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Soon after Jeff Passan of ESPN reported the Twins had traded second baseman Jorge Polanco and his $10.5 million contract to the Seattle Mariners for veteran right-handed pitchers Anthony DeSclafani and Justin Topa and prospects Gabriel González (79th ranked prospect on MLB.com) and Darren Bowen, ...

While Elly De La Cruz grabs most of the headlines with his flashy play, it's another member of the Reds young core projected to lead the team in overall value in 2024, according to FanGraphs.

Who do you think was the most valuable player in the NL Central last season? Paul Goldschmidt? No. Nolan Arenado? No. Cody Bellinger or Dansby Swanson or Christian Yelich or Corbin Burnes? No. The answer is actually William Contreras, who led the division with 5.4 Wins Above Replacement, per FanGraphs.

Join the discussion on the Twins trading Jorge Polanco to the Seattle Mariners, the package in return, Carlos Correa's feet, and other MLB-related notes in today's electrifying table setter.

Read about James Paxton, Aroldis Chapman, Joe Mauer, and more on today's anticipatory table setter.

Sandberg was a 10-time All-Star as well as a winner of nine Gold Glove Awards, seven Silver Slugger Awards, and the 1984 National League Most Valuable Player Award.

Entering the 2023 MLB season, a peculiar mixture of cautious optimism and impenetrable angst overhung the Twins. Carlos Correa was signed long-term, but his ankle could give out. Frontline starting pitcher Pablo López was acquired, but the team had to part ways with the beloved Luis Arráez to do ...

Dylan Cease's low salary for 2024 should make him an attractive target if teams are willing to meet the high demands of the Chicago White Sox

Catching is one of the most demanding positions in baseball, with players taking a beating behind the plate. Many catchers are forced to move to other positions before their careers end. So, how does Joe Mauer rank compared to the other top catchers from his era?

The Mariners acquired Anthony DeSclafani from the San Francisco Giants last Friday. Could they flip him to the starting pitching-needy Twins?