All the good vibes from last week have disappeared as the Twins are now on a four-game skid, mostly thanks to an ineffective bullpen and bad defensive play. Despite three straight elite starts this weekend from Joe Ryan, Taj Bradley, and Bailey Ober, who only gave up three earned runs in 18.1 combined innings, the rest of the team was fairly ineffective. It seems like when it rains, it pours for the Twins, with the news today that Mick Abel, who has been fairly impressive to start the season, is now on the 15-day injured list with right elbow inflammation, and the Twins, in response, have called up Kendry Rojas and Connor Prielipp. Let the youth movement begin!
The Past Week on Twinkie Town:
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We’re starting a new segment called Daily Questions! Provide your opinion on the Twins and debate with the community!
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Game threads and recaps are back! Commiserate with your fellow fans as we experience the season together.
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After looking at the Twins’ results against lefties, Zach Koenig evaluates the recent run of success against Cy Young contenders.
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Elsewhere in Twins Territory:
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Aaron Gleeman at The Athletic looks at the Twins’ decision to promote pitching prospect Andrew Morris to the bullpen.
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Bobby Nightengale at the Star Tribune checks in on Tom Pohlad and his approach to the season.
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In some good news, Betsy Helfand at the Pioneer Press checks in on Kody Funderburk and his wife, Alicia, as they prepare to add a new member to their family.
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Matthew Leach at MLB.com reviews the numbers behind the Twins’ 11-11 start to the season.
In the World of Baseball:
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It’s still a logjam in the American League, with seven teams (including the Twins) within 2.0 games of the league-leading Yankees. Maybe what is most surprising is how far the Astros and Royals have fallen in the standings, with the Astros on a four-game losing streak and the Royals on a seven-game losing streak.
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The Mets have been the story of the National League, as they are on an 11-game losing streak. Their NL East compatriots in Philadelphia have also been uncharacteristically bad, as they are on their own five-game losing streak.
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AJ Cassavell at MLB.com looks at how Mason Miller is powering the Padres in their recent winning ways.
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It’s never too early to think about the trade deadline. David Schoenfield at ESPN provides a trade candidate for each team.
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More feel-good stories (even if it’s for an AL Central rival) – Austin Hedges had a memorable day in Cleveland with a win and a marriage proposal.
