https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/page/86/?d=1News: Newsenhttps://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/the-twins-ultimate-swiss-army-knife-is-already-here-r6298/In 2026, the Twins could have a secret weapon in Austin Martin. He can play almost anywhere, he gets on base, and he gives the team flexibility that might just be invaluable over a long season. Think of him as Minnesota’s ultimate Swiss army knife. View the full article6298Sat, 21 Feb 2026 13:42:02 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/pablo-l%C3%B3pezs-injury-changes-everything-and-it-is-time-for-the-twins-to-trade-joe-ryan-r6292/The 2026 Minnesota Twins entered spring training with a clear identity. If there was one area this roster could hang its hat on, it was starting pitching. That strength was supposed to give the Twins a path, however narrow, to relevance and possibly even a surprise playoff push. That plan l...6292Sat, 21 Feb 2026 12:35:06 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/report-from-the-fort-sunshine-skepticism-and-a-new-pohlad-presence-r6290/FORT MYERS - Minnesota Twins baseball returned on Friday night, though it won’t count even in spring training’s Grapefruit League standings. The Twins beat the University of Minnesota’s Golden Gophers baseball team, with Zebby Matthews starting and Cole Sands following him on the mound.  Go...6290Sat, 21 Feb 2026 01:57:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/where-will-kaelen-culpepper-start-the-2026-season-r6288/At the start of the off-season, it seemed pretty clear-cut that the Twins would promote their reigning Minor League Hitter of the Year, Kaelen Culpepper, to Triple-A at the start of 2026. Now, it's not quite clear with the additions of Orlando Arcia and Gio Urshela on minor league deals, both of...6288Sat, 21 Feb 2026 00:15:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/gleeman-the-geek-pablo-l%C3%B3pezs-injury-and-2026-vs-2027-decisions-r6289/You can listen by downloading us from iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, GleemanAndTheGeek.com, click this link or you can listen to it or watch it below.     View the full article6289Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:32:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/gleeman-the-geek-r6286/You can listen by downloading us from iTunes, Spotify, YouTube, iHeartRadio, Stitcher, GleemanAndTheGeek.com, click this link or you can listen to it or watch it below. View the full article6286Fri, 20 Feb 2026 22:32:00 +0000https://diamondcentric.net/news-rumors/twins-daily/pablo-l%C3%B3pez-to-undergo-tommy-john-surgery-on-wednesday-r6284/As expected, Minnesota Twins ace Pablo López will undergo Tommy John reconstructive surgery on Wednesday. A second opinion confirmed the initial diagnosis of significant tearing in the ulnar collateral ligament in López’s right elbow, leaving little doubt about the path forward. The procedu...6284Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:30:00 +0000https://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 +0000