool has been thinned out over the past week. TRANSACTIONS March 14: Dakota Chalmers, Bailey Ober, Jordan Balazovic and Jhoan Duran all optioned to alternate training site. March 15: Ben Rortvedt, Nick Gordon, Travis Blankenhorn and Gilbe...10545Sun, 21 Mar 2021 15:01:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/previewing-the-position-player-battle-for-the-al-central-r10542/If you based your division winners solely on hype, the White Sox would win the division in a landslide. Not only do they have the reigning MVP at first base, one of the most charismatic players in the game at short, and an up and coming superstar in Luis Robert, but they bolstered their very good...10542Sun, 21 Mar 2021 02:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/notebook-kenta-continues-dominating-spring-r10544/Final: Braves 4, Twins 2 Box Score | Savant Twins Takeaways Standout Pitcher: Kenta Maeda (5.1 IP, 4 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 0 BB, 6 K) Standout Hitter: Nelson Cruz (1-3, RBI) Maeda Misses Bats https://twitter.com/TFTwins/status/1373406467336892417 If there’s been a noteworthy arm this spring it’s been Kent...10544Sun, 21 Mar 2021 01:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what-does-the-future-hold-for-devin-smeltzer-r10543/Devin Smeltzer is one of my favorite Twins. His debut in 2019 was electric, he’s interactive with the fan base, and his story is one of the best you’ll find. Smeltzer however is nearing a point where he needs to find his role at the Major League level or risk getting passed up. Smeltzer’s being se...10543Sun, 21 Mar 2021 01:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/how-the-twins39-shifting-tendencies-will-change-in-2021-r10541/In 2020, the Miami Marlins shifted almost 42 percent of the time against right-handed batters, the highest frequency in the majors. Against lefties, however, only four teams shifted less often than Don Mattingly’s Fish. They were the only team in baseball who shifted more often against righties th...10541Sat, 20 Mar 2021 21:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-surprising-truth-about-the-twins-spin-rate-and-release-extension-r10539/First of all, let’s be clear: these are small, selective samples. Because only 11 teams’ home games are tracked by Statcast this spring, many clubs have only had small percentages of their total pitches measured and reported for our study. That means that certain key pitchers on a given roster mig...10539Sat, 20 Mar 2021 02:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/notebook-dobnak-shines-again-r10540/Final: Braves 4, Twins 2 Box Score Twins Takeaways Standout Pitcher: Randy Dobnak (3.1 IP, 1 H, 1 ER, 5 K) Standout Hitter: Brent Rooker (1-2, 2B, RBI) Dobnak Remains Impressive Randy Dobnak added to his impressive spring tonight, allowing a run on only one hit in 3 1/3 innings of work. He struck...10540Sat, 20 Mar 2021 02:15:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/road-to-october-a-breakdown-of-the-twins39-2021-schedule-r10536/Projection systems are not perfect. Every year, teams that are projected for massive win totals disappoint, and other teams, like the 2019 Twins, vastly outperform expectations. Using PECOTA win projections, where is the schedule heavier and lighter for the Twins in 2021? APRIL - AVERAGE OPPONENT...10536Sat, 20 Mar 2021 01:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-last-transaction-the-twins-should-make-before-opening-day-r10533/In case you missed it, Duffey’s fastball early this spring was, well, less fast. Twins Daily’s Cody Pirkl pointed this out during Duffey’s outing on March 9. https://twitter.com/CodyPirkl/status/1369372917964955651?s=20 Luckily, Duffey’s heater looked more like we’re used to seeing from him in his...10533Fri, 19 Mar 2021 17:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/notebook-left-field-battle-buxton-hates-root-beer-r10538/Twins Talk Left Field Debacle While the Twins weren’t on the field Thursday, speculation around left field duties was still fluid in the air. Barring something crazy, it’s safe to say that Byron Buxton, Max Kepler, and Jake Cave will hold spots on the Opening Day roster as outfielders. And while m...10538Fri, 19 Mar 2021 02:15:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-2021-position-analysis-designated-hitter-r10537/Projected Starter: Nelson Cruz Likely Backup: Miguel Sanó Depth: Luis Arráez, Mitch Garver Prospects: Aaron Sabato, Brent Rooker THE GOOD There is no player in baseball better suited for the term "designated hitter" than Nelson Cruz. Hitting is all he does – the Twins wouldn't dream of playing hi...10537Fri, 19 Mar 2021 02:00:00 +0000