https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/page/74/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/byron-buxton-named-al-player-of-the-week-r8630/The Minnesota Twins have been searching for consistency in the early part of the season, and over the past week, Byron Buxton provided exactly that. When he is healthy and locked in, there are few players in baseball who can impact a game in as many ways, and this latest stretch served as a remi...8630Thu, 07 May 2026 16:10:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/andrew-morris-is-quietly-becoming-a-key-piece-in-an-unusual-role-r8625/Andrew Morris was never the flashy, Top-100 name lighting up prospect rankings. He wasn’t the can’t-miss arm generating buzz across the league, and certainly not someone grabbing headlines with gaudy strikeout totals or triple-digit velocity. Even now, at the major-league level, he’s settled int...8625Thu, 07 May 2026 14:30:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/yasser-mercedes-shows-powerspeed-combo-r8623/Twins System Recap: Mom's letting the Saints stay up late this week. With St. Paul playing out west, tonight's video covers only the other three full-season affiliates. Tonight's discussion features an impressive all-around performance from Yasser Mercedes and plenty of discussion on the 2025 dr...8623Thu, 07 May 2026 14:13:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/joe-ryans-close-call-could-expedite-minnesotas-trade-deadline-decision-r8618/On Sunday, Joe Ryan walked off the mound after just nine pitches, and Twins Territory collectively held its breath. The initial diagnosis was right elbow soreness. With Pablo López already sidelined for the season following Tommy John surgery, concern spread quickly. Minnesota fans have seen thi...8618Thu, 07 May 2026 11:36:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-minor-league-report-56-yasser-mercedes-is-a-one-man-show-r8613/TRANSACTIONS RHP Sam Armstrong placed on 7-day IL (AA Wichita) RHP Grant Hartwig activated from development list (AAA St. Paul) OF Emmanuel Rodriguez placed on 7-day IL (AAA St. Paul) INF Harry Genth promoted from A Fort Myers to AAA St. Paul RHP Christian Roa DFA’d Saints Sentine...8613Thu, 07 May 2026 04:40:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/nationals-15-twins-2-this-one-was-ugly-r8609/Box Score Starting Pitcher: Bailey Ober - 5 IP, 6 H, 5 R, 5 ER, 2 BB, 3 K (82 pitches, 52 strikes (63.4% strikes)) Home Runs: Matt Wallner (4)  Bottom 3 WPA (via FanGraphs): Ober (-0.31), Byron Buxton (-0.09), Brooks Lee (-0.08) Win Probability Chart (via FanGraphs) Coming off...8609Thu, 07 May 2026 01:34:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-trade-for-yoendrys-gomez-in-bid-to-bolster-bullpen-r8604/  Looking for any solution in the bullpen, the Minnesota Twins have made another addition. The Twins on Wednesday acquired right-handed reliever Yoendrys Gomez from the Tampa Bay Rays for cash considerations. Right-handed reliever Christian Roa, who was at Triple-A St. Paul, was design...8604Wed, 06 May 2026 20:29:21 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/will-the-twins-use-the-2026-draft-to-address-organizational-weaknesses-r8601/The two areas the Twins need stronger defensive depth are second base and third base. Will they use their number three overall pick to bolster those positions in the org? View the full article8601Wed, 06 May 2026 18:17:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/time-is-running-out-for-royce-lewis-r8598/Royce Lewis is a different player than he was when he was drafted first overall in 2017. Injuries have changed his profile, but for a time, it appeared he still had a path to becoming an impactful regular at the highest level. As he nears 1,000 career plate appearances, however, his ability to r...8598Wed, 06 May 2026 17:15:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-front-office-awkwardly-calls-liam-hendriks-r8596/The Minnesota Twins bullpen has spent the opening weeks of the season doing an impressive impression of a piñata. Opponents are lining up, taking their swings, and walking away with something sweet. Near the bottom of the league in ERA, WPA, FIP, and just about every other acronym that signals d...8596Wed, 06 May 2026 15:43:01 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/matt-wallner-is-running-out-of-time-with-the-twins-r8586/Minnesota native Matt Wallner is off to a brutal start, and the same concerns keep resurfacing. It's fair to wonder if the Twins are running out of patience. View the full article8586Wed, 06 May 2026 12:45:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/twins-lean-into-innovation-with-pitching-development-overhaul-r8585/Player development is often where organizations separate themselves, and the Minnesota Twins are making sure they are not standing still. In a recent appearance on Inside Twins, Director of Player Development Drew MacPhail offered a detailed look into how the organization is rethinking pitching...8585Wed, 06 May 2026 11:53:02 +0000