Trevor Story homered, doubled and drove in three runs, Lucas Giolito pitched six strong innings, and the Boston Red Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 8-5.

Ceddanne Rafaela’s one-out triple was his first extra-base hit since the All-Star break, and at 394 feet, would have been a homer in six ballparks. He became the first player to touch home, thanks to an RBI single by new Red Sox leadoff man Roman Anthony.

In their necessary hunt for a third solid starting pitcher, the Astros could land an underrated option from the Twin Cities.

After Isaac Paredes brutal injury update, the Houston Astros appear to be targeting Twins infielder Willi Castro on the trade market.

The Houston Astros have weathered many injury problems but still need a left-handed bat, so they are keen on a Minnesota Twins standout.

The Detroit Tigers acquired starting pitcher Chris Paddack in a trade with the Minnesota Twins on Monday. The Tigers also received right-hander Randy Dobnak in the deal, with catching/first-base prospect Enrique Jimenez going to the Twins.

The Detroit Tigers have acquired starting pitcher Chris Paddack from the Minnesota Twins in a three-player trade