Topic: Zach Duke

Ryan Costello, a 23-year-old Minnesota Twins prospect, was found dead in a hotel room Monday in New Zealand. Preliminary indications suggest he died of natural causes, according to his Australian Baseball League team.

The Minnesota Twins had high hopes for the season after a surprising run to the American League wild-card game in 2017.

The defending World Series champion Houston Astros aren't used to struggling.

MINNEAPOLIS -- With his name among those mentioned as Major League Baseball's non-waiver trade deadline approaches, Kyle Gibson is slated to start Tuesday night against Cleveland at Target Field.

After earning a victory for the first time in 12 starts in his last outing, Minnesota Twins right-hander Kyle Gibson will try to make it two in a row Thursday afternoon as the Twins look to finish off a three-game sweep of the Boston Red Sox at Target Field in Minneapolis.

The Minnesota Twins reportedly have agreed to a one-year deal with veteran left-handed reliever Zach Duke.

ST. LOUIS -- Matt Carpenter knew his leadoff homer Tuesday night was important.

ST. LOUIS -- Carlos Asuaje's RBI single snapped a tie in the top of the ninth inning Thursday night as the San Diego Padres dumped the St. Louis Cardinals 4-3 for their first series win at Busch Stadium since April 2011.

ST. LOUIS -- Make it a season-high seven wins in a row for the hard-charging St. Louis Cardinals.

As a rookie closer in 2006, Adam Wainwright utilized the advice he gleaned from veteran teammates to end the New York Mets' World Series hopes.