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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.

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.

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 Twins have four wins over their past seven games, and it’s been fun. The team's bats have picked up momentum. Needless to say, the Twins are fun to watch again—at least for now.

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.

Gibson broke into the majors with the Twins in 2013 and eventually pitched seven seasons for Minnesota. In his Twins career, Gibson had 67 wins and a 4.52 ERA in more than 1,000 innings. He would add on stints with the Rangers, Phillies, Orioles and Cardinals.

It’s no secret that the Twins have long eyed the blueprints of front-office success from the Cleveland Guardians and Tampa Bay Rays. These clubs have delivered consistent regular-season excellence, carving out niches through shrewd trades,