Notes | The left-handed hitter would seem to be in line to replace Ben Rortvedt, who is batting .100 this season.

Tales | The expected return of several injured players will require some interesting roster moves over the next few weeks.

Notes | Despite extreme heat, the right-hander works seven strong innings, allowing only three hits and one walk.

Minnesota Twins (30-24, second in the AL Central) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (27-27, second in the AL East) Tampa, Florida; Wednesday, 1:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Pablo Lopez (4-2, 2.31 ERA, 0.97 ...

Starters Chris Paddack and Zack Littell did their part, taking a scoreless duel into the sixth inning Monday. But when ...

Notes | The argument is over whether there’s a strikeout on a hit by a pitch or a foul ball, and it gets wild.

The Aug. 23 game vs. St. Louis will be played two days earlier. The Sept. 21 home finale vs. Boston will be at night.

Rays infielder Ha-Seong Kim ... After playing again Monday, he will be reevaluated for a potential return. Reliever Kevin Kelly (left gluteal strain) is slated to make his second appearance ...

Minnesota Twins (29-24, third in the AL Central) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (27-26, second in the AL East) Tampa, Florida; Tuesday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Joe Ryan (4-2, 2.68 ERA, 0.81 WHIP, ...

Toronto Blue Jays (25-25, third in the AL East) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (24-26, fourth in the AL East) Tampa, Florida; Saturday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Blue Jays: Jose Berrios (1-1, 4.19 ERA, 1.

Minnesota Twins (29-23, third in the AL Central) vs. Tampa Bay Rays (26-26, second in the AL East) Tampa, Florida; Monday, 7:05 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Twins: Chris Paddack (2-4, 3.98 ERA, 1.23 ...