The next month’s worth of Twins games will count the same in the standings as any other month, but they will carry outsized significance ahead of the Aug. 3 trade deadline. Twins General Manager Jeremy Zoll emphasized the front office wants to see how the next few weeks unfold before committing to a trade deadline strategy.

The Yankees will try to end their losing streak when they welcome the Twins to the Bronx this weekend. Can this pitching trio get New York back on track?

Minnesota Twins minor leaguer Walker Jenkins stepped up before Tuesday's St. Paul Saints game in a way that had nothing to do with his top prospect status. Jenkins, the No. 14 overall prospect in baseball,

Five weeks after the Twins tried to shake up their poor infield defense by shifting Brooks Lee to third base, and later Royce Lewis to first, they are in the middle of another infield shuffle. Luke Keaschall,

"I feel like I'm right where I need to be mentally, physically, everything," Bradley said. "Not closer (to it), I'm at the destination."

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The Yankees are riding a seven-game losing streak into the weekend, where a series vs. the Twins could be what manager Aaron Boone needs to get back on track.

The Twins managed to keep rolling with a 5-4 victory over the Houston Astros at Daikin Park, their third win in four tries.