https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/page/44/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/the-smartest-reliever-targets-for-the-twins-arent-the-flashiest-ones-r11602/With just under a week until the trade deadline, the Minnesota Twins still don't know exactly what they'll be. They currently sit one game below .500 and will host the Kansas City Royals in a three-game series beginning Tuesday night. The Royals are bringing up the rear in the AL Central at 45-6...11602Tue, 28 Jul 2026 22:04:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/cole-sands-heads-back-to-injured-list-as-twins-recall-jack-anderson-r11597/The Minnesota Twins finally welcomed Cole Sands back from the injured list over the weekend, hoping the right-hander could stabilize a bullpen that has searched for reliable late-inning options all season. Instead, his return lasted just one appearance. Before Tuesday's game, the Twins plac...11597Tue, 28 Jul 2026 19:46:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/other-contenders-biggest-trade-deadline-needs-and-why-they-matter-for-twins-r11591/The MLB trade deadline isn't just about what the Minnesota Twins need. It's also about what everyone else is looking for. Every contender enters deadline week with holes to fill, and those needs determine which Twins players could become the hottest commodities on the market. While Minnesota con...11591Tue, 28 Jul 2026 18:27:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/are-30-playoff-odds-enough-for-twins-to-buy-at-mlb-trade-deadline-r11587/The countdown to the trade deadline is officially on. With just six days remaining until the August 3 deadline, the Minnesota Twins are rapidly approaching the moment where they have to choose a direction. Are they buyers? Are they sellers? Or do they try to thread the needle somewhere in betwee...11587Tue, 28 Jul 2026 17:10:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/vahn-lackey-ranks-as-top-prospect-from-2026-mlb-draft-in-the-athletics-new-rankings-r11581/Every summer, the release of updated prospect rankings becomes one of the first opportunities to evaluate how the newest draft class stacks up against baseball's best young talent. Each national outlet has its own philosophy, leading to plenty of debate about player ceilings, risk, and long-term...11581Tue, 28 Jul 2026 15:13:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/how-derek-sheltons-communication-makes-the-twins-better%E2%80%94through-science-r11578/Evaluationally, managers are a bit of a black box. So many of a manager’s important habits and interactions are hidden from the public, which leaves onlookers in a tough spot. What methods do we have to determine whether a manager is good or bad, other than simply seeing if the team wins or lose...11578Tue, 28 Jul 2026 14:16:03 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/four-twins-teammates-will-say-%E2%80%9Ci-do%E2%80%9D-on-the-same-day-this-offseason-r11571/Few decisions in life are bigger than choosing who (and when) you'll marry. For four Minnesota Twins players, that milestone will arrive on the exact same day this offseason. Brooks Lee, Luke Keaschall, Ryan Kreidler and Cole Sands are all scheduled to say "I do" on Saturday, November 14, creati...11571Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:38:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-trade-deadline-buying-guide-realistic-scenarios-r11572/This is the second installment of a series looking at what potential trades may look like, should the Twins be buyers come August 3. The last article looked at dream scenarios, which are highly unlikely to happen for a bevy of reasons. Today’s iteration focuses on deals that are much more realis...11572Tue, 28 Jul 2026 13:28:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/dont-mock-the-mock-trades-r11568/The Twins Off-Daily Podcast crew dives into some audience mock trade submissions and gives their thoughts. They throw out a few prime trade targets of their own and imagine what the post-trade deadline Twins team could look like as they make a push for the postseason. Listen using Apple Pod...11568Tue, 28 Jul 2026 12:30:16 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/if-yankees-want-ryan-jeffers-twins-should-target-these-prospects-r11563/The trade market for Ryan Jeffers continues to gain momentum. According to USA Today's Bob Nightengale (so, take it with a grain of salt, but still), rival executives now believe the Minnesota Twins are likely to trade Jeffers before the deadline, with the New York Yankees viewed as the leading...11563Tue, 28 Jul 2026 11:33:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-minor-league-report-727-dsl-twins-thrashed-whats-next-r11560/TRANSACTIONS St. Paul transferred RHP Raul Brito to the Development List. OF Kala'i Rosario assigned to Wichita from the Saints. RHP Ruddy Gomez assigned to St. Paul from Wichita. The Twins released OF Maddux Houghton (Wichita) and RHP Nick Trabacchi (Cedar Rapids). Cedar Rapids activa...11560Tue, 28 Jul 2026 00:51:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/luis-castillo-could-bolster-an-already-strong-rotation-r11555/  The Minnesota Twins enter the deadline in a precarious position, needing to fix a bullpen that has performed as one of the worst in the league after last year's deadline left the relief corps thin. On the other hand, their rotation is strong (especially considering injuries). Tom Pohlad's...11555Mon, 27 Jul 2026 23:51:45 +0000