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The Minnesota Twins called up left-handed pitcher Devin Smeltzer from the Rochester Red Wings. The call up of Smeltzer to make his first major league start was prompted by Michael Pineda‘s placement on the 10-day injured list with a knee injury. Twins call up pitcher Devin Smeltzer for first start Smeltzer was originally drafted by […] Twins call up pitcher Devin Smeltzer for … [Read more...] about Twins call up pitcher Devin Smeltzer for first start

In a season where the Minnesota Twins are proving to be contenders, they should be aggressive and splurge on Craig Kimbrel. Twins pitching has been impressive to start the year so it may not seem to be the obvious best move to make a playoff run. However, the Twins may have very good relief pitchers […] The Twins Should Sign Closer Craig Kimbrel - Sporting Sota - Sporting Sota … [Read more...] about The Twins Should Sign Closer Craig Kimbrel

Minnesota Twins Pitching prospect Jhoan Duran came out throwing heat topping 100 miles per hour with several pitches with a high of 101 miles per hour. Duran’s electric “stuff” paired with the velocity he throws with netted 14 strikeouts in his latest start. Minnesota Twins Pitching Prospect Jhoan Duran Shines Duran is just 21 years […] Jhoan Duran: Minnesota Twins Pitching … [Read more...] about Jhoan Duran: Minnesota Twins Pitching Prospect Shines

It’s time to discuss the Craig Kimbrel Alternatives for the Minnesota Twins. Kimbrel deal with #Cubs will be three years and close to $45M, sources tell The Athletic. — Ken Rosenthal (@Ken_Rosenthal) June 6, 2019 Craig Kimbrel Alternatives It was reported back in March that the Twins offered Kimbrel a similar deal. Given the previous […] Craig Kimbrel Alternatives for the … [Read more...] about Craig Kimbrel Alternatives for the Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins don’t have any glaring weaknesses at this point in the season outside of starting pitchers at the back of the rotation. However, that doesn’t mean there aren’t a few positions they could stand to improve on to make a World Series run in 2019. The first is bullpen pitching and second is […] Minnesota Twins Starting Pitcher Trades - Sporting Sota - Sporting … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins Starting Pitcher Trades

Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton left the game tonight against the Milwaukee. Brewers after chasing a flyball and crashing into the fence. ByRoN bUxToN iS a BuSt pic.twitter.com/SWphMAGVyj — Barstool Gophers (@BarstoolUMN) May 27, 2019 Buxton didn’t appear to be seriously hurt and at this point, it is assumed that he left the game […] Twins Byron Buxton leaves game … [Read more...] about Twins Byron Buxton leaves game after crashing into wall

Former Minnesota Twins player David Oritz reportedly shot while at a club in Santo Domingo, Dominican Republic. According to this outlet, David Ortiz was shot in a leg. One of the alleged perpetrators was apprehended, @CDN37 reports https://t.co/PRIyu6ZeG6 — Jose de Jesus Ortiz (@OrtizKicks) June 10, 2019 "The doctor in emergency says that David Ortiz […] Former Minnesota Twins … [Read more...] about Former Minnesota Twins player David Ortiz shot

  The Minnesota Twins ace starter Jake Odorizzi is off to a strong start, one of the best in recent memory by a Twins pitcher. In Odorizzi’s first 13 starts he’s posted a league-leading 1.95 ERA with a WHIP of 0.967. To put that in perspective the league-average ERA is about 4.00 and WHIP 1.30. […] Jake Odorizzi’s emergence fueling Twins starting staff - Sporting Sota - … [Read more...] about Jake Odorizzi’s emergence fueling Twins starting staff

The Twins are a team that doesn’t have many weaknesses and the win and loss columns show that this season. The Twins are on a historic run on offense and has been the primary reason they have been so good. The starting rotation also has been solid overall and Jose Berrios, as well as Jake […] Minnesota Twins bullpen will be their downfall - Sporting Sota - Sporting Sota - A … [Read more...] about Minnesota Twins bullpen will be their downfall