Houston Astros vs. Minnesota Twins - June 01, 2024

2 players Twins must move before the MLB trade deadline if spiral continuesIt may be time for the Twins to say goodbye to these two players.

Astros somehow get value in trade for Nate Pearson as deadline seller takes baitThe Houston Astros found a taker for Nate Pearson, trading him to the Kansas City Royals.

Astros Trading RHP to Royals

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We have acquired RHP Nate Pearson from the Houston Astros for minor league RHP Max Martin.

Tatsuya Imai's rebound start vs. Marlins adds even more confusion for Astros at trade deadlineTatsuya Imai struck out eight over six innings against Miami, but it may have made the Astros' pitching math at the deadline even more complicated.

Twins' buyer window is slamming shut before the trade deadlineThat was fine while it lasted.

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Every Contender's Ideal Deadline Trade 🔄Cooking up deals for every playoff hopeful ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

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Francisco Lindor Landing Spots 🎯8 wild trade ideas for the Mets star shortstop ➡️

Jeff Passan just made Astros controversial trade deadline strategy harder to ignore“While I’m here, the window will always be open,” Houston Astros owner Jim Crane declared shortly before Opening Day amid questions of his club's true viability

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Guardians 5, Twins 2: Losing streak reaches four gamesThe Twins keep losing, and they should stop doing that.

MIA at HOU Game Highlights

Houston Astros vs. Miami Marlins - 07/21/2026

Marlins Snag Triple Play 😱

Miami throws around the bases to get 3 Astros in one sequence

MIN at CLE Game Highlights

Cleveland Guardians vs. Minnesota Twins - 07/21/2026

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Game 102: Twins at GuardiansThe Twins will try to snap their losing streak in Cleveland.

Astros confronting harsh Dana Brown reality after latest roster moveDana Brown had a tough needle to thread trying to revamp a pitching staff that was losing a key horse in Framber Valdez and had many additional holes that neede

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MLBPA's New Draft Proposal 📝Players Association proposes eligibility expansion and preserving current system amid CBA talks 📲

Nationals just confirmed what Twins already knew by DFA'ing struggling relieverIt marks the third time he has been DFA'd this year.

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8 Trade Deadline Predictions 🔮Calling our shot on Lindor, Skubal, more ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

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Top Non-Rental Trade Targets 🎯Ranking Mason Miller, more players who could help beyond this year ➡️

Twins recall recently claimed Red Sox pitcher as Woo-Suk Go heads to Triple-AThe Twins swapped relievers after Monday's awful loss to the Guardians.

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Latest MLB Catcher Rumors 📞All the buzz around Adley Rutschman, Ryan Jeffers and others 📲

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Joe Ryan's nightmarish franchise history just put more pressure on Twins before trade deadlineRyan's rough outing couldn't have come at a worse time.

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Astros’ trade deadline intentions are abundantly clear after Lance McCullers Jr. tradeWhether or not the Houston Astros should buy or sell at the deadline should be up for debate. The AL playoff picture is wide open, but after losing four straigh

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Twins suddenly solving their biggest problem in JulyThe bullpen has actually been... good?

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Guardians 13, Twins 4: Ace’s lowAs in: “the Twins’ ace is low.” As in: “Joe Ryan did not do well tonight.”

Marlins vs. Astros (07/20/2026)

Full highlights from Houston Astros' 8-5 win vs. Miami Marlins 🎥

Twins vs. Guardians (07/20/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 13-4 win vs. Minnesota Twins 🎥

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Game 101: Twins at GuardiansA marquee matchup starts off an important series against an A. L. Central foe.

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The Twins are in an enviable position with Joe Ryan ahead of the trade deadlineThe Minnesota Twins could win big on Joe Ryan no matter when they decide to do it.

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Astros Notes: Ronel Blanco's return, Jeremy Peña and Christian Walker update, Brice MatthewsThere are a lot of moving parts on the Houston Astros roster right now. Whether or not that is a good thing is open for debate.

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Astros Reinstate Ronel Blanco, Bennett Sousa From 60-Day ILThe Houston rotation gets stronger once again.

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MLB 'Field of Dreams' Unis 🔥First look at threads for game at iconic venue

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Updated Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands as trade deadline approaches ➡️

Twins make long overdue demotion as Byron Buxton returns from ILThe Twins get Buxton back for a critical stretch.

Twins picked difficult time for stumble vs. Cubs as MLB insider stokes trade flamesThe Yankees and Rays have their eyes on the Twins' star catcher.

How the Twins-Guardians series could impact the trade deadlineThe Twins desperately need to win the series with the trade deadline approaching.

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Predicting Top Cy Young Finishers 🔮Breaking down the top five candidates in the AL and NL ➡️

Twins fans devastated after unfortunate injury updates on Mick Abel, David FestaThis sucks to hear.

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5 trade targets that would be great for Astros if they weren't on teams that hated themEverything the Houston Astros need at the trade deadline exists on three teams that don't particularly want to help Houston at all.

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Twins' Mick Abel, David Festa Unlikely To Pitch Again In 2026The two right-handers won't be part of Minnesota's pitching plans for the remainder of the year. Visit MLB Trade Rumors for more.

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Astros To Designate Nate Pearson For AssignmentThe Astros are taking Pearson off the roster in exchange for an infielder in Delgado. MLB Trade Rumors breaks down the move.

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Cubs 10, Twins 1: Sometimes the Bear(s) get youOne step forward, two steps back…

Orioles vs. Astros (07/19/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 5-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Twins vs. Cubs (07/19/2026)

Full highlights from Chicago Cubs' 10-1 win vs. Minnesota Twins 🎥

Twins News: Connor Prielipp takes big step, Yankees & Rays scout Ryan Jeffers, Cubs series Prielipp made a rehab start on Sunday.

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Game 100: Twins at Cubs100 years ago today, Firpo slung a gem!

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MLB Teams About to Get Hot 🔥5 clubs primed for second-half surges after All-Star break 📲

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2 Twins players with the most to lose in the second half as team chases a playoff spotIf the Twins remain in the playoff race, there are two players whom Minnesota should strongly consider removing from its roster.

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This under-the-radar Astros draft pick could end up being quite a stealThe 2026 MLB Draft represented a pivotal moment for the Houston Astros and their future direction. The club has a bottom-ranked system and desperately needed to

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Twins' hot stretch is bad news for Yankees, Rays, other contenders before trade deadlineIt's doubtful the Twins will sell at the deadline if they continue to play well.

Orioles vs. Astros (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 4-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

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Cubs 6, Twins 2: Kody Clemens and the Rundown GangYour best source for quality Minnesota Twins news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Cubs Handle Twins 🙌

Chicago has now won 21 of their last 31 games

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Game 99: Twins at CubsYour best source for quality Minnesota Twins news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Twins Injury Update: Royce Lewis out vs. Cubs, Byron Buxton progresses, relievers rehabbingLewis isn't in Saturday's lineup against Chicago.

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Top 2027 MLB Draft Prospects 📈10 players to know heading into next year's event 📲

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4 Astros prospects who are more expendable at the trade deadline after the 2026 MLB DraftThe Houston Astros used the 2026 Draft to address their outfielder need in-house, which is bad news for a few prospects already chasing that job.

Cubs' release gives Twins reunion option for struggling bullpenIt's time to bring him back... again.

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Astros should give Rockies call at the trade deadline to address need for lefty outfielderThe Houston Astros still desperately need a left-handed-hitting outfielder, and this Rockies player is their best trade deadline bet.

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Twins 5, Cubs 2: Jeffers bomb and some Ober luck get Minnesota to .500You better get it while you can, and the Twins get it a little better than the Cubs do tonight.

Orioles vs. Astros (07/17/2026)

Full highlights from Baltimore Orioles' 3-2 win vs. Houston Astros 🎥

Twins vs. Cubs (07/17/2026)

Full highlights from Minnesota Twins' 5-2 win vs. Chicago Cubs 🎥

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Game 98: Twins at CubsBy the shores of old Lake Michigan, where the hawk winds blow so cold…

This speedy power-hitting Twins prospect deserves more attentionWhen most people think of the Twins farm system, names like Walker Jenkins, Kaelen Culpepper, Emmanuel Rodriguez and now Vahn Lackey typically come to mind. Ano

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With Lance McCullers Jr. gone, this Astros legend is Houston's worst contract nowMcCullers is a Brewer now. So who owns the title of Houston's worst contract? The answer isn't fun to say out loud.

Joe Ryan isn't the only contract extension the Twins should be working onTaj Bradley has pitched his way into becoming the Twins' next candidate for an extension.

Bold Predictions for 2nd Half 🔮

5 things that could happen before October

2nd-Half Bold Predictions 🔮Going out on a limb with every team post-All-Star break ➡️

3 storylines that could determine the Twins fate in the second halfThe Twins have several things that could either help or end their push to the playoffs.

MLB Owners 'Prepared to Cancel Games'Players also 'willing' to lose play time amid salary cap debate (Passan)

Do the Minnesota Twins need a veteran offensive leader again?Where’s the next Cruz or Correa?

Mason Miller Trade Packages 📦Breaking down what it might take to trade for the Padres ace reliever ➡️

4 Astros players with the most to lose in the second half (ranked)The Houston Astros enter the second half of the 2026 with a chance to return to the playoff, but they'll need these four players to step up their game.

MLB did the Twins no favors with their 2027 scheduleSeriously, MLB?!

Mike Burrows’ elbow injury as Astros’ training staff in the spotlight again for all the wrong reasonsThe Houston Astros are placing Mike Burrows on the 15-day IL with elbow neuritis, effectively nullifying the struggling right-hander's demotion to Triple-A Suga

Twins should consider acquiring recently DFA'd veteran starter to bolster rotation depthIt wouldn't be the most exciting move, but it could be a smart one.

2027 MLB Schedule Drops 🗓️Next season to feature earliest Opening Day ever. More key dates here 📲

ESPN's updated Twins prospects list fuels excitement around team's top 2026 MLB Draft pickThere's a new No. 2 prospect in the Twins organization.

Predicting Every Team's Trade Deadline Status 🔮Playing buyer or seller with all 30 clubs ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

Astros poach Brewers legacy prospect, payroll space while finalizing Lance McCullers Jr. tradeThe Houston Astros shockingly were able to find a taker for Lance McCullers Jr. and his salary, shipping the oft-injured and disappointing right-hander to the M

5 numbers that defined the Minnesota Twins' first halfEvery baseball season has a story, and sometimes the best way to tell it is with numbers.

The Twins could be sitting on a wild card for their playoff pushWalker Jenkins's MLB debut could be complicated but has potential to carry the Twins to the playoffs.

Astros’ top division rival signals trade deadline aggression that could flip script in playoff raceThe Houston Astros are still alive in the American League playoff chase, validating Jim Crane's never-rebuild attitude. The Astros enter the All-Star break just

How the 2026 Minnesota Twins compare to a year agoFrom pitching to production, here's how Minnesota stacks up against where it stood at the All-Star break last season.

Astros Trading McCullers to BrewersHouston lands 2B/OF Jadyn Fielder in deal. Full swap and details here 📲

Former Twin Louis Varland opens up about life with Blue Jays after trade deadline dealVarland talked about life with his new team.

MLB Trade Deadline Rumors 👂

👀 Top team for Skubal ⛽ Elite pitchers on the move 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Houston's 2000s Mt. Rushmore 🤩See which Astros were among Houston's top athletes of the century ➡️

Astros miraculously trade Lance McCullers Jr. to dream landing spot with NL contenderThe Houston Astros have kicked off trade season with a move that finally allows them to move on from Lance McCullers Jr.

A salute to true baseball love: Dan VanDehey, a former Twins prospect and local town ball legendA nod to Dan VanDehey, who epitomized the love of baseball.

AL Wins All-Star Game 😤American League pitches first shutout since 2013. Tap for top moments and reactions ➡️

Updated Top 100 Prospect Rankings 📊Reshuffling the best of who's next after the 2026 draft ➡️

Twins Draft RecapA pick-by-pick analysis of the Minnesota Twins’ 2026 draft class.

All-Stars Who Could Hit Trade Block 🔄Adley Rutschman, more ASG reps who might move ahead of Aug. 3 ➡️

Joe Espada's Houston Astros' future met with stone cold truth at the All-Star breakIt's clear as day that the Houston Astros need to reach the playoffs if Joe Espada is going to save his job.

Former Twin and St. Paul native Louis Varland predicts Minnesota's next championship teamThe former Twins reliever believes the Wild will be the next Minnesota team to win a championship.

Byron Buxton emphatically quadruples down on Twins trade desires at All-Star GameThis is getting old...

Yordan Alvarez’s MVP push with Astros is facing surprising competition from a rookieRemember how the national media snubbed Yordan Alvarez and left him off the list of 10-best hitters coming into the 2026 season. No one will underestimate the H

Twins ace Joe Ryan reacts to last year's bizarre Red Sox trade rumor at All-Star GameFor a brief moment last summer, everyone thought Joe Ryan had been traded to the Red Sox.

All-Star Game Break Down ✍️Extra-inning rules, swing-off batters and more ahead of game 📲

Best MLB All-Star Red Carpet LooksStars dressed to impress in Philly. See it all here 📲

3 former Twins competing in the 2026 All-Star GameThe All-Star Game is scheduled to begin at 7:00 p.m. CDT on Tuesday.

Jordan Walker Beats Schwarber in Derby 😮Results, highlights and reactions from Cardinals star's comeback ➡️

History proves that Justin Verlander going into Hall of Fame with Astros cap is not farfetched at allVerlander's Hall of Fame cap isn't a lock for Detroit. Baseball history says an Astros logo wouldn't be shocking at all.

Andrew Morris’s breakout could change everything for the Twins bullpenThe Minnesota Twins had a lot of questions coming into the season and one of the biggest was their bullpen. In some ways, the Twins still haven’t solved their g

MLBPA's Olympics Issues 🙅‍♀️Disagreements with MLB holding up player involvement in 2028 despite support from owners (Passan)

All-Star Flashback: 2006 & 2016How bright did the Stars shine in ‘06 & ‘16?

Updated Farm System Rankings 📊How every club stacks up after the draft ➡️

Josh Hader's resurgence doesn't change Astros conversation surrounding his contractThe Houston Astros have gotten exactly what they wanted out of Josh Hader. However, that doesn't mean they should have paid what they did for that production.

The Twins addressed one major flaw with their 2026 draft classThe Twins' depth at catcher looks much better after the 2026 MLB Draft.

MLB ASG Lineups 📝Starting squads ahead of Tuesday's Midsummer Classic

All-Star Game Storylines 🌟What to watch for entering the Midsummer Classic 📲

MLB Draft Grades 🔠Tap to see which team had the best and and worst draft class 📲

Home Run Derby Preview, Prediction ✍️Breaking down the competitors for this year's event in Philly ➡️

Ranking Every Team at All-Star Break 📊Where red-hot Red Sox, ice-cold Mariners and every team stand ➡️

MLB Draft Grades 🔠Scouting reports and reactions for every 1st-round pick 📲

Twins' 2026 MLB Draft Day 2 picks: Complete breakdownGuess how many right-handed pitchers the Twins drafted. Now hammer the over.

Dana Brown just provided big hint to Astros’ next prospect call-up (but there’s a catch)The Houston Astros are considering quite the fun call-up to reinforce their rotation, but the logistics of such a move are complicated.

Twins 4, Angels 2: Good VibrationsTaj Terrific

LAA at MIN Game Highlights

Minnesota Twins vs. Los Angeles Angels - 07/12/2026

Game 97: Angels at TwinsWho is your “voice of the Twins”?

Home Run Derby Predictions 🔮Odds, viewing info and preview before Monday's event 📲

Red Sox DFA gives Twins chance to reunite with former trade deadline casualtyThe Twins should consider bringing him back if they have the opportunity.

MLBx All-Star 3-on-3 Predictions 🔮Participants and team favorites for new event 📲

ETA to The Show ⏰Projecting when top 2026 draft names will make major league debut 📲