Derek Falvey arrived in Minnesota from the Guardians' front office, a system known for maximizing pitching and churning the roster efficiently. Manager Rocco Baldelli came from the Rays, where roster manipulation and deadline boldness are basically a front-office tradition.

The Chicago Cubs are in position to compete for a World Series, but these trade deadline upgrades might put them over the top.

Rob Manfred met with the BBWAA Tuesday, where he portrayed major confidence that a sale of the Minnesota Twins is imminent.

ATLANTA — More than nine months have passed since the Pohlad family announced its intention to explore a sale of the Minnesota Twins, but the delay in finding a buyer, Major League Baseball commissioner Rob Manfred said on Tuesday, does not mean there are no bidders willing to meet the Pohlads’ price.