John Bonnes

The stakes are high this offseason, and some big decisions loom before the real work begins. Every year, Twins Daily's Offseason Handbook starts with the Twins' Back-of-the-Napkin Payroll Analysis because we believe it provides the structure within which the Twins' front office makes its offseason decisions. Without it, every crazy idea is on the table. With it, we can see the impact and limits of player decisions. We've even taken this further, allowing you to make the same individual player decisions with our Payroll Blueprint. But this year, the fundamental value of that analysis is called into question because before the player decisions can be made, two huge decisions will need to be made. Without knowing their answers, every more minor decision is in question. Or, at the very least, you'll need to plan on multiple blueprints in case the team goes in a different direction. Let's go through them. You can get the rest of this story in the first installment of Twins Daily's Offseason Handbook below, if you're a caretaker. We'll be publishing a second and third installment over each of the next two Mondays that give you everything you need to play Twins' GM and build your 2024 roster, including list of the Twins' top free agent targets and their likely contracts. Plus, you get great other perks, like a free ticket to our Winter Meltdown and other deep-dive content throughout the season and offseason. Sign up here and get your Handbook immediately! View full article

C: Christian Vazquez ($10.00M) 1B: Alex Kirilloff ($1.70M) 2B: Jorge Polanco ($10.50M) 3B: Royce Lewis ($0.75M) SS: Carlos Correa ($33.33M) LF: Matt Wallner ($0.75M) CF: Byron Buxton ($15.00M) RF: Max Kepler ($10.00M) DH: Edouard Julien ($0.75M) 4th OF: Willi Castro ($3.20M) Utility: Jose Miranda ($0.75M) Utility: Kyle Farmer ($6.60M) Backup C: Ryan Jeffers ($2.30M) SP1: Pablo Lopez ($8.25M) SP2: Joe Ryan ($0.75M) SP3: Bailey Ober ($0.75M) SP4: Chris Paddack ($2.53M) SP5: Louie Varland ($0.75M) RP: Jhoan Duran ($0.75M) RP: Brock Stewart ($0.75M) RP: Griffin Jax ($0.75M) RP: Jorge Alcala ($1.00M) RP: Caleb Thielbar ($3.00M) RP: Cole Sands ($0.75M) RP: Jovani Moran ($0.75M) RP: Kody Funderburk ($0.75M) Payroll is 21.89% under budget

Aaron and John set the stage for the Twins' offseason by talking about the projected payroll, Sonny Gray and other free agents, arbitration decisions, team options on Jorge Polanco and Max Kepler, and trade possibilities, plus a clip of our recent chat with Bobby Nightengale of the Star Tribune. You can listen by downloading us from iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio or find it at GleemanAndTheGeek.com. Or just click this link. View full article

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' season-ending awards, including their 10-person MVP ballots, plus surgeries for Byron Buxton and Alex Kirilloff, what it would mean if the Red Sox hired away general manager Thad Levine, and a review of our preseason over/under picks. You can listen by downloading us from iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio or find it at GleemanAndTheGeek.com. Or just click this link. View full article

Yesterday I covered six of the Twins biggest offseason questions - and answers - after consulting Twins' President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey, manager Rocco Baldelli, and my 1970s era Magic 8-Ball. We got as far as considering potential trade candidates, so that's where we'll start off today. Question 7: Will the Twins begin next year with Christian Vazquez and Ryan Jeffers at catcher? Magic 8-Ball: Outlook good But maybe not in that order? The Twins are really happy with how their catching tandem turned out this year, so don't expect any changes. Yes, Vazquez's existing two-year, $20M contract is overpriced, and trading it away – even if some salary relief is included - might provide some payroll room. Also, they have Jair Camargo, a 24-year-old slugging catching prospect in St. Paul, and he likely would've seen some time with the club if Jeffers or Vazquez had been injured, but neither was. So he's an option, but the default plan sounds like they'll try to run out the same arrangement next year, with Camargo in line for a promotion if the Twins catching tandem is not so lucky with injuries next year. Question 8: How about Kyle Farmer ? Is he a trade candidate? Magic 8-Ball: As I see it, yes Falvey and Baldelli weren't explicitly asked about Farmer. I'm sure they would have praised him endlessly if they had had. But his return presents some challenges. First, he will get an arbitration-fueled raise from his $5.6M salary this year to ... $7M-ish? Second, Willi Castro and Nick Gordon provide some similar (and cheaper) utility roles. Royce Lewis (and maybe Brooks Lee ) provide some backup at shortstop. And finally... Kyle Farmer would be at or near the top of the available free agent shortstops list, especially if the White Sox don't pick up Tim Anderson's contract option. It's a thin group. So Farmer could face the same situation he faced last year: being traded just before the arbitration deadline to a team that is willing to pay that (reasonable) freight. It's also the same situation the Twins faced last year with Gio Urshela , for whom they received a High-A reliever (who also had a terrible year). Farmer would probably be worth more, but I also thought that about Urshela. Question 9 & 10: (with eyes welling up a bit) Hold it ... what about Jorge? And Max? They'll be back, won't they? Magic 8-Ball: Signs point to yes The Twins have options on both Jorge Polanco ($10.5M)and Max Kepler ($10M) next year; all signs are that they'll exercise those options. The Twins clearly value them and their veteran presence. The question is how hard other teams will come fishing for them in trade talks. Both are desirable. Kepler had a good year, and his second half suggests the 30-year-old could have an even better one next year. His 121 OPS+ looks attractive compared to other corner outfielders, and his defense is a bonus. Plus, there's the reasonable one-year, $10M commitment. And while the Twins don't have the glut of left-handed corner outfield bats they had last year, they have some options. Polanco might be even more desirable. He would be the best middle infielder (115 OPS+) on the free agent market, and his ability to get through the year healthy reassured the Twins and, even more importantly, other teams. Plus, the Twins might be motivated to move him, given Julien's breakthrough year. That said, we've been expecting the Twins to move a veteran bat for four years, and the only big move was Luis Arraez . That's because the Twins have valued their guys more than other teams, and the Twins clearly value these guys. It'll take a significant offer - or payroll reduction - to make the Twins move on from these cornerstones. Question 11: Will the Twins at least try to reduce the strikeouts? Magic 8-Ball: My reply is no After setting a new MLB record for strikeouts this year, both Falvey and Levine were especially dismissive of the strikeout narrative that has been saddled on the Twins. "I really do not think it should be something we focus on," emphasized Baldelli. "Baserunners and hitting balls hard is really what we did. We did a pretty good job of executing and making decisions at the plate, things like that. We can talk, probably later on, maybe not today, about different adjustments we can make, that actually are a topic. Because "not striking out" is just a blanket statement that is not constructive. Not striking out is not going to lead us to more effective run-scoring opportunities." Falvey agreed, and not just about the regular season. "We weren't trying to strike out more," said Falvey. "But at the same time, we were trying to find ways to get to more power. We've all observed these playoffs to this point. What's mattered most is power, the ability to hit for power. The reality is that striking out less this postseason has not led to more wins. In fact, you're below .500 in that sense. That's a fact, right?" Both agreed that players need to adjust in certain situations to put the ball in play. But that is something they will work on internally. Don't expect this year to change their team-building philosophy or the type of players they acquire. Question 12: Then will the Twins add a starting pitcher? Magic 8-Ball: Outlook good Even with the departure of Sonny Gray and Kenta Maeda, the Twins already have a rotation that could win the (admittedly weak) AL Central: Pablo Lopez, Joe Ryan, Bailey Ober, Chris Paddack, and Louie Varland, with a few AAA arms that could help in a pinch, like Simeon Woods Richardson, David Festa, and Brent Headrick. However… "That's a good group to start with, but it doesn't mean we're not going to think about ways to get better," Falvey said when asked about adding pitching. "Can't say that just yet, but I would say we'll see where the process takes us." The reality is that pitching in baseball is like cigarettes in prison: you can never have enough. This year's starting pitching free-agent market is thin, but the Twins will likely want to add one upper-half of the rotation arm to their mix. History suggests it will likely be via trade, and they'll target players with multiple years of team control. View full article

Twins Daily always goes the extra mile, so after participating in Friday's media scrum with Twins' President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey and manager Rocco Baldelli, we went to an even higher authority: the Magic 8-Ball. When their answers all matched, we had the verification we needed. Here, then, are the twelve biggest questions of the upcoming offseason – and their answers. Question 1: What will Byron Buxton 's role be next year? Magic 8-Ball: Concentrate and ask again We discovered yesterday that Buxton is undergoing an additional knee surgery, but this one is arthroscopic, which is important because it is less invasive and has a faster recovery. To summarize the situation at a high level: this year, Buxton has been suffering from chronic patellar tendonitis, which means part of his right knee is getting irritated, which causes swelling, which causes pain. They will remove some of the part (the plica) that doctors think is causing that irritation. And then? Per Falvey, the goal is the same as it was entering this year: get him back to running around centerfield, this time without a swollen knee. "Our hope and our expectation and our goal is to get him ready to play center field. That's his focus. That's what he wants, and that's what we all want," said Falvey Is that realistic? Some of that will depend on what the surgeon finds when he goes into the knee for the procedure, which should provide more information than imaging. The good and bad news is that this is an iterative process: they fix what is causing the existing problem and then see how the knee reacts - and if it reveals a new issue. "I would let the procedure take place. We have to see what the doctors say," reflected Baldelli. Question 2: So, will Royce Lewis play centerfield instead? Magic 8-Ball: My sources say no Baldelli was pretty emphatic on Lewis remaining an infielder next year. "I consider Royce, going into the offseason and next spring training, getting ready to play third base," he said. Falvey agreed with him, though he cautioned that injuries can affect the best of plans. Question 3: So, who will play centerfield? Magic 8-Ball: Reply hazy, try again It's safe to say the Twins won't go out and acquire an everyday starting centerfielder this offseason, simply because there are already too many internal candidates: Buxton, Willi Castro, and prospect Austin Martin are atop the list. Could they bring back Michael A. Taylor or another veteran to help insure the spot? To that, the magic 8-ball says, "You may rely on it." Question 4: Will Sonny Gray return? Magic 8-Ball: Very doubtful While it appears to be a lovefest all around, there is also the reality that the business of baseball will likely mean the Twins and Gray will go their separate ways. The Twins didn't say they will give Gray a qualifying offer, but they will. Gray hasn't said he will turn it down, but he will, as he'll be one of the most pursued starting pitchers on the free-agent market. Can they get a deal done before all that? It is very rare for a desirable free agent, who has waited (and thrived) for 13 years in professional baseball, to give up the opportunity to test his market two weeks before it becomes a reality. Question 5: Will the Twins add a big bat in the offseason? Magic 8-Ball: Don't count on it The Twins haven't been afraid to go big-game hunting in the offseason, whether by signing free agents (Josh Donaldson, Carlos Correa twice) or trades (Gray, Pablo Lopez ). But three key factors lead me to think they won't. First, they want to see what happens with Alex Kirilloff . It was revealed yesterday that Kirilloff will undergo surgery on a shoulder labrum tear, and like Buxton, what the surgeon finds may impact the next course of action. Kirilloff's 117 OPS+ last year - even while returning from a wrist injury and battling this new shoulder injury - reminded everyone how good he could be. Especially compared to…. It's a weak free-agent market for power right-handed first basemen. There are some premium names, like Rhys Hoskins, but otherwise, there are a lot of veterans who either don't look a lot better than Kirilloff or can't play first base. And the Twins want to keep the designated hitter spot available for Buxton and other players who want to find playing time in a crowded lineup, such as 23-year-old Edouard Julien . Third, a bigger (and more traditional) question has raised its ugly head… Question 6: What will the Twins' payroll situation be next year? Magic 8-Ball: Better not tell you now The Twins' TV deal with Bally Sports North expires this year, and the situation is a mess. Those TV rights were worth $54.8 million to the Twins in 2023. With that revenue in question, the Twins' 2023 Opening Day payroll of approximately $154M (per Cot's) could be in jeopardy. Officially, Falvey replied, "I would just say we haven't really had that dialogue yet." But he sounded less optimistic than last year about any increase in payroll and talked about how some of the younger players will be making less than the guys they're replacing. So, officially, we don't know, but the potential of a lower payroll is certainly not off the table. And that's a problem because the default payroll already eats a lot of that money. If the Twins bring back their team as is (without free agents) and with reasonable decisions made in arbitration, their payroll is already near $124 million. There isn't much room to add an expensive free agent - unless they start to trade away some veterans. However, the Twins' crowded roster presents some possibilities there, so let's look at some candidates, tomorrow in Part 2. View full article

Aaron and John talk about the Twins' season coming to an end vs. the Astros, why their playoff run was both too short and hugely important, Royce Lewis and Edouard Julien stepping up, Byron Buxton stepping in for the injured Alex Kirilloff, and the offseason changes that could be coming. You can listen by downloading us from iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio or find it at GleemanAndTheGeek.com. Or just click this link. View full article

Aaron and John review the Twins Wild Card Series win over the Toronto Blue Jays and break down facing the Houston Astros in the ALDS. You can listen by downloading us from iTunes, Spotify, Stitcher, iHeartRadio or find it at GleemanAndTheGeek.com. Or just click this link. View full article

Let's start with the obvious: this will be remembered as the Royce Lewis Game. This game has a title. Image courtesy of © Jesse Johnson-USA TODAY Sports And this kid? We keep trying to contextualize what Royce Lewis has done. We keep failing, because we are used to talking about statistics or subtleties. At Twins Daily, we believe in those details. We find beauty there. It's what we fell in love with. It's truth. It's my heart. But you know what else is my heart? The Natural. Maybe the sappiest baseball movie of all time - and that's a high bar, given Field of Dreams. But, also, maybe the most magical baseball movie of all time - and that's a high bar, given Field of Dreams. There is something magi….. no, it's too easy a word. Other-worldly? Pure? I'm struggling with the adjective. Let me try again. There is something inspiring/uplifting/emboldening about seeing somebody do the thing that they were clearly intended to do. Especially when that something was denied them by a career-threatening injury. Then, by the same career-threatening injury. Then, by a goofy injury. Then, a week before the postseason, by another goofy injury. Then? They still do it! Then they do it again! (Then the opposition just kinda decides they want nothing to do with that guy.) It's even better when that person rises above an environment that is just so … toxic. Not even purposely toxic like The Judge or Max Mercy or Memo Paris. But, toxic like they just can't free themselves, like Pop Fisher or Terrance Mann or Annie's brother. An environment that has been around them so long that they see hope as a surrender and victory as an unrealistic sin rather than something right there. And rightly theirs. As a Twins fan who has lived in that environment for 14 years, let me tell you…. I'm sorry, what? Only 14? Did you wonder why I didn't say 19, since the Twins last won a postseason game 19 years ago today? That's because I was at Game 163, another game with a title. I will tell you: last night's crowd was the best I've seen in the history of Target Field. It was the most energetic, most optimistic, most present, most supportive crowd since a dome of Minnesotans willed Bobby Keppel through a scoreless twelfth inning and a win. I want to get back to that, because one particular section of Target Field's crowd deserves a callout, so much so that they've getting one of my four stars of this game, but allow me to skip around a bit and come back to them. I'll tip my hat to conventional internet lists by starting at the end. The #4 star of the game goes to Michael A. Taylor. The Twins' outfield defense was a difference-maker in this game. I could describe Taylor's catches, but I expect you saw them, and if you didn't, I can't do them justice. Plus, again, the fielding details seem to move me away from what was important. The important part was that Taylor's glove snuffed out any spark of hope. Twice. And then a couple times more just to let the Blue Jays know that there was a No Oxygen Zone covering about 30% of the available turf to which they could hit the ball. Am I overstating that? Just ask the Blue Jays fans around you in Target Field about him. They will tell you: they really hate that guy. He couldn't get a better endorsement. Jumping ahead to the #2 star: Pablo Lopez, who was the perfect choice for Game 1. He was determined to set the tone, and not just on the field. Was it important that he showed up to the game wearing a Johan Santana jersey? Of course nawwwwww….. You know what? Yes. Yes, it was. Not because he idolizes his fellow Venezuelan, Santana. Not because Santana was the last Twins pitcher to win a postseason game 19 years ago. But because Lopez was putting a stake in the ground. Don't think so? Imagine the narratives he (and we) would have endured - especially from those fans bitter about losing Luis Arraez - if the Twins lost. If that little gesture backfired? Instead, he set expectations. Then he exceeded them. I suppose critics (trolls?) will dismiss "only" 5 2/3 innings. Those critics (trolls) should carry 19 years worth of postseason defeats on their back for 93 pitches, and then get back to me. Back to the #3 star: Target Field's crowd, and specifically, the entire left field lower level bleachers. The “GAAAUUUSS-MAAANNNNN” chants? That was them. The “JOOOOR-DAAAAN” chants? That was them. Standing and cheering on every two-strike pitch? They led that. They were passionate. Organized. Knowledgeable. Maybe a touch insane. Watching them infect the stadium down the arterial third base line was…. Inspiring. Uplifting. Emboldening. The same adjectives I settled on for Lewis' performance. Honestly, it might have been my favorite part of the night, even more so than winning. The whole crowd last night was incredible. I am convinced they helped Lopez though the fifth. Griffin Jax was a different pitcher in the eighth when they got behind him. They reassured Jhoan Duran. They pestered pitchers into walks and bad counts. The Blue Jays' dugout felt the malevolence. The crowd tonight created a home field advantage I haven't felt in Minnesota since the claustrophobic Metrodome. I'm legitimately a little baffled where it came from. It didn't come from the lead; the crowd was like that from the first pitch. Was it from nearly 20 years of frustration? Was it from facing the Blue Jays? Having veterans like Carlos Correa? The youth? Or was it having faith in players that could rise to the occasion, like…. Our #1 star: Royce Lewis. OK, let's use the word. Sure, it was magical. But there is a place beyond magical, where you expect the magic to happen. That's what I saw tonight. Eyes opened wide at that first home run, but it was followed by knowing looks. Heads shook back and forth incredulously at the second home run, but it was followed by the Michael Jordan shoulder shrug. I saw it. In the stands. In the dugout. Maybe you saw it or felt it, too, wherever you were. We're probing a different level, as a team, as fans, as people. It made for a helluva night, a night worthy of a title. But for now, it doesn't mean anything more than the end of a crummy streak and a one-game lead. Plus, the job is getting harder, because the Jays also watched Lewis' performance up close. With Lewis clearly having a bum hamstring, they pivoted in his third at-bat. They aren't going to give him a pitch that allows him to trot around the bases. They'll let him walk to first, but he's going to need to run (as best he can) the rest of the way. Which means tomorrow's stars will likely need to be awarded to different players. I believe the Twins will find them. After all, if, before tonight, you believed that 0-18 despair would lead to more losses, must you also not believe the other side of the coin? That streak-breaking magic is contagious? After tonight, how can you not? View full article

Nearly 200 Twins fans joined Twins Daily to celebrate the Twins postseason appearance - and that was before the Twins won. Imagine the excitement at today's event as we all celebrate a Game One win! Join the fun! Our event perfectly blends excitement, camaraderie, and Twins Territory spirit. Our event is about living and breathing baseball with fellow fans. You'll get to engage in these exciting activities and get a chance to win Pourhouse gift cards and other great prizes! 1. Talk Baseball with Twins Daily's Writers and Fans: Dive into passionate baseball discussions with Twins Daily's talented writers and other Twins-obsessed fans. Share your insights, trivia, and predictions! 2. Q&A with John Bonnes and Twins Daily Writers: Get close and personal with The Twins Geek, John Bonnes, and our knowledgeable writers. Ask your burning questions and lets' talk about the big Game 1 win! 3. Social Media Sharing: Connect with us on Twitter and Instagram! If you share your Twins Daily experience using our event hashtag on social media, you'll be entered to win prizes. 4. Our famous Baseball Card Mixer: Trade and discover baseball cards with fellow attendees. Put together a collection and win prizes. 5. Last Fan Standing Trivia Game: Test your Twins baseball knowledge in a thrilling trivia competition. Compete against fellow fans for the title of "Last Fan Standing" and win yet more prizes! 6. Free Jello Shots: and other great specials, plus plenty of food options. 7. Sotatstick Gear and Giveaways: Sotastick will be by to get you some last minute gear, and provide some great giveaways. And it's all FREE. If you RSVP below, you'll be included AND be eligible for a gift card just for letting us know you're coming! But even if you can't RSVP, just stop by and check it out! Don't strike out on this fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the Twins community, meet like-minded fans, and cheer for our beloved team. Join us at The Pourhouse for a wild series of Twins baseball celebrations! Grab your tickets, rally your friends, and make this Twins Daily event a home run! We can't wait to see you there, so RSVP now and prepare for a baseball experience like no other. Together, we'll make this Wild Card series one to remember! Location: The Pourhouse Address: 10 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402 Dates: Game 2: October 4th (RSVP Here!) Game 3 (If necessary): October 5th (RSVP Here!) Parties start at 1:00 (or 2.5 hours before game time!) View full article

When the Twins acquired Pablo Lopez this off-season, this was the exact kind of start they envisioned him making. It was a steep price for them to part with Luis Arreaz. After all, Arraez became a fan favorite and an excellent contact hitter. Batting Title Kings/ Short Kings get traded less often. Early in the season, many fans lamented missing out on that type of hitter, but it's hard to disagree that the Twins had a plan when they acquired Lopez from the Miami Marlins. He said so himself. "I'm extremely grateful for all the resources the Twins made available when it came to pitch developing and understanding the benefits behind why a pitch moving in that direction could give us the options we were looking for," Lopez told reporters after his final regular-season start. The right-hander said the organization gave him stats, facts, numbers, and information. These were very appreciated and embraced. The Twins have a system that has grown quite good at identifying, building, and developing pitchers. Lopez was already a reasonably outstanding pitcher from outside of the organization. He was worth about two wins each season with Miami. The Twins, however, were able to tap into more. Lopez said that with Miami, he concentrated on being a north-south pitcher, focusing on his fastball up in the zone, pairing it with his excellent changeup, and breaking ball down in the zone. The Twins offered a different path for Lopez - they saw he could be more of an east-west pitcher, getting hitters to chase on pitches running away from the strike zone. The Twins could take what was an outstanding pitcher and build on it. Let's start with the mechanics. Returning to Lopez's statement about deviating from being a north-south pitcher, we can see how he's altered his delivery to help add more east-west movement. Unfortunately, the video breakdowns are for Caretakers only. We need to reserve this deep-dive content for Caretakers because these types of stories cost more to produce, and Caretakers support them. So if you're a Caretaker, just scroll down. If you're not, maybe consider becoming a Caretaker? There are lots of other benefits, like a free Winter Meltdown ticket and early access for guests, special callouts on the site, and lots more inside or in-depth content like this. So please consider joining our little club. The money is going to a site you love, to support coverage you love, and writers you value. Thank you so much. View full article

Event starts at 1 PM at The Pourhouse, and includes a Q&A, free Jello shots, a baseball card mixer, a Twins trivia game, and lots and lots of Twins camaraderie. And it's all free! Just stop by! It's a double-header! Our event perfectly blends excitement, camaraderie, and Twins Territory spirit. We're bringing you both a pregame extravaganza and a watch party to keep you on the edge of your seat. Have a ticket? Join us before the game! Don't have a ticket? Just stay and watch the game on The Pourhouse's TVs, including the massive 158-inch behemoth screen! Our event is about living and breathing baseball with fellow fans. You'll get to engage in these exciting activities and get a chance to win Pourhouse gift cards and other great prizes! 1. Talk Baseball with Twins Daily's Writers and Fans: Dive into passionate baseball discussions with Twins Daily's talented writers and other Twins-obsessed fans. Share your insights, trivia, and predictions! 2. Q&A with John Bonnes and Twins Daily Writers: Get close and personal with The Twins Geek, John Bonnes, and our knowledgeable writers. Ask your burning questions and gain exclusive insights into the game. 3. Social Media Sharing: Connect with us on Twitter and Instagram! If you share your Twins Daily experience using our event hashtag on social media, you'll be entered to win prizes. 4. Our famous Baseball Card Mixer: Trade and discover baseball cards with fellow attendees. Put together a collection and win prizes. 5. Last Fan Standing Trivia Game: Test your Twins baseball knowledge in a thrilling trivia competition. Compete against fellow fans for the title of "Last Fan Standing" and win yet more prizes! 6. Free Jello Shots: and other great specials, plus plenty of food options. 7. Sotatstick Gear and Giveaways: Sotastick will be by to get you some last minute gear, and provide some great giveaways. And it's all FREE. If you RSVP below, so you'll be included AND be eligible for a gift card just for letting us know you're coming! But even if you can't RSVP, just stop by and check it out! Don't strike out on this fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the Twins community, meet like-minded fans, and cheer for our beloved team. Join us at The Pourhouse for a wild series of Twins baseball celebrations! Grab your tickets, rally your friends, and make this Twins Daily event a home run! We can't wait to see you there, so RSVP now and prepare for a baseball experience like no other. Together, we'll make this Wild Card series one to remember! Location: The Pourhouse Address: 10 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402 Dates: Game 1: October 3rd (RSVP Here!) Game 2: October 4th (RSVP Here!) Game 3 (If necessary): October 5th (RSVP Here!) Parties start at 1:00 (or 2.5 hours before game time!) View full article

Two of our sponsors have just added great new giveaways to attendees! Are you ready for a baseball celebration like no other? Mark your calendars, because the Twins Daily Social Club is bringing you an unforgettable experience at The Pourhouse, just a couple blocks from Target Field. Get ready for the Twins' Wild Card Pregame party that will get you pumped up and a watch party that will keep you on the edge of your seat! And today we have even more specials to announce! First, The Pourhouse will be providing free Twins Daily Jell-o shots during the pregame party, and $4 domestic and rail drinks for everyone sticking around to watch the game on their TVs, including the enormous 158" screen. Second, Sotastick will be on site to provide great prizes. To what? I'm glad you asked. 📱 Share your experience on Twitter and Instagram with our Social Media sharing activities for a chance to win a prize. ⚾ Turn in a collection of baseball cards from our famous Baseball Card Mixer for a chance to win a prize. 🧠 Test your baseball knowledge in the Last Fan Standing trivia game for a chance to win a prize. 🎟️ RSVP now for a chance to win a prize. Meanwhile, we'll be celebrating the Twins and our Twins-centric community: 📚 Talk baseball with Twins Daily’s writers and fellow Twins-obsessed fans. ❓ Participate in a Q&A session with John Bonnes and Twins Daily writers. Did I mention it's all FREE!?! So, get ready to cheer for the Twins, connect with fellow fans, and make unforgettable memories at the Twins Daily Wild Card Pregame & Watch Parties. This is your chance to be part of the ultimate Twins fan club! Don't miss out – RSVP now and let's celebrate the Twins in style at The Pourhouse! 🎉⚾🙌 #TwinsDailySocialClub Location: The Pourhouse Address: 10 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402 Dates: Game 1: October 3rd (RSVP Here!) Game 2: October 4th (RSVP Here!) Game 3 (If necessary): October 5th (RSVP Here!) Parties start 2.5 hours before game time! Sign up now! View full article

The Twins are back in the postseason! Are you ready to paint the town red and blue? The Twins Daily Social Club is back, the our Wild Card Pregame & Watch Parties are bigger and better than ever! Join us at The Pourhouse, just two blocks from Target Field, for a thrilling series of baseball festivities that you won't want to miss. And it’s all FREE! It's a double-header! Our event perfectly blends excitement, camaraderie, and Twins Territory spirit. We're bringing you both a pregame extravaganza and a watch party to keep you on the edge of your seat. Have a ticket? Join us before the game! Don't have a ticket? Just stay and watch the game on The Pourhouse's TVs, including the massive 158-inch behemoth screen! Our event is about living and breathing baseball with fellow fans. You'll get to engage in these exciting activities and get a chance to win Pourhouse gift cards and other great prizes! 1. Talk Baseball with Twins Daily's Writers and Fans: Dive into passionate baseball discussions with Twins Daily's talented writers and other Twins-obsessed fans. Share your insights, trivia, and predictions! 2. Q&A with John Bonnes and Twins Daily Writers: Get close and personal with The Twins Geek, John Bonnes, and our knowledgeable writers. Ask your burning questions and gain exclusive insights into the game. 3. Social Media Sharing: Connect with us on Twitter and Instagram! If you share your Twins Daily experience using our event hashtag on social media, you'll be entered to win prizes. 4. Our famous Baseball Card Mixer: Trade and discover baseball cards with fellow attendees. Put together a collection and win prizes. 5. Last Fan Standing Trivia Game: Test your Twins baseball knowledge in a thrilling trivia competition. Compete against fellow fans for the title of "Last Fan Standing" and win yet more prizes! Believe it or not, that's not all! We'll be announcing even more, including some special giveaways from The Pourhouse, on Wednesday! And it's all FREE. Just RSVP below, so you'll be included AND be eligible for a gift card just for letting us know you're coming! Don't strike out on this fantastic opportunity to immerse yourself in the Twins community, meet like-minded fans, and cheer for our beloved team. Join us at The Pourhouse for a wild series of Twins baseball celebrations! Grab your tickets, rally your friends, and make this Twins Daily event a home run! We can't wait to see you there, so RSVP now and prepare for a baseball experience like no other. Together, we'll make this Wild Card series one to remember! Location: The Pourhouse Address: 10 S 5th St, Minneapolis, MN 55402 Dates: Game 1: October 3rd (RSVP Here!) Game 2: October 4th (RSVP Here!) Game 3 (If necessary): October 5th (RSVP Here!) Parties start 2.5 hours before game time! Sign up now! View full article