MacKenzie Gore has made a strong impression for the San Diego Padres this season, even putting himself into contention for the NL Rookie of the Year award. But the Padres will have to do without their 23-year-old southpaw after Gore left his start Monday night with elbow soreness. The Padres […]
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Minnesota Twins Ride Strong April to Top of AL Central Division Race
Heading into the 2022 season, most observers regarded the Minnesota Twins as the only threat to the Chicago White Sox in the AL Central, albeit a long shot to actually win the division. Expectations are rising after a month of play, however, as the Twins now lead the AL Central […]
Yankees Add Josh Donaldson, Twins Pick Up Gary Sanchez in Five-Player Trade
The New York Yankees added another veteran power bat to their lineup, while the Minnesota Twins have secured the left side of their infield as the teams made a five-player trade on Sunday. The Twins acquired third baseman Gio Urshela and catcher Gary Sanchez, while the Yankees picked up Josh […]
Byron Buxton Fractures Left Hand Days After Returning from IL, Could Miss Months
Byron Buxton missed 39 games for the Minnesota Twins earlier this season with a hip strain before returning to the lineup this weekend. Now, the superstar outfielder could miss just as much time after his latest unfortunate injury. Cincinnati Reds pitcher Tyler Mahle hit Buxton in the left hand with […]
Byron Buxton MVP Odds Shortening After Twins Centerfielder Puts Up Huge April Numbers
Byron Buxton put up MVP numbers throughout the month of April. Now, oddsmakers are giving the Twins superstar a real chance of winning that honor when the season ends. Buxton has started the season on an absolute tear, hitting .408 with eight homers and 15 RBIs through his first 20 […]
Chicago White Sox, Minnesota Twins Set to Duel for AL Central Title
In the shortened 2020 season, a three-way battle for the AL Central title came down to a single game, with all three contenders ultimately making the expanded playoff field. In 2021, however, there will be no guarantees outside of winning the division, meaning that the White Sox, Twins, and Indians […]
Minnesota Twins and Oakland A’s See World Series Odds Bump
The Oakland A’s and Minnesota Twins top the American League with identical 20-10 records. Both teams saw their championship odds improve as they reached the season’s midway mark. The Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas listed the Twins at 12/1 odds and the A’s are 14/1 odds to win the World […]
MLB Win Totals: Will Anyone Crack 40 Wins in 60-Game Season?
In the 60-game MLB pandemic season, 40 wins would be the equivalent of a monstrous 108-win season. The LA Dodgers and NY Yankees are the highest teams on the MLB win totals board, with 38 wins and 37 wins respectively, according to the Westgate SuperBook in Las Vegas. But does […]
Bomba Squad Adds MVP Slugger, Minnesota Twins Sign Josh Donaldson for $92 Million
The Bomba Squad just added another big bat when the Minnesota Twins signed All-Star third baseman and 2015 American League MVP, Josh Donaldson, to a four-year deal worth $92 million. Donaldson won the National League Comeback Player of the Year with the Atlanta Braves last season where he hit 34 […]
Gleyber Torres Leads NY Yankees to ALDS Sweep Over Minny Twins, Yanks 5/2 Odds to Win World Series
The New York Yankees outscored the Minnesota Twins 23-7 en route to a three-game series sweep in the 2019 ALDS. Second baseman Gleyber Torres led the Yankees to a 5-1 victory in Game 3 by driving in three runs with a home run and two doubles. Torres also made a […]
ALDS: Astros and Yankees Up 2-0, On Verge of Sweeps
The Houston Astros jumped out to a 2-0 lead against the Tampa Bay Rays in the best-of-five ALDS thanks to unhittable pitching from aces Justin Verlander and Gerrit Cole. Meanwhile, the New York Yankees out-slugged the Minnesota Twins 18-6 over the weekend to take a 2-0 series lead on the […]
ALDS Preview: Will the Minnesota Twins Finally Beat the Damn Yankees?
The two biggest home run hitting teams in baseball, the Minnesota Twins (101-61) and New York Yankees (103-59), meet in the ALDS. The Twins have not won a playoff series since 2002, and the Yankees knocked out them out contention five out of the last six times they advanced to […]
Minnesota Twins First Team to Hit 300 Home Runs in a Season
It’s no surprise, considering the juiced balls in play this season, that the Minnesota Twins became the first team in MLB history to hit 300 home runs in a single season. On Thursday afternoon, Jonathan Schoop smacked a two-run homer against the Detroit Tigers for Twins homer number 300 on […]
AL Central Race: Minnesota Twins Back in First Place, Easy Schedule Rest of Season
The Minnesota Twins and hot Cleveland Indians are fighting for first place in the AL Central. The Twins regained the top spot and have an easy schedule for the last quarter of the season with 26 of their final 41 games against losing teams. After a torrid start, Rocco Baldelli’s […]
Minnesota Twins Bolster Bullpen with Sergio Romo
The slumping Minnesota Twins added veteran right-handed reliever Sergio Romo to bolster their bullpen during a heated NL Central pennant race against the surging Cleveland Indians. Romo became the Miami Marlins closer with a 2-0 record, 17 saves, 3.58 ERA, and 1.22 WHIP. Over his career, Romo saved 126 games […]
AL Central Leading Minnesota Twins 9/1 Odds to Win World Series
The slumping Minnesota Twins (61-40) are 9/1 odds to win the 2019 World Series according to William Hill. The Twins lost a big series against the NY Yankees but still hold onto first place in the AL Central with the third-best record in the American League. The Twins have been […]
Jorge Polanco of Minnesota Twins Suspended 80 Games After Testing Positive for PEDs
Minnesota Twins shortstop Jorge Polanco will have to sit out 80 games this season after testing positive for performance-enhancing drugs. Polanco received the suspension from Major League Baseball after testing positive for Stanozolol. The medication is an anabolic steroid that is no longer marketed for human use in the United […]