Twins face abysmal A's in final regular-season series at Target Field
The A's (48-108) have their worst record since moving from Kansas City in 1968, though former Twins outfielder Brent Rooker has been a bright spot.
September 26, 2023 at 3:33AM
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Tuesday, 6:40 p.m.: RHP Paul Blackburn (4-6, 4.11 ERA) vs. RHP Bailey Ober (7-6, 3.66)
Wednesday, 6:40 p.m.: RHP Joey Estes (0-1, 9.64 ERA) vs. RHP Pablo López (11-8, 3.61)
Thursday, 12:10 p.m.: RHP Luis Medina (3-10, 5.64 ERA) vs. RHP Sonny Gray (8-8, 2.80)
Athletics update: The A's (48-108) have their worst record since moving from Kansas City in 1968. They have tied the major league record for most starting pitchers in a season — 24, set by the Philadelphia Athletics in 1915 — and have used a franchise-record 41 pitchers this season. … Former Twins OF Brent Rooker is hitting .243 and leads the team with 29 home runs and 65 RBI.
Twins update: At 83-73, they have clinched the American League Central. … The Twins opened the post All-Star portion of their schedule against the Athletics with a three-game sweep in Oakland. … RHP Brock Stewart, out since June 27 because of a forearm strain, will be activated for the series. … After Thursday's finale, the Twins will close out the regular season with three games at Colorado.
The Chicago Cubs have added Matthew Boyd to their rotation in their first big offseason move, agreeing to a $29 million, two-year contract with the veteran left-hander, according to a person familiar with the negotiations.
