The Houston Astros place Jacob Melton on the IL before facing the Twins, while Isaac Paredes avoids serious injury.

The MLB Draft is one of the most unpredictable events on baseball’s annual calendar. With hundreds of players selected each summer and many never making it to the big leagues, the process of evaluating talent and finding hidden gems can define a franchise’s future.

In surrendering at least nine runs for the second time this season, Paddack joined an unfortunate club, as noted by The Athletic's Aaron Gleeman. He's just the sixth Twins pitcher ever to get tagged for 9+ runs multiple times in one season,

The Minnesota Twins and Minnesota Lynx paid tribute to the state politicians and their spouses who were shot by a suspect allegedly impersonating a police officer overnight.

Today's Almanac features a heckuva hot start by rookie Kent Hrbek, and noteworthy home runs by Jim Kaat, Jim Thome, Justin Morneau, and a Kansas City slugger in 1935. Hrbek Hitting Streak Rookie Kent Hrbek went 2-for-4 on this date in 1982,

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