It's impossible to evaluate a pitcher after two starts, but Minnesota Twins right-hander Taj Bradley has been as good as his team could've hoped for so far this year. The 25-year-old is 1-0 with a 0.87 ERA after tossing a six-inning shutout in the Twins' 5-1 win over the Kansas City Royals on Thursday.

Taj Bradley pitched six innings of five-hit ball while Matt Wallner, Kody Clemens and Josh Bell each hit solo shots in the ninth, helping the Twins to a 5-1 victory over the Royals.

The Miami Marlins are off today as they head to the Bronx to start a three-game series this weekend against the New York Yankees. The Twins today picked up a 5-1 win in their series finale against the Kansas City Royals as they open their season at home tomorrow against the Tampa Bay Rays.

The Kansas City Royals (3-2) are looking to complete a three-game sweep of the Minnesota Twins (1-4). Kansas City won a wild 13-9 game on Monday in which the Royals led 12-1 heading into the seventh inning.

The Minnesota Twins will take on the Tampa Bay Rays on Friday for their 2026 home opener, with a new manager and plenty of accompanying fanfare.

The Twins have more home games in April than in any other month this season.

Taj Bradley threw six scoreless innings and the visiting Minnesota Twins belted three home runs in a 5-1 victory Thursday afternoon against the Kansas City Royals at Kauffman Stadium in Kansas City.

Bradley pitched six shutout innings before the Twins’ offense got on track late in a 5-1 victory at Kansas City.

Cincinnati Reds are reportedly exploring a trade for Houston Astros' Isaac Paredes, a 27-year-old power-hitting infielder. While the Reds boast a young, established infield, Paredes could offer valuable depth at DH and corner infield spots.

Tampa Bay Rays (2-4) vs. Minnesota Twins (2-4) Minneapolis; Friday, 4:10 p.m. EDT PITCHING PROBABLES: Rays: Joe Boyle (0-0, 3.00 ERA, 0.50 WHIP, four strikeouts); Twins: Bailey Ober (0-0, 6.75 ERA, 1.