However, after Nightengale broke the initial news that the Phillies would play the New York Mets, The Athletic reported the Phillies would face the Minnesota Twins in Iowa. The MLB is not releasing its schedule for 2026 until Tuesday and the Phillies did not confirm reports on social media immediately.

After a four-year hiatus that left baseball romantics wondering if they would ever see another magical moment in those Iowa cornfields, Major League Baseball is bringing back its most nostalgic showcase.

Miscommunication might have been a factor in the double play to end the eighth inning for the Chicago White Sox in a 9-7 loss Friday to the Minnesota Twins.

The Blue Jays will start Max Scherzer (4-2) against the Twins and Joe Ryan (12-6). The Blue Jays were vicotrious 7-6 over the Marlins Saturday in their last game. Tommy Nance was the winning pitcher after throwing 1 2/3 innings without giving up an earned run on two hits,