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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/99/?d=1</link><description><![CDATA[News: Minnesota Twins News & Analysis]]></description><language>en</language><item><title>What Should we Expect from Luke Keaschall in the Big Leagues?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/what-should-we-expect-from-luke-keaschall-in-the-big-leagues-r18137/</link><description>This is one of those moments where it&#x2019;s good to get excited. A homegrown prospect drafted a mere two years ago is making his debut in the majors. That, in itself, is a huge developmental win&#x2014;for the organization, for the player development team, and for Keaschall himself.




	This spring, I wro...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">18137</guid><pubDate>Fri, 18 Apr 2025 11:20:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins Calling up Top 100 Prospect Luke Keaschall</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-calling-up-top-100-prospect-luke-keaschall-r18135/</link><description>Luke Keaschall, a consensus top-100 global prospect, is coming to the big leagues. The availability of Carlos Correa (wrist) and Willi Castro (oblique) is unknown, after each had to leave games during the Twins' recent series with the Mets. Jose Miranda (hand) and Austin Martin (hamstring) are b...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">18135</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 22:17:55 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>A Breakout Is Brewing for Ryan Jeffers</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/a-breakout-is-brewing-for-ryan-jeffers-r18124/</link><description>Early last year, Ryan Jeffers was looking like one of baseball&#x2019;s most dangerous offensive catchers. By May 14th, he owned a .997 OPS with 10 home runs and had carved out a regular spot in the top third of Minnesota&#x2019;s lineup. From the start of 2023 through that date, his .383 wOBA led all MLB cat...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">18124</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 15:00:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Minnesota Twins Front Office Attempting to Emulate Highly Rated Counterparts in Cleveland, Tampa Bay</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/minnesota-twins-front-office-attempting-to-emulate-highly-rated-counterparts-in-cleveland-tampa-bay-r18121/</link><description>The Twins front office has always been a puzzle wrapped in a mystery, and&#xA0;the latest rankings from The Athletic only serve to underscore that point. In a trend that might surprise some (but not die-hard Twins fans), the organization slipped from a tie for 8th in last year&#x2019;s assessment to a humbl...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">18121</guid><pubDate>Thu, 17 Apr 2025 13:24:01 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Here Comes the Bride: Twins Acquire IF Jonah Bride from the Miami Marlins</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/here-comes-the-bride-twins-acquire-if-jonah-bride-from-the-miami-marlins-r18123/</link><description>Who Is John Galt Jonah Bride?




	A Milwaukee native, Bride was originally a 23rd-round Oakland draftee in 2018, back when one could still be such a thing. Once a catching prospect, the University of South Carolina product journeyed deeper into the infield when his catching acumen proved detrim...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">18123</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 23:03:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins 4, Mets 3: Aggression at Bat and on the Bases Give Twins Their First Walk-Off Win</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-4-mets-3-aggression-at-bat-and-on-the-bases-give-twins-their-first-walk-off-win-r18122/</link><description>Box Score

	SP: David Festa 4.1 P, 5 H,0 ER,&#xA0; BB, 6 K (76 pitches, 51 strikes (67%))

	Home Runs: None

	Top 3 WPA: Cole Sands (.308), Danny Coulombe (.258), Jhoan Duran (.158)

	Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs)

	




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	In his second start of 2025, David Festa got one fewer out than...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">18122</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 20:27:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Why Minnesota Twins Are One of MLB&#x2019;s Least Watchable Teams</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/why-minnesota-twins-are-one-of-mlbs-least-watchable-teams-r18114/</link><description>Earlier this week, ESPN's David Schoenfield released his annual rankings of MLB teams according to their watchability. For the rankings, he considered five categories (worth 10 points each), including star power, young talent, baserunning, defense, minutiae, and a bonus section. Minutiae include...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">18114</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 15:10:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>If Twins Make a Scapegoat of Rocco Baldelli, Could Hank Conger Be Next in Line for the Job?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/if-twins-make-a-scapegoat-of-rocco-baldelli-could-hank-conger-be-next-in-line-for-the-job-r18117/</link><description>Through 18 games, the Minnesota Twins are off to one of their worst starts in franchise history. Plagued by sloppy defensive play, significant struggles at the plate, and pitchers developing a newfound inability to toss fielded groundballs to first base accurately, the Twins have become one of t...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">18117</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 12:17:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins Injuries Reveal Twin Truths About Twins Depth</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-injuries-reveal-twin-truths-about-twins-depth-r18120/</link><description>Both are getting an MRI on Wednesday morning. Matt Wallner said after the game that he hasn&#x2019;t felt anything like this before, so he&#x2019;s unsure what to make of it. Carlos Correa said he experienced some wrist discomfort this spring that went all the way back to last year, though he sounded hopeful...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">18120</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 04:07:44 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Twins 6, Mets 3: Twins Survive the Battle of Attrition Against the Mets</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/twins-6-mets-3-twins-survive-the-battle-of-attrition-against-the-mets-r18118/</link><description>Box Score

	Starting Pitcher:&#xA0;Bailey Ober&#xA0;6.1 IP, 5 H, 3 ER, 0 BB, 5 K ( 77 pitches, 57 strikes (74%)

	Home Runs:&#xA0;Brooks. Lee (1)

	Top 3 WPA:&#xA0;Ryan Jeffers&#xA0;(.177),&#xA0;Ty France&#xA0;(.141),&#xA0;Byron Buxton&#xA0;(.095)




	Win Probability Chart (via&#xA0;FanGraphs)&#xA0;

	




	Bailey Ober took the hill in search of hi...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">18118</guid><pubDate>Wed, 16 Apr 2025 02:26:00 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Is Carlos Correa&#x2019;s Swing Broken?</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/is-carlos-correas-swing-broken-r18113/</link><description>Carlos Correa is a tinkerer. He's sustained a focus on improving his swing throughout his career. As players age, their style at the plate can change, with decreases in bat speed and strength. Father Time is undefeated when it comes to aging baseball stars. However, some positives come from agin...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">18113</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 22:08:02 +0000</pubDate></item><item><title>Trevor Larnach is Avoiding Whiffs, At All Costs</title><link>https://twinsdaily.com/news-rumors/minnesota-twins/trevor-larnach-is-avoiding-whiffs-at-all-costs-r18106/</link><description>Trevor Larnach made significant strides in 2024, particularly in his whiff rates and performance against non-fastballs. After slashing his strikeout rate to 22.3% last season, he&#x2019;s striking out even less in 2025. He also has yet to barrel a single ball, and has contributed very little offensivel...</description><guid isPermaLink="false">18106</guid><pubDate>Tue, 15 Apr 2025 16:20:02 +0000</pubDate></item></channel></rss>
