Twins vs Athletics Prediction, Odds, Picks - Aug. 20
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A's left-hander Jacob Lopez is slowly but surely making his name known around baseball following yet another impressive start. He entered Tuesday's game having not allowed a run to score in his past four turns through the rotation.
The Minnesota Twins are near rock bottom, and yet Rocco Baldelli is the only one taking responsibility while Derek Falvey and the Pohlad family sit in the shadows.
Starting pitcher Mick Abel was drafted 15th overall by the Philadelphia Phillies in 2020. The Minnesota Twins acquired him from the Phillies in exchange for closer Jhoan Duran on July 30.
Thursday marked the first Twins game at Target Field since the Pohlad family announced it is no longer selling the team.
Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said his players continue to compete despite the poor results. That includes the series opener against the Athletics, who pounced on ace right-hander Joe Ryan for five runs (two earned) in four innings.
Langeliers hits 2-run homer and Soderstrom extends hitting streak as Athletics top Twins 6-3
Wednesday's announcement of (effectively) the failure of the sale process isn't just about the current state of the team. It could also be a subtly ominous signal about the long-term future.
Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was ejected for the fourth time this season in a heated clash with the Tigers on Thursday.
Trey Sweeney drove in the go-ahead run in the seventh inning, Casey Mize struck out 10 batters, and the Detroit Tigers beat the Minnesota Twins 8-5.
Count bird hunters among those baffled by the angst Minnesota Twins enthusiasts have demonstrated over the club’s trades and announcement the team won’t be sold. If anyone should complain about wins and losses in Minnesota since Calvin Griffith moved his scrappy outfit here in 1961,