New York Yankees vs. Minnesota Twins: Game Preview, Odds & Key Matchups for August 12, 2025

Tuesday, August 12th, 2025

Minnesota Twins at New York Yankees: Game Preview, Odds, and Key Matchups

The Minnesota Twins are set to face the New York Yankees at Yankee Stadium on August 12, 2025, in the second game of their series. The Yankees currently hold a 1-0 series advantage as both teams aim to improve their positions in their respective divisions.

Weather

Today at Yankee Stadium, expect mostly sunny skies with a high near 85°F, low humidity, and no significant chance of precipitation, creating ideal conditions for baseball. Winds will be light from the southwest at 5-10 mph, posing minimal impact on gameplay.

Pitching Probables

The Yankees will start Carlos Rodon (11-7, 3.35 ERA, 1.09 WHIP, 159 strikeouts), while the Twins’ starting pitcher is yet to be determined. Rodon has been a strong asset for New York’s rotation this season, giving the Yankees a slight pitching edge going into this matchup.

Team Performance Overview

New York Yankees

The Yankees come into this game with a 63-56 overall record and a 36-24 mark at home, ranking third in the AL East. Yankees hitters have compiled a .328 on-base percentage, placing them fourth in all of Major League Baseball. Despite some recent struggles, the team remains competitive in a tight division race.

Minnesota Twins

The Twins hold a 56-62 overall record and are currently fourth in the AL Central. On the road, Minnesota is 24-37. The team collectively bats .241, ranking tenth in the American League. Consistency at the plate and on the mound will be key if the Twins hope to even the series against New York.

Odds and Over/Under

The Yankees are favored at -220, with the Twins listed as +182 underdogs. The over/under is set at 9 runs, reflecting expectations for a moderately high-scoring affair.

Top Performers to Watch

New York Yankees

Aaron Judge leads the Yankees with 63 extra-base hits, including 24 doubles, two triples, and 37 home runs. Giancarlo Stanton is heating up as well, going 9-for-28 with four home runs and 10 RBI over his last 10 games.

Minnesota Twins

Byron Buxton continues to be a standout for the Twins, boasting a .282 batting average along with 14 doubles, four triples, and 24 home runs. Ryan Jeffers is also producing, going 15-for-43 with a home run and six RBI in his past 10 games.

Recent Form

The Yankees have struggled over their last 10 games, going 3-7 with a .209 team batting average and a 4.85 ERA, having been outscored by 14 runs. The Twins are 5-5 in their last 10, hitting .234 with a 3.94 ERA, and have outscored their opponents by five runs.

Injuries

New York Yankees

The Yankees continue to manage several injuries, including Amed Rosario (10-Day IL, joint), Austin Slater (10-Day IL, hamstring), Jonathan Loaisiga (15-Day IL, back), Clarke Schmidt (60-Day IL, forearm), Fernando Cruz (15-Day IL, oblique), Ryan Yarbrough (15-Day IL, oblique), Oswaldo Cabrera (60-Day IL, ankle), Jake Cousins (60-Day IL, elbow), and Gerrit Cole (60-Day IL, elbow).

Minnesota Twins

The Twins are also shorthanded, with Christian Vazquez (10-Day IL, shoulder), Simeon Woods Richardson (15-Day IL, illness), Anthony Misiewicz (15-Day IL, shoulder), David Festa (15-Day IL, shoulder), and Pablo Lopez (60-Day IL, shoulder) sidelined.

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