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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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.
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 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.
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.
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.
Despite being three games under .500 and 12 games behind the Detroit Tigers in the AL Central, the Minnesota Twins might be finally starting to turn things around.
June was not kind to the bat of Minnesota Twins left fielder Harrison Bader, but he seems to be turning things around. After a productive May, Bader's numbers at the plate fell precipitously in June.
The Minnesota Twins have had an up-and-down season. After dominating in May, the Twins have cooled off significantly. Pablo Lopez’s shoulder injury sent Minnesota spiraling, and manager Rocco Baldelli lost another starter.
The Minnesota Twins start their series with the Miami Marlins. They have a 40-44 record. They are in third place in the AL Central. The all-star game is approaching.