MINNESOTA TWINS NEWS

David Festa - Spectacular in second win Festa (2-2) earned the win Monday against the Cubs, pitching five scoreless innings while allowing two hits and two walks. He struck out nine.

Impact The Minnesota rookie dominated in his first appearance at Wrigley Field, generating 14 whiffs en route to his nine punchouts. After allowing 12 runs in 10 innings over his first two starts, Festa has found a groove in his last three outings, pitching to a 1.88 ERA, 0.98 WHIP and 22:5 K:BB across 14.1 innings. The 24-year-old is projected to make his next start against the Guardians at home this weekend.

AUGUST 6 • ROTOWIRE

Festa helps Twins to win over Cubs with 5 scoreless innings CHICAGO -- David Festa let out a celebratory shout as he walked back to the Twins’ dugout on Monday. The 24-year-old had gotten Ian Happ to...

AUGUST 6 • MLB.COM

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AUGUST 6 • DATA SKRIVE

Cole Sands thriving for Twins bullpen in second season as full-time reliever Cole Sands’ effectiveness and mix of pitches make him suitable for nearly any situation for Twins manager Rocco Baldelli.

AUGUST 6 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

Brooks Lee was always meant to be a ballplayer In another lifetime, Twins shortstop Brooks Lee wouldn't have been named for Orioles Hall of Famer Brooks Robinson. Instead, he would have b...

AUGUST 6 • MLB.COM

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AUGUST 6 • MLB.COM

Brooks Lee - Dealing with shoulder soreness Lee is dealing with right shoulder soreness, leading to his absence from the lineup for a second straight day Monday against the Cubs, Dan Hayes of The Athletic reports.

Impact Lee was on the bench for Sunday's series finale with the White Sox and he'll sit Monday as well, which is now understood to be the result of some lingering shoulder soreness. On the brightside, manager Rocco Baldelli said Monday that Lee could've started the series opener versus the Cubs, so he'll likely be back in action soon.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Josh Winder - Up with big club The Twins recalled Winder from Triple-A St. Paul on Monday.

Impact Winder will take Steven Okert's spot on the injured list for an undetermined amount of time as Okert tends to personal issues. Winder has made only one appearance with Minnesota this season, allowing three runs across two innings. The 27-year-old hasn't fared much better with St. Paul, posting a 6.35 ERA in 34.0 innings.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Steven Okert - Away from team The Twins placed Okert (personal) on the bereavement list Monday.

Impact Okert will be away from the team for up to seven days as he tends to personal issues. In his stead, Josh Winder was called up from Triple-A St. Paul to serve out of the bullpen. Okert has a 4.45 ERA in 30.1 innings with the Twins this season.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Twins place Steven Okert on bereavement list, recall Josh Winder Winder has already made one appearance for the Twins this season.

AUGUST 5 • SI.COM

Jose Miranda - Idle Monday Miranda is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Miranda will get the night off Monday against Kyle Hendricks and the Cubs. Royce Lewis will play third base while Matt Wallner operates as DH.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Brooks Lee - On bench again Lee is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Lee started in 24 consecutive games after being called up from Triple-A St. Paul, but he's been out of the starting nine in back-to-back games. Austin Martin will play second base while Royce Lewis will play third.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Byron Buxton - On bench Monday Buxton (undisclosed) is out of the lineup for Monday's game against the Cubs.

Impact Buxton was precautionarily removed from Sunday's game after colliding with the wall while making a leaping catch. Although he was medically cleared shortly after, Buxton will get Monday off to rest and recover. Manuel Margot will play center field and bat eighth in his place.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Simeon Woods Richardson - Delivers short outing Woods Richardson allowed three runs on six hits and three walks over four innings in a no-decision Sunday. He struck out six in the win over the White Sox.

Impact Woods Richardson tossed two scoreless frames before the White Sox scored a pair of runs in the third inning and another in the fourth. He's been chased in the fifth inning or earlier in three of his last four starts, generating a 5.60 ERA during that stretch. Woods Richardson produced a 2.84 ERA over his first 10 starts but that number has jumped to 5.04 over his last nine outings, resulting in a 3.87 ERA through 95.1 innings. His next outing is lined up to be a home tilt with the Guardians.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Minnesota Twins at Chicago Cubs odds, picks and predictions The Minnesota Twins (62-48) visit the Chicago Cubs (55-59) on Monday. First pitch from Wrigley Field is scheduled for 8:05 p.m. ET. Let's an...

AUGUST 5 • AZCENTRAL.COM

Willi Castro - Drives in three runs Castro went 3-for-5 with a double, three RBI, a run scored and a walk in Sunday's win over the White Sox.

Impact Castro knocked an RBI double during Minnesota's six-run second inning. He later drove in two more in the eighth. He's collected multiple hits in three of his last six games, going 9-for-25 (.360) during that span. Castro is slashing .265/.351/.415 with 38 extra-base hits and 63 runs scored through 109 games.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Royce Lewis - Goes deep, drives in three Lewis went 2-for-4 with a three-run homer, three runs scored and a walk in Sunday's win over the White Sox.

Impact Lewis belted a three-run shot during the Twins' six-run second inning. It was his 13th home run of the season and third in nine games since returning from the injured list. Lewis owns an impressive .288/.370/.686 slash line with 21 extra-base hits and 28 RBI through 135 plate appearances. He's up to 30 homers in 103 career MLB contests.

AUGUST 5 • ROTOWIRE

Cubs take on the Twins in first of 3-game series

The Chicago Cubs start a three-game series at home against the Minnesota Twins on Monday

AUGUST 5 • ASSOCIATED PRESS

With offense clicking, Twins open series vs. Cubs A pair of confident teams meet at Wrigley Field for the first of three games on Monday, as the Chicago Cubs host the Minnesota Twins in inte...

AUGUST 5 • SUNHERALD.COM

With offense clicking, Twins open series vs. Cubs A pair of confident teams meet at Wrigley Field for the first of three games on Monday, as the Chicago Cubs host the Minnesota Twins in inte...

AUGUST 5 • SACBEE.COM

How to Watch Twins vs. Cubs: TV Channel & Live Stream - August 5

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AUGUST 5 • DATA SKRIVE

Colossal catch, collision just another day at work for Twins' Byron Buxton Twins center fielder Byron Buxton denied the White Sox’s Luis Robert Jr. in the sixth inning Sunday and said he appreciated the cheers from...

AUGUST 5 • STARTRIBUNE.COM

White Sox losing streak reaches 20 after loss to Twins MINNEAPOLIS -- The White Sox took another step toward ignominious history with a 13-7 loss to the Twins on Sunday afternoon at Target Field,...

AUGUST 5 • MLB.COM

Twins vs. Cubs Prediction, Odds, Picks - August 5

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AUGUST 5 • DATA SKRIVE

Byron Buxton crashed into the wall for another amazing grab — and appears no worse for wear The Chicago White Sox were mounting a charge in their attempt to end their futile streak Sunday. After falling behind 8-0, Chicago scored th...

AUGUST 5 • TWINCITIES.COM