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July was a story of ups and downs for the Twins offensively. Starting the month sluggishly until eventually picking up the pace after the All-Star Game, the Twins hit .256/.335/.454 (.789) with an above-average wRC+ of 118 in 931 total plate appearances in July. Despite an overall encouraging mon...

Minnesota Twins trade deadline moves

Teams love a reset, and after the Twins’ terrible showing against the Braves at the end of June, it seemed essential to find a new course. Although not every series or game has worked out in Minnesota’s favor, it cannot be denied that the hitters have finally figured something out. Since the All ...

For decades, the Major League Baseball trade deadline has been July 31 at 3pm CT. Last season was the first year the day was altered, and because of the lockout, it sat on August 2nd at 5pm CT. Now in the midst of a normal season for the first time in what feels like forever, the newly-adopted tr...

This trade deadline, the Guardians have traded Amed Rosario and Aaron Civale, two solid but underwhelming regulars. What they got in return was playing time for their young players and a consensus top 50 prospect in Kyle Manzardo. This is exactly what the Twins should be doing IMO. When you think...

With the trade deadline in full swing, we—the good fans—anxiously await for our team to deliver us a deal. Like a child on Christmas Eve, we expect to suddenly receive a gift from our dreams; something to play with for a few months before inevitably growing tired and moving on. For the Twins, per...

Entering the day with a one game lead over the Cleveland Guardians, the Minnesota Twins had an opportunity to enrich their 26-man roster and further expand the AL Central division lead. Rather than do that, they decided to hang onto veterans and prospects alike, while hoping the answers remain in...

With 36 hours until the MLB trade deadline, here's what FanSided's insider Robert Murray is hearing around the league from those in the know.

The Seattle Mariners have assembled an enviable rotation, including controllable arms such as George Kirby, Logan Gilbert, Bryce Miller, and Bryan Woo, in addition to the recently extended Luis Castillo. In order to deal from this group, it sounds as though they’re looking for controllable bats i...

On most national lists, Brooks Lee and Walker Jenkins are the organization's top two prospects, with Emmanuel Rodriguez not far behind. Royce Lewis only recently graduated from prospect status, or he'd also rank near the top of the list. It seems unlikely for the Twins to include any of these you...