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Remember When Edouard Julien was Bad at Defense? Those Days are Over.

There was a time when the Minnesota Twins weren’t sure whether they could move on from Jorge Polanco this past offseason, even with Edouard Julien’s emergence in 2023 as a viable MLB 2nd baseman.

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Twins Select Diego Castillo

The Twins announced that they have selected the contract of right-hander Diego Castillo. The club opened a 40-man roster spot by transferring right-hander Justin Topa to the 60-day injured list.

Joe Ryan News / Minnesota Sports Fan / 35 minutes ago

Did You See How Hard Joe Ryan is Throwing Now?

When the Minnesota Twins sent a near nursing home version of Nelson Cruz to the Tampa Bay Rays and received Joe Ryan in return, it was puzzling. Traditionally Tampa Bay doesn’t make knee jerk moves, but needing thump for the lineup, they were willing to part with a pitcher that had ascended their own prospect ranks.

Simeon Woods Richardson News / Twins Daily / 2 hours ago

Visualizing and Quantifying Pitchability, with Simeon Woods Richardson

Try though he might, the young hurler who began the season as the fifth member of the Minnesota Twins' starting rotation couldn't develop the pitchability to get the most out of his stuff.

Max Kepler News / Twins Daily / 1 hour ago

Could Max Kepler Receive a Qualifying Offer?

At this time last year, it would be unthinkable. You’d be laughed out of the room for even suggesting such an idea. But Max Kepler is making a case for a qualifying offer from the Twins this offseason.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / 1 hour ago

5 Top Prospects Who Can Still Impact the 2024 Minnesota Twins

Last season, the Twins used a tremendous trio of rookies to bolster the second-half roster on the way to a division title. What’s the updated ETA for some of the team’s top prospects in 2024?

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / 1 hour ago

The Twins Offense Boasts Plenty of Upside Going Forward

Through the first third of the season, the Minnesota Twins offense hasn't exactly been the imposing powerhouse we hoped it would be. But they bats have still been pretty decent overall, despite facing some major tribulations, and high-caliber help is on the way. The outlook for this offensive...

MLB News / Field Level Media / 11 hours ago

Relentless Royals, streaking Twins clash in division matchup

Simeon Woods Richardson will look to maintain his marvelous start to the season when he takes the mound for the Minnesota Twins against the Kansas City Royals in the second contest of a four-game series Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / 10 hours ago

Twins Minor League Week in Review (5/20-5/26): Promotion Week for Big Prospects

The Minnesota Twins were in action for Memorial Day on Monday, but there was more important action than that of the farm system for an organization looking to supplement for the future.

MLB News / Larry Brown Sports / 5 hours ago

The Twins’ very risky strategy with Royals' Witt Jr. pays off

The Twins’ very risky strategy with Royals' Bobby Witt Jr. pays off

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli sure has some major guts.

Twins stave off Royals' ninth-inning comeback

The greatest postseason moment for every MLB team

Joe Ryan News / Twinkie Town / 13 hours ago

Twins 6, Kansas City 5: Almost a Royal fartup

Really bad bullpenning and late defense almost ruin another great Joe Ryan start. Joe Ryan was terrific again, what can I tell ya you don’t already know?

MLB News / Field Level Media / 2 hours ago

Twins stave off Royals' ninth-inning comeback

Trevor Larnach hit a three-run home run, Jose Miranda added a two-run shot and the Minnesota Twins escaped with a 6-5 win over the Kansas City Royals on Monday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Diego Castillo News / Minnesota Sports Fan / 1 hour ago

Twins Call Up Proven Big League Reliever Who’s Been Dominating in St. Paul

The Minnesota Twins are sending Cody Funderburk down to Triple A, after he posted a 5.18 ERA in 24.1 innings out of the bullpen this season. The corresponding move is a call-up of right-handed reliever Diego Castillo, an MLB veteran who has been dominant out of the St.

Edouard Julien News / Twins Daily / 20 hours ago

Edouard Julien is On the Clock

Edouard Julien has followed the path of several other young players who appeared to break out in 2023. In other words, he's been a massive disappointment in 2024.

Max Kepler News / Minnesota Sports Fan / 28 minutes ago

Max Kepler Making Conversations About His Future with Twins Much More Interesting…

The Minnesota Twins had a couple of players they could have traded this offseason with an ownership group determined to cut payroll. Max Kepler was among the key names in that group.

MLB News / Action Network / 7 hours ago

Royals vs. Twins MLB parlay: SGP picks for Mon. 5/27

Action Network's John Feltman shares a Royals vs. Twins MLB parlay, including SGP picks for Monday, May 27.

Royals, Twins aim to start new winning streaks

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Joe Ryan News / Twins Daily / May 27

Joe Ryan Emerging as the Pitcher Minnesota Needed

The Minnesota Twins had a sizable hole to fill in the rotation this offseason. The Twins let Sonny Gray leave via free agency and were unable to bring in a top-of-the-rotation replacement.

Alex Kirilloff News / Field Level Media / 13 hours ago

Alex Kirilloff swats 3-run homer to rally Twins past slumping Rangers

Alex Kirilloff blasted a three-run homer in the bottom of the eighth inning to help the Minnesota Twins rally for a 5-3 win against the Texas Rangers in the second game of their three-game series Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis, Minn.

Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / 3 hours ago

Minnesota Twins Top 15 Prospects For 2024

A couple years of great prospects falling into their lap in the first round like Walker Jenkins and Brooks Lee always helps, but don’t get it twisted,

Rocco Baldelli News / ClutchPoints / May 21

Twins’ Rocco Baldelli calls out pathetic offense as team holds players-only meeting

Being a streaky team is not something MLB franchises want to be labeled as. Going back and forth between winning stretches and losing skids can take a toll on a clubhouse and leave the players questioning their performances on a daily basis.

Minnesota Twins News / Last Word On Sports / May 20

Two Minnesota Twins Top Prospects Begin Rehab Assignments

The Minnesota Twins are fighting inconsistency at the big-league level. They’re in the midst of a six-game losing streak and have gone 3-7 in their last ten games.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 19

Twins designate struggling right-hander for assignment

The pitcher has struggled badly across 17 appearances this season.

Guardians pursue another home win vs. Twins

Who are the 24 MLB pitchers who have thrown a perfect game?

The '2023 MLB Opening Day starters' quiz

Carlos Correa News / Larry Brown Sports / May 18

Carlos Correa has interesting suggestion to help umpires

It is an interesting thought from Correa. Umpires, like hitters, do not know what is coming.

Yankees finish off sweep as Twins get blanked again

Which players have hit the most home runs in a season for every MLB franchise?

The 'No. 1 overall pick in the MLB Draft' quiz

Minnesota Twins News / ClutchPoints / May 15

When will Twins’ Byron Buxton, Royce Lewis return from injuries?

The Minnesota Twins are in third place in the American League Central with a 24-17 record as of this story’s writing. They are currently two games behind the first place Cleveland Guardians.

Justin Topa News / MLB Trade Rumors / May 14