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With reinforcements in tow, Twins aim to pick up speed vs. Orioles
May 6, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Minnesota Twins shortstop Carlos Correa (4) celebrates hitting a home run with designated hitter Royce Lewis (23) against the Baltimore Orioles in the third inning at Target Field. Mandatory Credit: Brad Rempel-Imagn Images After a lackluster start to the season, the Minnesota Twins appear to be turning things around — just in time for the return of two of their most important contributors.
Minnesota won its third straight game on Tuesday following a 9-1 rout of the Baltimore Orioles in Minneapolis.
Royce Lewis made his season debut after being sidelined with a strained left hamstring, while Willi Castro (oblique) appeared for the first time since April 16.
As Minnesota looks to clinch its second straight series on Wednesday, the club is more than happy to have its regulars in the lineup again.
“It definitely lengthens us in a lot of different ways,” Twins manager Rocco Baldelli said. “We feel like we’re getting stronger and we’re getting back to a place where we can put a lot of our regulars on the field on a daily basis.”
White went 0-for-4 as the designated hitter on Tuesday, while Castro went 1-for-3 with a walk.
“We’re definitely a very deep and complete team when we’re able to roll out Willi and Royce in that lineup,” said Twins catcher Ryan Jeffers, who drove in two runs on Tuesday.
“I think we’ve been playing good ball for a while now. It’s just we haven’t been getting that big hit here and there, but it seems like we’re starting to get that and we’re starting to play really good baseball.”
Right-hander Simeon Woods Richardson (2-2, 4.03 ERA) will start on the mound for Minnesota on Wednesday
He is coming off a no-decision against Cleveland in which he allowed two earned runs in 4 2/3 innings. The Twins lost 4-3 in 10 innings.
Woods Richardson, 24, hasn’t thrown more than 5 2/3 innings in any of his five starts. He will be facing Baltimore for the first time in his career.
So far, the Orioles are an easy pick for Major League Baseball’s most disappointing team. Entering 2025 coming off consecutive postseason appearances, the Orioles’ 21 losses are second-most in the American League, ahead of only the Chicago White Sox (26).
The eight-run loss on Tuesday encapsulated the rough start to the year for Baltimore. The Orioles’ offense is now batting .223 — third worst in the AL — while the pitching staff’s ERA rose to 5.49, which is second worst in the majors only to the Miami Marlins (5.74).
“We just got nothing going offensively (Tuesday),” Baltimore manager Brandon Hyde said. “We hung in there with some at bats, but way too many strikeouts. … We’re having a tough time coming back in games and we’re giving up a lot of runs early, which we’re not handling real well.”
Veteran right-hander Charlie Morton (0-6, 9.76 ERA) will make his sixth start of the year on Wednesday.
After signing with the team in the offseason, Morton was demoted to the bullpen in April, but Hyde confirmed the veteran will start on Wednesday.
Morton, 41, is 2-1 with a 4.50 ERA in four career starts against Minnesota.
–Field Level Media
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Cards extend manager Oliver Marmol through '28 season
Feb 22, 2026; West Palm Beach, Florida, USA; St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol (37) looks on from inside the dugout against the Houston Astros during the fifth inning at CACTI Park of the Palm Beaches. Mandatory Credit: Sam Navarro-Imagn Images St. Louis Cardinals manager Oliver Marmol received a two-year contract extension through the 2028 season, the team announced Sunday.
Financial terms were not disclosed by the team, which holds an option for the 2029 season.
“As I’ve gotten to know Oli, I’ve seen someone who cares about this organization and knows what has made the Cardinals special over time — and who understands that for us to get where we need to go, we must compete relentlessly to set new standards in everything that we do,” president of baseball operations Chaim Bloom said.
“He is invested in the progress of our young core and is unafraid to challenge himself and to help those around him grow. I am energized to continue working with him towards the on-field success that we expect and that our fans deserve.”
Marmol, 39, has guided the Cardinals to a 325-323 record during his four seasons as the skipper. He led St. Louis to the National League Central title in 2022 before the team fell in the wild-card series to the Philadelphia Phillies.
Last season, the Cardinals posted a 78-84 record to finish in fourth place in the NL Central.
Marmol was a coach with St. Louis from 2017-21 under previous managers Mike Shildt and Mike Matheny.
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Tyler Reif treated for heat exhaustion after Trucks race
Oct 31, 2025; Avondale, Arizona, USA; NASCAR Truck Series driver Tyler Reif (41) during the NASCAR Truck Series Championship race at Phoenix Raceway. Mandatory Credit: Mark J. Rebilas-Imagn Images NASCAR Craftsman Truck Series rookie Tyler Reif was treated for heat exhaustion after Saturday night’s street race in St. Petersburg, Fla.
Reif, 18, was transported to an area medical facility after finishing 16th in the race in the No. 42 Niece Motorsports Chevrolet. He was later released.
“Tyler and his family would like to express their gratitude to the NASCAR officials, track medical workers and the local medical facility staff for their care,” Niece Motorsports said in a release.
Reif made his debut in the NASCAR Craftsman Trucks Series in 2025. Saturday’s race was just his third on the circuit, including a 17th-place finish at Atlanta on Feb. 21.
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Report: RB David Montgomery 'wants out' of Detroit
Dec 25, 2025; Minneapolis, Minnesota, USA; Detroit Lions running back David Montgomery (5) looks on before the game against the Minnesota Vikings at U.S. Bank Stadium. Mandatory Credit: Jeffrey Becker-Imagn Images Lions running back David Montgomery “wants out” of Detroit after three seasons, ESPN reported on Sunday.
Montgomery, however, immediately appeared to refute the report on X, posting: “Damn, Dmo told you that?”
The ESPN report claims the Lions would want “a decent Day 3 pick (possibly a fifth-rounder)” in the 2026 NFL Draft in return for Montgomery, who turns 29 in June and is owed $6 million next season.
The report follows general manager Brad Holmes’ remarks after the season about Montgomery being unhappy with his playing time in 2025. Sharing a backfield with Jahmyr Gibbs, Montgomery rushed for a career-low 716 yards and eight touchdowns in 17 games (no starts).
“Those are conversations that we’re going to have to have because I’ve got a lot of respect for that player,” Holmes said of Montgomery in January. “He deserves to be in a situation where his skillset can be utilized, and so yeah would love for it to be here, but if it can’t be here then you’d just love to see where could work out best for him.”
At the NFL Scouting Combine in Indianapolis on Tuesday, Holmes said the situation with Montgomery is “fluid.” He signed a two-year extension during the 2024 season that runs through the end of the 2027 campaign.
“Yeah, I have been in touch with David’s agent, and his representation,” Holmes revealed. “Obviously, we love David, he’s a great player, we love to have him, you know, kind of want to put last year in the rear view, and just move forward. But, obviously, a player has to want to be at a certain place as well. The conversations are still fluid, but we’ll see how it goes.”
Montgomery has rushed for 2,506 yards and 33 touchdowns in 45 games (28 starts) in three seasons with Detroit (2023-25). He has 76 catches for 650 yards in that span.
He began his career with the NFC North rival Chicago Bears, who drafted him in the third round in 2019. Montgomery rushed for 3,609 yards and 26 scores in 60 games (51 starts) with the Bears (2019-22).
–Field Level Media
Cards extend manager Oliver Marmol through '28 season
Tyler Reif treated for heat exhaustion after Trucks race
