https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/page/26/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/the-numbers-behind-kody-clemens-brutal-august-r12468/Kody Clemens has already enjoyed a career year in 2026, but his bat has completely disappeared in August. Here’s what’s behind the sudden slump, and what needs to change. View the full article12468Wed, 19 Aug 2026 22:41:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-6-braves-4-sweeping-them-all-the-way-back-to-their-house-under-the-highway-r12467/Box Score SP: Taj Bradley 5 IP, 2 H, 1 ER, 3 BB, 7 K (88 pitches, 56 strikes (66% strikes) Home Runs: -0- Top 3 WPA: Taj Bradley (0.14); Byron Buxton (0.11); Kaelen Culpepper (0.08) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) After what threatened to be a season-derailing weekend ag...12467Wed, 19 Aug 2026 21:12:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/the-field-of-dreams-game-exposed-mlbs-biggest-broadcasting-problem-r12462/There's something special about Major League Baseball returning to the Field of Dreams site in Dyersville, Iowa. The setting is unique, the backdrop is recognizable, and the league has repeatedly shown that these games can become major events. The latest installment, however, didn't quite reach...12462Wed, 19 Aug 2026 18:33:43 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/luis-fragoza-is-quietly-having-one-of-the-best-teenage-seasons-in-baseball-r12461/  From a pure production standpoint, Luis Fragoza isn't just having a good year for a 19-year-old. He's having one of the best seasons of any teenage prospect in all of baseball. Drop the age qualifier entirely, and he's still producing like a top 25 prospect at any level, in any organizati...12461Wed, 19 Aug 2026 17:11:37 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/kody-clemenss-career-year-has-hit-a-major-roadblock-r12458/The 2026 campaign has been a career year for Kody Clemens, coming right on the heels of what looked like a career year in 2025. After being acquired from the Phillies last spring for cash considerations, Clemens has turned himself into a staple of the Twins’ lineup. He’s provided Minnesota with...12458Wed, 19 Aug 2026 15:25:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/local-man-already-accuses-vahn-lackey-of-being-overrated-r12451/The Minnesota Twins selected Vahn Lackey with the third overall pick in the 2026 MLB Draft, handing the organization one of the most talented college hitters in recent memory. Scouts praised his advanced approach, athleticism, and all-around offensive upside. Unfortunately, none of that mattered...12451Wed, 19 Aug 2026 13:15:04 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/joe-ryan-takes-important-step-toward-twins-return-r12450/Joe Ryan's return to the Minnesota Twins rotation took another step forward Tuesday afternoon. Nearly two weeks after being placed on the injured list with a mild left glute strain, Ryan climbed back onto the mound at Target Field for his first bullpen session since the injury. The session was b...12450Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:56:04 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/luis-fragoza-the-teenage-prospect-having-a-breakout-season-r12449/Luis Fragoza is an unheralded teenage prospect who's having one of the best seasons of any prospect in affiliated baseball. With prospect hounds updating their end-of-season lists, will he get his flowers? View the full article12449Wed, 19 Aug 2026 12:53:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/its-time-to-move-byron-buxton-to-a-corner-outfield-spot-r12443/In 6,721 defensive innings over his 11-season major-league career, Byron Buxton has only ever played center field. The last time he played a position other than center in affiliated ball was in 2014, when he notched 14 innings in right field at High-A. This development shouldn’t come as a surpri...12443Wed, 19 Aug 2026 11:48:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-minor-league-report-818-grand-slam-completes-wind-surge-comeback-r12435/  TRANSACTIONS In Triple-A the St. Paul Saints activated RHP Alejandro Hidalgo from the Development List. RHP Ruddy Gomez was placed on the 7-Day Injured List.  IF Jorel Ortega was released from the Wichita Wind Surge roster. After multiple promotions yesterday, inclu...12435Wed, 19 Aug 2026 04:20:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-4-braves-1-suddenly-streaking-r12432/Box Score SP: Zebby Matthews 5.2 IP, 5 H, 1 ER, 1 BB, 4 K (90 pitches, 58 strikes (64%)) Home Runs: Josh Bell (17) Top 3 WPA: Bell (0.17), Matthews (0.15), A.J. Minter (0.12) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs)  An 11-game and seven-year winless drought against the Braves wa...12432Wed, 19 Aug 2026 02:02:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/does-austin-martin-still-have-a-future-with-the-twins-r12429/Even before his injury, Austin Martin was looking lost at the plate for months. With a roster crunch in the outfield, which will get worse this offseason, it's possible he could be in for a new role in 2026. What could that role look like? View the full article12429Tue, 18 Aug 2026 22:44:48 +0000