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Can the Twins Get Caleb Thielbar Right Again?
By CJ Baumgartner - Jul 24, 2024
Caleb Thielbar has been a mainstay on the Minnesota Twins bullpen since 2020. His journey to the majors and his improbable return makes him one of the […]
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Willi Castro Is A Timeless Twin
By CJ Baumgartner - Jul 17, 2024
The Minnesota Twins have seen many great players come and go in franchise history. Harmon Killebrew, Tony Oliva, and Rod Carew were their early stars. Kirby Puckett […]
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Why Would the Twins Call Up David Festa Before Brooks Lee?
By CJ Baumgartner - Jun 26, 2024
The Minnesota Twins are in a uniquely advantageous position for a contending team. Their top pitching prospect, David Festa, and their No. 2 overall prospect, Brooks Lee, […]
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Josh Stamount’s Resurgence Has Solidified Minnesota’s Bullpen
By CJ Baumgartner - Jun 20, 2024
Minnesota Twins fans waited patiently over the winter for the team to make any sort of offseason roster move. In late December, the Twins answered those wishes […]
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Manuel Margot’s Role Is Evolving
By CJ Baumgartner - Jun 12, 2024
The Minnesota Twins’ fourth outfield spot was one of the big question marks over the offseason, a position Michael A. Taylor filled last year. The Twins intended […]
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Simeon Woods Richardson’s Short Starts Are Okay (For Now)
By CJ Baumgartner - Jun 6, 2024
Simeon Woods Richardson has been an underrated contributor to the Minnesota Twins’ success in the last six weeks. Anthony DeSclafani’s season-ending elbow injury and Louie Varland’s early […]
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Joe Ryan Is Who We Thought He Was
By CJ Baumgartner - May 30, 2024
The Minnesota Twins starting rotation isn’t what it was a season ago. In 2023, Minnesota’s starters had a 3.82 ERA, the best in the American League and […]
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How Does Minnesota’s Pitching Fix Its Home Run Problem?
By CJ Baumgartner - May 22, 2024
The Minnesota Twins’ pitching staff has a home run problem. Minnesota’s starters and relievers have combined to allow 57 home runs through their first 47 games, which […]
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Bailey Ober Is Reaching His Full Potential
By CJ Baumgartner - May 15, 2024
Bailey Ober gave up eight runs in his 2024 debut on Easter Sunday in Kansas City. A start like that never looks good, but it also skews […]
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What’s Behind Carlos Correa’s Return To Form This Year?
By CJ Baumgartner - May 8, 2024
The Minnesota Twins placed All-Star shortstop Carlos Correa on the injured list last month due to a strained right rib cage muscle. It was only April 13, […]
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The Twins Have Manifested Their Catching Tandem Dream
By CJ Baumgartner - May 1, 2024
The Minnesota Twins have pulled themselves back into the AL Central race. Offensive production, key starters returning, and clutch performances from the bullpen were some of the […]
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How Much Has Injury Luck Factored Into Minnesota’s Slow Start?
By CJ Baumgartner - Apr 24, 2024
The Minnesota Twins’ ownership group called 2016 a total system failure, which became an infamous phrase. While this season will end up better than that team’s franchise-record- […]