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The defending World Series champions have lost 10 of their past 12 games but still lead the National League West.

Dodgers Labeled Best Fit for Twins Flamethrower Closer to Fortify Bullpen originally appeared on Athlon Sports. The Los Angeles Dodgers' bullpen is the weakest link on a team with aspirations to repeat as World Series champions. Injuries to Evan Phillips and Blake Treinen have complicated the late-inning roles of the staff.

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Brock Stewart, who surrendered a go-ahead home run in Saturday night's loss at Colorado, has already gotten over the frustration.

The Twins enjoyed a stroll in the ballpark Sunday, waltzing to a 7-1 victory over the walk-happy Rockies. Colorado pitchers issued four leadoff walks — three by starter German Marquez — and Minnesota hit four home runs, denying Colorado a rare three-game sweep at Coors Field.

Royce Lewis doubled his home run total with a two-homer game. The Twins scored all of their runs on homers and triples.

The Boston Red Sox want Joe Ryan, and the door may be open for a trade given the Minnesota Twins' current ownership problems.