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<rss version="2.0"><channel><title><![CDATA[News: Minnesota Twins News & Analysis]]></title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/62/?d=1</link><description><![CDATA[News: Minnesota Twins News & Analysis]]></description><language>en</language><item><title>The Twins Just Unloaded Their High-Powered Playoff Bullpen. How Can They Build the Next One?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-twins-just-unloaded-their-high-powered-playoff-bullpen-how-can-they-build-the-next-one-r18953/</link><description>The Minnesota Twins shocked fans and rival executives alike at the 2025 MLB trade deadline, when they moved on from five of their most trusted bullpen arms: Jhoan Duran, Griffin Jax, Brock Stewart, Danny Coulombe and Louis Varland. Each of them (save Coulombe) had multiple years of team control...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">18953</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 14:08:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Yankees 6, Twins 2: Bronx Bombers Spoil Byron Buxton's Return to Minnesota Lineup</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/yankees-6-twins-2-bronx-bombers-spoil-byron-buxtons-return-to-minnesota-lineup-r18962/</link><description>Box Score

	SP: Zebby Matthews 5.2 IP, 6 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 9 K (99 pitches, 68 strikes (68.7%)

	Home Runs: Byron Buxton (24), Trevor Larnach (16)&#xA0;

	Bottom 3 WPA: Brooks Kriske (-0.157), Zebby Matthews (-0.112), Ryan Jeffers (-0.059)




	Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs)&#xA0;




	




	The Minne...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">18962</guid><pubDate>Tue, 12 Aug 2025 01:36:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Luke Keaschall: The Short-Swing Spark the Twins Needed</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/luke-keaschall-the-short-swing-spark-the-twins-needed-r18959/</link><description>Luke Keaschall recently sent Twins fans braving post-fire sale August baseball home happy with a walk-off home run. He&#x2019;s hitting north of .400, in just under 50 plate appearances. He&#x2019;s playing like his blood is equal parts plasma and energy drink, a jolt this team sorely needed after the midsumm...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">18959</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 18:08:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Carlos Correa Isn&#x2019;t the Enemy (Some) Twins Fans Are Making Him Out to Be</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/carlos-correa-isnt-the-enemy-some-twins-fans-are-making-him-out-to-be-r18938/</link><description>It&#x2019;s been surreal watching the reactions unfold across Twins Territory since Carlos Correa was traded back to Houston at the deadline. There&#x2019;s anger. There&#x2019;s mockery. There are literal jersey burnings. Social media is filled with hot takes and a new nickname: &#x201C;C-463,&#x201D; a jab at his recent struggl...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">18938</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 16:23:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Taking Charge: How Royce Lewis Unlocked His Defensive Potential</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/taking-charge-how-royce-lewis-unlocked-his-defensive-potential-r18933/</link><description>It&#x2019;s another slow grounder. Brady House topped the ball only four feet and it&#x2019;s bouncing with a little charge to third. The Washington Nationals rookie dashes toward first, and his speed ensures he&#x2019;ll be safe on the sloppy hit.




	But Royce Lewis charges into the ball. His run to the ball from...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">18933</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 14:10:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Week in Review: Expectations Gone, Energy Unlocked</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/week-in-review-expectations-gone-energy-unlocked-r18957/</link><description>The Weekly Nutshell:

	Luke Keaschall's first week back in action for the Twins started and ended the same way: with dramatic two-run homers that gave fans a necessary morale boost in the wake of one of the darkest moments in franchise history. With their rookie phenom back in the lineup, the Tw...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">18957</guid><pubDate>Mon, 11 Aug 2025 00:38:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins 5, Royals 3: Move Over Royce, the Twins Have a New Savior</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-5-royals-3-move-over-royce-the-twins-have-a-new-savior-r18955/</link><description>Box Score:

	Starting Pitcher: Jos&#xE9; Ure&#xF1;a: 3 IP, 3 H, 1 ER, 4 BB, 1 K (73 Pitches, 36 Strikes, 49.3%)

	Home Runs: Ryan Fitzgerald (1), Luke Keaschall (2)

	Top 3 WPA: Michael Tonkin (.619),&#xA0;Keaschall (.429), Pierson Ohl (.224)

	Win Probability Chart (Via FanGraphs):

	




	Well, the team has...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">18955</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 20:32:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Five Ways the Twins Can Salvage 2025</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/five-ways-the-twins-can-salvage-2025-r18947/</link><description>In mid-May, Twins fans were finally shaking off the hangover from the 2024 collapse. A 13-game winning streak had breathed life back into the fanbase, and for a moment it felt like the future was bright again. Well&#x2026; we all know how it has gone since. It is tempting to write off the season and ma...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">18947</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 19:15:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Could the Twins Have Landed a Mason Miller-Caliber Return for Jhoan Duran?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/could-the-twins-have-landed-a-mason-miller-caliber-return-for-jhoan-duran-r18944/</link><description>At the 2025 trade deadline, two of the most electric arms in baseball were moved within a day of each other. The Twins traded Jhoan Duran to the Phillies. The Athletics traded Mason Miller to the Padres. Both are high-octane relievers who light up the radar gun and make hitters look overmatched....</description><guid isPermaLink="false">18944</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 15:18:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>From a National Perspective, Have the Twins Been This Era&#x2019;s Most Disappointing Team?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/from-a-national-perspective-have-the-twins-been-this-eras-most-disappointing-team-r18930/</link><description>The Minnesota Twins have unexpectedly found themselves at the center of baseball&#x2019;s national conversation over the last two weeks because of a surprise fire sale at the MLB trade deadline. In a year where the AL Central remained within reach and the Twins still had a roster full of desirable tale...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">18930</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 12:31:24 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Royals 2, Twins 0: The Twins Fail to Take Advantage of (Many) Opportunities.</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/royals-2-twins-0-the-twins-fail-to-take-advantage-of-many-opportunities-r18950/</link><description>Box Score

	Bailey Ober: 6 IP, 4 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K

	Home Runs: none, nada, zip, zilch

	Bottom 3 WPA: Royce Lewis (-.346), Mickey Gasper (-.121), Kody Clemens (-.077)

	Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs)




	




	The Twins faced the division rival Kansas City Royals for the middle game of...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">18950</guid><pubDate>Sun, 10 Aug 2025 01:46:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Two Extensions That Could Make Sense for the Twins Right Now</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/two-extensions-that-could-make-sense-for-the-twins-right-now-r18937/</link><description>&#xA0;




	On Tuesday, the Red Sox and top outfield prospect Roman Anthony agreed to an eight-year, $130 million extension after just 47 games in the majors. The deal, which could keep Anthony in Boston through his age-30 season, is one of the most aggressive early-career commitments a team has made...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">18937</guid><pubDate>Sat, 09 Aug 2025 13:19:02 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
