Ryan Jeffers

For the second straight year, the Twins' lineup is rolling after a slow start. This time it took four weeks instead of four months.

Either because of a crowded field, or because of quirks in the selection process these players are especially vulnerable to being left out.

The offense couldn’t hit, Pablo López surrendered seven earned runs and a pair of miscues played a role in the loss.

The Twins' most improved player last season has taken his game to another level this year. "What makes him so good is he's never satisfied."

"I don't know why we have to throw it away because of one game. If it's working let's keep rolling with it," one player said of the sausage.

Plus a look at how much the Twins improved their American League Central position and playoff odds with 12 straight wins.

Plus analyzing trends for Trevor Larnach, Willi Castro, Kyle Farmer, Carlos Santana and Matt Wallner, and a possible Austin Martin return.

Holding a 4-2 lead in the top of the sixth inning, Chicago’s bullpen opened the door for Minnesota.

"It's still early" is usually the most calming mantra for frustrated baseball fans, but it can also sound like a threat.

The Twins' offense was struggling. Then Jeffers had his best game of the young season and Alex Kirilloff went 4-for-4.

"I know that I can be a top-five catcher in the league, if not even higher than that. That's who I wanted to be and who I worked to be."

Taking an uncommon path to a division title, the Twins were led by the rotation, depth and the midseason arrival of young bats.

Plus, find out who won most improved, best leader and the media good guy award.

Falvey and Baldelli discussed Sonny Gray's free agency, Royce Lewis' best spot, Louie Varland's future role, TV uncertainty and much more.

After two decades of playoff failures, the Twins snapped their historic losing streaks and broke free from October ineptitude.

“We didn't get the runs that you would normally think you would get in those situations," Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said.

Plus Josh Winder's huge relief performance, Michael A. Taylor's home run binge, Carlos Correa's on-base streak and more.

After losing his starting job to $30 million free agent Christian Vázquez this offseason, Jeffers leads American League catchers in OPS.