This article was originally published on www.si.com/college/lsu as Top Shortstop in California, LSU Baseball Signee Inks Deal With Minnesota Twins. LSU signee Quentin Young came off the board in the second round of the 2025 MLB Draft after being selected with pick No. 54 by the Minnesota Twins.

Washington pulled off a much better deal than Miami, and something comparable could be possible with Larnach for the Twins. If they have a chance to add a Tena-type Triple-A player and upside with youngsters like Clemney and Ramirez Jr., they should pull the trigger.

"He might not be a closer, but for a team in serious need of high-leverage arms, right-hander Griffin Jax could be the answer to the Phillies’ prayers. Jax is one of the best swing-and-miss relievers in baseball, with a K/9 over 14 this season. He also doesn’t walk batters, which would make manager Rob Thomson very happy," wrote Dorsey.

How to watch the MLB game between the Minnesota Twins and the Washington Nationals, as well as first-pitch time and team news.

Here's a look back at the five worst losses of the season for the Twins (so far). Just to be clear, there have been enough of these this year that a bunch of rough ones won't even make the list. This one hurt more because of the context of the games that had come before.

BOTTOM LINE: The Minnesota Twins host the Washington Nationals on Friday to begin a three-game series. Minnesota has a 49-53 record overall and a 28-20 record in home games. The Twins have a 37-15 record in games when they record eight or more hits.

Bader canceled his Nike contract in favor of a deal with Bruce Bolt, a small Texas firm with its signature lightning bolt logo.

Riley Quick signed with the Minnesota Twins on Wednesday for a full slot value of $2,692,000 signing bonus following a standout season on the mound for the Alabama Crimson Tide.

The Los Angeles Dodgers have not been playing their best baseball lately. They need reinforcements, and the trade deadline could bring some to them.