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Do you have an idea for a trade that you'd like to see the Twins explore? Send them our way! The Twins Off-Daily Podcast will be doing a live stream on Monday night at 7 PM. We'd love as many submissions as we can get. Best proposal gets a bootleg Tony Batista jersey from Gregg Masterson's personal collection. Tune in tomorrow night to hear us break them all down!

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Hey everyone, Ol' Gregg Masterson and I will be doing a bold prediction segment on our next episode, and we need to hear some of your submissions. These can be about the Twins, their minor league affiliates, the MLB Draft, Twins Daily staff members, or anything, really. Best predictions get a shout out on our episode (to be released tomorrow). Hit us with your best shot! Stay Sweet, Sweet Lou Hennessy

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Image courtesy of Purple Wolf Graphics On Tuesday night, Target Field was hit with the hottest viral trend when it comes to professional sporting events. Hundreds of young men made their way to section 238 in right field, removed their shirts, and waved them wildly over their heads as a rallying cry. This is Tarps Off. It’s becoming an epidemic, and spreading like wildfire among the youth. If you know someone between the ages of 17-29, likely named something along the lines of Aidan, Jaden, Kaeden, Brayden and the like, then they’ve probably participated in this phenomenon at some point in the last few months. Unfortunately for these trendsetters, the fun is likely coming to an end in the near future, as the trend has made its way to the place where fads go to die: the press box at Target Field. The collection of mostly dad bods in the Twins media contingent decided to get in on the action during Thursday night’s game against the Kansas City Royals, removing their short sleeve button downs and exposing their pasty white bellies for all to see. “You’re telling me this is how I find out Theo Tollefson has pierced nipples?” exclaimed a terrified fan sitting in the section just in front of the press box. “That’s a zone that I wish had remained covered.” It’s hard to say why these beat writers decided to take their tarps off. Some speculate it was due to pure boredom during a prolonged rain delay. Others say it was a desperate cry for help. Regardless of how it started, it became clear that most wanted it to stop, almost immediately. “I might have chuckled at first, but it quickly became clear that we were watching a painful death of this newly beloved trend,” said a representative of the Twins Communication department who wished to remain nameless (and become sightless). “It’s all fun and games until you see Dan Hayes with his shirt off.” The tarps off trend was birthed during an Oklahoma State football game last fall, but it officially suffered a painful death in the Target Field press box. Once the old white guys decide to give it a try, it’s practically a death sentence. It happened with the dab. It happened with 6-7. It’s inevitable, really. Tarps off was fun while it lasted, but all good things must come to an end. We all have to grow up and put our shirts back on eventually. As the old saying goes: Don’t cry because it’s over. Cry because you can’t get the image out of your head. View full article

Image courtesy of Purple Wolf Graphics The rich just continue to get richer. Aaron Gleeman has worked on his craft for decades, and has earned the trust of thousands of followers when it comes to his coverage of the Minnesota Twins. But if you’re a joyless curmudgeon like me, his new business endeavor after leaving The Athletic has to make you sick. It hasn’t even been two weeks since he launched his site, and he’s already lured thousands of poor souls to his click trap of a website. So I implore all of you like-minded cynics out there: please, for the love of all that is good, do not support this man, and keep your credit card numbers far, far away from AaronGleeman.com. If you absolutely seethe at the thought of a local writer choosing to stay loyal to his hordes of followers rather than pursue a national gig, then please do not encourage Aaron Gleeman. If you detest strong writing, with a clear thought process and well-argued talking points that can be easily digested by casual fans and diehards alike, then please do not encourage Aaron Gleeman. If you find yourself rooting against underdog protagonists who follow their heart and bet on themselves even when facing uncertainty, then please do not encourage Aaron Gleeman. If you can’t stand when humble people thank you endlessly and graciously for your kind support, then please do not encourage Aaron Gleeman. If you are bored to death by an engaging and interactive weekly list of interesting articles that someone with good taste recommends to you, then please do not encourage Aaron Gleeman and his Link-O-Rama bit. If you roll your eyes when an established, well-known media personality encourages aspiring podcasters and writers to pursue their passions, then please do not encourage Aaron Gleeman. I guess if you actually do admire all of those things, then by all means, waste your hard-earned money on this schlub. Whatever, it’s your funeral. A lot of people pay good money to hear and read what this guy has to say. His hard work, dedication and insightful voice have made him a must-follow for baseball fans, and he’s now built two legitimate Twins content empires. But please, I beg of you, do not encourage him enough that he wants to build a third. He’s taking enough of my money each month as it is. View full article

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Image courtesy of Purple Wolf Graphics Hordes of passionate Twins fans made their way to St. Paul to make sure their voices were heard on Saturday afternoon. Starting third baseman, Royce Lewis, has found a new home near the bottom of the lineup card, and these folks have already had enough of the nonsense of the young 2026 Twins season. “I couldn’t believe it when I saw the lineup come out this morning,” said Ed Malarkey as he waved his ‘BRING BACK ROCCO’ flag outside the Capitol building. “Batting him 8th? Again? Sheltie should’ve learned his lesson on Thursday!” Indeed, manager Derek Shelton decided to keep Lewis in the eight hole, despite the massive outcry from the most dramatic corner of the fanbase. “It’s obvious that Lewis is a vibes guy,” Malarkey said while a stream of frustrated tears fell to his shirt with a crossed out ‘8’ on it. “If you want him to perform, you need to make sure he gets his tablet time and a juice box, then you need to tell him how special he is, and then you bat him third. That’s what Tom Kelly did with Kirby Puckett, and now he’s my favorite player of all time, so you know it works.” Despite the massive crowds who all voiced their displeasure over the weekend, Lewis seemed to take the decision as professionally as anyone could’ve asked of him. He didn’t complain to any reporters, and his relationship with Shelton certainly appears to be healthy as ever. It’s almost as if this 26-year-old professional athlete simply showed up, tried his best to compete for his team, and didn’t worry about something as petty as opening series lineup structure. “I gotta be honest, I was surprised to see him so low in the lineup. It’s all I could think about while Sheltie gave his pregame speech about it being an honor to wear this uniform, or whatever he was talking about,” said a fellow former first round pick who wished to remain anonymous. “I don’t know, I wasn’t really listening. I’m just kind of surprised I’m still on the team.” The crowds at the capitol were reinforced with some star power, to boot. Rock legend Bruce Springsteen took the stage to sing "Heart of the Lineup," his new song that he wrote earlier in the week, with a chorus that directly reflects Lewis' current predicament. So come on, Skip, just give me a chance, I’ll pull through for you, just wait and see. I got one more swing in me, I’m ready to unload, And I’m sick of hitting in front of Brooks Lee. The crowd of 100,000 ate every word, and gave a rousing round of applause as Springsteen exited the stage. He was followed in the program by Senator Bernie Sanders (I-Vermont), who captivated the audience with his honest thoughts on the matter, and the state of Twins baseball in general. “It’s not right that someone like Royce Lewis should be relegated to so few at-bats, while nepo babies like Kody Clemens get to hoard so many opportunities simply because of who their dad was,” he shouted from behind a wall of bulletproof glass, in case of any potential threat from a rogue front office representative. “And enough with the targeted advertisements for $2 pregame beers. Instead, they should focus on making it easier for old coots to come to the game by themselves, with wired headphones and a walkman so that they can listen to the radio broadcast in peace. Is that too much to ask for?” After Sanders’ speech, the hordes of disgruntled fans returned home, and awaited their call to action until the next time the team did something to piss them off. That next rally is tentatively scheduled for Wednesday afternoon. View full article