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There were a few positive news items coming out of the early days of Minnesota Twins spring training, but none more encouraging than the updates on how Kenta Maeda is feeling. Maeda threw a bullpen session Thursday and faced live hitters today with some positive reports on both outings. This already figures to be the best Twins rotation in years, Maeda's return could really put them over the top.

Every year baseball prospectus releases their PECOTA percentile data. This video looks at three of the findings for pitchers and hitters of the 2023 Minnesota Twins.

Connor Prielipp was regarded as one of the best pitching prospects in the 2022 class. Unfortunately, an elbow injury and subsequent Tommy John Surgery ended his final season at Alabama before it started. Prielipp is a strong lefty with a nasty slider and frontline rotation stuff. Will he realize his potential starting in 2023?

Byron Buxton hit an incredible go-ahead home run into the upper deck but Tyler Duffey blew the save for the Twins. Royce Lewis had another very encouraging game both at the plate and in the field for the Saints. Here are highlights of him plus a look at some swing adjustments he’s making. Christian Encarnacion-Strand went off again, collecting five more hits for Cedar Rapids. Also featured in this video are Luis Arraez, Sonny Gray and Simeon Woods Richardson.

The Minnesota Twins have an access issue thanks to Bally Sports North. Once again, BSN is only available on one streaming service, the overpriced DirecTV Stream. If you live outside the market you can get all the games on MLB.tv, but you're blacked out if you live in Minnesota, North Dakota, South Dakota, Iowa or parts of Western Wisconsin. How to watch the Twins in 2022? There are not as many options as I'd like. Limiting access to the broadcasts is bad for baseball.

Parker Hageman and Dan Anderson visit CHS Field and attempt to catch a homer... with a beer in their hands.

José Berríos signed an extension with the Toronto Blue Jays today. It's a seven-year, $131 million deal. Here's my reaction to that signing from the perspective as a Minnesota Twins fan and some discussion around how this organization is operating.

In 1990. rapper MC Hammer may not have been on the top of the world - yet - but he was close. While in the Twin Cities finishing up his soon-to-be 3x platinum 2 Legit 2 Quit album at Paisley Park, he dropped by the Metrodome to take batting practice with the 1990 Twins squad. While there are many familiar faces in the crowd, what stands out is the short conversation between Hammer and Twins great Tony Oliva. Keep an eye out for the other Twins players lurking in the background, such as Randy Bush and Kent Hrbek.

Jorge Polanco is up to 29 home runs on the season after blasting two homers for the Minnesota Twins Saturday at Target Field. It was a five-homer night for the Twins, as Byron Buxton, Nick Gordon and Max Kepler also went deep. Also discussed in this video are Michael Pineda, Jimmy Kerrigan, Mark Contreras, Austin Martin, DaShawn Keirsey, Alerick Soularie and Regi Grace.

As the prospect crew at Twins Daily is rolling out their top prospects, there are two who I think are flying under the radar. After wildly successful 2022 seasons, keep an eye on them to repeat and improve their prospect status in 2023.

After a down season and a trade in 2021, Simeon Woods Richardson re-established himself as a top-6 prospect thanks to a sterling 2.77 ERA across the upper minors in 2022. Woods Richardson cut his walk rate from 14% (2021) to 8.5% (2022) while throwing the most innings of his professional career. 2023 could be a special one for the 22-year-old right-hander.

José Salas cracks Twins Daily's top-10 heading into 2023 after a solid season in the low minors in 2022. Acquired in the Luis Arraez-Pablo López deal, Salas brings exciting potential as a switch-hitter with speed and on-base skills at the young age of 19.

Over the weekend Roch Kabotka of MASN Sports said the Baltimore orioles need a “defensive minded corner outfielder to complete their off-season”. Although, specifically looking for a left fielder, the Twins and Orioles could come together for their second trade in six months.

The Twins have a full 40-man roster. Any more additions will likely require the Twins to expose a player to waivers. Who are the players who could find their roster spot in jeopardy?

Edouard Julien backed up a breakout 2021 with another impressive showing last season. He hit .300/.441/.490 in Double A prior to an impressive Arizona Fall League in which he hit .400 and led the league in OPS. Julien was added to the 40-man roster this offseason, removing another barrier between him and the big leagues. Here's a look back at some highlights plus a general overview of his 2022 season.

All I want for Christmas is Eduardo Escobar back on the Minnesota Twins, so I wrote a letter to Mets owner Steve Cohen.

Pete Rose gets the first base hit in the Metrodome, but the Twins secure the first victory, a 5-0 win over Philadelphia in an exhibition game. The baggie is noticeably absent in KSTP's footage as rookie Kent Hrbek homers twice to tie Harmon Killebrew's spring training club record of 9. Hrbek and fellow Twins players Gary Gaetti, Butch Wynegar, and Dave Engle comment on the stadium.

The Minnesota Twins will add Edouard Julien to the 40-man roster to protect him from the Rule 5 Draft. That’s about the only certainty as Tuesday’s deadline approaches. Here’s a rundown of some of the other names the Twins might consider protecting.

Jhoan Duran's 2022 season is incredible on the surface; a 1.86 ERA and 89 strikeouts in 57 appearances. What makes it even more magical is the context. Duran was a rookie and worked almost exclusively in high-leverage spots right out of the gate. He's a staple in the Twins' bullpen for many years to come.

For the last 21 seasons the Minnesota Twins have been historically bad against the New York Yankees. So bad that it's time to officially call it a curse. How have we not realized this sooner?

The Minnesota Twins were off but there was plenty to talk about in the minor leagues. Matt Wallner hit for the cycle in a monster offensive outburst for the Saints. It was a rare night where video of Fort Myers was available, so there are highlights included of a rehabbing Bailey Ober, Kala'i Rosario, Noah Miller, Ben Ross, Misael Urbina, Tanner Schobel, Keoni Cavaco and Juan Mendez. Aaron Sabato, Edouard Julien, Yunior Severio and Brooks Lee all homered. That and more in tonight's recap.

The Minnesota Twins are in need of bullpen help, to the knowledge of many. Rockies' closer Daniel Bard could provide some much-needed punch back there with Jhoan Duran. Let's dive in.

Josh Winder was magnificent in his first career start as the Minnesota Twins beat the Rays 9-3 to take the series. Cole Sands also made his Major League debut in today's game, pitching the final two frames. Highlights of those two plus Byron Buxton, Cade Povich, Jair Camargo, Jeferson Morales, Austin Martin, Alex Isola and rehab update on Sonny Gray and Jordan Balazovic.

The Minnesota Twins swept the Tigers, winning their seventh-straight game Thursday. Here are highlights from that game plus all the minor league action. In Double-A Wichita, Simeon Woods Richardson turned in yet another scoreless start. Other players featured include Carlos Correa, Gilberto Celestino, Trevor Larnach, Bailey Ober, Ronny Henriquez, Royce Lewis, Brent Headrick, Willie Joe Garry Jr., Will Holland, Seth Gray and more.

In what is now a rare occurrence, the Twins beat the Yankees behind the offensive and defensive contributions of centerfielder Darrell Brown (soon to play Wally Pipp to Kirby Puckett's Lou Gehrig), per this WCCO Noon Report from the following day. New acquisition Mike Smithson improves to 2-0 while Ron Davis nails down the save. Watch the full newscast here. Presented in partnership with TC Media Now.

Gary Sánchez hit a first-inning grand slam in a LOUD afternoon at Target Field. Byron Buxton hit a pair of home runs and Max Kepler, Jorge Polanco and Carlos Correa also went deep. Down in Cedar Rapids, Anthony Prato's legs helped deliver a 2-0 victory. I think he's still running. Also featured in this video are Royce Lewis, Mark Contreras, Austin Martin and Sawyer Gipson-Long.

A new show, Seth asks Minnesota native and new Cedar Rapids Kernels broadcaster Thomas Breach three questions about his background, his role with the Kernels, and the prospects he covers in Cedar Rapids.

Minnesota Twins prospect Royce Lewis had a lot of question marks regarding his swing. He's emerged from basically two lost seasons with a new-look swing and it appears to be dramatically improved.

Hope springs eternal in this report from KARE 11, as Twins spring training gets underway at Tinker Field in Orlando, Florida. Kent Hrbek hits a 3-run home run and adds a great defensive play as the Twins beat Boston. Chip Hale and Paul Sorrento each hit home runs in their quest to be named the Sire of Fort Myers Overlord of Orlando, but catcher Orlando Mercado's 3 hits (and first name) might prevail in that contest. Watch more of that newscast here. Presented in partnership with TC Media Now.

The Minnesota Twins have had a busy few days, completing trades with the Texas Rangers, Cincinnati Reds and New York Yankees. The motivations of those trades haven't exactly followed a common logic, so it's easy to wonder what the front office is trying to achieve. While the picture is definitely still in the process of developing, here are my thoughts on what they're up to.

It hasn't been an easy journey for Lewis, whom the Twins selected with the first overall pick in 2017. After a difficult season in 2019, Lewis lost the 2020 season due to Covid and then tore his ACL just before the 2021 campaign. Looking to put it all together in a healthy 2022, it's a pivotal year for the former top global prospect.

A top notch player on the field and off, Byron Buxton encapsulates everything you're looking for in a team leader.

Seth chatted with Twins RHP prospect and 2021 draft pick David Festa about growing up in New Jersey, heading to Seton Hall, getting drafted, his interests, his pitches, and much more

The Minnesota Twins are in need of starting pitching but the free agent market was thinned out before the lockout. Let's talk about some trade ideas that were tossed out within the last week. What do you think about these ideas for the rotation? Links to the pieces I'm reacting to are below.

The Minnesota Twins need a shortstop. Unfortunately, it's a familiar story. Speaking of, former Colorado Rockies' shortstop Trevor Story is still on the open market ... hmm. Let's talk about some of the shortstop options and why I'm not a fan of making plans for prospects.

Minnesota Twins prospect Jose Miranda figures to make his MLB debut at some point in 2022, but where does he fit into the roster? Here I discuss some of the options that would make the most sense and also offer an outside-the-box idea.

Seth chats with the Varland brothers. Gus Varland is a pitching prospect who spent 2021 with the Dodgers AA affiliate. Louie Varland was the Twins minor league pitcher of the year in 2021, splitting time between Low-A and High-A. We'll see how the brothers have helped each other since their young days through today when they work together toward their goal of pitching in the big leagues.

The Minnesota Twins may be active on the trade market once the MLB lockout ends, could Max Kepler be on his way out? I discuss Kepler's trade value, as well as Luis Arraez, Mitch Garver and Taylor Rogers.

Can Parker Hageman hit a 100mph fastball and can Dan Anderson catch a 100mph fastball? Courtesy of the Killebrew 100 MPH Fastball Challenge, they both have the opportunity to try.

The Minnesota Twins will be looking to continue their offseason shopping whenever the MLB lockout ends, and their main focus will be on the pitching staff. A lot of the rotation stock has been cleared out but there are still some attractive names on the market. Here's a look at the 2021 stats from the second-tier starting pitching free agents. Among the best of them are Michael Pineda and Yusei Kikuchi, but several other names are discussed in this video.

The Minnesota Twins lost a hard-fought game in Oakland on April 21, 2021 in the most soul-crushing way you could imagine. Here are some highlights from that game, as well as some discussion around how it was the perfect embodiment of the entire 2021 season for the Twins. This may be the ugliest way I've seen a pro sports team lose a game, with errors being committed on back-to-back routine plays.

Very few Twins pitching prospects have the stuff to match Matt Canterino’s. He pairs an upper-90s fastball with a sharp slider and depthy changeup. For those reasons, he’s a breakout candidate for 2022.

There's never enough pitching, especially starting pitching. Here's a look into how many starting pitchers teams relied upon, on average. This is why teams can't just fill their five-man rotations and call it a day.

The MLB owners have locked out the players and there's really been no news of progress. The future of the game is in the hands of Rob Manfred and Tony Clark. Here are my thoughts on the situation.

Starting pitchers are coming off the board and there is very little Minnesota Twins chatter on the rumor mill so far this offseason. Time to panic? Not yet, but I'm definitely getting uncomfortable.

It’s easy to forget about Alex Kirilloff because his season ended prematurely, but the 23-year-old showcased his exciting talent when healthy in 2021.

The Boston Red Sox and San Francisco Giants are two of the five teams still alive in the MLB postseason. They were both also outspent by the Minnesota Twins in free agency this past offseason. Here's a look back on the journey the Red Sox and Giants made back to the top of the baseball world despite not having flashy offseasons. Could the Twins replicate that success in 2022?

Joe Ryan is exactly what Minnesota Twins fans have been clamoring for all season; a young, promising starter that lends a positive eye toward the future of the franchise. Ryan, using his quirky fastball delivery, lives up in the zone and befuddles opposing hitters, leading to dominant results early in his career.

In this series of promotional shorts leading up to the 1985 Minnesota Twins season, we're offered a throwback to some classic faces that contributed to the 1987 World Championship team: Kirby Puckett, Kent Hrbek, Tom Brunansky, and Gary Gaetti's mustache. But despite these iconic players taking the stage, the real star of the show ends up being the free tube socks. Presented in partnership with TC Media Now.

There have been plenty of rumors that the Twins are looking to trade Luis Arraez, but what about Jorge Polanco? Which Twins infielder holds the most value moving forward? Should the Twins trade the player with the most value or the player that is most expendable?