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Can the Twins Piggyback Their Way To the Postseason?
By CJ Baumgartner - Aug 31, 2022
A lack of impact pitching almost doomed the Minnesota Twins season. Minnesota’s 3.91 team ERA ranks just 16th in baseball. Top-end starters like Joe Ryan (3.65 ERA) […]
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The Twins Need To Go Under the Hood To Fix the Clutch
By CJ Baumgartner - Aug 24, 2022
Early in the season, the Minnesota Twins had the makeup of a classic 1957 Chevy Bel-Air. The offense looked sharp, pitching was getting the job done, and […]
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Will Minnesota’s Regular-Season Record Matter If They Make the Playoffs?
By CJ Baumgartner - Aug 17, 2022
The Minnesota Twins had a 30-22 record on June 1st and a five-game lead over their top two opponents in the AL Central. Since then, the team […]
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Sanchez’s Play At the Plate Exposed A Gray Area In the “Posey Rule”
By CJ Baumgartner - Aug 9, 2022
Minnesota Twins fans are still trying to process the events that unfolded Sunday afternoon. In a getaway game against the Toronto Blue Jays, catcher Gary Sánchez tagged […]
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Why Tyler Mahle’s Stat Line Is Deceiving
By CJ Baumgartner - Aug 3, 2022
Hey, the Minnesota Twins finally added some impact pitching! They added starting pitcher Tyler Mahle from the Cincinnati Reds in exchange for a trio of prospects: Spencer […]
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Should the Twins Prioritize Starting Pitching Or Bullpen Depth At the Deadline?
By CJ Baumgartner - Jul 27, 2022
After much anticipation, we are one week away from the MLB trade deadline. The Minnesota Twins have an excellent start to the second half of the season […]
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What Are Minnesota’s Biggest “What Ifs” From the First Half?
By CJ Baumgartner - Jul 20, 2022
Despite an excellent first half for the Minnesota Twins, some moments over the last few months have shaped the season so far. It’s enough to make many […]
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Does A Resurgent Tyler Duffey Change Minnesota’s Bullpen Plans?
By CJ Baumgartner - Jul 13, 2022
The All-Star Break is less than a week away, and the Minnesota Twins still have the American League Central lead. With the Chicago White Sox and Cleveland […]
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Who Are Minnesota’s Most Dependable Hitters In the Clutch?
By CJ Baumgartner - Jul 6, 2022
Who doesn’t love a guy that knows when to come up big in a crucial spot? Whether it’s for one postseason like David Freese and the St. […]
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We’re About To Find Out How Valuable Wes Johnson Is
By CJ Baumgartner - Jun 29, 2022
The 2022 season continues to be a rollercoaster for the Minnesota Twins. Delayed season due to the lockout. The flurry of roster moves in March. Signing Carlos […]
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How Big Are the Stakes For the Guardians Series?
By CJ Baumgartner - Jun 22, 2022
The Minnesota Twins seemed to be in the driver’s seat for the AL Central just a few weeks ago. On May 27, the team held a comfortable […]
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Has Devin Smeltzer Earned A Permanent Spot In the Starting Rotation?
By CJ Baumgartner - Jun 15, 2022
Pitching for the Minnesota Twins has been the team’s weak point over the last few weeks. However, during the first month of the season, their pitching was […]