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Minnesota enters this matchup having snapped a four-game skid in emphatic fashion, with Brooks Lee launching a three-run homer and Trevor Larnach driving in three more in a 10-6 win over Cleveland. That kind of offensive eruption — from a lineup that also features Byron Buxton’s 25 home runs and Josh Bell’s 62 RBI — is exactly the kind of momentum a team needs heading into games that carry real deadline weight. The Twins are 8-5 in July and riding a two-game winning streak, looking to build something before the calendar forces a decision.

The Athletics arrive having been outscored badly in Arizona, including a 15-5 loss that exposed a pitching staff already under severe strain. At 2-8 over their last ten games, Oakland needs something to change quickly. Shea Langeliers, with 23 home runs and 98 hits, remains the most dangerous bat in the lineup, and Zack Gelof — hitting .273 with 11 home runs — has been a consistent presence. The question is whether the offense can generate enough to compensate for a rotation that has been hemorrhaging runs since Luis Severino went to the injured list with a shoulder injury.

Athletics at Minnesota Twins Game Information

Game Date: July 24, 2026
Game Time: 08:10 PM ET
TV Channel: NBC Sports California, Minnesota Twins, and MLB.TV – Minnesota Twins
Location: Target Field, Minneapolis, MN
Live Stream: Fubo (free trial)

Game Preview

Minnesota sits 4.5 games back in the division race and at 51-53 overall, the margin for drift is thin. A strong showing against Oakland — one of the more beatable opponents on the schedule — could tip the front office toward buying at the deadline rather than selling. The Athletics, at 43-59 and 8 games back, are playing for individual performances and organizational development at this point. What happens in games like this one shapes how both franchises approach the next few weeks.

Minnesota Twins Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 51-53
Home Record: 26-25
Away Record: 25-28
Division Record: 16-15
Streak: 2 Win streak
Winning Percentage: .490

Athletics Team Statistics and Rankings

Win-Loss Record: 43-59
Home Record: 20-30
Away Record: 23-29
Division Record: 4-11
Streak: 2 Loss streak
Winning Percentage: .422

Stat Leaders

Minnesota Twins (51-53, #3 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Gabriel Gonzalez, 0.500
RBI Leader: Josh Bell, 62 RBI
Home Run Leader: Byron Buxton, 25 HR
Runs Leader: Byron Buxton, 57 Runs
Hits Leader: Josh Bell, 92 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Luke Keaschall, 12 SB
ERA Leader: Yoendrys Gómez, 1.84 ERA
Strikeout Leader: Joe Ryan, 131 K
Wins Leader: Taj Bradley, 9 W
Saves Leader: Yoendrys Gómez, 11 SV

Athletics (43-59, #4 in division)

Batting Average Leader: Joshua Kuroda-Grauer, 0.417
RBI Leader: Nick Kurtz, 66 RBI
Home Run Leader: Shea Langeliers, 23 HR
Runs Leader: Nick Kurtz, 61 Runs
Hits Leader: Shea Langeliers, 98 Hits
Stolen Bases Leader: Henry Bolte, 11 SB
ERA Leader: Hogan Harris, 3.22 ERA
Strikeout Leader: J.T. Ginn, 100 K
Wins Leader: J.T. Ginn, 8 W
Saves Leader: Hogan Harris, 7 SV

What to Watch For

On the Minnesota side, Brooks Lee is the player to watch. Hitting .251 with 15 home runs and 56 RBI, he has shown the kind of pop that makes him a middle-of-the-order threat, and his recent three-run shot against Cleveland suggests he is locked in at the right moment. Trevor Larnach (.294, 8 HR, 38 RBI) has been one of the more consistent hitters in the lineup all season and gives the Twins a reliable left-handed bat with real run-production capability.

For Oakland, Jacob Wilson (.291, 7 HR, 32 RBI) has been quietly productive and represents the kind of contact-first approach that can keep an offense functional even when the power numbers dip. Tyler Soderstrom (.248, 16 HR, 48 RBI) provides the most consistent thump in the lineup with Nick Kurtz sidelined day-to-day with a thumb injury.

The pitching picture is stark. Oakland’s staff has posted a 6.85 ERA since Severino went down, and with J.T. Ginn also on the injured list with a finger injury, the rotation depth is being tested. Bailey Ober (4.56 ERA, 7 wins) gives Minnesota a reasonable option to exploit that gap if he is in line to start.

Minnesota Twins Injury Report

Anthony Banda – Lat (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred LHP Anthony Banda from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with a left lat strain.
Marco Raya – Shoulder (D15) – The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Marco Raya on the 15-day injured list with right shoulder impingement.
Pablo López – Elbow (D60) – The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Pablo Lopez on the 60-day injured list following his successful UCL repair surgery with an internal brace.
Mick Abel – Elbow (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP Mick Abel from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list with right elbow inflammation.
Cole Sands – Forearm (D15) – The Minnesota Twins placed RHP Cole Sands on the 15-day injured list with a right forearm strain.
Garrett Acton – Shoulder (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP Garrett Acton from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a right shoulder strain.
Connor Prielipp – Finger (D15) – The Minnesota Twins placed LHP Connor Prielipp on the 15-day injured list with a blister on his left middle finger.
David Festa – Shoulder (D60) – The Minnesota Twins transferred RHP David Festa from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to right shoulder impingement, retroactive to March 22.

Athletics Injury Report

Colby Thomas – Wrist (Day-to-Day) – Thomas is not in Wednesday’s (Jul. 22) game against the Diamondbacks with a bruised left wrist.
Mark Leiter Jr. – Hip (D15) – The Athletics placed RHP Mark Leiter on the 15-day injured list due to right hip impingement.
Justin Sterner – Knee (D15) – The Athletics placed RHP Justin Sterner on the 15-day injured list due to right knee chondromalacia.
Gunnar Hoglund – Knee (D60) – The Athletics transferred RHP Gunnar Hoglund from the 15-day injured list to the 60-day injured list due to a sprained right knee. Hoglund will be sidelined for the rest of the 2026 season after undergoing surgery on his left hip.
Denzel Clarke – Foot (D60) – The Athletics transferred OF Denzel Clarke to the 60-day injured list with a mid-foot bone bruise in his right foot.
J.T. Ginn – Finger (D15) – The Athletics placed RHP J.T. Ginn on the 15-day injured list with right middle finger blister.
Zack Gelof – Knee (D10) – The Athletics placed INF Zack Gelof on the 10-day injured list with a right knee laceration.
Brent Rooker – Knee (D60) – The Athletics placed DH Brent Rooker on the 60-day injured list.
Brooks Kriske – Shoulder (D60) – The Athletics transferred RHP Brooks Kriske to the 60-day injured list with a right shoulder impingement.
Joshua Kuroda-Grauer – Testicle (D10) – The Athletics placed INF Joshua Kuroda-Grauer on the 10-day injured list due to ruptured testicle surgery.
Nick Kurtz – Thumb (D10) – The Athletics placed INF Nick Kurtz on the 10-day injured list due to right thumb capsule sprain.
Luis Severino – Shoulder (D60) – The Athletics transferred RHP Luis Severino to the 60-day injured list with a strained right shoulder.

Minnesota Twins Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 24, 2026 vs Athletics
July 25, 2026 vs Athletics
July 26, 2026 vs Athletics
July 28, 2026 vs Kansas City Royals
July 29, 2026 vs Kansas City Royals
July 30, 2026 vs Kansas City Royals
July 31, 2026 at Seattle Mariners
August 01, 2026 at Seattle Mariners
August 02, 2026 at Seattle Mariners
August 04, 2026 at Kansas City Royals

Athletics Upcoming 2026 Schedule

July 24, 2026 at Minnesota Twins
July 25, 2026 at Minnesota Twins
July 26, 2026 at Minnesota Twins
July 27, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
July 28, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
July 29, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
July 30, 2026 vs Boston Red Sox
July 31, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
August 01, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers
August 02, 2026 vs Detroit Tigers

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