The Twins are one of several "bubble" teams around the league who likely don't know yet whether they'll buy, sell, or do some combination of both prior to the July 31 trade deadline. It's been a season of peaks and valleys for a Twins club that started 4-11 before rallying with a 13-game winning streak and then floundering through a 9-18 June not long after losing their ace for … [Read more...] about Trade Deadline Outlook: Minnesota Twins
Manfred On Twins Sale, Media Rights, Potential For Bay Area Expansion
MLB commissioner Rob Manfred spoke to the media ahead of tonight’s All-Star game, touching on various topics, including the sale of the Twins, the ongoing media rights situation and the possibility of the Bay Area getting a future expansion franchise. The Twins have been on the block for almost a year now, as it was back in October that the Pohlad family announced it would be … [Read more...] about Manfred On Twins Sale, Media Rights, Potential For Bay Area Expansion
Kyle Gibson Announces Retirement
After parts of 13 seasons in the big leagues, Kyle Gibson is retiring. The longtime MLB starter announced the news on the Serving It Up show this afternoon. Gibson, 37, has been a free agent since he opted out of a minor league contract with the Rays last month. The veteran righty had pitched very well over four Triple-A starts, but Tampa Bay did not have room in their big … [Read more...] about Kyle Gibson Announces Retirement
Buxton On No-Trade Clause: “I’m A Minnesota Twin For Life”
Twins center fielder Byron Buxton is in the midst of the finest season of his career, having been named to the All-Star team (and selected to compete in the Home Run Derby) after hitting .289/.351/.574 with 21 homers and 17 steals through 78 games (333 plate appearances). With the Twins underperforming as a whole and the team facing payroll constraints, some fans have hoped and … [Read more...] about Buxton On No-Trade Clause: “I’m A Minnesota Twin For Life”
MLBTR Podcast: Rays’ Ownership, The Phillies Target Bullpen Help, And Bubble Teams
The latest episode of the MLB Trade Rumors Podcast is now live on Spotify, Apple Podcasts, and wherever you get your podcasts! Make sure you subscribe as well! You can also use the player at this link to listen, if you don’t use Spotify or Apple for podcasts. This week, host Darragh McDonald is joined by Steve Adams of MLB Trade Rumors to discuss… Rays owner Stuart Sternberg … [Read more...] about MLBTR Podcast: Rays’ Ownership, The Phillies Target Bullpen Help, And Bubble Teams