https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/page/52/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/inside-the-twins-pitching-pipeline-part-1-r6403/The Twins work hard to forge organizational depth, and it goes well beyond what we see at Target Field or in St. Paul. I'm researching the Twins' depth beyond the 40-man roster, and have already taken a look at catcher, first base, second base, third base, shortstop, and outfield. Pitching...6403Wed, 25 Feb 2026 14:21:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/did-the-minnesota-twins-manager-hint-at-the-bullpen-hierarchy-r6416/Minnesota Twins relievers Taylor Rogers, Anthony Banda, and Cole Sands made their spring training debuts against the Baltimore Orioles. Can we draw any conclusions from the order in which they debuted? On the other side of the ball, is Luke Keaschall pegged as the everyday second baseman? View...6416Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:12:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/did-the-minnesota-twins-manager-hint-at-the-bullpen-hierarchy-r6389/Minnesota Twins relievers Taylor Rogers, Anthony Banda, and Cole Sands made their spring training debuts against the Baltimore Orioles. Can we draw any conclusions from the order in which they debuted? On the other side of the ball, is Luke Keaschall pegged as the everyday second baseman? View...6389Wed, 25 Feb 2026 13:12:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/minnesota-twins-2026-position-analysis-first-base-r6385/When you look at the names on the depth chart listed below, one thing sticks out: none of the players who are expected to get significant playing time at first base are internally developed. And that's nothing new. Last year, Minnesota's primary first baseman was free agent acquisition Ty France...6385Wed, 25 Feb 2026 12:36:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/get-ready-for-the-most-important-first-half-in-minnesota-twins-history-r6379/There's an argument to be made that the most important games the Minnesota Twins will play this decade are the ones scheduled between Opening Day and the All-Star break in 2026. That may sound dramatic for a franchise just a few years removed from postseason relevance, but recent history has sho...6379Wed, 25 Feb 2026 00:03:40 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/why-walker-jenkins-remains-the-twins-best-prospect-r6433/Jamie, Jeremy, and Theo begin breaking down their top 20 Twins prospect lists, and Walker Jenkins remains the top guy for all of them. They break down why he remains the top prospect, what he still has to develop in 2026, and what a successful season could look like for him both in the minors an...6433Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:44:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/why-walker-jenkins-remains-the-twins-best-prospect-r6417/Jamie, Jeremy, and Theo begin breaking down their top 20 Twins prospect lists, and Walker Jenkins remains the top guy for all of them. They break down why he remains the top prospect, what he still has to develop in 2026, and what a successful season could look like for him both in the minors an...6417Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:44:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/why-walker-jenkins-remains-the-twins-best-prospect-r6378/Jamie, Jeremy, and Theo begin breaking down their top 20 Twins prospect lists, and Walker Jenkins remains the top guy for all of them. They break down why he remains the top prospect, what he still has to develop in 2026, and what a successful season could look like for him both in the minors an...6378Tue, 24 Feb 2026 23:44:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/spring-temperature-check-whos-hot-and-whos-cold-in-twins-camp-feb-20-23-r6372/Spring training is the season of overreactions. A pitching prospect touches 98 MPH, and suddenly he’s unhittable. A hitter sends one ball over the fence, and we’re rewriting the Opening Day lineup. That’s just how February works. But let’s take a breath. Most Grapefruit League games are abo...6372Tue, 24 Feb 2026 18:17:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/ken-rosenthal-says-twins-could-sell-but-timing-matters-r6371/The season-ending elbow injury to Pablo López has forced a reality check for the Twins before the regular season has even begun. With their ace now set to undergo Tommy John surgery, questions about Minnesota’s direction are surfacing once again. Appearing Monday on Fair Territory, MLB insi...6371Tue, 24 Feb 2026 17:47:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/david-festa-%E2%80%9Cgradually-ramping-up%E2%80%9D-while-working-back-from-shoulder-issue-r6367/Spring training is always about progression, but for David Festa, the climb toward Opening Day may be a little more deliberate this year. According to The Star Tribune’s Bobby Nightengale, Festa is “gradually ramping up” this spring after ending the 2025 season on the injured list. In Septe...6367Tue, 24 Feb 2026 15:15:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/episode-69-spring-training-storylines-r6365/Sweet Lou, Comrade Cody, and Ol Gregg Chiggins run down the storylines they're watching at spring training, including roster battles and darkhorses. Gregg recounts his embarrassing interaction with a former MVP. Lou loves sunburn, and Cody poured out his drinks. Pots and pans for all! Liste...6365Tue, 24 Feb 2026 14:46:02 +0000