https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/page/833/?d=1enhttps://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/tx-8-min-1-circling-the-drain-r6916/Snapshot (chart via FanGraphs) Fernando Romero: 50 Game Score, 6.0 IP, 4 ER, 4 K, 2 BB, 64.0% strikes Bullpen: 3.0 IP, 4 ER, 2 K, 2 BB Lineup: 1-for-3 w/RISP, 2 LOB Bottom three per WPA: Rosario -.130, Romero -.127, Dozier -.097 This game was lots more frustration piled on top of what has alread...6916Sat, 23 Jun 2018 03:44:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what39s-the-deal-with-matt-magill-r6913/Magill was a late selection of the Los Angeles Dodgers (Round 31, pick 15) in the 2008 June Amateur Draft out of Royal HS. Magill’s high school scouting report has pretty typical of a high school pitching prospect: "Magill has a tall, projectable frame. His fastball sit in the 88-90 mph range, bu...6913Fri, 22 Jun 2018 15:34:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/let39s-talk-about-eduardo-escobar-r6915/https://twitter.com/ParkerHageman/status/1009854271981064192 https://twitter.com/ParkerHageman/status/1009854582128771077 https://twitter.com/ParkerHageman/status/1009855114197262336 https://twitter.com/ParkerHageman/status/1009855544268611584 https://twitter.com/ParkerHageman/status/1009...6915Fri, 22 Jun 2018 03:56:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/the-gib-is-up-kyle-is-for-real-r6911/In watching Gibson compete against the Boston Red Sox today, I found myself wondering if even I’ve given him his due. As someone who writes about the team, and is in tune with statistical happenings, I found myself in awe of his transformation. For the Red Sox, Rick Porcello is hardly cut from the...6911Thu, 21 Jun 2018 23:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/bos-9-min-2-there-go-those-shiny-pitching-stats-r6912/Snapshot (chart via FanGraphs) Kyle Gibson: 49 Game Score, 6 IP, 7 H, 2 ER, 5 K, 3 BB, 61.9% strikes Bullpen: 3.0 IP, 7 ER, 9 H, 4 K, 1 BB Lineup: 0-for-2 w/RISP, 3 LOB Bottom three per WPA: Pressly -.143, Mauer -.085, Grossman -.072 This game didn’t end well, but you can’t be too sore about the...6912Thu, 21 Jun 2018 20:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/min-4-bos-1-for-grossman-and-kepler-the-price-was-right-r6910/Snapshot (chart via FanGraphs) Lance Lynn: 53 Game Score, 5.0 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER, 2 K, 5 BB, 51.5% strikes Bullpen: 4.0 IP, 0 ER, 1 H, 3 K, 0 BB Lineup: 1-for-6 w/RISP, 5 LOB Top three per WPA: Lynn .186, Kepler .167, Hildenberger .080 Joe Mauer got the night off against a tough lefty in David P...6910Thu, 21 Jun 2018 03:48:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/st-paul-saints-reach-out-to-local-colleges-to-bolster-roster-r6908/Right-hander Vinny Nittoli and second baseman Josh Allen had been on fire. Nittoli was 3-2 with a 3.21 ERA in this five starts, striking out 38 in 28.0 innings, ranked third in the American Association. Josh Allen had a slow start, going 6-32 through the first ten games of the season, but Manager...6908Thu, 21 Jun 2018 00:56:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-daily-roundtable-fixing-the-offense-r6905/John Bonnes The bad news is that Brian Dozier has not been good. And I’m not talking about “versus expectations.” I’m talking about straight up “not good”. He isn’t (.223 BA) hitting. He isn’t (.300 OBP) getting on base . He isn’t (.394 SLG) hitting for power. The good news is it’s not unusual for...6905Wed, 20 Jun 2018 16:30:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/min-6-bos-2-bats-get-to-boston-bullpen-r6907/Snapshot (chart via FanGraphs) Starting Pitcher: 59 Game Score, 6.1 IP, 1 ER, 6 K, 3 BB, 58.1% strikes Bullpen: 2.2 IP, 1 ER, 4 K, 1 BB Lineup: 3-for-9 w/RISP, 3 LOB Top three per WPA: Escobar .491, Berrios .193, LaMarre .112 The Red Sox are one of only three teams averaging more than five runs...6907Wed, 20 Jun 2018 04:09:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/lance-lynn-was-worth-the-wait-r6903/Lynn eventually ended up signing with the Minnesota Twins in the middle of March for a 1-year deal that will be worth between $3.4 million and $5.4 million less than the qualifying offer he rejected four months earlier. When Lynn first signed this deal, some wondered if his missing a month of spri...6903Tue, 19 Jun 2018 23:12:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/happy-birthday-moneyball33-r6902/I have to admit, I was picturing the entire SABR community simultaneously Skyping and toasting Lewis and his book, each member raising a glass of their favorite obscure local craft beer. It made me chuckle. Moneyball’s birthday seems like a good day to discuss the state of baseball, today, given t...6902Tue, 19 Jun 2018 06:48:00 +0000https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/is-paul-molitor-the-right-man-to-lead-the-twins-r6900/Molitor was still getting accustomed to his new office when we chatted in it that January afternoon. I don't think he'd done many media interviews yet, and his burgeoning excitement was easily detected. The hardball lifer genuinely enjoyed being asked thoughtful questions, and answering them thoro...6900Tue, 19 Jun 2018 02:50:00 +0000