https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/page/67/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/spring-training-usage-tracker-roles-begin-to-crystallize-r7114/A series of cuts over the weekend, including some rather surprising ones, brought further clarity to the expected Opening Day roster for the Twins. It feels safe to say that at least 23 or 24 spots are accounted for, with some lingering uncertainty at a few positions heading into the final days...7114Mon, 23 Mar 2026 00:38:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/who-hits-first-sorting-through-the-2026-twins-leadoff-options-r7111/With a new manager in Derek Shelton, there are always questions about how specific lineup and roster decisions will play out. Over the weekend, the Twins named Joe Ryan as the team’s Opening Day starter, checking one major decision off the list before the regular season begins. Another ques...7111Sun, 22 Mar 2026 22:11:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/white-sox-fans-outraged-that-math-exists-and-it-favors-the-twins-r7107/There are a few guarantees in life. Death. Taxes. And Chicago White Sox fans logging on to explain why projections are not just wrong, but deeply offensive on a personal level. This week’s outrage stems from FanGraphs projecting the Minnesota Twins to finish 79-83, while the White Sox sit a...7107Sun, 22 Mar 2026 16:00:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/kody-funderburk-might-be-the-minnesota-twins-best-reliever-r7100/On Friday, the Minnesota Twins released veteran relievers Liam Hendriks and Andrew Chafin, providing clarity on how the club’s eight-pitcher collective will be constructed as the team travels to Baltimore to begin its 2026 campaign on Mar. 26. Cole Sands, Kody Funderburk, Taylor Rogers, Justi...7100Sun, 22 Mar 2026 13:18:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/why-2026-is-a-make-or-break-year-for-brooks-lee-r7097/The surface numbers this spring look promising for Brooks Lee, but the underlying data tells a much different story. With 2026 shaping up as a make-or-break year, can he turn weak contact into real production before the Twins start looking elsewhere? View the full article7097Sun, 22 Mar 2026 12:41:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/did-we-just-witness-jeremy-zoll-implement-a-change-in-roster-construction-philosophy-r7093/As the Minnesota Twins gear up for their season opener in Baltimore, the major-league roster continues to be trimmed down to its appropriate 26-player size. Friday, two recognizable veteran relievers, Andrew Chafin and Liam Hendriks, were granted their release after being informed they wouldn't...7093Sun, 22 Mar 2026 11:53:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/carlos-correa-nearly-drowned-in-lake-minnetonka-before-being-traded-last-summer-r7090/From start to finish, Carlos Correa’s time in Minnesota was a strange odyssey — one that, it turns out, nearly ended in tragedy. In a recent interview with MLB.com’s Brian McTaggart, Correa recounted a harrowing moment on Lake Minnetonka last July, when he found himself “fighting for surviv...7090Sat, 21 Mar 2026 22:07:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/carlos-correa-details-frightening-minnesota-lake-incident-before-trade-deadline-r7086/There are plenty of moments that define a player’s tenure with the Minnesota Twins, but for Carlos Correa, one of the most impactful experiences happened away from the field. In a recent conversation with MLB.com reporter Brian McTaggart, Correa shared details of a terrifying moment on Lake Minn...7086Sat, 21 Mar 2026 18:10:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-spring-battle-orlando-arcia-vs-ryan-kreidler-r7078/As spring training winds down, the competition for Minnesota’s final bench spot is one of the most intriguing roster questions. The Twins appear to have most of their position player group set, but the backup shortstop job is still unsettled. With Brooks Lee expected to be the team’s primary sho...7078Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:54:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/kody-clemens-is-forcing-his-way-into-the-twins-lineup-r7076/Kody Clemens is putting together a really impressive spring, and it’s starting to raise some real questions for the Twins. If he keeps swinging it like this, it might be impossible to keep his bat out of the lineup. View the full article7076Sat, 21 Mar 2026 13:33:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-rotation-appears-set-as-mick-abel-beats-out-zebby-matthews-r7070/On Thursday, Mick Abel took the mound for the Twins and — as has often been the case this spring — he put on a show. Averaging 96.2 MPH with his four-seamer and 88.1 with his slider, Abel piled up six strikeouts in 4 ⅔ innings, with Red Sox hitters whiffing on 11 of 42 swings. One day later, it...7070Sat, 21 Mar 2026 11:51:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/no-country-for-old-men-andrew-chafin-and-gio-urshela-released-r7064/As the Twins close in on the end of spring camp, it seems a few more of the veterans brought in on minor league deals won’t find their way onto the team. First reported by Dan Hayes of The Athletic, left-handed reliever Andrew Chafin and former Twin infielder Gio Urshela were released from...7064Fri, 20 Mar 2026 23:18:02 +0000