The Latest Breaking News from Joey Gallo

Minnesota won back its star shortstop, but it has more work to do in its lineup in order to set its sights on October.

MINNEAPOLIS — Two months after saying goodbye to their own all-or-nothing slugger, the Twins found another on Friday.

After a flurry of huge signings this month, here is an updated list of the best remaining players on the market.

I should start by apologizing to Sammy Cahn and Jimmy Van Heusen for messing with the great song they wrote, “My Kind of Town (Chicago Is),” but I bet Frank Sinatra would have sung my version for the quizmaster.

Batting average is considered old-fashioned in today’s analytics-driven game, a statistical relic that has been replaced by on-base percentage, slugging percentage and wins above replacement as more accurate measures of offense, and a batting title doesn’t carry the weight it once did.

LOS ANGELES — Arguably the best pitcher in baseball this season was no match for arguably the best lineup in baseball this season.

LOS ANGELES — Fans at Dodger Stadium were chanting Joey Gallo's name Wednesday night and they weren't putting an expletive before or after it.

The outfielder hit his first home run in Los Angeles on Wednesday.

LOS ANGELES — The Dodgers are averaging 6.9 runs per game during their nine-game win streak, batting .307 with an .865 on-base-plus-slugging percentage, 11 homers, 31 doubles and two triples since July 31.

Not a good look for Yankees fans.

SAN FRANCISCO — After falling short of the trading deadline's biggest prize in Juan Soto, the Dodgers on Tuesday decided to take a flier to add depth to their lineup.