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The Best and Worst Trade of the Decade for the Minnesota Twins

Apr 4, 2020

Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins, Opinions & Predictions

The decade of the 2010s was complicated for the Minnesota Twins. They won the American League Central for the second consecutive season in 2010 but proceeded to fall off their pedestal and didn't make it back t...

With Josh Donaldson in the Fold, the Minnesota Twins are Locked and Loaded for 2020

Jason Kelly

Jan 15, 2020

Headlines, Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

The Minnesota Twins continued to fortify their dangerous lineup on Tuesday night, signing free agent third baseman Josh Donaldson to a four-year, $92 million contract. Mark Feinsand of MLB.com first reported th...

Ranking How Badly Josh Donaldson Suitors Need His Services

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 6, 2020

Major League Baseball, Offseason, Opinions & Predictions

Josh Donaldson, 34, is arguably the best player left on the free agent market. The 2015 American League Most Valuable Player Award recipient has four teams on his tail and/or who have been repeatedly linked to ...

Minnesota Twins’ Pitching Moves are Much Ado About Nothing

Robbie Stratakos

Jan 5, 2020

Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins, Opinions & Predictions

The Minnesota Twins replaced starters Kyle Gibson and Martin Perez with Rich Hill and Homer Bailey while re-signing Michael Pineda this offseason. Its impact? Nothing. These are stopgap, placeholder signings. ...

The Minnesota Twins Need to Make a Pitching Splash

Robbie Stratakos

Dec 8, 2019

Major League Baseball, Minnesota Twins, Opinions & Predictions

If the Minnesota Twins are going to escape the first round of the playoffs for the first time since 2002, they need to make a splash on the pitching market this offseason. The Twins are coming off a 101-win ...

Twins Shortstop Jorge Polanco Suspended 80 Games for PEDs

Ryan Thoms

Mar 20, 2018

Breaking News, Minnesota Twins, Spring Training

Jorge Polanco informed the Twins on Sunday that he would be serving an 80-game suspension due to the presence of Stanozolol in his body. Polanco was informed that he violated Major League Baseball’s drug policy...

How Late is “Too Late”? Taking A Look at Team Starts

Patrick Brewer

May 9, 2016

Features, Houston Astros, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees

The old saying goes, “Time flies when you are having fun.” Well I would like to make an amendment to that: “Time flies when you are watching baseball.” It seems like Opening Day was just yesterday, and the majo...

Glen Perkins Heads to the Twins’ Disabled List

Eric Kabakoff

Apr 13, 2016

Injuries, Minnesota Twins

Minnesota Twins closer Glen Perkins has been placed on the 15-day disabled list with a left shoulder strain. The 33-year-old Perkins has saved more than thirty games and made the All-Star team in each of the pa...

2016 Fantasy Baseball Bullpen Previews: American League Central

Nick Mariano

Mar 2, 2016

American League Central, Fantasy

CLEVELAND INDIANS Closer,Setup Man,Relievers of Interest Cody Allen, Bryan Shaw, Jeff Manship Cody Allen is one of the better closers available, posting sub-3 ERAs with plus strikeout stuff each of t...

Twins and Yankees swap Aaron Hicks and John Ryan Murphy

Jamey Vinnick

Nov 11, 2015

Breaking News, Headlines, Minnesota Twins, New York Yankees, Transactions

The New York Yankees made their second trade of the day dealing backup catcher John Ryan Murphy to Minnesota in exchange for flashy center fielder Aaron Hicks. After establishing himself as a speedster with ...

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