Willi Castro News Archive
News -- April 2024 (37)
- 4/26 Twins Daily: What the Heck Happened to Kyle Farmer, and Is It Fixable?:
With Carlos Correa and Royce Lewis locked into the left side of Minnesota’s infield, there was never going to be a desire for...
- 4/26 RotoWire: Two hits, homerCastro went 2-for-4 with a three-run home run and a double during Wednesday's 6-3 win over the White Sox....
- 4/25 Twins Daily: The Twins' Catching Rotation is Costing Them:
When Derek Falvey dealt Mitch Garver to the Texas Rangers, it signified a changing of the guard at the catching position. While...
- 4/25 Twins Daily: Injuries Have Created Major Cracks in the Twins Defense:
In 2023, the Minnesota Twins finished ninth in Major League Baseball in Defensive Runs Saved (DRS), despite Byron Buxton never...
- 4/25 Twins Daily: Make it Official! Twins 6, White Sox 3: Willi Whacks Twins to Victory:
Box Score
SP: Joe Ryan 6.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 8 K (92 pitches, 60 strikes, 19 whiffs)
Home Runs: Willi Castro (2)
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- 4/24 Zone Coverage: How Much Has Injury Luck Factored Into Minnesota’s Slow Start?: The Minnesota Twins’ ownership group called 2016 a total system failure, which became an infamous phrase. While this season...
- 4/24 Twins Daily: Make it Official! Twins 6, White Sox 5: Minnesota Resolve Walks it Off:
Box Score
SP: Pablo Lopez 4.0 IP, 4 H, 3 R, 3 ER, 2 BB, 6 K (76 pitches, 45 strikes, 5 whiffs)
Home Runs: Trevor Larnach (2),...
- 4/23 Twins Daily: Make It Official! Twins 7, White Sox 0: Sheriff in Charge, Twins Blank the White Sox:
Box Score
SP: Chris Paddack: 7.0 IP, 6 H, 0 ER, 0 BB, 10 K (96 pitches, 64 strikes (66.7%)
Home Runs: Edouard Julien (5)
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- 4/23 Zone Coverage: It’s Now Or Never For the Twins: The start of the 2024 season for the Minnesota Twins has gone poorly, to say the least. Their lineup is among the bottom three...
- 4/22 Twins Daily: The Front Office's Investments in Veteran Depth Are Not Paying Off:
It was striking to everyone – including him – that the Twins decided to tender a contract to Kyle Farmer this year, making him...
- 4/22 Twins Daily: Tigers 6, Twins 1: Varland Rocked, Offense Remains Dormant in Loss:
Following a nervous win to end a five-game slide on Saturday, the Twins turned to their most nervous pitcher, Louie Varland,...
- 4/21 MLBTradeRumors: Twins Notes: Lewis, Duran, Kepler: Twins fans received a positive update regarding injured third baseman Royce Lewis today with The Athletic’s Aaron Gleeman...
- 4/21 Twins Daily: Make it Official! Twins 4,Tigers 3: By the Hair of Their Chin:
Box ScoreSP: Bailey Ober 6.0 IP, 2 H, 1 R, 1 ER, 1 BB, 6 K (82 pitches 57 strikes, 14 whiffs)
Home Runs: N/A
Top 3 WPA: Bailey...
- 4/20 Twins Daily: Twins 4, Tigers 5: A Cold, Sloppy Team Loses a Cold, Sloppy Game:
Box Score
Joe Ryan: 5 ⅓ IP, 7 H, 4 ER, 1 BB, 6 K
Home Run(s): Trevor Larnach (1)
Bottom 3 WPA: Caleb Thielbar (-.327), Joe...
- 4/17 MLBTradeRumors: Twins Notes: Wallner, Larnach, Correa, Duran: The Twins shuffled their outfield mix this afternoon, optioning Matt Wallner to Triple-A St. Paul while recalling Trevor Larnach.(Declan...
- 4/17 Twins Daily: Orioles 11, Twins 3: Chris Paddack Pretty Much Nails Louie Varland Impression:
Box Score
Starting Pitcher: Chris Paddack 5.1 IP, 12 H, 9 ER, 9 ER, 1 BB 2 K (89 pitches, 58 strikes, 6 whiffs)
Home Runs:...
- 4/16 Zone Coverage: What Do the Twins’ Minor League Injuries Mean For the Major League Club?: Many players are down and out with injuries on the Minnesota Twins’ 40-man roster. However, the injury issues aren’t much better...
- 4/16 MLBTradeRumors: Twins, Tony Kemp Agree To Minor League Deal: The Twins are bringing veteran second baseman/left fielder Tony Kemp aboard on a minor league contract, reports Jon Heyman of...
- 4/16 Twins Daily: It’s Time to Start Worrying About the Twins’ Infield Defense:
On paper, the Twins had plenty of infield depth to start the year, with multiple options at every position around the horn....
- 4/15 Zone Coverage: Can Austin Martin Become the New Nick Gordon?: When the Minnesota Twins traded Austin Martin a few years ago, they believed he would be a star. The fifth overall pick in the...
- 4/15 Just Baseball: Twins Split Bumpy Series in Detroit: DETROIT – The Twins came into Detroit having dropped four of their last five games. With a 4-6 record, they needed to get...
- 4/15 Twins Daily: TIgers 4, Twins 3: Bailey Ober Good, Bullpen and Defense Let Twins Down Late:
The Twins entered Sunday's game in a strange spot. They have pitched pretty well thus far this season, but their top players...
- 4/14 The Report On Sports: Simeon Woods Richardson Shines as Twins Sweep Tigers in Doubleheader: In a doubleheader showdown against the Detroit Tigers, the Minnesota Twins showcased their prowess, completing a sweep with a...
- 4/13 Twins Daily: Twins 2, Tigers 8: Sloppy and Lethargic in Detroit:
Box Score
Pablo López: 4 IP, 6 H, 5 ER, 3 BB, 7 K
Home Runs: None
Bottom 3 WPA: Pablo López (-.180), Austin Martin (-.085),...
- 4/13 MLBTradeRumors: Carlos Correa Likely Headed To IL With Oblique Strain: 10:18pm: Manager Rocco Baldelli said postgame that the Twins are awaiting results from an MRI before they know a timetable for...
- 4/11 Twins Daily: A Need for Speed: 4 Twins Players Sprint Speed Tied to Offensive Improvement:
The Twins roster isn’t built like the teams deemed the "piranhas," back in the Metrodome era. Those clubs had role players who...
- 4/10 Twins Daily: What the Twins Have Lost in Max Kepler, Carlos Santana Can't Replace:
Since he hit his stride in the middle of 2023, it has been up to Max Kepler to deliver a certain element of opportunism and...
- 4/10 MLBTradeRumors: Twins Acquire Michael Tonkin From Mets: The Twins announced that they have acquired right-hander Michael Tonkin from the Mets, after the latter club designated him for...
- 4/9 Twins Daily: The Good, Bad, and Ugly Numbers on Twins' Early-Season Strikeout Trouble:
There’s no question about it: the Twins lineup is striking out more often than anybody (except their opponents) would like....
- 4/8 Twins Daily: The 3 Most Problematic Developments From Twins' First Week:
After a spring training in which we got to see a healthy Byron Buxton, Carlos Correa, and Royce Lewis, one-third of that trio...
- 4/6 Just Baseball: How Will the Twins Survive in the Absence of Royce Lewis?: In their first game of the season, the Twins lost possibly their best player. Royce Lewis suffered a quad strain trying to go...
- 4/5 Twins Daily: Guardians 4, Twins 2: Twins Strike Out (Often!) in Home Opener:
Box Score
SP: Pablo Lopez - 5.2 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 2 K (95 pitches, 60 strikes (63.1%), 12 whiffs)
Home Runs:...
- 4/5 Twins Daily: Guardians 5, Twins 2: Twins Strike Out (Often!) in Home Opener:
Box Score
SP: Pablo Lopez - 5.2 IP, 6 H, 4 R, 3 ER, 1 BB, 2 K (95 pitches, 60 strikes (63.1%), 12 whiffs)
Home Runs:...
- 4/3 Zone Coverage: Can Austin Martin Have An Edouard Julien Moment?: One of the most intriguing storylines for the Minnesota Twins in 2024 was the number of prospects who could make their big-league...
- 4/3 Fantasy Six Pack: Potential Prospect Call-Ups, Josh Jung, Injury Replacements & More MLB Spotlights: The MLB season is not even a full week underway, and we already have so many things to watch already. This includes potential...
- 4/3 MLBTradeRumors: Offseason In Review: Minnesota Twins: The Twins idled their way through much of the offseason as the front office navigated payroll limitations before eventually making...
- 4/2 The Report On Sports: Toronto Blue Jays Trade Tanner Morris to Minnesota Twins Amid Injuries: The Minnesota Twins are encountering a tough start to their season as injuries test the depth of their roster. The woes began...
News -- March 2024 (21)