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Chicago has been linked to Miami Marlins ace Sandy Alcantara, Arizona Diamondbacks ace Zac Gallen and Pittsburgh Pirates starter Mitch Keller among others, but they should go after a guy who has been under-the-radar.

The Minnesota Twins are finally seeing a healthy season from superstar outfielder Byron Buxton, and it's been quite a sight to see.

Teams are showing interest in Cardinals lefty Steven Matz, according to the St. Louis Post-Dispatch. St. Louis is also likely to at least consider offers for righty relievers Ryan Helsley and Phil Maton.

A disappointing first half has left the Minnesota Twins in a rough spot as they decide what to do prior to the trade deadline, with All-Star Joe Ryan being floated as a potential candidate to be dealt by one person in MLB.

Chicago Cubs open a nine-game trip with a 6-2 win against the Minnesota Twins while placing second baseman Nico Hoerner on the injured list with a left hamstring strain.

Minnesota won its past three series against Tampa Bay, Pittsburgh, and the Chicago Cubs to earn a 6-3 record in the past nine. The Twins are in a heathy spot to be completive and steal an AL Wild Card spot. Minnesota is four games back of the final postseason spot and can make ground against Colorado here.

Gold County Wildlife Rescue in Auburn, California took in the cubs — including two sets of twins — from July 26 to July 2, the center announced, noting that each had been orphaned due to some form of human interference. The cubs will stay with the center about 10 or 11 months until they're ready to re-enter the wild, GCWR stated.