Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Minnesota Twins - June 09, 2024

2 Twins players in danger of losing their roster spot as Byron Buxton nears returnDerek Shelton said it's possible Buxton will be in the Field of Dreams Game lineup Thursday.

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins: Carmen Mlodzinski vs. Jacob JunkThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

Oneil Cruz rehab assignment isn't easing the Pirates' biggest concernThe Pittsburgh Pirates desperately need Oneil Cruz back in their lineup. That doesn’t necessarily mean they should be in a hurry to get him there. Cruz continue

Twins 7, Orioles 5: Offense answers back — and in greater numbersIt was back-and-forth the first few innings until the Twins offense took charge.

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MLB's 'Heaven on a Hot Dog' 🤤Limited edition glizzy for Field of Dreams game 📸

Latest MLB Rumors 👂

👀 Takes on latest firings 🧐 Assessing bubble teams 📳 LIVE with insider Jon Heyman

Game 122: Orioles at TwinsIt’s another rubber match!

2 Twins prospects who took advantage of the St. Paul Saints' Field of Dreams spotlight, 2 who didn'tThe Saints may have lost, but several Twins prospects still took advantage of the spotlight.

Pirates' comments after bizarre Paul Skenes start fuel more skepticismThe Pittsburgh Pirates would apparently like everyone to believe that nothing is wrong with Paul Skenes. But after Tuesday night, that's becoming increasingly d

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Skenes Understands Early HookPirates ace backs manager's decision to pull him after 65 pitches

Former Twin's surprising falloff continues with rough ending to Rockies stintColorado has designated the former Twin for assignment.

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Every Team's Breakout Prospect 💥Breaking down the biggest farm system leaps across the league 📲

Twins Rumors: 1 Blue Jays demand prevented a Minnesota trade overpay for José SorianoThe fact that the Twins were even talking to the Blue Jays about acquiring Soriano is wild.

A salary cap wouldn't save the Pirates from Ben Cherington's incompetenceOne of the most persistent misconceptions in baseball's salary-cap debate is that a cap and floor are supposed to magically transform poorly run small-market te

Orioles 5, Twins 2: O’s power past TwinsBailey Ober gave up three homers and the offense went 1-11 with runners in scoring position as the Twins lost game two of the series.

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Eury Pérez Masterclass 🤩

Marlins ace shuts down Pirates' bats in 2-0 win vs. Skenes

Game 121: Orioles at TwinsThe Twins go for a series win against the Orioles.

Jake Mangum shouldn't be the punching bag for Pirates fans' 2026 miseryThere is no shortage of legitimate frustration surrounding the 2026 Pittsburgh Pirates. A team that entered the season talking openly about the postseason is no

Twins may have a surprising decision to make on top prospectThe Minnesota Twins are approaching a crossroads with top prospect Emmanuel Rodriguez.

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Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Miami Marlins: Paul Skenes vs. Eury PérezThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

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Paul Skenes’ Marlins rematch is a chance to finally stop alarming slideWhen Paul Skenes faced the Miami Marlins at PNC Park on June 14, the Pittsburgh Pirates lost. But Skenes himself wasn’t really the problem. He struck out 10, wa

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Pirates prospect Termarr Johnson suffers bad injuryA bad injury for a Pirates prospect.

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Bold MLB Predictions 🔮🏆 Ohtani loses MVP race 😯 Surprise division winners 📲 Hot takes for final 2 months

Twins may have found the key to unlocking former Orioles SP Dean KremerKremer absolutely dominated his former team on Monday.

Twins Injury Update: Byron Buxton nearing return, Joe Ryan takes big stepThe two All-Stars are currently on the injured list.

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Pirates let an obvious answer to their offensive woes slip awayIs Ben Cherington's office phone plugged in?

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Players on Trade Watch Before 2027 👀Zach Neto, CJ Abrams, more players who could move before Opening Day 📲

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VOTE: Does Ben Cherington get fired if the Bucs miss the MLB Playoffs?Does GMBC get the can if the Bucs miss the MLB Playoffs?

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Pirates asked fans for accountability and may regret getting their wishAt the end of the 2025 season, Pittsburgh Pirates team president Travis Williams made the organization’s objective for 2026 perfectly clear. The goal was “to ma

The Twins have the perfect franchise to follow after midseason spending spreeThe Minnesota Twins should model their franchise after the San Diego Padres.

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Twins 9, Orioles 5: I Kremer Saw I ConqueredYour best source for quality Minnesota Twins news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Orioles vs. Twins (08/10/2026)

Full highlights from Minnesota Twins' 9-5 win vs. Baltimore Orioles 🎥

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Game 120: Orioles at TwinsYour best source for quality Minnesota Twins news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Pirates are proving their most painful tradition is alive and wellFor a while, the Pittsburgh Pirates had a lot of us fooled. That might be the most frustrating part of all. Through injuries, slumps and stretches where the ros

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Post-Deadline Playoff Predictions 🔮Breaking down the bracket after Skubal to LA, more 📲

Pirates News: Termarr Johnson injury, Ji Hwan Bae signs with rival, Dennis SantanaPittsburgh Pirates second base prospect Termarr Johnson suffered a left knee injury Saturday and is undergoing further testing to determine the severity. Johnso

Projected MLB Playoff Bracket ♨️Breaking down potential postseason picture and latest standings 📲

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Monday Morning Minnesota: The “Youth Movement” EditionSo you’re saying there’s a chance…again

MLB Postseason Schedule 🍿Potential World Series Game 7 on Halloween. Full calendar here 📲

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Royals just confirmed what Twins already knew about key piece of Jorge Polanco tradeThe right-hander is a free agent once again.

Pirates pitching staff has no excuse for stunning fall from grace as playoffs look further awayThere's plenty of blame to go around for the Pittsburgh Pirates' increasingly precarious position in the National League playoff race. Ben Cherington deserves s

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Ominous Griffin Jax injury could further confirm Twins won trade with RaysHopefully, his injury isn't too serious.

All-Time World Series Upset 🍿

Pirates' shocking win over Yankees in 1960 was an epic start to an amazing sports decade

Latest MLB Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands as we near mid-August 📲

Fixing Every Bubble Team’s Big Flaw 🛠️How 10 fringe playoff clubs can move on to October ➡️

Pirates' latest Paul Skenes lineup decision feels ominous for Henry DavisFor the past season and a half, Paul Skenes has been Henry Davis’s protector. The ace had exclusively used Davis as his backstop since April 14, 2025, but on Au

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SB Nation Reacts results: Has Mitch Keller pitched his last game as a Pirate?Will Mitch be back?

Brewers 4, Twins 3 (10): Too full from late LOBsterThe Twins offense could not take advantage of two bases-loaded situations.

'Sell the Team' Chant at PNC 🫣

Pirates fans get vocal just before their pitcher throws a ball into RF

Twins vs. Brewers (08/09/2026)

Full highlights from Milwaukee Brewers' 4-3 win vs. Minnesota Twins 🎥

Mets vs. Pirates (08/09/2026)

Full highlights from New York Mets' 11-1 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

Game 119: Twins at BrewersIt’s the rubber match of a border battle.

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New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Sean Manaea vs. Jared JonesThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

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Twins were right to avoid making this Zach Neto trade with AngelsLos Angeles' asking price was way too high.

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Pirates losing recently-claimed reliever to Reds could annoyingly affect playoff raceIt’s been a whirlwind two weeks for Ron Marinaccio, whom the Pirates acquired from the Padres on July 23 before DFA’ing him and seeing him go to the division-ri

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Rare Honus Wagner Card Sells for Record LowWhy this T206 Wagner card sold for its lowest mark in six years 📲

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This Pirates prospect is forcing his way into Pittsburgh's pitching plansTypically speaking, this is the time of year that Pittsburgh Pirates fans really hone in on the minors and begin to dream of which youngster will be the next gr

Brewers 4, Twins 3: Falling ShortYour best source for quality Minnesota Twins news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

Twins vs. Brewers (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from Milwaukee Brewers' 4-3 win vs. Minnesota Twins 🎥

Mets vs. Pirates (08/08/2026)

Full highlights from Pittsburgh Pirates' 9-0 win vs. New York Mets 🎥

Game 118: Twins at BrewersYour best source for quality Minnesota Twins news, rumors, analysis, stats and scores from the fan perspective.

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Pirates Injury Update: Endy Rodríguez scratch, Oneil Cruz rehab assignment, Mitch KellerEndy Rodríguez was a late scratch from the Pittsburgh's Pirates’ lineup Saturday against the New York Mets due to left hip discomfort, raising concern because i

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New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Robert Stock vs. Bubba ChandlerThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

Twins Injury Update: Latest on Byron Buxton's recovery, Zebby MatthewsBuxton's recovery is taking longer than he expected.

2 players who have 6 weeks to prove they belong in Twins' 2027 plansThey have helped the Twins this year, but there may be no room for them on the 2027 squad.

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Paul Skenes just fueled huge expectations for Pirates first round pickThe Pittsburgh Pirates' selection of Derek Curiel with the fifth-overall pick of the 2026 MLB Draft raised some eyebrows. At the time that the pick was made, it

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Way-Too-Early Free Agency Predictions 🔮Offseason moves we're expecting after a wild MLB trade deadline ➡️

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Pirates' shrewd Jacob Gonzalez pickup can't erase one glaring problemThe deal that brought Jacob Gonzalez and Brandon Eisert to the Pirates is typical Pittsburgh dealmaking. General manager Ben Cherington flipped an unknown (in t

Yankees add much-needed catching depth by signing Twins fan favoriteThe Seattle Mariners released the veteran catcher on Tuesday.

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Twins 8, Brewers 6: The pen (also, bats) is mightier than the sword (the defense)Very sloppy fielding tonight, but hitters came through against… a lefty! Wow!

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Mets vs. Pirates (08/07/2026)

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Game 117: Twins at BrewersA visit to the regional rivals, a tragic tale about a Brewers player, and Wisconsin whacking.

Top Twins prospect is already answering major pre-draft concernMarek Houston is starting to show a strong bat to go with his defense.

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New York Mets vs. Pittsburgh Pirates: Zac Thornton vs. Carmen MlodzinskiThe Pirates are at PNC Park looking to grab a win today.

Twins News: Culpepper promotion, Matthews takes Ryan's rotation spot, Gray optionedThe Twins' top infield prospect is finally in the majors.

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Don Kelly's most criticized Pirates decision may actually save their rotationFor the better part of the last month, Don Kelly’s handling of Carmen Mlodzinski has been one of the easiest Pittsburgh Pirates decisions to criticize. Mlodzins

Joe Ryan to 15-Day IL

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Joe Ryan is going on the 15-day IL with a mild left glute strain, per @nightengalejr

Twins finally give their struggling lineup the boost it neededThe Twins are calling up Kaelen Culpepper ahead of their series with the Milwaukee Brewers.

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Would Major League Baseball be better with a salary cap/floor?Yes or No

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Pirates' trade deadline failure is already coming back to haunt themOne trade away from perfection.

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Ben Cherington somehow turned Ke'Bryan Hayes into baseball's hottest relieverThe trade that keeps on giving.

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Pirates to honor former All-Star Josh HarrisonJHay is coming home to Pittsburgh!

Joe Ryan's injury could open the door for Twins' underrated pitching prospectOne more starting pitching injury could open a spot in the rotation for this under-the-radar Twins prospect.

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Twins 4, Royals 3: Late hits with RISP? It’s true! (Not a trap.)No, really. This is not a trap.

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Game 116: Twins at RoyalsThe Twins get one more chance to get a win in Kansas City this series.

The Twins' struggles at the plate is making their next move inevitableTime is running out for the Twins to call up Kaelen Culpepper and Walker Jenkins.

Ben Cherington's Oneil Cruz injury update raises more questions than answers for PiratesOneil Cruz was cleared for all baseball activities on July 29. He's eligible to return from the 60-day injured list on Aug. 7. The Pittsburgh Pirates are desper

Joe Ryan’s injury gives Twins hurler another chance to show he belongsThe Minnesota Twins received clarity on Joe Ryan’s injury issues on Thursday as The Athletic’s Dan Hayes reported that an MRI showed he has a mild left glute st

Pirates vs. Brewers (08/06/2026)

Full highlights from Milwaukee Brewers' 5-2 win vs. Pittsburgh Pirates 🎥

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Braxton Ashcraft vs. Dustin MayThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

Twins can't be tempted by familiar Nationals DFA to replace Joe Ryan's inningsThe Twins may want to add another starter if Joe Ryan lands on the IL, but they should still avoid reuniting with this right-hander.

Pirates made one costly mistake that turned Paul Skenes' slump into a crisisPaul Skenes looked like he might be turning a corner in the Pittsburgh Pirates’ 4-2 loss to the Milwaukee Brewers on Wednesday night at American Family Field. T

Deadline Trades We Wish Happened 😭Mason Miller and the players we wanted to move at the trade deadline

Twins Top 40 Prospects: August 2026A post-draft look at the top prospects in the Twins organization.

MLB Farm System Risers & Fallers 🎭How the trade deadline shook up the MiLB hierarchy 📲

Could the Pirates reunite with Andrew McCutchen?Queue up some Motley Crue and bring ‘Cutch back to Pittsburgh, aka, Home Sweet Home!

Esmerlyn Valdez's Rookie of the Month honor highlights his most important strengthEsmerlyn Valdez was certainly underestimated when he first came up, but now the Pittsburgh Pirates phenom is getting his due. Valdez was just named National Lea

Vahn Lackey is already giving Twins fans another reason to be excitedThe Twins' first-round pick has immediately shown his potential behind the plate.

Royals 2, Twins 1: Noah’s ArcSetting down Twins batters two by two

Game 115: Twins at RoyalsTT Book Club: New Nolan Ryan Biography

Paul Skenes' refusal to take accountability is becoming impossible to defendAs Paul Skenes keeps reminding us, it’s been a “weird year.” That response, however accurate, is getting old for Pirates fans and media. The young ace is known

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Paul Skenes vs. Kyle HarrisonThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

Joe Ryan's recent struggles make more sense after Twins reveal injury updateAfter posting a 2.85 ERA through 110 1/3 innings before the All-Star break, Minnesota Twins right-handed starting pitcher Joe Ryan has allowed 17 runs (16 earne

Ben Cherington doesn't deserve applause for saving Pirates from his own Marcell Ozuna mistakeGenerally, celebrating someone losing his job feels cruel. Professional athletes are well compensated, but they are still human beings whose failures unfold pub

Pirates cut DH Marcell OzunaThe Marcell Ozuna experiment has officially come to an end.

Complete Twins trade deadline grades after Minnesota sends win-now messageThe Minnesota Twins were aggressive at the trade deadline.

Pirates Release Marcell OzunaVeteran slugger agreed to $12M deal this offseason (Mike Deportes)

Former Pirates traded at 2026 deadline feature catcher whose season took a wild turnThe Pittsburgh Pirates approached the 2026 trade deadline as buyers, but plenty of players with ties to the organization were involved in deals elsewhere. Some

Ranking Top Prospects Traded at Deadline 📊Zyhir Hope, more top minor leaguers to change hands this August 📲

Sneaky-Good Deadline Pickups 📈Marcelo Mayer, more potential hidden gems 📲

One year later Pirates deadline trades tell two completely different storiesHitting .500 ain't bad, though Ben Cherington probably wants the swing and miss back.

VOTE: Has Mitch Keller pitched his last game as a Pirate?Is Mitch on his way out?

Twins' challenging August schedule could make or break playoff hopesYou can't win or lose a playoff spot in August, but remaining in the hunt is vital to the Twins' postseason hopes

Royals 8, Twins 2: A bad baseball gameThe Twins couldn’t hit Randy Dobnak, again, and their pitching and defense was severely lacking.

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Kansas City Royals vs. Minnesota Twins - 08/04/2026

Brewers First to 70 Wins 👑

Milwaukee extends MLB-best record with 4-2 victory over Pirates

Game 114: Twins at RoyalsBolstered at the trade deadline, the Twins take on the Kansas City Royals.

Pirates just gave fans 2 more reasons to question Marcell Ozuna's roster spotThe Pittsburgh Pirates decided Ron Marinaccio and Billy Cook were expendable. Somehow, Marcell Ozuna remains untouchable. That is the unavoidable conclusion aft

Pittsburgh Pirates vs. Milwaukee Brewers: Jared Jones vs. Logan HendersonThe Pirates are on the road looking to grab a win today.

The Twins could end up with buyer’s remorse in trade deadline aftermathOrioles and Blue Jays fans seemed way too happy to give their underperforming pitchers to the Twins.

Ben Cherington opened the door to October but now Pirates must walk through itBen Cherington buying at the trade deadline was the right move for the Pittsburgh Pirates, regardless of whether the season ultimately ends with a playoff berth

Breaking down Pirates new bullpen roles after much needed deadline revampIf Ben Cherington entered the trade deadline with the goal of patching the biggest weakness on the Pittsburgh Pirates’ roster, it's safe to say he succeeded by

Updated Power Rankings 📊Where every team stands after a wild trade deadline ➡️

Pirates-Yankees trade talks expose surprising new reality for Henry DavisThe Pittsburgh Pirates didn't trade Henry Davis before the deadline, which is unfortunate only because the mere possibility was more interesting than anything D