Kepler won't start Game 2 of Saturday's doubleheader against the Orioles since he is under the weather, Phil Miller of the Minneapolis Star Tribune reports.

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Sources: Twins extending Polanco, Kepler deals

The Twins have finalized a five-year, $25.75 million extension with shortstop Jorge Polanco and also agreed to a five-year, $35 million deal with outfielder Max Kepler, sources told ESPN.

Twins reach deals with eight, including Gibson

Right-hander Kyle Gibson and left fielder Eddie Rosario were among eight Minnesota Twins players who avoided salary arbitration by agreeing to one-year contracts Friday.

25 players eligible for MLB arbitration as super 2s

Cincinnati outfielder Scott Schebler and Texas pitcher Matt Bush just missed the cutoff for salary arbitration eligibility, while Chicago Cubs pitcher Carl Edwards Jr. and Toronto pitcher Joe Biagini earned the final spots.

Real or Not: Is 15-2 just the beginning of what these Red Sox can do?

Other teams have sizzled in the first month, and fizzled later, but banged-up Boston's start already makes it an easy favorite in the AL East.

Olney: How the Twins built their best possible offseason

By getting a lot done at a low cost, the case could be made that Minnesota spent this winter becoming the most improved team in baseball.

Looking for a 2018 breakout offense? Start with these three lineups

Whether from call-ups who raked or an overall surge at the plate, we found a trio that soared late in 2017. Could they be even better this season?

Real or not? Clayton Kershaw's rough outing more bad news for Dodgers

What is going on in L.A.? Kershaw turned in a stinker Thursday, and the Dodgers have not only lost 12 games in two weeks, they've also lost their mojo.

Real or not? The Astros land Justin Verlander and the postseason gets a lot more interesting

In Verlander, the Astros acquired a pitcher with postseason experience, while the D-backs could challenge the Dodgers if they meet in the playoffs.

Elias Says: September 1, 2017

Another HR moment for Scooter Scooter Gennett, who had a four-homer game earlier this season and has slugged three grand slams had another home run moment on Thursday afternoon.

Elias Says: Aug. 13, 2017

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