The Minnesota Twins have 88 games remaining in their season after Thursday’s 12-5 victory over the Cincinnati Reds, but the next month could factor heavily into what direction they’re headed. Byron Buxton looks determined to keep them in contention ahead of the July 31 trade deadline.

The Twins beat the Cincinnati Reds 12-5 on Thursday as the star outfielder hit two homers to help them snap a six-game losing streak.

Trade Idea Moves Twins' Byron Buxton to Phillies originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Boston Red Sox may have started a new trend in their trade of Rafael Devers: using the trade market to offload a superstar previously signed to lengthy, big-money deals.