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Twins slug 3 homers in eighth, power past Cubs

Ryan Jeffers went 3-for-4 with a homer and three RBIs, and the Minnesota Twins used a six-run eighth inning to surge to an 8-1 win over the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday night in Minneapolis.

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Twins belt Cubs behind 1,240 feet of homers in 8th inning

It looked like another dicy Griffin Jax outing when the first two batters reached against him to start the eighth inning, but Minnesota's standout setup man struck out the next two batters and got out of the jam to preserve a 2-0 lead.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 8

'Buzzards circling:' Teams reportedly scouting Twins as deadline sellers

Multiple prominent ballclubs have started scouting the Twins as potential sellers prior to the July 31 MLB trade deadline, according to The Athletic's Dan Hayes.

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The 'MLB active strikeout leaders' quiz

How many of the active MLB pitchers with the most career strikeouts can you name in five minutes?

The 'Recent 20-game winners' quiz

The '2025 MLB All-Star Starters' quiz

The '300-strikeout MLB seasons' quiz

Minnesota Twins News / MLB on ClutchPoints / July 8

Predicting Twins’ next big trade before the MLB deadline

The Minnesota Twins have some things to clean up this season. The American League is very tough to compete in, and Twins sit 5.0 games back from a Wild Card spot.

Byron Buxton News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 8

Assessing 3 hypothetical blockbuster trade proposals for Byron Buxton

The Twins almost certainly aren't trading Byron Buxton. The only way it could theoretically happen is if they get a massive offer and Buxton is willing to waive his no-trade clause.

Byron Buxton News / Fastball on SI / July 8

Byron Buxton Will Look to Join Rare Minnesota Twins History with HR Derby Participation

Minnesota Twins outfielder Byron Buxton will make his Home Run Derby debut next week in his home state of Georgia. The 31-year-old will join Cal Raleigh (Seattle Mariners), Ronald Acuna Jr.

Minnesota Twins News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 7

Minnesota Twins sale Report: Pohlads 'have a deal on the table'

The Minnesota Twins reportedly have a "deal on the table" in the ongoing franchise sale saga, according to longtime St. Paul Pioneer Press sports reporter Charlie Walters.

Byron Buxton News / Field Level Media / July 7

All-Star Byron Buxton guides Twins against high-powered Cubs

Byron Buxton has solidified his status as a two-time All-Star for the Minnesota Twins. Buxton agreed to participate in the Home Run Derby, as well. He cannot wait for the week to start in Atlanta, which is about 200 miles from where he grew up in Baxley, Ga.

MLB News / CBSSports.com / July 7

2025 MLB Home Run Derby: Twins' Byron Buxton joins James Wood, Cal Raleigh, Ronald Acuña Jr.

The Derby is set for July 13

MLB News / Minnesota Twins on SI / July 7

Twins breaking out all-analyst TV broadcasts this week against Cubs

You won't be hearing Twins TV play-by-play announcer Cory Provus in the booth for this week's series against the Chicago Cubs, which begins on Tuesday night at Target Field.

MLB News / Field Level Media / July 6

Twins take on Rays, seek rare sweep

The past couple of days for the Minnesota Twins have been sweet. They hope Sunday culminates in a sweep. Minnesota will strive for a three-game sweep of the Tampa Bay Rays when the teams meet in Minneapolis.

MLB News / Fastball on SI / July 6

Twins Bullpen Stands Strong Against Rays Amid Decimated Rotation

The Minnesota Twins got a big-time performance on Saturday in a 6-5 win over the Tampa Bay Rays at Target Field. After a walk-off victory on Friday to