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.

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.

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.

The A’s built a big lead with a three-run fourth inning, and the Twins couldn’t rally despite home runs from Brooks Lee and Ryan Jeffers.

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.

Thursday marked the first Twins game at Target Field since the Pohlad family announced it is no longer selling the team.

Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli was ejected for the fourth time this season in a heated clash with the Tigers on Thursday.

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.

Twins: Bailey Ober (4-7, 5.15 ERA, 1.35 WHIP, 86 strikeouts) BETMGM SPORTSBOOK LINE: Twins -125, Athletics +105; over/under is 9 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Athletics will try to keep a three-game road win streak going when they visit the Minnesota Twins.