https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/page/113/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/reds-7-twins-4-bullpen-struggles-defense-fails-as-twins-lose-fourth-straight-r8011/Box Score: Starting Pitcher: Bailey Ober: 6 1/3 IP, 3 H, 1 R, 0 ER 4 BB, 10 K (102 Pitches, 61 Strikes, 59.8%) Home Runs: None Bottom 3 WPA: Andrew Morris (-0.70), Garret Acton (-0.40), Byron Buxton (-0.14) Win Probability Chart (Via BaseballSavant): Things have leveled off for t...8011Sun, 19 Apr 2026 21:26:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/39-billion-padres-sale-highlights-what-pohlad-wouldnt-do-in-minnesota-r8004/The sale of the San Diego Padres just reset the ceiling for Major League Baseball franchise valuations, and it should send a very clear message back to the Pohlad family. According to Jared Diamond of the Wall Street Journal, the Padres were sold to private-equity billionaire José E. Felici...8004Sun, 19 Apr 2026 14:04:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/keep-an-eye-on-jose-olivares-cedar-rapids-right-hander-r7999/There are some under-the-radar arms at Double-A Wichta, and Jamie shares why Jose Olivares is one of those to follow along in 2026. View the full article7999Sun, 19 Apr 2026 13:27:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/cj-culpepper-hendry-mendez-power-wichita-r7997/Twins System Recap: In a rough day across the system, C.J. Culpepper and Hendry Mendez of Wichita salvaged the day. Culpepper struck out seven batters over 4 2/3 innings, and Mendez swatted his third homer of the week. Also today, Royce Lewis homered in his first rehab game with the Saints, and...7997Sun, 19 Apr 2026 12:50:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/shortstop-prospect-marek-houston-is-knocking-on-the-door-of-top-100-lists-r7995/There are certain prospects who force their way into the conversation before the industry is quite ready to include them. Marek Houston might already be one of those players. When the Twins selected Houston in the first round, the selling point was obvious. He was the best defensive shortst...7995Sun, 19 Apr 2026 11:52:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-minor-league-report-418-cj-culpepper-continues-r7991/TRANSACTIONS    Utility man Jorel Ortega was activated from the Injured List.  RHPs Matt Dalquist and Matt DesMarets joined the Fort Myers roster from the FCL Twins roster. The 23-year-old Dalquist went to UC-San Diego. He signed shortly following the 2025 draft (July 24, 2025) but didn...7991Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:58:56 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-minor-league-report-418-cj-culpepper-continues-his-climb-r8000/TRANSACTIONS    Utility man Jorel Ortega was activated from the Injured List.  RHPs Matt Dalquist and Matt DesMarets joined the Fort Myers roster from the FCL Twins roster. The 23-year-old Dalquist went to UC-San Diego. He signed shortly following the 2025 draft (July 24, 2025) but didn...8000Sun, 19 Apr 2026 03:58:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/reds-5-twins-4-twins-lose-another-winnable-game-against-the-reds-r7986/Box Score SP: Taj Bradley 6.0 IP, 5 H, 2 ER, 2 BB, 5 K (99 pitches, 62 strikes (63%)) Home Runs: N/A Bottom 3 WPA (via FanGraphs): Cole Sands (-0.30), Eric Orze (-0.14), Byron Buxton (-0.10) Win Probability Chart (via BaseballSavant) The Twins dropped the series opener against...7986Sat, 18 Apr 2026 21:17:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/ryan-sprock-quentin-young-will-power-the-mussels-infield-r7977/Jeremy's Pick-to-Click and Under-the-Radar man on the Mighty Mussels, Quentin Young and Ryan Sprock, will both see plenty of playing time on their infield. He goes over why both will be a strength to the Mighty Mussels roster this season, with strong opportunities to reach Cedar Rapids later in...7977Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:10:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/ryan-jeffers-using-abs-to-improve-framing-r7975/The automated ball strike (ABS) system was always going to change the way games are managed, but it is quickly becoming clear that it is also changing how catchers are evaluated. For the Minnesota Twins, few players have embraced that shift more than Ryan Jeffers. What started as a rules ex...7975Sat, 18 Apr 2026 14:01:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/ryan-kreidlers-arrival-should-lead-to-james-outmans-exit-r7968/Amid a largely encouraging start for the Minnesota Twins, there's been no shortage of grousing and grumbling about James Outman, whose start has been anything but encouraging. Here in mid-April, the backup outfielder is still searching for his first hit of the season — through 20 plate appearanc...7968Sat, 18 Apr 2026 11:49:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-minor-league-report-417-game-winning-homer-among-two-more-hits-for-ben-ross-r7965/TRANSACTIONS Right-handed pitchers Cory Lewis and Kyle Bischoff started their rehab assignments with the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels on Friday.   The Twins also announced that Royce Lewis will begin a rehab assignment with the Saints on Saturday.  SAINTS SENTINEL St. Paul 7, Lehigh Vall...7965Sat, 18 Apr 2026 06:08:27 +0000