Minnesota is still clinging to slim playoff hopes, but Gonzalez needs a real September opportunity for the Twins to evaluate his long-term future.

Bradley’s resurgence allowed Twins hitters to shake off slow starts of their own against White Sox starter Anthony Kay. Through three innings, the only Twins batter to reach base was Gabby Gonzalez on a throwing error by Chicago’s Miguel Vargas.

The Minnesota Twins squandered a key chance to climb in the American League wild-card standings with their 12-inning loss to the Detroit Tigers on Wednesday at Target Field, losing 11-6, when the clock is running out on their season.

The Minnesota Twins have released right-handed pitcher Billy Oldham from their Single-A affiliate, the Fort Myers Mighty Mussels, ending his two-year run in the organization, via the MiLB.com transaction log.

Minnesota erased a late deficit and had multiple chances to win before allowing five runs in the 12th inning of an 11-6 loss.

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If these guys can perform to the best of their abilities this month, the Twins will have a much better shot at making the playoffs.

The 2017 Twins were the first MLB team to make the playoffs after a 100-loss season. Now, the White Sox are on the verge of going one step further by winning the AL Central.