Twins' hot streak complicates trade-deadline sell mode

33-26 since May 9, 2nd-most AL wins in span

Wire Report IntelligenceUpdated Jul 181 min read

For those teams hoping to acquire one of the Minnesota Twins' stars at the deadline, it was an ugly night. The Twins win Via @BNightengale on X

What happened: The Twins improved to 49-49 after a 5-2 win over the Cubs, going 33-26 since May 9, the second-most wins in the AL over that stretch. Minnesota is tied for the final American League wild-card spot. The Twins and Cubs are playing again Saturday, with Chicago leading 1-0 early.

Why it matters: The surge complicates trade calculus for rivals eyeing Minnesota's roster ahead of the deadline. A club fighting for a wild-card berth is far less likely to move impact pieces than one buried in the standings.

By the numbers: Twins: 49-49 overall, 33-26 (2nd-most AL wins) since May 9. Cubs: 48-43.

What to watch: Minnesota and Chicago continue Saturday's game, with the Twins trailing 0-1 early.

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