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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 / Twins Daily / October 14

Jhoan Duran’s Fastball Shape Is a Moving Target. Is That a Problem?

The flame-throwing closer saw his release point — and his velocity — drop in 2024. How did that happen, and might be be able to raise them again?

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 / 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.

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 / Minnesota Sports Fan / June 17

Is Griffin Jax Taking Twins’ Top Reliever Role from Jhoan Duran?

The Minnesota Twins began their season with Jhoan Duran on the injured list. It wasn’t expected to be a lengthy absence, but Rocco Baldelli needed someone to step up.

MLB News / Field Level Media / May 29

Ascending Twins look to hand Royals another loss

The Minnesota Twins face a good problem as they prepare for Wednesday night's game against the Kansas City Royals in Minneapolis. The Twins keep winning hard-fought games.

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 19

Jhoan Duran Shifts Blame to Coaches When Asked About Pitch That Walked Off Twins

Jhoan Duran is one of the most dominant bullpen arms in Major League Baseball. But on Sunday afternoon, the Minnesota Twins high powered closer gave up a walkoff homerun in the bottom of the 9th inning, with the game tied 2-2.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Sports Fan / May 9

Jhoan Duran is Back and His New Cleats are Fire

The Minnesota Twins kicked off their 2024 regular season in an awful manner, tripping out of the gates to a horrid 7-13 start. Key players were getting hurt every other night out and it got to a point where manager Rocco Baldelli was at a loss for words.

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.

Recent hot streak could be a good omen for Twins

Twins place pivotal outfielder on injured list due to knee issue

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

The 'Most hits against famous pitchers' quiz

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 / MLB Trade Rumors / March 18

Top reliever among Twins to start season on disabled list

Losing him even for a short spell is painful for the Twins, given the flamethrower’s emergence as one of MLB’s premier relievers.

Edouard Julien Poised to be an Everyday Player for the 2024 Twins

Three rising stars for the Minnesota Twins

Which MLB players have the most career games played?

The 'Most hits against famous pitchers' quiz

MLB News / Yardbarker / March 10

MLB Betting: American League Reliever of the Year

Who does Yardbarker's Matt Wiesenfeld like for American League Reliever of the Year? He takes a look at the board and shares his thoughts.

MLB futures: National League Reliever of the Year

MLB Betting Futures: American League Rookie of the Year

Which MLB players have the most career WAR?

Minnesota Twins News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / September 22, 2023

Watch: Jhoan Duran's electrifying entrance on the night Twins clinch at Target Field

The most electrifying entrance in Major League Baseball on the night the Minnesota Twins clinched a playoffs spot – it doesn't get much better than that.

Minnesota Twins News / Zone Coverage / September 20, 2023

Will Jhoan Duran’s Resurgence Extend Into the Postseason?

The Minnesota Twins entered the 2023 season with one of baseball’s most talented young relievers. Jhoan Duran switched from the rotation to the bullpen to start the 2022 season and produced Pitching Ninja highlights in nearly every appearance.

Minnesota Twins News / Fastball on SI / August 4, 2023

Minnesota Twins' Jhoan Duran Goes Viral After Warm-Up Pitch on Thursday

The Minnesota Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals on Thursday night by a score of 5-3. Michael A. Taylor helped key the victory with a two-run homer and Ryan Jeffers added a home run as well. On the mound, Sonny Gray got his first win since April by tossing 7.0 innings of two-run ball.

Minnesota Twins News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / July 20, 2023

Twins' Jhoan Duran sets a new fastest pitch of 2023, again

Jhoan Duran has, once again, reset the mark for the fastest pitch of 2023. With one out and two men on in the ninth inning of Wednesday's Twins-Mariners

Minnesota Twins News / MLB Trade Rumors / June 12, 2023

Best deadline rental returns in recent history, No. 4: Twins get MLB's hardest-throwing reliever

With the trade deadline now less than two months away, we at MLBTR are setting our sights backward for a bit to highlight past trades of rental players

Twins former All-Star second baseman could see time on injured list

Blue Jays rally late to get past Twins 7-6

MLB home run leader to miss extended time on injured list

Which MLB legends are in the 500 home run club?

The 'Most saves in an MLB season' quiz

Minnesota Twins News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / January 29, 2023

Jhoan Duran thinks he can throw 105 mph this season

Jhoan Duran might throw even harder in 2023. The electrifying Minnesota Twins reliever led the majors in 2022 with an average four-seam fastball velocity of 100.8 mph.

Minnesota Twins News / FanNation Bring Me The Sports / August 30, 2022

Duran is first in MLB history to throw 100 mph off-speed pitch

The 100.8 mph "splinker" that Jhoan Duran struck out Alex Verdugo with on Monday night was the first off-speed pitch in MLB history at 100+ mph, according