Yankees open series against Twins at Target Field today

The New York Yankees begin a series against the Minnesota Twins today at Target Field. This matchup follows the Yankees’ Subway Series against the Mets, as they aim to close the gap in the AL East. The Twins have struggled recently, going 4-7 in September and losing Byron Buxton for the season. The Yankees are expected to field Will Warren against Dean Kremer tonight at 7:40 pm ET, with Max Fried and Carlos Rodón set to pitch in the next two games. Both teams are looking for a strong finish to the regular season with playoff implications for the Yankees, while the Twins face an uphill battle for a postseason berth.

• 12:30 PMYahoo Sports — New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins: Series Preview