https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/78/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-4-tigers-1-david-festa-cruises-byron-buxton-blasts-in-detroit-r18611/Box Score David Festa: 5 ⅔ IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 6 K Home Runs: Byron Buxton (18) Top 3 WPA: David Festa (.309), Brooks Lee (.184), Byron Buxton (.083) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs)   Well, it’s time. The Twins have their shot at the kings. The beauty of divisional...18611Sat, 28 Jun 2025 05:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/could-one-of-these-national-leagues-sellers-help-the-minnesota-twins-r18519/With the July 31st trade deadline looming on the horizon, urgency will begin to mount for many Major League Baseball teams. While some clubs are firmly entrenched in playoff contention and will be looking to bolster their rosters, there is a distinct group already facing the reality of a lost se...18519Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:44:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/could-minnesota-twins-and-philadelphia-phillies-align-on-blockbuster-bullpen-trade-r18600/As the MLB trade deadline approaches, the Philadelphia Phillies look like one of the league’s most aggressive buyers. With one of MLB’s best records and control of the NL East, president of baseball operations Dave Dombrowski has made it clear that his focus is on bolstering one area: the bullpe...18600Fri, 27 Jun 2025 13:06:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-10-mariners-1-twins-weather-the-storm-blow-out-seattle-to-escape-with-a-split-r18605/Box Score SP: Simeon Woods Richardson 5 IP, 2 H, 0 ER, 6 K, 1 BB (82 pitches, 55 strikes (67%)) Home Runs: Matt Wallner (7), Brooks Lee (8), Trevor Larnach (12) Top 3 WPA: Woods Richardson .276, Larnach .224, Lee .064 Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs): After ending their l...18605Fri, 27 Jun 2025 00:46:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/midseason-minnesota-twins-mvp-ballot-whos-keeping-this-team-relevant-r18599/The Minnesota Twins were scheduled for Game 81 of the 2025 season Thursday, marking the official halfway point of the 162-game grind. That milestone brings a natural chance to pause and reflect on what's gone right, what’s gone wrong, and which players have made the biggest difference in a seaso...18599Thu, 26 Jun 2025 22:14:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what-do-minnesota-twins-have-in-minor-league-signee-jos%C3%A9-ure%C3%B1a-r18596/There are decades where nothing happens; and there are weeks where decades happen. And no, I am not referring to the results of the New York City Democratic mayoral primary. Instead, I am discussing the flurry of minor-league starting pitching transactions that Twins' decision-makers have made o...18596Thu, 26 Jun 2025 15:18:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-2-mariners-0-twins-shut-out-mariners-to-end-losing-streak-r18597/Box Score SP: Joe Ryan - 6 IP, 3 H, 0 R, 0 BB, 8 K (93 pitches, 61 strikes (59%)) Home Runs: Kody Clemens (9) Top 3 WPA: Joe Ryan (.350); Willi Castro (.125); Louis Varland (.094) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) The Twins pitching staff has been dismal throughout the mon...18597Thu, 26 Jun 2025 02:07:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-cant-expect-fans-to-be-happy-about-rocco-baldelli-sticking-around-for-2026-r18594/The Athletic's Dan Hayes reported Tuesday that the Minnesota Twins have picked up manager Rocco Baldelli’s team option for the 2026 season. In doing so, the Twins made it clear that not only is Baldelli safe for the remainder of 2025, but that they intend to continue forward with him leading the...18594Wed, 25 Jun 2025 22:11:02 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what-do-minnesota-twins-have-in-recently-acquired-starting-pitcher-connor-gillispie-r18589/This Monday, the Minnesota Twins claimed right-handed starting pitcher Connor Gillispie off waivers from the Miami Marlins and immediately optioned him to Triple-A St. Paul. Minnesota claimed the 27-year-old one day after starting pitching prospect Andrew Morris (who was next in line to join the...18589Wed, 25 Jun 2025 15:14:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/can-twins-and-astros-match-up-on-a-trade-for-a-left-handed-bat-r18580/With the MLB trade deadline fast approaching, teams are beginning to sharpen their focus on roster needs. The Minnesota Twins and Houston Astros could be potential trade partners, especially as the Astros look to address a clear need: adding a quality left-handed bat. Houston Has a Problem...18580Wed, 25 Jun 2025 11:46:01 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/mariners-6-twins-5-twins-lose-another-heartbreaker-in-9th-inning-meltdown-fashion-r18590/Box Score SP: Chris Paddack 5 IP, 5 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 4 K (80 pitches, 51 strikes (64%)) Home Runs: Kody Clemens (8) Bottom 3 WPA: Jhoan Duran (-.306), Paddack (-.218), Willi Castro (-.183) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs)    The Twins entered Tuesday night's contest having l...18590Wed, 25 Jun 2025 02:21:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/matt-wallner-will-be-just-fine-r18577/Heading into 2025, Matt Wallner was arguably the Twins’ second-best hitter. Despite periods of significant struggles (and even a demotion to begin last season), the left-handed slugger had posted a .254/.371/.515 line in 2024, good for 49% above league average. He looked the part while posting a...18577Tue, 24 Jun 2025 23:06:02 +0000