https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/662/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/in-a-sprint-of-a-season-is-speed-the-only-missing-cog-for-the-minnesota-twins-r9572/With the magnitude of each game heightened, teams will be less likely to throw in the towel on any given day, and more teams in contention will mean more competitive games. Minnesota went to extra innings in twelve games last season (and didn’t fare well at 5-and-7), but could very well see an inc...9572Wed, 22 Jul 2020 01:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/a-season-unlike-any-other-for-a-former-twins-prospect-r9582/Coming in as a first round pick, Luke was a highly sought-after prospect out of Georgia Tech. His brother had established himself as an elite setup man, and Minnesota hoped they found someone cut from a similar cloth. Luke’s best season in the Twins organization was unquestionably 2017 when he own...9582Wed, 22 Jul 2020 01:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/join-twins-daily39s-postgame-parley-wednesday-night-r9581/John Bonnes will be hosting the virtual event and Seth Stohs and Nick Nelson will be the special guests. They’ll all react to the Twins’ final exhibition game and take your questions as the Twins Daily community drives the discussion. We may even take calls or do instant polls. (Honestly, we’re st...9581Tue, 21 Jul 2020 13:56:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/catching-up-with-former-twins-infielder-augie-ojeda-r9579/Augie Ojeda grew up in southern California where he learned to love the game of baseball. “I was a big Dodgers fan. I was diehard!” He continued, “Fernando Mania in 1981! All the excitement and the hype that he brought to the Dodgers.” But because he was small, he didn’t have scouts looking at him...9579Tue, 21 Jul 2020 03:23:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/three-key-questions-about-randy-dobnak-for-2020-r9576/Will batters start to pick up Dobnak better in his second trip around the league? With the schedule compressed to include just 60 games, there’s little time for teams to make big adjustments against pitchers. However, that compression also brings the Twins’ total number of opponents for the seaso...9576Tue, 21 Jul 2020 02:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/central-intelligence-20-cleveland-indians-r9578/CLEVELAND INDIANS AT A GLANCE 2019 Record: 93-69, 2nd Place 2019 fWAR Leader (Offense): Francisco Lindor - 4.4 2019 fWAR Leader (Pitching): Shane Bieber, RHP - 5.6 Key Offseason Additions: Cesar Hernandez (2B), Delino DeShields Jr. (OF), Domingo Santana (OF), Emmanuel Clase (RP) Key Offseason L...9578Tue, 21 Jul 2020 01:04:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/how-much-would-a-key-injury-or-two-hurt-the-twins-postseason-chances-r9574/All Twins fans were holding their breath last Monday afternoon, when Byron Buxton needed to be carted off the field after chasing down a Nelson Cruz home run. Fortunately, Buxton only suffered a mild left-foot strain and could be back in action for Opening Day. Freakish accidents like this could...9574Mon, 20 Jul 2020 14:39:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/predicting-minnesota%E2%80%99s-final-30-man-roster-r9570/Catchers (2) Mitch Garver, Alex Avila It would have seemed likely for Willians Astudillo to make the team’s Opening Day roster as a third catcher and a back-up player at other infield positions. His positive COVID-19 test and lengthy absence from Summer Camp means he will likely miss the beginning...9570Mon, 20 Jul 2020 13:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/gleeman-amp-the-geek-ep-484-sano-buxton-and-overunders-r9573/Listen Now9573Mon, 20 Jul 2020 04:42:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/central-intelligence-20-chicago-white-sox-r9571/CHICAGO WHITE SOX AT A GLANCE 2019 Record: 72-89, 3rd Place 2019 fWAR Leader (Offense): Yoan Moncada - 5.7 2019 fWAR Leader (Pitching): Lucas Giolito - 5.1 Key Offseason Additions: Yasmani Grandal ©, Dallas Keuchel (SP), Gio Gonzalez (SP), Edwin Encanacion (DH), Nomar Mazara (OF), Steve Cishek...9571Mon, 20 Jul 2020 01:42:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/who-will-provide-length-in-the-twins39-bullpen-r9569/By all accounts, the starting rotation has impressed upon their arrival to summer camp. It appears each starter will be carrying a nearly full workload on day one because of the shape they’ve kept themselves in. Even still, two length options makes sense. Afterall, a disrupted routine this spring...9569Sun, 19 Jul 2020 01:00:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/now-is-not-the-time-to-doubt-byron-buxton-r9568/First, you feel for Buck. He’s worked tirelessly to rehab from labrum surgery in order to prepare himself for the 2020 season. The Athletic’s Dan Hayes quoted him last week as “having no limits.” Even if he is out there on opening day, he will likely have limits. The response to Buxton’s latest in...9568Sat, 18 Jul 2020 02:00:00 +0000