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The Blue Jays (1416) visit the Twins (1318) tonight at Target Field, opening a fourgame series with Kevin Gausman facing Bailey Ober.Toronto enters the matchup looking to build on recent momentum. They have won two in a row and seven of their last ten. Their pitching has been a difference-maker posting a 3.44 ERA over the ten games. That is not to say the offense has been bad. The Jays bats seem to have gotten off the mat after a dreadful start to the season. They are hitting .261 over their last ten games. Consistent all season, Vladimir Guerrero Jr. leads the team with a .358 average.Minnesotas fortunes appear to be heading in the opposite direction. The Twins have just two wins in their last ten games. Just as pitching has been key for the Jays surge, it has been the root cause of the Twins demise. The team ERA is a dreadful 5.02. No shock that the key to success in the Twin Cities has to do with the teams offense. The Twins are 10-4 when they score five or more runs. That just does not happen often enough.Bailey Ober and his 3.94 ERA is the outlier on this team. Minnesota will look to him to stabilize things against Vladdy Jr. and the Jays. The Blue Jays have not been good on the road at 48, but they have their ace on the bump in Kevin Gausman who owns a 2.83 ERA and 0.97 WHIP.Lets dive into tonights matchup and find a sweat or two.Weve got all the info and analysis you need to know ahead of the game, including the latest info on the how to catch first pitch, odds, recent team performance, player stats, and of course, our predictions, picks & best bets for the game from our modeling tools and staff of experts.Follow Rotoworld Player News for the latest fantasy and betting player news and analysis all season long.Game Details and How to Watch: Blue Jays vs. TwinsDate:Wednesday, April 30, 2026Time:7:40PM ESTSite: Target FieldCity:Minneapolis, MNNetwork/Streaming: MLB.TV, Sportsnet One, Twins.TVNever miss a second of the action and stay up-to-date with all the latest team stats and player news. Check out our day-by-day MLB schedule page, along with detailed matchup pages that update live in-game with every out.The Latest Odds: Blue Jays vs. TwinsThe latest odds as of Thursday courtesy of DraftKings:Moneyline: Toronto Blue Jays (-136), Minnesota Twins (+113)Spread: Blue Jays -1.5 (+129), Twins +1.5 (-156)Total: 8.0 runsProbable Starting Pitchers: Blue Jays vs. TwinsPitching matchup for April 30:Blue Jays: Kevin GausmanSeason Totals: 35.0 IP, 2-1, 2.57 ERA, 0.94 WHIP, 38K, 6 BBTwins: Bailey OberSeason Totals: 32.0 IP, 2-1, 3.94 ERA, 1.16 WHIP, 27K, 11 BBWhos Hot? Whos Not! Blue Jays vs. TwinsVladimir Guerrero Jr. is 8-13 over his last 4 games with 4 runs scoredErnie Clement is hitting .304 in April but is just 1-11 over his last 3 gamesByron Buxton has hit in 4 straight (6-18) and 10 of his last 11 games (12-51)Josh Bell is 2-20 over his last 5 gamesRotoworld still has you covered with all the latest MLB player news for all 30 teams. Check out the feed page right here on NBC Sports for headlines, injuries and transactions where you can filter by league, team, positions and news type!Top Betting Trends & Insights: Blue Jays vs. TwinsThe Twins are 8-8 at home this seasonThe Blue Jays are 4-8 on the road this seasonThe Twins are 15-16 on the Run Line this seasonThe Blue Jays are 12-18 on the Run Line this seasonThe OVER has cashed 6 times in Minnesotas last 10 games this season (6-3-1)The OVER has cashed 5 times in the Jays last 10 games this season (5-5)If youre looking for more key trends and stats around the spread, moneyline and total for every single game on the schedule today, check out our MLB Top Trends tool on NBC Sports!Expert picks & predictions: Blue Jays vs. Twins Rotoworld Bet Best BetPlease bet responsibly. If you or someone you know has a gambling problem, call the National Gambling Helpline at 1-800-522-4700.Our model calculates projections around each moneyline, spread and over/under bet for every game on the MLB calendar based on data points like past performance, player matchups, ballpark information and weather forecasts.Once the model is finished running, we put its projection next to the latest betting lines for the game to arrive at a relative confidence level for each wager.Here are the best bets our model is projecting for todays game between the Blue Jays and the Twins:Moneyline:Rotoworld Bet is recommending a play on the Blue Jays on the Moneyline.Spread:Rotoworld Bet is leaning towards a play on the Jays on the Run LineTotal:Rotoworld Bet is recommending a play on the Blue Jays Team Total OVER 3.5 runsFollow our experts on socials to keep up with all the latest content from the staff:Jay Croucher (@croucherJD)Drew Dinsick (@whale_capper)Vaughn Dalzell (@VmoneySports)Trysta Krick (@Trysta_Krick)

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LIV Golf, the global golf league blending world-class competition with entertainment and culture to grow the game worldwide, today announced new board appointments as the league focuses on securing long-term financial partners to support its transitionfrom a foundational launch phase to a diversified, multi-partner investment model.This strategic evolution, accelerated bythe leaguesrecord-breaking performance in 2026, includes theappointment of a newly established independent boardled by Gene Davis and Jon Zinman, seasoned experts with proven track records of navigating complex situations and unlocking value for global organizations, to guide the league through its next phase.Mr.DavisandMr.Zinman,working in lockstep withmanagement,arefocusedon institutionalizing the league and evaluating the rangeofstrategicopportunities that have emerged with the league's rise."LIV Golf has built something truly differentiated a globalleaguewith passionate fans, world-class talent, and demonstrated commercial momentum," saidGene Davis, Chairman of the IndependentDirectors Committee."The executive leadership team, along with Jon and I, see a clear opportunity to help the league formalize its structure, attract and secure long-term capital, and position the business for growthwhilecontinuing to promote the game across the world.We look forward to positioning LIV Golf for future success."LIV Golf's conviction in theTeamGolfmodel has never been stronger. The leaguehasbuilt a differentiated platform that is global by design, commercially vibrant, and structured to unlock untapped value across the sport. The 2026 season hasalready proven the demand for our product, with record-breaking engagement and a 100% increase in revenue year over year. LIV Golf isnowleveragingthis momentum to engage in constructive, forward-looking discussions with prospective global investors and partnerswho share itsvision for an inclusive and modernized game. For the league'sfans, players,and partners, thecommitment to world-class golf remains unchanged as this process unfolds.GeneDavisis theChairmanand Chief Executive Officer of PIRINATE Consulting Group, LLC, a privatelyheld consultingfirm specializing in turnaround management,merger and acquisition consulting,restructuring, and strategic advisory services for public andprivate business entities. Since foundingPRINATEin 1999, Mr. Davis hasserved in senior fiduciary and leadership roles across a broad range of industries,designing and implementing new strategic and tactical plans to enhance value and drive long-term growth, most frequently as Chairman of the Board or Chairman of key board committees. Representative engagements include,DeltaAirlines, Aero Mexico, Smurfit-Stone Container, Remington, InnerCity Broadcasting,Trump Resorts, Atlas Airlines, Phoenix Services,Sport Supply Group, and Granite Broadcasting, among many others. With decades of experience navigating complex transactionsandturnarounds,Mr. Davis is widely recognized asa leadingcorporate governance and strategic advisory professional.Jon Zinmanis the founder and managing member of JZ Advisors LLC, an independent strategic advisory firm serving companies across industry and life cycle, typically engaging at a time of transformation with a focus on maximizing the company's go-forward growth potential. Withnearly 20years of experience, Mr. Zinman'sbackground spans investment analysis focused on event-driven, process-intensive, and post-reorganization situations; board roles for companiesfacing transformational issues; and earlier work as a restructuring lawyer. Mr. Zinman currently sits on the boards ofAzul Airlines,Keenova, Makers Pride,Belkand Par Health. He brings deep leadership experience and a proven ability to maximize shareholder value, withexpertisein driving financial and operational transformation for companies navigating complex reorganizations. This piece is courtesy of Mike McAllister in partnership with LIV Golf.

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