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The Twins have enlisted Caleb Baragar, a left-handed pitcher, through a minor league contract, as disclosed by Minnesota’s Triple-A team in St. Paul. Baragar is making his re-entry into affiliated baseball after a stint this year with the Lancaster Stormers in the independent Atlantic League. In three starts, the 30-year-old pitched 16 innings, conceding seven…
It’s exciting to have access to Statcast data from the Minor Leagues on Baseball Savant, thanks to this year’s new update. Although it’s not comprehensive due to the lack of tracking technology in all parks, it allows us to follow Charlee Soto, the organization’s No. 7 prospect. Soto, drafted with the No. 34 pick in…
It seems that Fogo Power extends to former Twins infielders who switch-hit, as Jorge Polanco expressed his intention to visit his favorite Brazilian steakhouse upon returning to Minneapolis as a visiting player. “I’m probably going to go to Fogo [de Chão], man,” Polanco remarked, highlighting his familiarity with the staff and his frequent visits there….
In a winter marked by unsatisfactory acquisitions due to artificial financial constraints, none has proven more disastrous for Minnesota than the acquisition of Manuel Margot. What went awry with this move, and when might the Twins contemplate replacing him? One of the primary needs for the Twins during the offseason was finding a replacement for…
As May arrives, the Minnesota Twins emerge as the most formidable team in baseball, signaling a positive shift after a challenging start. With a remarkable nine-game winning streak, their offense is awakening, propelled by standout players like Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa, both showcasing All-Star potential and even making early bids for MVP. Despite the…
Twins fans likely have hazy memories of Zack Littell, who initially struggled as a starter before finding his footing as a dependable reliever in 2019, despite a rather high expected earned run average (xERA) of 5.51. However, his performance during the 2020 season fell short of expectations for the playoff-bound team, leading to his removal…
During spring training, veteran reliever Justin Topa had tendonitis in his left knee. Five days prior to the start of the season, the Twins put him on the disabled list. On Thursday night, as he started his rehab assignment with the St. Paul Saints, Twins fans got to see up close and personal with the…
Pitcher Louie Varland’s struggle throughout much of the season stemmed from throwing too many hittable strikes in two-strike counts. However, in the recent game on Sunday, the issue shifted dramatically as he struggled to throw strikes at all. The Minnesota Twins, who have been on a slump, lost their sixth game out of the last…
Twins enthusiasts received encouraging news regarding the injured third baseman Royce Lewis, as reported by The Athletic’s Aaron Gleeman. According to Minnesota’s head trainer Nick Paparesta, Lewis has resumed baseball-related activities and is progressing positively, with plans for a gradual increase in running activities scheduled for late next week. This development is particularly uplifting for…
Minnesota Twins supporters, yearning for a glimmer of positivity, received precisely that on Thursday afternoon. The early weeks of the season have been bleak, with the Twins sliding to a 6-11 record after being swept by the Baltimore Orioles. This downturn followed a brief resurgence when Minnesota swept a doubleheader against Detroit, though that success…