https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/page/56/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/examining-the-minnesota-twins-rotation-depth-following-pablo-l%C3%B3pezs-injury-r6282/For a team that has spent the better part of the last calendar year trying to insulate itself from exactly this type of situation, the timing is less than ideal. The Minnesota Twins have quietly built legitimate starting pitching depth over the last year, particularly following last season’...6282Fri, 20 Feb 2026 19:02:08 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/early-returns-mixed-on-minnesotas-%E2%80%98well-be-ok-if-nobody-gets-hurt-plan-r6279/Despite projections in the 72-80 win range and a remarkably small payroll, Twins owner Tom Pohlad said he expected the team to be competitive in the AL Central. The lack of splashy free-agent signings or big trades led almost everyone in Twins territory to question this goal. Still, Pohlad...6279Fri, 20 Feb 2026 15:30:18 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/is-marek-houston-the-twins-shortstop-of-the-future-r6273/Marek Houston might not be the biggest name in the Twins’ farm system right now, but that could change quickly. In this video, we break down what he does well, why his skill set matters at shortstop, and how realistic his path to Minnesota actually is. View the full article6273Fri, 20 Feb 2026 13:46:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/pablo-l%C3%B3pez-injury-swings-the-door-wide-open-for-mick-abel-r6269/The 2025 trade deadline saw a lot of outstanding talent shipped out by the Twins, with Jhoan Duran topping the list. It was a bold strategy for the front office, and the wisdom of their audacious gambit will ultimately be dictated by the impact of those players who came back in the veteran purge...6269Fri, 20 Feb 2026 12:33:17 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/why-luke-keaschall-is-the-twins-secret-weapon-r6262/While Byron Buxton and Josh Bell will be drawing plenty of opposing teams' attention in 2026, there's a real case that Luke Keaschall ends up being the team's most productive hitter. In this video, we review his 2025 season, dive into his above-average analytics, cover what aspects he needs to w...6262Thu, 19 Feb 2026 23:41:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/report-from-the-fort-gophers-day-opening-day-and-shiny-belt-day-r6260/FORT MYERS—There are spring training games that invite a little extra, lineup-driven pageantry, and the first Grapefruit League game on Saturday afternoon is one of them. It’s not uncommon to see most of the likely Opening Day roster, in front of an amped-up ballpark and a Twins.TV audience. So,...6260Thu, 19 Feb 2026 21:31:28 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/2026-spring-training-episode-3-hot-takes-health-updates-r6259/Sweet Lou Hennessy and Twins Geek John Bonnes go over the latest news and notes from Twins Spring Training, including the fallout of the Pablo López injury. Plus, they play a couple of rounds of Would You Rather and Overreaction Scouting Report. Listen using Apple Podcasts: https://podcasts...6259Thu, 19 Feb 2026 18:14:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/the-matt-wallner-dilemma-real-progress-or-more-of-the-same-r6256/  Matt Wallner is entering his fifth season on the big-league roster. At this point, we kind of know what he is—and we kind of don’t. He’s spent time in left field and at DH, but the overwhelming majority of his innings have come in right field for the Twins. That’s not by accident. He...6256Thu, 19 Feb 2026 16:39:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/taylor-rogers-liam-hendriks-and-building-the-next-great-twins-bullpen-r6248/For a Twins team that has spent the last calendar year reshaping its pitching depth chart, the 2026 season represents something more than just another attempt to stabilize the late innings. The Twins are asking two veteran relievers to do more than get outs in high-leverage spots. They are being...6248Thu, 19 Feb 2026 14:15:10 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/why-the-twins-shouldnt-replace-pablo-lopez-r6243/The Twins lost arguably their best starting pitcher this week. Pablo López is seeking a second opinion on the prognosis for a torn UCL, but is very likely to undergo season-ending surgery in the coming days. The rotation was expected to be the strength of a roster projected to finish below .500...6243Thu, 19 Feb 2026 12:39:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/finding-solace-in-the-wake-of-pablo-l%C3%B3pezs-bad-news-r6236/Twins spring training started with a thud on Monday. All of the customary positive energy and vibes from the opening rally cries and first full-squad workout were dampened by Pablo López's ominous report of elbow soreness. He underwent an MRI and on Tuesday we learned that its results confirmed,...6236Wed, 18 Feb 2026 23:08:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/what-did-brooks-lee-work-on-this-offseason-r6232/Brooks Lee enters 2026 as the everyday shortstop for the Minnesota Twins. What did he work on this off-season to prepare for his role? View the full article6232Wed, 18 Feb 2026 18:46:01 +0000