The Twins nearly blew a four-run lead in the eighth inning. Lefty reliever Génesis Cabrera recorded only one out, giving up a hit and two walks. Justin Topa surrendered a bases-loaded walk and two RBI singles to his first three batters before inducing a foul ball against Colson Montgomery.

Lewis hit his sixth career grand slam to lead the Twins past the White Sox in a battle between teams who came in with the AL's worst records.

Royce Lewis hit a grand slam, Byron Buxton, Luke Keaschall, and Edouard Julien each had two hits, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Chicago White Sox 9-7.

Kyle Teel and Edgar Quero, two of the top players at the core of the White Sox rebuild, have started in the same lineup 28 times, including Minnesota’s 9-7 victory on Elvis Night Friday at Rate Field.

The Sox are confident their plan for the All-Star rookie won’t include skipping starts or shutting him down early.

Twins’ right-hander Mick Abel, acquired in the Jhoan Duran trade, will likely make his debut vs. the White Sox on Saturday.

Before taking on the White Sox, the Braves announced a roster move, claiming outfielder Jake Fraley off waivers. He was designated for assignment by the Cincinnati Reds on Sunday. The #Braves today claimed OF Jake Fraley off waivers from the Cincinnati Reds.

Teel and Quero figure to see increased at-bats as regular DHs now that there’s someone to sub in at catcher as an injury replacement or late-game fill-in.

RHP Pablo López (right teres major strain), who has been sidelined since June 4, started a rehab assignment for the Triple-A Saints on Thursday in St. Paul. ... RHP Simeon Woods Richardson (illness), who is on a rehab assignment with the Saints, also pitched Thursday.

Three Chicago White Sox veteran outfielders share some of the steps they take to navigate the “dog days” of August.