https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/page/65/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/david-festa-working-his-way-back-from-injury-with-encouraging-signs-r7247/Spring training is supposed to be about ramping up, refining mechanics, and building momentum toward Opening Day. For David Festa, it has instead become another exercise in patience. Festa felt discomfort in the back of his right shoulder during a bullpen session on February 24, a moment th...7247Thu, 26 Mar 2026 17:16:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/episode-70-2026-minnesota-twins-preview-r7239/Sweet Lou and Ol Gregg review the Opening Day roster, make bold predictions, and guess Twins award winners. Why does Lou think the Twins' new motto should be "Okay, now a silly one??" and what product is Gregg trying to hock on the podcast listeners? Listen and find out! Listen using Apple...7239Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:14:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/2026-minnesota-twins-preseason-team-awards-r7240/Opening Day is here, which means it’s time to hand out some preseason awards for the Minnesota Twins. From a bold MVP pick to a breakout arm and a major bounce-back candidate, these are the names that could define the Twins’ 2026 season.View the full article7240Thu, 26 Mar 2026 14:07:09 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/echoes-of-2017-could-guide-the-2026-minnesota-twins-r7237/Projection systems are taking a cautious view of the 2026 Twins. Both FanGraphs and Baseball Prospectus peg Minnesota as a 78-win team, a number that reflects tempered expectations and lingering questions about the roster. It's the worst preseason outlook those outlets have given the organizatio...7237Thu, 26 Mar 2026 13:31:09 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-spring-training-takeaways-biggest-winners-and-losers-from-camp-r7226/Spring training has officially come to a close, with the Twins wrapping up Grapefruit League play at 11-18. The record doesn’t look pretty on the surface, but it rarely tells the full story this time of year. What does matter is how the team finished, and in that sense, there’s at least some mom...7226Thu, 26 Mar 2026 11:52:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/26-questions-facing-the-26-minnesota-twins-on-the-2026-opening-day-roster-r7213/Opening Day arrives with all the usual pomp and circumstance, and in 2026, it carries a familiar mix of optimism and uncertainty for the Minnesota Twins—albeit, perhaps, with a bit more desperation tinging the optimism and a bit more dread mixed into the uncertainty. The roster is finalized. The...7213Wed, 25 Mar 2026 22:05:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/royce-lewiss-spring-struggles-fluke-or-red-flag-r7207/When Royce Lewis was selected first overall in the 2017 MLB Draft, the expectation was simple. He was supposed to be a future superstar and the face of the Twins franchise. Alas, his journey in professional baseball has been anything but a smooth ascent to the firmament. Multiple ACL tears and a...7207Wed, 25 Mar 2026 18:06:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/pants-down-and-laughs-up-as-twins-broadcast-goes-viral-r7204/Spring training is a time for timing to return, for mechanics to sharpen, and for everyone around the game to find their rhythm again. That does not just apply to hitters and pitchers. Broadcasters are shaking off rust too, and sometimes that leads to moments that take on a life of their own....7204Wed, 25 Mar 2026 17:27:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/the-4th-annual-golden-grapefruits-our-favorite-spring-training-clich%C3%A9s-r7200/Another Twins spring training has come and gone, and although every spring brings new storylines, a select few tend to reappear again and again. It’s time to hand out Twins Daily’s Golden Grapefruit Awards, presented by Greggory T. Masterson of the Twins Off-Daily Podcast, a Twins Daily subsidia...7200Wed, 25 Mar 2026 16:01:52 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/these-twins-are-about-to-break-out-in-2026-r7192/Kaelen Culpepper, Mick Abel, and John Klein all have the tools and opportunity to take a big step forward in 2026. Each could make a real impact on the Twins' season, and even one breakout performance could change how this team looks long-term. View the full article7192Wed, 25 Mar 2026 13:26:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/the-wait-is-over-see-you-tomorrow-for-opening-day-r7188/Opening Day is here, and the Twins Daily Social Club is ready to celebrate. Tomorrow, we’re coming together at BlackStack Brewing to celebrate the start of the 2026 season as the Minnesota Twins face off against the Baltimore Orioles. After a long offseason, the first pitch is finally here,...7188Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:52:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/minnesota-twins-2026-season-preview-find-the-fun-r7187/  Hired during the offseason to replace Rocco Baldelli as Minnesota Twins manager, Derek Shelton brought with him a new mantra: hunt the good. The idea is that, in a game where failure is relentless, players should make a concerted effort to focus on positives and growth rather than dwellin...7187Wed, 25 Mar 2026 11:52:01 +0000