https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/Fri, 18 Sep 2026 10:12:07 +000015https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/angels-5-twins-4-walker-jenkinss-big-moment-not-quite-enough-r13333/Box Score SP: Taj Bradley - 7 IP, 5 H, 3 R, 1 BB, 9 K (98 pitches, 65 strikes (66% strikes)) Home Runs: Walker Jenkins (2) Bottom 3 WPA: Yoendrys Gómez (-0.38), Kody Funderburk (-0.18), Josh Bell (-0.18) Win Probability Chart The Twins entered Thursday night's contest against the...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 05:05:00 +000013333https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-minor-league-report-917-saints-eliminated-but-then-win-a-laugher-r13332/TRANSACTIONS   No Transactions today.  SAINTS SENTINEL St. Paul 16, Columbus 6 Box Score The Saints held a fairly comfortable lead throughout most of this game, but a seven-run eighth inning rally put it out of reach.  Before the game started, the team knew that the Rochest...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:42:00 +000013332https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/fish-on-first/what-are-your-marlins-vs-padres-series-predictions-r13331/Once again in 2026, I will be monitoring Miami Marlins predictions from our valued SuperSubs, Fish On First staffers and livestream guests. Individual article pages like this one will be created prior to every Marlins series and featured prominently on the FOF site. Consistent participation is key...Fri, 18 Sep 2026 04:02:02 +000013331https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/fish-on-first/marlins-play-spoiler-as-sandy-alcantara-saves-series-finale-r13330/Fish On First staffers react to the latest Miami Marlins series and prepare you for what lies ahead.  Thursday's show was hosted by Ely Sussman and featured panelist Kevin Barral. The following topics were covered: Sandy Alcantara closing out Wednesday's win in relief Would anot...Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:40:00 +000013330https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/the-evolutions-keep-coming-how-pete-crow-armstrong-stayed-ahead-of-the-adjustment-curve-r13329/The first remit of the big-league batter is to be on time for the fastball. It's the bare minimum for any player hoping to stick around in the majors. It's necessary, but not sufficient, because there are plenty of guys who can do it. The real challenges are to do it without giving up your power by...Thu, 17 Sep 2026 23:18:06 +000013329https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/the-twins-dont-need-a-full-rebuild-they-need-a-direction-r13328/After a third straight second-half collapse, there's a temptation to look at the 2026 Minnesota Twins and assume the organization needs to tear everything down. The record certainly makes that argument easier. Minnesota entered the final stretch of the season out of the playoff picture after buying...Thu, 17 Sep 2026 21:05:01 +000013328https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/brewer-fanatic/the-brewers-offense-has-something-to-prove-this-october-r13327/The MLB regular season is winding down, with the first round of the playoffs set to begin in less than a fortnight. At this point, the Milwaukee Brewers hold the best record in the National League and are in a very good position to earn a bye through the Wild Card round. It’s a spot this team is pr...Thu, 17 Sep 2026 20:21:02 +000013327https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/dustin-harris-is-helping-the-padres-bench-stay-afloat-r13326/Given how offseason budget constraints forced the San Diego Padres to assemble their roster, the bench was always something of a question for the 2026 team.  Sure enough, the progression of this season has been fraught with turnover via designation for assignment (Nick Castellanos), injury (Ga...Thu, 17 Sep 2026 19:01:02 +000013326https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/whats-the-twins-long-term-answer-at-first-base-r13323/For a good portion of the 2026 season, the Minnesota Twins have had some pretty spotty defense at first base. Josh Bell, Victor Caratini and now Royce Lewis have all graded out as below-average defenders at the position this season. Bell is probably gone after this year, and Caratini could become t...Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:41:02 +000013323https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/grand-central-mets/new-york-mets-minor-league-report-ryan-clifford-rights-the-ship-while-jefferson-rojas-stays-hot-r13324/Syracuse made it two wins in a row in its season-ending series against Lehigh Valley with a 5-4 victory Wednesday night. Some notes from the victory: Ryan Clifford Regaining His Footing? Ryan Clifford has come back strong after being inactive for two weeks on the development list. His Sep...Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:35:02 +000013324https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/red-sox-minor-league-report-allan-castro-out-wrestles-durham-on-wwe-night-in-worcester-r13322/Boston Red Sox Affiliate Recap (September 16) Triple-A Worcester Red Sox Season Record: 75-65 Worcester’s third straight win came on WWE Night, as the WooSox defeated the Durham Bulls (Tampa Bay Rays) 8-5.  The WooSox collected 10 hits, with multi-hit games from Braiden Ward (3)...Thu, 17 Sep 2026 14:30:00 +000013322https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/luis-campusanos-september-slump-has-put-padres-in-a-precarious-position-r13318/Prior to 2026, Luis Campusano had never really gotten his opportunity to solidify a role with the San Diego Padres. Previously looked at as a bat-first catcher, the most extensive run he got was 299 plate appearances in 2024 where he was almost entirely unplayable behind the dish. It's otherwise be...Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:58:02 +000013318https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/former-twins-pitching-prospect-passes-away-at-45-r13317/On Wednesday, Rachell Wolfe updated her Facebook page writing "I'm sorry to write this but after a really really difficult and torturous battle Brian Worlfe passed away early this morning."  Brian Wolfe was just 45 years old.  He never played in the big leagues with the Minnesota Twins, b...Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:56:32 +000013317https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/jays-centre/jays-salvage-finale-but-lose-uninspiring-series-to-tigers-r13316/Ugh. A heartbreaking game one and demoralizing game two overshadow a series salvaging win on Wednesday. Owen and Jesse talk bullpen decisions (always fun) and to steal or not to steal before getting into the state of the pitching staff (it's bad) and the bats going quiet again. In the end, Owe...Thu, 17 Sep 2026 13:25:00 +000013316https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/does-marco-raya-still-have-a-future-with-the-twins-r13315/Marco Raya once looked like one of the Twins’ most promising pitching prospects, but his development has taken a very different path over the last couple of years. Now working out of the bullpen, he still has the stuff to potentially carve out a role in Minnesota. View the full articleThu, 17 Sep 2026 13:02:00 +000013315https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/north-side-baseball/a-mid-game-adjustment-wednesday-neatly-captures-shota-imanagas-longer-term-ones-r13319/The watchword of this season, for hitters throughout the league, is conviction. As pitchers find new ways to make life in the batter's box hell via velocity and movement, batters need to find ways to get off their 'A' swing consistently; it's their only hope. To do that, they're working harder than...Thu, 17 Sep 2026 12:19:57 +000013319https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/royals-keep/3-big-royals-names-who-should-not-be-in-clubs-2027-plans-r13314/After a surprising trip to the playoffs in 2024, their first taste of postseason play since winning the 2015 World Series, that the Royals will miss October baseball for the second straight year was decided long ago. Now, all they have to fight for is avoiding a last-place finish in the American Le...Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:55:02 +000013314https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/which-twins-players-are-playing-their-last-games-in-minnesota-r13313/Even with games remaining on the schedule, the Twins' offseason roster decisions are beginning to take shape. Several players are approaching free agency, creating decisions about whether Minnesota wants to bring them back or let them test the open market. Others have struggled enough this season t...Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:30:02 +000013313https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/fish-on-first/25-year-marliniversary-fish-score-10-unanswered-to-stun-expos-in-6-run-comeback-r13325/Throughout their 34-year history, the Florida/Miami Marlins have twice rallied from seven runs down to win a game. On this day 25 years ago, however, the Florida Marlins completed their biggest comeback…in Canada. Against the Montreal Expos, the Marlins' first game following the Sept. 11 attac...Thu, 17 Sep 2026 11:15:00 +000013325https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/talk-sox/roman-anthony-is-agonizingly-close-to-breaking-out-of-his-slump-r13312/Roman Anthony couldn't put a ring on it. For more than two months, what had to have been one of the most annoying and nagging injuries kept Anthony out of the Boston Red Sox lineup. He had partially torn a ligament in his right ring finger. It wasn't some massive, noticeable, life-changing injury....Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:58:01 +000013312https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/brewer-fanatic/brewers-minor-league-link-report-916-sounds-lose-big-on-wednesday-yet-our-report-is-chock-full-r13311/Wasn't quite expecting a one-game Link Report detailing a lopsided defeat to include a ton of detail, but there's plenty to dig into here.     Transaction:  Milwaukee Brewers sent RHP Grant Anderson on a rehab assignment to Nashville Sounds.      ...Thu, 17 Sep 2026 10:57:00 +000013311https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/padres-mission/padres-minor-league-report-storm-capture-cal-league-championship-r13310/  Padres Minor-League Transactions None. CAL LEAGUE CHAMPIONSHIP SERIES Storm Win 5th Cal League Title Behind Strong Pitching, Big Offense For the fifth time, the Low-A Lake Elsinore Storm are California League champions. Behind tremendous pitching and their trade...Thu, 17 Sep 2026 04:56:00 +000013310https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-minor-league-report-916-saints-remain-alive-r13309/TRANSACTIONS INF Ben Ross recalled by Twins C Ian Daugherty activated from Development List (AAA St. Paul) Saints Sentinel St. Paul 3, Columbus 2 Box Score Aaron Rozek: 5 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 5 K HR: None Multi-hit games: Alan Roden (2-for-4, 2B, R), Gabriel Gonzalez (2-for...Thu, 17 Sep 2026 02:24:00 +000013309https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-may-have-found-their-true-purpose-preparing-the-yankees-for-october-r13308/There are plenty of ways the Minnesota Twins have contributed to the history of the New York Yankees. Unfortunately for Twins fans, most of them involve postseason heartbreak, blown leads, devastating home runs and the general feeling that October baseball would be more enjoyable if New York simply...Wed, 16 Sep 2026 23:09:02 +000013308https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/grand-central-mets/pete-alonso-the-mets-and-what-could-have-been-r13307/The New York Mets and the Baltimore Orioles opened a new series at Citi Field on Monday. Pete Alonso, who was drafted, developed, and became a star in Queens, is in the first season of a five-year, $155 million contract he signed in the past offseason with the O’s. On Tuesday, Alonso hit his 3...Wed, 16 Sep 2026 22:24:02 +000013307