Morning Edition: Sports

The Minnesota Twins and Lynx are set for big matchups this weekend. Meanwhile, the Timberwolves are hoping to sign some new free agent players, with the help of new player Jimmy Butler who arrived in a trade last week.
Friday night at Target Field in Minneapolis, the first place Minnesota Twins begin a four-game series against Cleveland, the team right behind them in the American League Central.
The first place Minnesota Twins begin a three-game series against Tampa Bay tonight at Target Field. Fourty-three games into the season, the Twins have spent more time in first place than any other team in the American League Central.