Michael A. Taylor

Rather than sign Michael A. Taylor or another free agent, the Twins sent prospect Noah Miller to the Dodgers for a new fourth outfielder.

After creating spending room with the Jorge Polanco trade, the Twins are searching for lineup help, especially from the right side.

Byron Buxton's uncertain health status and Michael A. Taylor's free agency puts the Twins in the market for center field help, again.

Taking an uncommon path to a division title, the Twins were led by the rotation, depth and the midseason arrival of young bats.

Falvey and Baldelli discussed Sonny Gray's free agency, Royce Lewis' best spot, Louie Varland's future role, TV uncertainty and much more.

“We didn't get the runs that you would normally think you would get in those situations," Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said.

Under-the-radar offseason pickups like Donovan Solano, Willi Castro, Kyle Farmer and Michael A. Taylor have been essential to the Twins.

Plus the return of Willi Castro, the impending return of Alex Kirilloff and how the Twins plan to build a playoff-caliber bullpen.

Plus Josh Winder's huge relief performance, Michael A. Taylor's home run binge, Carlos Correa's on-base streak and more.

Plus the AL Central mess, Max Kepler making the Twins look smart, Jordan Balazovic's new role and Nick Gordon's ticking clock.

After talking all spring about getting more aggressive on the bases, the Twins have just one steal while the rest of MLB runs wild.

There are few days like this in recent Twins-Yankees lore. "We had a blast doing that," Carlos Correa said.

López retired 23 consecutive batters and struck out 10 in Minnesota's 4-3 victory Tuesday.

Last season, Taylor slashed .254/.313/.357 with nine home runs and 43 RBIs with the Kansas City Royals.

Defense dictated this signing, especially because of the Royals' bevy of young starting pitchers. Can Taylor deliver more on offense, too?

Pratto ranks No. 1 in wRC+ among players 22 years old or younger in the upper levels of the minor leagues, and Witt isn't far behind.

The Royals are 3-2 heading into an important series against the division rival Chicago White Sox.

The outfielder is making the most of his Royals opportunity and his trainer says: “He’s one of those athletes who doesn’t suck at anything.”