MLB owners’ proposal to reshape path to pros runs counter to growing the game
Major League Baseball should want to widen opportunity for players to enter the professional ranks, not narrow it.
Twins say they have ‘no plans’ to trade All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton
Buxton previously said he wants to remain with the Twins. Now, the Twins are reiterating their love for Buxton.
Twins thoughts: Ryan Kreidler’s glove is making the shortstop decision easy
Ryan Kreidler is hitting .284 with four home runs, but his defense at shortstop may be the bigger reason he's taking over the position.
Ouch, this home run robbery GIF. Plus: New Rafael Devers drama
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A main trait among the most likely Skubal suitors, Miz magic and more MLB notes
Plus, more on the Pirates' willingness to deal a comp pick, Nick Kurtz's Vegas spectacular and other details from around the league.
With trade speculation starting, Byron Buxton declares once again ‘I am a Twin’
After securing 10-and-5 rights earlier this season, Buxton has a no-trade clause for as long as he remains with the club.
Amid All-Star campaign, Angels’ Mike Trout (right hamstring) to go on IL
The severity of the injury is unclear, as is his ability to return before the All-Star Game.
How Twins’ Kyler Fedko revived his career by trying ‘to take every single pitcher deep’
A bat speed program helped turn a light-hitting player with no prospects into a power hitter with a path.
Cal Ripken Jr. takes more active player development role as Orioles emphasize fundamentals
This is the first time Ripken, who retired as a player in 2001, has taken such a hands-on approach within the organization.
Twins’ Kody Clemens stays hot, paces big night for fourth win in five games
Clemens has found a home in Minnesota, belting 30 homers since joining the Twins last April, including a three-run shot Tuesday night.
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