The Detroit Tigers take on the Texas Rangers in the second game of their three-game series on Saturday night in Arlington.

Texas Rangers starting pitcher Jon Gray tosses the ball on the mound during the fourth inning of a baseball game against the Minnesota Twins in Arlington, Texas, Sunday, Sept. 3, 2023.

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.

If the Twins fall further, they might listen on star closer Jhoan Duran and setup man Griffin Jax. As a team for sale, finances may be affecting things.

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FACT: Kyle Gibson has announced his retirement after 13-years in the Majors. He was 112-111 with 4.60 ERA, including 67-68 with a 4.52 during his seven years in Minnesota. pic.twitter.com/E4SZTvYFgT Though he was less effective in 2016 and 2017,

The Minnesota Twins (67-53) and Texas Rangers (56-65) play the opener of a 4-game set at Globe Life Field Thursday at 8:05 p.m. ET. Let's analyze BetMGM Sportsbook's lines around the Twins vs. Rangers

BETMGM SPORTSBOOK: LINE Twins -125, Rangers +105; over/under is 8 1/2 runs BOTTOM LINE: The Texas Rangers host the Minnesota Twins to start a four-game series. Texas is 56-65 overall and 31-27 in ...

Texas Rangers' Adolis García takes a strike during a baseball game against the Houston Astros in Arlington, Texas, Wednesday, Aug. 7, 2024.

The Twins, meanwhile, had their contract with Diamond expire after the 2023 season, so they technically negotiated a new deal. Their rights-fee reduction for this year was not immediately known.