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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/807/?d=1</link><description><![CDATA[News: Minnesota Twins News & Analysis]]></description><language>en</language><item><title>MIN 7, CLE 5: EDDIE! EDDIE! EDDIE!</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/min-7-cle-5-eddie33-eddie33-eddie33-r6836/</link><description>Snapshot (chart via FanGraphs)
Current record: 25-30
Kyle Gibson: 61 Game Score, 5.2 IP, 2 ER, 7 K, 2 BB, 63.6% strikes
Bullpen: 3.1 IP, 3 ER, 3 K, 2 BB
Lineup: 1-for-8 w/RISP, 7 LOB
Top three per WPA: Rosario .531, Dozier .315, Gibson .202

Pitches beware! No zone is safe when you&#x2019;re facing Eddi...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">6836</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2018 21:51:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>WOLFSON: Zack Littell to Make MLB Debut Tuesday</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/wolfson-zack-littell-to-make-mlb-debut-tuesday-r6834/</link><description>Here's the full Tweet from Doogie:
https://twitter.com/DWolfsonKSTP/status/1003128229149003776
Littell spent April with Double A Chattanooga where his 5.87 ERA and 1.52 WHIP left something to be desired, but that came with an impressive 12.5 K/9 rate and 4.57 strikeout-to-walk ratio. He debuted wi...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">6834</guid><pubDate>Sun, 03 Jun 2018 04:26:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>MIN 7, CLE 1: Twins Battle Their Way to Another Victory</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/min-7-cle-1-twins-battle-their-way-to-another-victory-r6832/</link><description>Snapshot (chart via FanGraphs)
Current record: 24-30
Lance Lynn: 64 Game Score, 6.0 IP, 1 ER, 5 K, 5 BB, 57.5% strikes
Bullpen: 3.0 IP, 0 ER, 3 K, 0 BB
Lineup: 5-for-13 w/RISP, 5 LOB
Top three per WPA: Lynn .240, Rosario .175, Dozier .136

Lynn only gave up one run on two hits, but he was working...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">6832</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jun 2018 23:45:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>MIN 7, CLE 4: Escobar &#xE9; o Fogo</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/min-7-cle-4-escobar-%C3%A9-o-fogo-r6829/</link><description>Snapshot (chart via FanGraphs)
Current record: 23-30
Jose Berrios: 53 Game Score, 6.0 IP, 4 ER, 7 K, 1 BB, 69.7% strikes
Bullpen: 3.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 K, 0 BB
Lineup: 3-for-12 w/RISP, 7 LOB
Top three per WPA: Escobar .276, Hildenberger .075, Duke .047

Escobar has credited his frequent visits to Brazi...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">6829</guid><pubDate>Sat, 02 Jun 2018 03:28:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>The Anatomy of a Failing Offense</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-anatomy-of-a-failing-offense-r6823/</link><description>Let&#x2019;s take a trip down memory lane to a better time. Here&#x2019;s a look at some key offensive metrics in the final few months of 2017 compared to the beginning of this season:

So here&#x2019;s the thing. It&#x2019;s possible we may have seen the best two-month stretch from a Twins offense we will see, like, ever....</description><guid isPermaLink="false">6823</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2018 17:05:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>CLE 9, MIN 8: Twins Fight Back, Fall Short</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/cle-9-min-8-twins-fight-back-fall-short-r6826/</link><description>Snapshot (chart via FanGraphs)
Current record: 22-30
Jake Odorizzi: 11 Game Score, 3.2 IP, 7 ER, 3 K, 2 BB, 60.9% strikes
Bullpen: 5.1 IP, 1 ER, 2 K, 1 BB
Lineup: 4-for-6 w/RISP, 5 LOB
Top three per WPA: Sano .256, Escobar .047, Duke .043

The comeback was capped by a Miguel Sano three-run homer...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">6826</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2018 04:07:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Joe Mauer's Concussion Symptoms Return</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/joe-mauer39s-concussion-symptoms-return-r6824/</link><description>On May 11 against the Angels, he made a dive for a foul ball and something wasn&#x2019;t quite right. Even Mike Trout, who was on first base, noticed something might have been wrong as Mauer returned to his position. Mauer would play another week before leaving in the middle of a game on May 18.
His driv...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">6824</guid><pubDate>Fri, 01 Jun 2018 03:45:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>A Solution for the Twins Outfield</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/a-solution-for-the-twins-outfield-r6821/</link><description>First and foremost, the Buxton injury is unfortunate. Back when he first returned from the DL, I was on record as being fine with the decision to skip a rehab stint. Knowing full well that would negatively impact his hitting, the reality was that the outfield was a mess the more often they played...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">6821</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2018 23:30:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>When It Rains, It Pours</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/when-it-rains-it-pours-r6822/</link><description>Buxton&#x2019;s Bothersome Toe
When the Twins activated Buxton from the DL, I questioned the club&#x2019;s decision for him to skip a rehab stint. He originally went on the disabled list because of migraines but then he ran into another problem on his rehab assignment. On April 23rd, Buxton fouled a ball of his...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">6822</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2018 17:45:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>KC 11, MIN 8: We Can&#x2019;t Have Nice Things</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/kc-11-min-8-we-can%E2%80%99t-have-nice-things-r6820/</link><description>Snapshot (chart via FanGraphs)
Current record: 22-29
Starting Pitcher: 1 Game Score, 1.2 IP, 8 ER, 1 K, 1 BB, 67.3% strikes
Bullpen: 6.1 IP, 3 ER, 5 K, 1 BB
Lineup: 4-for-11 w/RISP, 7 LOB
Top three per WPA: Escobar .108, Sano .048, Rosario .039

Romero got torn to shreds, giving up more damage in...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">6820</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2018 03:36:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>2018 MLB Draft Top 50 Prospects: 1-10</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/2018-mlb-draft-top-50-prospects-1-10-r6819/</link><description>10. Nolan Gorman, Sandra Day O&#x2019;Connor (AZ) 
Pos: 3B | B/T: L/R | Height: 6&#x2019;1&#x201D; | Weight: 210 | Age: 18
Commitment: Arizona
Scouting Grades
Hit: 50 Power: 70 Run: 40 Arm: 55 Field: 50 Overall: 55
If you are looking for a player with raw power potential, then Nolan Gorman is your guy. He tore up the...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">6819</guid><pubDate>Thu, 31 May 2018 02:30:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins Minor League Report (5/30): Bencomo Dazzles While Miranda Launches</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-minor-league-report-530-bencomo-dazzles-while-miranda-launches-r6817/</link><description>TRANSACTIONS
Minnesota Twins-
Add RHP Aaron Slegers from Triple A Rochester
Rochester Red Wings-
Add RHP Omar Bencomo from Double A Chattanooga
RED WINGS REPORT
Rochester 5, Durham 2
Box Score
For the Red Wings, Aaron Slegers was initially slated to start today&#x2019;s matinee. With the Minnesota Twins...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">6817</guid><pubDate>Wed, 30 May 2018 20:53:00 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
