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The Minnesota Twins enter play on Tuesday at 7-15 and in fourth place in the American League Central. After getting to the playoffs in 2023 and just narrowly missing in 2024, the Twins had playoff goals again this season.

Chicago Cubs News / Athlon Sports / April 17

Cubs Trade Idea Lands Flame-Throwing Closer Amid Brutal Bullpen Showing

It's surprising that the Chicago Cubs' bullpen isn't performing as some expected it to heading into the season. On paper, the Cubs’ bullpen isn't great, but there are a few decent arms in it, and if things go well, it could be one of the more average units in Major League Baseball.

MLB News / Just Baseball / April 2

Wednesday MLB Best Bets, MLB Picks Today, April 2, 2025

Cashed another two winners on Monday! We swept the board, but it wasn’t easy. Kyle Hart was pretty easy, going over his strikeout line in the third inning.

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Minnesota Twins News / Just Baseball / February 27

Top Notes From the Minnesota Twins ZiPS Projections for 2025

Opening Day for Major League Baseball is quickly approaching. Earlier this offseason, Dan Szymborski of FanGraphs released his ZiPS projections for 2025.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / November 14

Twins Trade Candidate Breakdown: Jhoan Duran

With the Twins’ payroll constraints, Jhoan Duran is among the players most likely to be shopped around this offseason as the Twins front office attempts to free up salary and improve the 2025 roster at the same time.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / October 17

How a Lower Arm Angle Affected Jhoan Duran

Duran’s release was slightly different, which made impacts throughout his arsenal By most metrics, and the eye test, Twins’ reliever Jhoan Duran was not as effective in 2024 as he had been.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / September 20

Jhoan Duran Dealing with Self-Confidence Issues

The Minnesota Twins have fallen apart down the stretch and find themselves tied with the Detroit Tigers for the final wild card spot. A significant portion of the problem has been pitching.

MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / August 28

Another bullpen implosion renders Twins' rally against Braves useless

Is bad bullpen'ing contagious? If so, Minnesota Twins relievers might want to try a mask. After rallying in the eighth inning to tie the game 4-4, the Twins melted down in an 8-6, 10-inning loss to the visiting Atlanta Braves.

Minnesota Twins News / Twins Daily / August 27

Braves 8, Twins 6: Twins Rally to Tie It Late, But Jhoan Duran Hit Hard in 10-Inning Gut Punch

Even with a 90% or so chance of making the playoffs, the Twins have seemed to teeter on the brink of collapse, with the weight of their injuries testing their depth to its breaking point.

Minnesota Twins News / Fastball on SI / August 25

Minnesota Twins Do Something Not Done All Season in Brutal Sunday Loss

The Minnesota Twins lost to the St. Louis Cardinals on Sunday afternoon in brutal fashion, suffering a 3-2 defeat at Target Field. Leading 2-1 entering the top of the ninth inning, closer Jhoan Duran uncharacteristically allowed two earned runs on three hits to lose the game.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / August 18

Jhoan Duran is (Mostly) Back to Being Himself

The Minnesota Twins kicked off the 2024 Major League Baseball season without Jhoan Duran. Rocco Baldelli’s closer started the year on the injured list with an oblique injury.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / LAFB Network / July 30

MLB Trade Deadline: Los Angeles Dodgers Reportedly Pursued Trade For Electrifying Pitcher On AL Contender

It is no secret that the Los Angeles Dodgers have been active in trying to improve their roster before the trade deadline, and even after completing a trade, they are reportedly still active before the deadline hits.

Los Angeles Dodgers News / Dodger Blue / July 30

Dodgers Trade Deadline Rumors: Jhoan Duran Asking Price ‘Too Much’

The Los Angeles Dodgers completed their first big move before the July 30 trade deadline by acquiring Tommy Edman and Michael Kopech in a three-team swap with the St.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 29

Reports: Twins targeting Kikuchi; 'listened to offers' for Duran, Kepler

What's the word on the Minnesota Twins ahead of Tuesday's 5 p.m. trade deadline? Well, the team is apparently "hamstrung" by financial woes that are a result of decreased attendance and reduced revenue from the Bally Sports debacle and that could mean the Twins are unlikely to make a big splash.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 23

Phillies touch up Duran in 9th for shutout win over Twins

Jhoan Duran gave up a double to Bryce Harper and then walked two batters before Brandon Marsh's sacrifice fly broke a scoreless game in the ninth inning Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

Minnesota Twins News / Twinkie Town / June 22

A’s 6, Twins 5: Willi dong not enough for win

Castro and Royce do their thing, but Jhoan Duran's nerve-wracking late appearances continue. The headline and dek say it all. Inning-by-inning notes: 1: Small ball!

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / May 23

Was Jhoan Duran Right to Call Out Minnesota Twins Coaches Over Blown Save?

This past weekend, the Minnesota Twins were swept on the road by the division-leading Cleveland Guardians. In Sunday’s 5-2 loss, it was Twins closer Jhoan Duran that gave up the deciding blow, a three-run homer to outfielder Will Brennan after Minnesota had intentionally walked Naylor.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / May 7

Jhoan Duran’s Entrance is Worth the Price of Admission

The Minnesota Twins started out their 2024 regular season with some ugly baseball, and then they went on a 13-game winning streak that helped bring them back into the thick of it.

Minnesota Twins News / Larry Brown Sports / May 5

Twins closer has the best entrance in MLB

Minnesota Twins closer Jhoan Duran was recently activated from the injured list, and with that came the return of the best entrance in baseball.

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MLB News / Last Word On Sports / April 30

The Twins Designate Ex-Reds Reliever for Assignment

On Tuesday, the Minnesota Twins announced that right-hander Jhoan Duran has been reinstated from the injured list. Right-hander Matt Bowman has been designated for assignment.

Minnesota Twins News / Field Level Media / April 30

Twins activate flamethrowing closer Jhoan Duran

Fireballer Jhoan Duran is ready to join the Twins' roster for the first time this season as Minnesota takes on the host Chicago White Sox on Tuesday. The Twins returned Duran from his rehab assignment and reinstated him from the 15-day injured list, the team announced Tuesday afternoon.

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / April 30

Twins reinstate Jhoan Duran, designate Matt Bowman

The Twins announced that right-hander Jhoan Duran has been reinstated from the injured list.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / April 27

Jhoan Duran's velocity ticks up to 103 mph in second rehab outing

Jhoan Duran's second relief appearance at Triple-A St. Paul on Saturday saw his velocity back to normal levels for the flame-throwing right-hander, a good sign after his velocity was a bit down in his first rehab appearance earlier in the week.