Joe Ryan posts the best first-half ERA by a Minnesota Twins pitcher since Johan Santana in 2007, earning a long-overdue All-Star recognition.

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MINNEAPOLIS - Thursday afternoon's series finale against the Minnesota Twins (45-48) at Target wasn't just an ordinary game for the Chicago Cubs (55-38). With a

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He already has posted a 3.4 fWAR (Wins Above Replacement per FanGraphs), which was tied for 12th in the majors entering Monday. Buxton’s own personal highlights include a 479-foot home run, the longest of his career, and a beautiful diving catch to secure a win in April.

MINNEAPOLIS - It's amazing how fast things can change during a baseball season. When the Chicago Cubs (54-38) entered this week's series with the Minnesota Twin

"Our goal is like the three of us are sitting on a couch in the clubhouse watching the game," Justin Morneau said of the broadcast.

Game Highlights

Brooks Lee drove in the game-ending run with a bunt single in the ninth inning as the Minnesota Twins beat the Tampa Bay Rays 6-5.

The Minnesota Twins have kept All-Star center fielder Byron Buxton out of Thursday's starting lineup due to a bruised left hand. Manager Rocco Baldelli says Buxton could still play as

Kody Clemens, an infielder whose family tree suggests he knows something about intimidating pitchers, downplayed the intimidation factor before the Twins faced Pirates All-Star Paul Skenes on Friday.