https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/page/32/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-fall-to-bottom-of-the-athletics-hope-o-meter-r7375/There was a time not long ago when optimism around the Minnesota Twins felt sustainable. Competitive rosters, postseason appearances, and a growing core gave fans reason to believe. Now, according to The Athletic’s annual Hope-O-Meter, that belief has all but vanished. The latest fan survey...7375Mon, 30 Mar 2026 19:10:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/top-takeaways-from-the-twins-opening-series-r7374/The first series of the season already gave us plenty to dig into, and not all of it was encouraging. While Joe Ryan and Royce Lewis showed why they matter, Bailey Ober and Mick Abel raised some early concerns that are worth watching closely. View the full article7374Mon, 30 Mar 2026 17:38:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/derek-shelton-is-the-first-abs-related-ejection-in-mlb-history-r7370/Major League Baseball spent years testing the automated ball strike system in the minors before finally rolling it out at the big league level in 2026. The early days of any new rule come with a learning curve, and on Sunday, that adjustment period produced a moment that will live in the record...7370Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:48:06 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-add-veteran-relief-depth-with-pair-of-minor-league-signings-r7368/Organizational depth matters in March, even if it rarely grabs headlines. The Minnesota Twins made a pair of under-the-radar moves aimed at bolstering that depth, signing right-handers John Brebbia and Drew Smith to minor league deals. Both pitchers arrive with big-league experience and somethin...7368Mon, 30 Mar 2026 16:20:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/luke-keaschalls-increased-bat-speed-and-why-it-matters-r7360/Power is not going to be the calling card for Luke Keaschall, no matter what. However, it doesn't look like defense will be, either, so the speedy and contact-savvy Twins second baseman might have to tap into a bit more pop in order to be as dynamic a player as the team needs him to be. Unfortun...7360Mon, 30 Mar 2026 14:06:58 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/walker-jenkins-john-klein-help-keep-saints-undefeated-r7356/wins System Recap: The St. Paul Saints are still undefeated in 2026! The Saints won 4-1 on Sunday behind strong performances from John Klein, Walker Jenkins, and Ryan Kreidler. View the full article7356Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:41:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/can-twins-afford-to-play-trevor-larnach-regularly-in-the-outfield-r7355/The season opened with the Twins on the road in Baltimore, and while the results were mixed, the early days of a new year often reveal more about process than outcome. There is a different voice in the dugout now, and with Derek Shelton taking over for Rocco Baldelli, every lineup card and late-...7355Mon, 30 Mar 2026 12:13:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-daily-takes-over-smorgies-for-home-opener-pregame-r7353/Before the Minnesota Twins take on the Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field on April 3, we’re heading to Smorgie's for a pregame party packed with giveaways, Twins spirit, and plenty of baseball talk. If you’re looking for a go-to game day spot, Smorgie’s checks every box. First, it's just a bloc...7353Mon, 30 Mar 2026 11:53:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/week-in-review-rough-around-the-edges-r7345/The Weekly Nutshell: After wrapping up spring training, the Twins headed to Baltimore to officially kick off their 2026 regular season against the Orioles. Entering this campaign with their lowest expectations in years, the Twins came out of the gates with a fairly solid series against the O’s...7345Mon, 30 Mar 2026 03:55:12 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-minor-league-report-329-walker-jenkins-ryan-kreidler-lead-saints-to-sunday-win-and-series-sweep-r7337/  TRANSACTIONS Wrote about the Twins signing Drew Smith to a minor-league deal. Sunday he was added to the Saints roster. Catcher David Banuelos was placed on the development list to make roster room.  SAINTS SENTINEL St. Paul 4, Indianapolis 1 Box Score Saints Complete 3-Game...7337Sun, 29 Mar 2026 22:21:50 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/orioles-8-twins-6-the-piggyback-doesnt-work-but-at-least-they-tried-r7335/Box Score: Starting Pitcher: Bailey Ober: 4 IP, 4 H, 3 ER, 1 BB, 1 K (56 Pitches, 37 Strikes, 66 %) Home Runs: Royce Lewis (2) Bottom 3 WPA: Mick Abel (-0.59), Matt Wallner (-0.17) Byron Buxton (-0.15) Win Probability Chart (Via FanGraphs): The Twins entered the third game of...7335Sun, 29 Mar 2026 20:57:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/3-things-you-may-have-missed-in-byron-buxtons-brilliant-2025-season-r7334/The 2025 season was a downer for Minnesota Twins fans. The losses piled up, the roster was stripped down at the trade deadline, and the club limped to the finish line as one of baseball’s worst teams over the final two months. Somewhere in that mess, Byron Buxton put together one of the mos...7334Sun, 29 Mar 2026 17:08:01 +0000