https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/page/148/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/mick-abel-emmanuel-rodriguez-shoot-their-shot-r6360/The Minnesota Twins faced off against the Detroit Tigers on Monday in a game that was headlined by a dominant start by Mick Abel and an absolute TANK by Emmanuel Rodriguez. What are the chances that either player makes the Opening Day roster? View the full article6360Tue, 24 Feb 2026 13:36:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/minnesota-twins-2026-position-analysis-catcher-r6356/The Ryan Jeffers era at catcher has quietly brought as much stability as any for the Minnesota Twins since Joe Mauer moved off the position in 2014. He's never been a steadfast regular in the way Mauer was, but Jeffers has been a steady presence behind the plate since his MLB debut back in 2020,...6356Tue, 24 Feb 2026 12:52:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/why-zebby-matthews-will-be-the-twins-next-ace-r6419/What if the next frontline arm in Minnesota is already in the system? Zebby Matthews has the pitch mix, the command, and the quiet confidence that scream breakout starter, and his upside might be even higher than people realize. Let’s talk about why the Twins could be sitting on something specia...6419Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:40:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/why-zebby-matthews-will-be-the-twins-next-ace-r6348/What if the next frontline arm in Minnesota is already in the system? Zebby Matthews has the pitch mix, the command, and the quiet confidence that scream breakout starter, and his upside might be even higher than people realize. Let’s talk about why the Twins could be sitting on something specia...6348Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:40:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/johan-santana-felix-hern%C3%A1ndez-and-a-new-lens-for-cooperstowns-pitchers-r6347/Spring training optimism is easy to find this time of year, but the Hall of Fame ballot has quietly provided its own jolt of hope for fans of modern-era starting pitchers. The 2026 election delivered a shockwave, when Felix Hernández vaulted from 20.6% of the vote to 46.1% in a single year. No p...6347Mon, 23 Feb 2026 23:11:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/getting-kendry-rojas-to-the-developmental-finish-line-as-a-starter-r6345/Minnesota Twins left-handed pitching prospect Kendry Rojas got his first spring training action Sunday. He worked two innings, tossing 24 pitches, with three strikeouts and no walks against the Atlanta Braves. Rojas also generated an encouraging five swings and misses over his two innings, while...6345Mon, 23 Feb 2026 18:06:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/can-marek-houston-become-more-than-a-singles-hitter-r6435/There's no question that Marek Houston is the best defensive infielder in the Twins organization right now, but the big question surrounding him in 2026 is whether he can develop any power in Cedar Rapids. He had a poor stretch of 12 games to end the year there, but will he find more to his swin...6435Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:31:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/can-marek-houston-become-more-than-a-singles-hitter-r6420/There's no question that Marek Houston is the best defensive infielder in the Twins organization right now, but the big question surrounding him in 2026 is whether he can develop any power in Cedar Rapids. He had a poor stretch of 12 games to end the year there, but will he find more to his swin...6420Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:31:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/can-marek-houston-become-more-than-a-singles-hitter-r6338/There's no question that Marek Houston is the best defensive infielder in the Twins organization right now, but the big question surrounding him in 2026 is whether he can develop any power in Cedar Rapids. He had a poor stretch of 12 games to end the year there, but will he find more to his swin...6338Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:31:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/emmanuel-rodriguez-focused-on-strength-health-and-the-next-step-r6337/There's a different tone when Emmanuel Rodriguez talks this spring. The talent has never been in question. The production has been tantalizing, when he's been healthy enough to play. What has stood between him and a sustained run toward Minnesota Twins stardom has been availability. Rodriguez kn...6337Mon, 23 Feb 2026 13:09:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/beers-with-the-beat-writers-returns-feb-27-at-palm-city-brewing-r6334/FORT MYERS — Twins fans: grab a stool, grab a pint, and come talk baseball in spring training.  Twins Daily’s Beers with the Beat Writers returns Friday, February 27, at 7 PM at Palm City Brewing in Fort Myers. A quartet of spring training regulars will be on hand to chat Twins, answer...6334Mon, 23 Feb 2026 12:49:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/report-from-the-fort-good-news-on-ryan-blasts-from-roden-and-rodriguez-r6328/Sigh of Relief Joe Ryan, who was scratched from Saturday’s start, had an MRI and it found only inflammation. He’s day-to-day, and the Twins and Ryan will re-evaluate his participation in the World Baseball Classic (WBC) in a few days. “Overall, really good news,” said Twins Manager De...6328Sun, 22 Feb 2026 22:16:55 +0000