#Jorge Polanco

MINNEAPOLIS, Minn. - The Tampa Bay Ray start a nine-game, 10-day road trip on Friday night, with Drew Rasmussen getting the start against the Minnesota Twins. Rasmussen was terrific in his last outing, pitching seven scoreless innings and allowing just three hits in a career performance. Here's how to watch Friday's game, with TV information and…

After agreeing to deals with the San Francisco Giants and the New York Mets this offseason, Carlos Correa will officially head back to Minnesota on a six-year deal with the Twins. His name dominated the hot stove this winter and the impact of this signing will have a ripple effect on the Twins and Mets. Which players on these two rosters stand to…

MINNEAPOLIS -- As managerial debuts go, this was not one to remember. The same could be said for Aaron Civale's start and Bryan Shaw's relief appearance. Carl Willis saw his first game as a big-league manager go from a tie game to a 12-8 loss as the Twins scored nine runs in the fifth inning Friday night at Target Field. Civale started the fifth…

Just being able to write about the Detroit Tigers and any sort of realistic shot at making the playoffs is so refreshing, when such thoughts have been non existent for the past five years, basically since former owner Mike Ilitch passed away. But here we are, with the much heralded prospects arriving in the major leagues and the team actually…

It ended with Yankee-fueled heartbreak, but the Twins' 2019 season was a thrilling and unexpected triumph. They won 101 games, took home their first division title since 2010 and turned the bleachers and shrubbery beyond the walls of Target Field into their own personal target practice, launching a historic number of home runs and earning the…

Another inter-league matchup is on tap this Saturday as the Minnesota Twins continue their road trip out in the desert to take on the Arizona Diamondbacks. Don't forget to check out our MLB odds series, where our Twins-Diamondbacks prediction and pick will be unveiled. After an uncharacteristic off game where Minnesota was beat down by Arizona 7-2…

Jorge Polanco and the Minnesota Twins square off against Jurickson Profar and the San Diego Padres at PETCO Park on Saturday at 7:15 PM ET. The Padres' .240 batting average ranks 16th in MLB. The Twins strike out 8.2 batters per nine innings as a pitching staff, 21st in MLB. Before watching this Padres vs. Twins matchup, here is what you need to…

Following back-to-back AL Central titles in 2019 and 2020, the Minnesota Twins ended last in the division with a record of 73-89 in 2021. Despite this, hopes are still fairly high for the Twins as they have been one of the most active teams in baseball since the lockout has ended. Doc's Sports offers MLB expert picks for every game on our baseball…

The Minnesota Twins and Chicago White Sox will face off in a battle of AL Central division foes on Saturday night in Chicago. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Twins-White Sox prediction and pick we have laid out below. Minnesota, with a 67-63 record, are in second place in the AL Central, just one…

The MLB free-agency and trade market dominoes have continued to fall at a dizzying pace since the lockout was lifted as teams try to fit three months' worth of offseason activity into just a few weeks. Despite all of the activity, high-profile stars Carlos Correa and Trevor Story are both still searching for a new home as Opening Day fast…

The Minnesota Twins have been all over the place of late. On the heels of back-to-back American League Central division titles, the Twins collapsed in 2021. They finished last in the division and were sellers at the MLB trade deadline, most notably moving Jose Berrios and Nelson Cruz. This offseason, Minnesota made a 180, as they were one of the…

The Baltimore Orioles and Minnesota Twins finish a 4-game series Thursday night! It's time to continue our MLB odds series with a Twins-Orioles prediction and pick. The Twins are looking to take the series after winning the first two of the 4-game set. The Orioles won last night 9-4 after a strong offensive showcase. The Twins are playing great…

The Milwaukee Brewers attempt to complete a sweep of the two-game series when they visit the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday afternoon. Milwaukee (49-39) avoided a three-game losing streak and maintained its two-game lead over St. Louis in the National League Central by posting a 6-3 victory in the opener. With the loss, Minnesota (48-41) saw its…

It's the second-to-last day of March, and the Minnesota Twins open up their major league season in just over a week. After the addition of Chris Archer and Derek Falvey indicating the team wouldn't be adding another starter, another addition seems unlikely. With 33 players currently on the roster, the team needs to make five more moves in order to…

The Twins have serious competition in the AL Central this season, but that's been true in each of the last two seasons, and they've still won relatively handily. They are a model franchise of the modern game, with a creative and aggressive front office, state-of-the-art coaches and player development, and a deep roster. Their next challenge will be…

The Minnesota Twins will find themselves up against the Boston Red Sox on Thursday night. Both teams are fresh off some big-time offseason signings and acquisitions. The Twins are 4-8, putting them second from the bottom of the Grapefuit League. The Red Sox, meanwhile, sit at a more respectable 7-5. The game will take place at JetBlue Ballpark in…

The Minnesota Twins will look to sweep the three-game series when they host the Detroit Tigers at 1:10 p.m. ET Wednesday at Target Field in Minneapolis. The Tigers (14-28/5-15 road) fell for the fifth time in their last six games Tuesday with a 2-0 defeat. The Twins (27-16/15-8 home) are on a six-game winning streak and are 23-8 since April…

The Chicago White Sox and Minnesota Twins will begin a three-game series with a Tuesday night matchup at Target Field in Minnesota. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a White Sox-Twins prediction and pick, laid out below. Chicago is in the midst of an epic collapse, going 3-7 in their last ten games,…

Friday is filled with teams squaring off with divisional rivals ready to go to war! In this case, the Minnesota Twins will put their first-place record to the test when they go up against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium. Check out our MLB odds series, where our Twins-Royals prediction and pick can be seen. Let's get this show on the…

Minnesota Twins vs Kansas City Royals 4/19/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The Minnesota Twins will meet the Kansas City Royals at the Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City, Missouri on Tuesday, April 19, 2022, at 8:10 PM ET. The Twins are in fourth place in the AL Central standings with a record of 4-6. The team split the four-game series against the…

This is part of an off-season series on 2022's silver linings. Find part one here and part two here. The 2022 season did not end on a happy note for the Twins- especially considering they led the AL Central for most of the first half. However, there's plenty of things to look at with optimism, both from 2022 and for 2023. Today's topic: the…

The Tampa Bay Rays will attempt to salvage the three-game series as they finish up with the Minnesota Twins on Sunday. It's time to continue our MLB odds coverage with a Rays-Twins prediction and pick. The Twins defeated the Rays 6-5 on Saturday. First, the Twins were trailing 3-0 in the third inning when Luis Arraez crushed a 96-mile-per-hour…

The Minnesota Twins (54-67) and New York Yankees (69-52) open a four-game series Thursday at Yankee Stadium. First pitch is scheduled for 7:05 p.m. ET (MLB Network). Let's analyze the lines around the Twins vs. Yankees odds with MLB picks and predictions. Season series: Yankees lead 2-1 The Twins rallied for an 8-7, 11-inning home victory vs. the…

It's going to be hard to convince Minnesota Twins fans that there are any aspects of the 2022 season that merit consideration for extension. Even when things were going right, the angst of a challenging season was palpable. However, a few players could find themselves in a more central role with the club in 2023. The question is, should they be…

Minnesota Twins vs Kansas City Royals 9/20/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The Minnesota Twins (73-74) are on their way to Kauffman Stadium to meet division rival the Kansas City Royals (58-89) in the series installment opening match of AL Central Division competition at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City on Tuesday, September 20, 2022, at 8:10 PM…

It's do-or-die time for the Minnesota Twins. Falling behind in a contentious playoff race, they visit the American League Central-rival Kansas City Royals for the middle game of a three-contest set. This bill will likely be the last time that these two clubs cross paths this season. Let's break this one down with some Twins vs Royals betting…

KANSAS CITY, Mo. - Sonny Gray may have been placed on the 15-day injured list with 16 days left in the season, but the Twins won't yet rule him out for the season. Impossible as the odds are, everyone's keeping their options open. Just in case. On the IL with a right hamstring strain, Gray, who is 8-5 with a 3.08 ERA in 24 starts, informed Twins…

CLEVELAND (AP) - Shane Bieber allowed one run over eight innings, Amed Rosario had four hits and the AL Central-leading Cleveland Guardians won their seventh in a row against the Minnesota Twins, 5-1 in a doubleheader opener on Saturday. José Ramírez hit a solo homer on his 30th birthday and Owen Miller had a two-run double for Cleveland (78-66),…

Cleveland, who sport+4000 World Series odds, will give the ball to ace Shane Bieber in Saturday's MLB lineups. The 27-year-old is fresh off back-to-back outstanding performances, the most recent against this same Minnesota team. Bieber, a longshot AL Cy Young odds contender, held the Twins to one run over 6.1 innings, while scattering five hits. He…

The Minnesota Twins are 5 games behind the Cleveland Guardians in the American League Central division and, at 8.5 games back of Seattle, all but eliminated from wildcard contention. In mid-September, those deficits mean the Twins are one more misstep away from falling completely out of the MLB playoff race. But… with their win last night vs Kansas…

The Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees will finish their four-game series in the Bronx on Thursday night. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Twins-Yankees prediction and pick, laid out below. Minnesota entered New York with a chance to make a jump in the playoff race, but instead have lost three…

Minnesota Twins vs Chicago White Sox 9/4/2022 Picks Predictions Previews The Minnesota Twins (67-64) will be slugging with Chicago White Fox (67-66) in the series installment finale of AL Central Division at Guaranteed Rate Field in Chicago on Sunday, September 4, 2022, at 2:10 PM ET. Minnesota fell to 2nd place at 67-64 in the American League…

The Minnesota Twins and New York Yankees will face off in a doubleheader on Wednesday afternoon and night. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Twins-Yankees prediction and pick, laid out below. The Minnesota Twins had surged to second place in the AL Central, but still sit a game and a half behind the…

The New York Yankees take on the Minnesota Twins on Monday at Yankee Stadium. A massive clash is about to get underway in the playoffs context. Both teams have been sublime this season and are rightfully at the top of their respective divisions. The mighty Yankees are the lead the American League East. They have been in spectacular form throughout…

Jorge Polanco and the Minnesota Twins take the field against A.J. Pollock and the Chicago White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field on Friday, at 8:10 PM ET. The Twins have the 17th-ranked team ERA across all MLB pitching staffs (3.93). No team has a better batting average than the.260 AVG the White Sox have posted this season. Here's what you need to…

MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Xander Bogaerts hit a grand slam and drove in five runs, J.D. Martinez also homered to back Michael Wacha's strong start for Boston and the Red Sox held on to beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Wednesday night. Bogaerts and Martinez went deep during a five-run third inning against Minnesota starter Joe Ryan. Bogaerts added an RBI…

The Boston Red Sox and Minnesota Twins will square off on Wednesday night in Minnesota, the final of their three-game series. With that said, it's a good time to check out our MLB odds series, which includes a Red Sox-Twins prediction and pick we have laid out below. The Boston Red Sox are ice cold lately, losing three in a row and digging…