https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/page/51/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/royce-lewis-scratched-with-right-side-tightness-r6462/The Minnesota Twins made a small but notable adjustment to their spring training lineup on Thursday when Royce Lewis was scratched before first pitch. In late February, even minor changes draw attention. According to Dan Hayes of The Athletic, Lewis was removed from the lineup after experie...6462Thu, 26 Feb 2026 22:50:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/the-pros-and-cons-of-4-different-twins-lineup-permutations-r6459/As I've started putting together my position-by-position previews of the Twins roster this spring (check out the catcher and first base installments from this week), I've been challenged to figure out how playing time will actually shake out for a team with an unsettled bench and some seemingly...6459Thu, 26 Feb 2026 19:15:51 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/jeremy-zoll-trades-himself-back-to-the-dodgers-r6456/There are difficult starts to a new job, and then there's whatever the last few weeks have been for Jeremy Zoll. When Zoll took the reins of baseball operations at the end of last month, it was supposed to be a seamless transition from the leadership group that had helped keep Minnesota com...6456Thu, 26 Feb 2026 18:11:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-provide-injury-updates-on-three-key-pitchers-r6451/Spring training optimism is built on bullpens, backfields, and best-case scenarios. Reality tends to show up somewhere between the trainer’s room and the long toss line. On Thursday, Minnesota got a dose of both hope and concern when head athletic trainer Nick Paparesta provided updates on three...6451Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:23:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-daily-2026-top-prospects-16-20-r6450/  Tonight, we begin our look at the 2026 Twins Daily Top Prospects rankings series with a quick look at prospects 16-20. Over the next couple of weeks, we’ll count down to our choice for Twins top prospect.   With that said, the odds of an MLB future increase as we jump into the Top 20...6450Thu, 26 Feb 2026 14:00:36 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/through-the-eyes-of-statcast-what-the-twins-see-in-james-outman-r6448/Every spring, a handful of players force organizations to make uncomfortable decisions. They may not have the prospect pedigree or the lengthy big-league résumé, but something in their profile demands a closer look. Sometimes it's a mechanical tweak. Sometimes it's an approach change. Increasing...6448Thu, 26 Feb 2026 12:46:49 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/joe-ryan-already-playing-catch-following-weekend-injury-scare-r6443/When the Minnesota Twins scratched Joe Ryan from his scheduled start on Saturday due to lower back tightness, it was the kind of spring training update that immediately makes an entire fan base uneasy. A few days later, however, the news cycle has already shifted in a much more encouraging direc...6443Thu, 26 Feb 2026 01:33:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-prospect-dasan-hills-full-scouting-report-r6442/With Pablo Lopez suffering a torn UCL, Joe Ryan's arbitration years looming and a team earned run average in the bottom 10 last year, the Minnesota Twins need pitching prospects like Dasan Hill to blossom. Here is a full scouting report on the southpaw who was the Twins' no. 7 prospect (per MLB....6442Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:49:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/royce-lewiss-path-to-a-2026-rebound-can-he-return-to-elite-form-r6441/Very few players around the league embody both promise and frustration quite like Royce Lewis. Entering his age‑27 season in 2026, Lewis remains a tantalizing mix of elite tools and unfulfilled potential. When healthy, he has the power and athleticism to impact the game in ways not many other ma...6441Wed, 25 Feb 2026 23:10:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/report-from-the-fort-funderburk-opens-2-beer-fine-print-and-a-classic-quote-r6438/FORT MYERS—Starting pitching was supposed to be abundant on this Twins team, but there have been a number of starters we have yet to see in a game. Pablo López is undergoing Tommy John surgery, Joe Ryan is dealing with a sore back, Bailey Ober has been limited to live batting practice sessions,...6438Wed, 25 Feb 2026 21:41:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/3-surprising-twins-players-battling-for-roster-spots-this-spring-r6432/The Twins stated their intention to contend in 2026, but they did so a bit late, and their offseason was troublingly quiet for a mediocre team aspiring to a big improvement. They’ve mostly added on the edges of the roster, rather than making notable upgrades. As a result, it looked as though the...6432Wed, 25 Feb 2026 18:11:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-prospect-gabriel-gonzalez-ready-to-turn-progress-into-opportunity-r6426/Gabriel Gonzalez carries himself a little differently this spring. The same easy smile is there, and the appreciation for the opportunity has not changed, but there is a noticeable sense of confidence that comes from settling in and proving to himself that he belongs. After a rocky introduc...6426Wed, 25 Feb 2026 16:04:45 +0000