https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/page/20/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/the-twins-drafted-vahn-lackey-not-the-next-joe-mauer-r11347/When the Minnesota Twins selected Vahn Lackey with the third overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, it didn't take long for one name to dominate the conversation. Joe Mauer. It was inevitable. Lackey became the first catcher the Twins have selected in the first round since Mauer went first overall...11347Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:11:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/is-zebby-matthewss-future-in-the-rotation-r11378/Zebby Matthews has been a win for the Twins' pitching development, even if his stock has dropped since his debut. After speeding through the minors on his way to his big-league debut in 2024, he's struggled with consistency. The Twins don't have other options in the rotation for the rest of 2026...11378Wed, 22 Jul 2026 15:05:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/would-tom-pohlad-really-trade-joe-ryan-r11342/Over the next two weeks, the MLB trade deadline is going to dominate the baseball world. Rumors are about to pick up; contenders will start getting aggressive; and sellers will begin weighing whether it's time to cash in on their most valuable assets. The Twins have no shortage of players who sh...11342Wed, 22 Jul 2026 13:05:07 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/5-under-the-radar-pitching-targets-for-minnesota-twins-at-mlb-trade-deadline-r11338/The Minnesota Twins have spent much of the 2026 season trying to survive one of baseball's least effective bullpens. Injuries and inconsistency have put added pressure on a club that has remained in the American League Wild Card race. Jeremy Zoll doesn't need to overhaul the bullpen with blockbu...11338Wed, 22 Jul 2026 11:07:16 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-minor-league-report-721-kernels-get-popped-after-long-rain-delay-r11334/  TRANSACTIONS The Minnesota Twins swapped RHP Woo-Suk Go and RHP Jack Anderson with the St. Paul Saints.  The Saints also activated RHP Julian Merryweather from the 7-day injured list and his rehab assignment. In Double-A the Wichita Wind surge activated IF Jake Rucke...11334Wed, 22 Jul 2026 04:27:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/guardians-5-twins-2-another-lackluster-performance-r11331/Box Score SP: Kendry Rojas - 2 ⅓  IP, 1 H, 2 R, 2 ER, 2 BB, 2 K (47 pitches, 28 strikes (59.6% strikes)) Bottom 3 WPA (via FanGraphs): Victor Caratini (-0.14), Mike Paredes (-0.13), Luke Keaschall (-0.12) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) After a series loss against the C...11331Wed, 22 Jul 2026 01:50:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/what-last-years-fire-sale-better-have-taught-the-twins-r11324/The 2025 trade deadline was one of the most dramatic turning points in recent Minnesota Twins history. In a matter of days, the front office dismantled much of the major-league roster, moving established veterans for a wave of prospects and younger talent while resetting both the payroll and the...11324Tue, 21 Jul 2026 22:05:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-replace-woo-suk-go-with-jack-anderson-in-latest-bullpen-shuffle-r11316/The revolving door in the Minnesota Twins bullpen kept spinning on Tuesday. Minnesota optioned right-hander Woo-Suk Go to Triple-A St. Paul and recalled Jack Anderson, the organization's newest bullpen addition. It's another move that highlights the reality of the Twins' season: they're still se...11316Tue, 21 Jul 2026 18:23:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/the-difference-between-good-and-great-for-kendry-rojas-is-surprisingly-simple-r11310/Kendry Rojas has become one of the biggest wild cards on the Twins' roster. There have been outings where he looks dominant, carving through hitters with overpowering stuff for three or four innings at a time. Then there have been appearances like his last two in the majors, where he walked thre...11310Tue, 21 Jul 2026 16:14:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-trade-deadline-buying-guide-dream-scenarios-r11307/The 2026 MLB trade deadline is fast approaching, and the Minnesota Twins remain (surprisingly) locked firmly in the playoff race. Jim Pohlad has suggested that the Twins want to be buyers, and the team has four areas where an upgrade would be warranted: the starting rotation, the bullpen, first...11307Tue, 21 Jul 2026 15:08:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/the-twins-need-to-make-room-for-walker-jenkins-before-the-trade-deadline-r11304/The Twins are approaching one of the most important stretches of their season. With the club battling for an American League Wild Card spot, every roster decision carries more weight than it did in April or May. The front office is expected to spend the next several days evaluating outside addit...11304Tue, 21 Jul 2026 13:43:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/why-the-twins-should-immediately-start-extension-talks-with-taj-bradley-r11300/The Minnesota Twins have spent the last several seasons searching for long-term stability in their rotation. They believe they found part of that answer when they acquired Taj Bradley, and his performance so far this season broadly affirms that. Through 19 starts, he has a 3.85 ERA in 107 2/3 in...11300Tue, 21 Jul 2026 11:39:01 +0000