With a successful All-Star week now in the rearview mirror, the Twins will kick off the "second half" of the season — really, there's about 40 percent of the campaign left — on Friday in Colorado. At 47-49, they certainly have work to do to get back in the heart of the playoff chase. But they also have the talent to do it.

This MLB season has plenty still to be written as the sport returns from an entertaining All-Star break. The trade deadline will go a long way in understanding what's to come down the stretch. For now, here are four bold predictions for the remainder of the season.

​The Minnesota Twins (47–51) travel west to face the powerful Los Angeles Dodgers (58–41) in the opener of their interleague series. First pitch is set for 10:10 p.m. ET under the lights in L.A., with the Dodgers installed as strong favorites on their home field. What’s the best bet in tonight’s Twins vs. Dodgers matchup?

As you can see, every projection system basically eliminates the Angels from contention. Sorry yet again, Mike Trout. The Guardians and Royals each have less than half the chances of the Twins as well. The Rangers are just ahead of the Twins, and both the Rays and Red Sox have roughly twice the odds of the Twins.

The Minnesota Twins are finally seeing a healthy season from superstar outfielder Byron Buxton, and it's been quite a sight to see.

The Tampa Bay Rays and Minnesota Twins clash in the second game of a 3-game set in Minneapolis Saturday.

The Rockies struck for a fifth run in the second before entering a slumber.

A disappointing first half has left the Minnesota Twins in a rough spot as they decide what to do prior to the trade deadline, with All-Star Joe Ryan being floated as a potential candidate to be dealt by one person in MLB.

As we head into the second half of the 2025 MLB season, the race for the American League pennant is shaping up to be one of the most compelling in recent memory. Several contenders have emerged, while a few familiar powers find themselves in unfamiliar positions.