Out of the gate
Wednesday: Twins exhibition game vs. Cubs at Wrigley Field (6:05 p.m., FSN).
Thursday: Opening night. Yankees at Nationals, Giants at Dodgers. Both games will be on ESPN (6 and 9 p.m.).
Friday-Sunday: Opening weekend. The Twins play a three-game series against the White Sox at Guaranteed Rate Field. Friday's opener is at 7:10 p.m. on FSN.
July 28: Twins home opener vs. Cardinals at 7:10 p.m. on FSN.
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