https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/545/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/kirilloff39s-poise-fits-baldelli39s-mantra-r10509/The most pertinent story for the Twins in Fort Myers is the looming decision on Kirilloff. Will he start with the team on opening day in Milwaukee? Will he join them a few weeks later? No matter the call, he’ll be an instrumental part of this lineup for at least the next six seasons. THE PLAYER Ki...10509Sat, 13 Mar 2021 02:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/an-outside-perspective-and-a-trade-idea-part-i-r10501/In listening to the latest episode of the Views From 314 Ft. podcast, a companion to the excellent Yankees blog of the same name, I was struck by the way co-hosts Randy Wilkins and Derek Albin (and even guest Bradford William Davis, who covers the Yankees for the New York Daily News) discussed the...10501Fri, 12 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-announce-fans-will-attend-games-at-target-field-r10510/Specifics have not been announced, but you can expect crowd management to look a lot like it does at Twins' games in spring training, with about 25% capacity. We also don't know now how many tickets, if any, will be available to the general public, since season ticket holders will likely get the f...10510Fri, 12 Mar 2021 14:49:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-2021-position-analysis-left-field-r10508/Projected Starter: Alex Kirilloff Likely Backup: Jake Cave Depth: Luis Arráez, Brent Rooker Prospects: Trevor Larnach, Matt Wallner THE GOOD The Twins lost a pair of quality players in Eddie Rosario and LaMonte Wade Jr., but still have no shortage of corner-outfield depth. Jake Cave is still aroun...10508Fri, 12 Mar 2021 03:02:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/notebook-the-shoe-fits-young-talent-electrifies-r10507/Red Sox 5, Twins 4 (8 innings) Box Score Former Twin Marwin Gonzáles proved to be the difference-maker on Thursday as the Red Sox snuck past Minnesota thanks to two homers from Gonzáles. Marwin’s first HR came as a solo shot in the first off starting pitcher Matt Shoemaker, yet his most deadly was...10507Fri, 12 Mar 2021 03:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what-is-jose-berrios-ready-to-show-in-2021-r10504/Once again there’s plenty of steam regarding the prospects of a Berrios breakout in 2021. He’s currently got the 5th best odds (16/1) to win the AL Cy Young per Bovada; notably, ahead of teammate Kenta Maeda (22/1). Without considering awards or a defining tag of a result, there’s more to unpack w...10504Fri, 12 Mar 2021 02:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/report-from-the-fort-attending-games-in-target-field-r10505/https://www.youtube.com/watch?v=R5pg6Cwihio MORE FROM TWINS DAILY — Latest Twins coverage from our writers — Recent Twins discussion in our forums — Follow Twins Daily via Twitter, Facebook or email10505Thu, 11 Mar 2021 23:08:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-wives-spotlight-episode-29-maci-blankenhorn-lexi-jeffers-jordan-kirilloff-r10500/Something a little different on tonight's Twins Spotlight. Instead of talking to some Twins player, we will be talking with some player's wives. Maci Blankenhorn watched her husband Travis make his major-league debut last September while finalizing wedding plans. The couple got married this winter...10500Thu, 11 Mar 2021 03:35:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/who-should-be-the-twins-leadoff-hitter-in-2021-r10493/The Incumbent: Max Kepler Last season, Kepler batted leadoff in 34 of the team’s 60 games and he was used there for over 100 games back in 2019. There’s a good chance he is the leader in the clubhouse to be the team’s primary leadoff hitter unless his performance struggles significantly. He hit .2...10493Thu, 11 Mar 2021 03:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/notebook-berr%C3%ADos-in-ace-like-form-twins-release-milb-instructors-r10499/Twins 6, Rays 2 (7 1/2 innings) Box Score Twins Takeaways Standout pitcher: José Berríos (3 IP, 1 H, 0 ER, 1 BB, 4 K). Standout hitter: Willians Astudillo (2-3, 1 R, 2 RBI) After some early unevenness, the Twins pitching staff has found a groove in the last few games, including another impressive...10499Thu, 11 Mar 2021 02:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/will-2021-finally-be-the-year-for-big-mike-r10498/When the Minnesota Twins acquired Michael Pineda in 2018, he was entering into a season of recovery from Tommy John surgery, due to miss the entire season. In 2019, coming off of his recovery, Pineda was a revelation for the Minnesota Twins, arguably performing as the team’s best pitcher down the...10498Wed, 10 Mar 2021 21:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/will-this-be-the-twins39-hardest-throwing-bullpen-ever-r10490/According to FanGraphs, the highest average fastball velocity (combining four-seamers and two-seamers or sinkers) by Twins relievers in any season came in 2019. That’s probably no surprise to most Twins fans. That year’s staff was anchored by May, Taylor Rogers, and Tyler Duffey, but only had soft...10490Wed, 10 Mar 2021 18:00:00 +0000