Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton are back in the lineup for Minnesota, which explains why this line has dropped. I still like the Yankees behind impressive rookie Jhonny Brito (2-0, 0.90 ERA). He has allowed five hits over 10 innings. The Twins have really struggled versus right-handed pitching. Meanwhile, the Yankees' lineup will be a lot stronger than it was Wednesday. It's a tough test versus Joe Ryan, but back New York to extend its recent dominance (39-12 run) over the Twins.

The return of baseball season means it's time for my return to my side hustle as an amateur meteorologist, and tonight's forecast in New York calls for a heightened chance of runs being scored!

Sounds like the Twins will be without All-Star outfielder Byron Buxton at least Thursday after he was hurt in Wednesday's win over the White Sox ... but nothing long term. Shortstop Kyle Farmer took a pitch to the jaw and surely is out, although the potential return of Carlos Correa might make that irrelevant -- then again, Correa may not be healthy enough to play the field and it's no sure thing Correa plays at all. Closer Jhoan Duran probably isn't available after pitching Tuesday and Wednesday. New York's Johny Brito the first pitcher in Yankees history to throw at least five innings and allow three hits or fewer and one run or fewer in each of his first two career MLB starts.