Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Minnesota Twins - June 07, 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.

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Pirates News: Esmerlyn Valdez streak, Spencer Horwitz rehab assignment, former pitcher DFA’dEsmerlyn Valdez’s torrid start to his major-league career has somehow continued to fly somewhat under the radar during the Pittsburgh Pirates’ road trip through

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

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Pirates reportedly listening to offers for Oneil CruzThe Bucs are reportedly thinking of dealing Cruz.

Skenes Downplays Yanks LinksNL Cy Young says reading into Livvy's attempt to buy Babe Ruth's old apartment is a 'stretch'

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

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

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The Pirates have a Dennis Santana problemSantana has been bad.

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Oneil Cruz trade chatter exposes national media's outdated Pirates viewThere are plenty of legitimate reasons to criticize the Pittsburgh Pirates for how they spend money. Their history has earned that scrutiny. Bob Nutting has ea

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

MIN at CLE Game Highlights

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

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Penguins GM Kyle Dubas has an unexpected message for frustrated Pirates fansKyle Dubas probably wasn't trying to give Ben Cherington advice when he jumped into the replies of a tweet about the Pittsburgh Pirates over the weekend. But he

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

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.

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

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.

Pirates' aggressive trade deadline plan already has an infuriating contradictionThe Pittsburgh Pirates want to compete. It was clear by their offseason spending spree to fix 2025's league-worst offense, and that high level of investment wor

Pirates-Yankees Postponed

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Yankees are postponed tonight. Two games tomorrow, 1 pm and 7.

Dennis Santana invokes MLB legend in odd response to Pirates-Yankees incidentDennis Santana apparently isn’t interested in apologizing for Monday night’s dust-up with José Caballero. And when asked whether he wanted an apology from the N

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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Pirates firmly in the mix in NL Wild Card raceThe battling Buccos are surging at the right time!

Mets trade strategy could hand Pirates the bullpen boost they desperately needA going-out-of-business sale featuring multiple quality relievers.

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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.”

Benches Clear in Pirates-Yankees 😳

Dennis Santana and José Caballero had to be separated in scuffle

Pirates vs. Yankees (07/20/2026)

Full highlights from New York Yankees' 8-5 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

Twins vs. Guardians (07/20/2026)

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

Pirates News: Khristian Curtis debut, 2026 draft signings, veteran re-signed to minor league dealThe Pittsburgh Pirates optioned right-hander Khristian Curtis back to Triple-A Indianapolis on Sunday morning, one day after the 24-year-old delivered an impres

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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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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. New York Yankees: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Ryan WeathersThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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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.

Livvy Dunne Rips Guardians 👀Clapped back at admin after Cleveland's Skenes jab

Paul Skenes gem couldn't hide a concerning Pirates pitching problemPaul Skenes gave the Pittsburgh Pirates exactly what they needed Sunday. He also provided a reminder of why they needed it so badly. In his first start after th

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

Pirates Injury Update: Oneil Cruz IL move, Spencer Horwitz and Endy Rodríguez rehab newsThe Pittsburgh Pirates transferred Oneil Cruz to the 60-day injured list Saturday as he continues his recovery from a fractured hand suffered in June. The move

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Jared Jones has been dominant in his last three starts for PiratesThe Bucs need Jones to keep pitching well.

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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.

Pirates fans owe Billy Cook an apology after monster performance in ClevelandWhen the Pittsburgh Pirates announced their starting lineup for Sunday’s series finale against the Cleveland Guardians, the reaction from fans was almost immedi

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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Pirates Esmerlyn Valdez joins record books with latest homerThe young outfielder is producing at a high level.

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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.

MLB.com just made a baffling Pirates trade suggestion that misses the pointThe Pittsburgh Pirates have spent years building toward the moment when their prospects would finally become established major leaguers and the front office cou

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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.

Konnor Griffin already can't wait to reunite with Pirates' first-round draft pickLooking at highlights of the Pirates’ first-round pick Derek Curiel in purple and gold certainly calls to mind Paul Skenes’ dominance at LSU, their shared alma

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

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.

Pirates vs. Guardians (07/19/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 7-1 win vs. Cleveland Guardians 🎥

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

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians: Paul Skenes vs. Tanner BibeeThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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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.

Paul Skenes quietly made a crucial change before the All-Star breakPaul Skenes and Pirates fans are probably tired of the narrative surrounding his 2026 season. Everything from rumors about him pitching hurt to suggestions that

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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.

MLBPA chief puts Pirates on the spot over Paul Skenes futureIt wouldn't be trade deadline season if Paul Skenes status as Pirates ace weren't in question. This isn't to suggest that Skenes has done anything wrong, but ra

Pirates vs. Guardians (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Cleveland Guardians' 5-3 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

Guardians Lose Ball in Sky 🤣

Pirates take advantage of weather conditions with a run 🎥

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Livvy Gifts Young Fan Skenes Card ☺️Day was instantly made 🎥

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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.

Pirates vs. Guardians, July 18: Updates, Start Time, Full DetailsThe Pittsburgh Pirates won the first half of their doubleheader against the Guardians. Unfortunately, the second half is officially in a rain delay.

Pirates catch a long overdue schedule break that MLB lockout could destroyThe Pittsburgh Pirates finally received the kind of scheduling break their fans have been waiting more than a decade to see, but Major League Baseball’s looming

Cubs Handle Twins 🙌

Chicago has now won 21 of their last 31 games

Pirates vs. Guardians (07/18/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 7-1 win vs. Cleveland Guardians 🎥

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Joey CantilloThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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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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Pirates fans need to let go of the Mason Miller trade dreamThe Pittsburgh Pirates need bullpen help. That is no secret, as the Pirates ERA in that department is 4.49, good for 22nd in the majors at the All-Star Break. T

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

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

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Jacob Misiorowski's Pirates admission changes the NL Central conversationFor years, the Pittsburgh Pirates were the team their NL Central rivals could safely overlook. They might steal a series, produce an exciting young player or se

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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.

Twins vs. Cubs (07/17/2026)

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

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Guardians-Pirates PostponedCanadian wildfire smoke continuing to impact sports schedules across U.S.

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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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Pirates just matched a historic feat that ended with a World Series tripLet's put this offensive turnaround in perspective.

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Cleveland Guardians: Jared Jones vs. Gavin WilliamsThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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

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Pirates acquire former top prospect in trade with NationalsThe Bucs added to their outfield.

Pirates latest rotation decision adds another twist to Paul Skenes Yankees sagaThe Pittsburgh Pirates’ decision to reshuffle their starting rotation coming out of the All-Star break makes plenty of sense from a baseball standpoint. It also

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

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.

Esmerlyn Valdez's hot Pirates run just got compared to AL MVP candidateOnce Esmerlyn got a real shot with the Pittsburgh Pirates, it was immediately clear that it was going to be hard to keep the youngster out of the lineup. Valdez

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

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

This Pirates pitcher is quietly becoming a fascinating trade deadline chipJose Urquidy's stint in the Pirates bullpen to start the 2026 season was nothing short of disastrous. While that's been a theme for the Pirates bullpen as a who

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

Pirates can't afford to pass on this bullpen upgrade at trade deadlineIt's been three weeks since Pittsburgh Pirates insider Noah Hiles began ringing the alarm bell regarding the club's bullpen. Even before Hiles' column, it was c

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.

Pirates have a clear Jared Jones path after Chase Burns' $105 million dealThe Cincinnati Reds just provided the Pittsburgh Pirates with another reminder that small-market teams don't have to wait until their best young arms are approa

Pirates take low-cost gamble on former Padres first-rounder after surprise Nationals DFAThe Pittsburgh Pirates are taking another low-cost swing on a former top prospect who once appeared destined to become a major-league regular. According to Coli

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The Nationals have traded outfielder Robert Hassell III to the Pittsburgh Pirates in exchange for cash considerations or a player to be named later.

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.

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Pirates biggest improvement this year has been the offenseThe Bucs are now strong at the plate and not so much on the mound.

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

Pirates’ Esmerlyn Valdez just put the NL Rookie of the Year field on noticeHeading into the 2026 season, the betting odds favored a Pittsburgh Pirates youngster taking home the National League Rookie of the Year honors. If it wasn't Ko

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.

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VOTE: Are the Pirates buyers or sellers?Your best source for quality Pittsburgh Pirates news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Paul Skenes doubles down on Yankees denial with perfect All-Star red carpet jabPaul Skenes has spent much of his young career hearing people speculate about when — not whether — he will eventually leave the Pittsburgh Pirates for a bigger-

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.

Pirates Injury Update: Oneil Cruz, Spencer Horwitz ramping up, Endy RodríguezThe Pittsburgh Pirates should have greater clarity on the returns of Oneil Cruz and Spencer Horwitz shortly after the All-Star break, but neither player appears

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 fans are finding out what Pirates already knew about Mike BurrowsThe Houston Astros believed they were acquiring a future rotation pillar when they landed Mike Burrows from the Pittsburgh Pirates during the offseason. Half a

Pirates Prospect Update: Fan favorite prospect rises ranks, another one step away from MLBTwo of the Pittsburgh Pirates’ top infield prospects are moving closer to the major leagues as the organization reshuffles its minor-league system following the

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

Minneapolis' 2000s Mt. Rushmore 🤩See which Twins were among Minny's top athletes of the century ➡️

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