This affiliate content is not influenced by our advertising relationships, but AP and Data Skrive might earn commissions from our partners’ links in this content.

Minnesota Twins relief pitcher Cole Sands (44) delivers during a game against the Cleveland Guardians, Wednesday, May 21, 2025, in Minneapolis.

It’s no secret that the Twins have long eyed the blueprints of front-office success from the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays. These clubs have delivered consistent regular-season excellence, carving out niches through shrewd trades,

MINNEAPOLIS — The Twins managed only three hits in Wednesday’s second game against the Guardians, and lost at Target Field for the first time all month. Ryan Jeffers singled home Willi Castro ...

The Twins were scheduled to send right-hander Chris Paddack (1-3, 4.76 ERA) to the mound on Tuesday, opposite Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams (3-2, 4.29 ERA).

This affiliate content is not influenced by our advertising relationships, but AP and Data Skrive might earn commissions from our partners’ links in this content.

The Twins were scheduled to send right-hander Chris Paddack (1-3, 4.76 ERA) to the mound on Tuesday, opposite Guardians right-hander Gavin Williams (3-2, 4.29 ERA).

Kyle Manzardo drove in a run for the Guardians. Twins right-hander Joe Ryan (4-2, 2.42 ERA) is expected to take the mound when the game resumes in the top of the fourth.

Despite two homers from Steven Kwan on Thursday, the Guardians lost to the Orioles 4-3, but won the series 3-1. Cleveland is 5-2 in the seven games since the All-Star break and will go to Kansas City for a three-game series.