The Pittsburgh Pirates went behind early to the Minnesota Twins, who would continue their offensive onslaught in a 12-4 defeat for the road team at

As the trade deadline grows closer, the Pittsburgh Pirates have emerged as one team that could move a lot of their stars this summer.

Buxton singled in the first, tripled in the second, hit a ground-rule double in the third, singled in the fifth and homered late, becoming the first Twin to hit for the cycle since Jorge Polanco.

Byron Buxton hit for the cycle for the first time in his career, and the Minnesota Twins pulled away for a 12-4 win over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Saturday afternoon in Minneapolis.

Twins second. Matt Wallner flies out to left center field to Oneil Cruz. Royce Lewis walks. Ty France hit by pitch. Royce Lewis to second. Kody Clemens homers to right field. Ty France scores.

As the Kansas City Royals look for ways to boost their lineup, Pittsburgh Pirates outfielder Bryan Reynolds has emerged as a target leading up to the MLB trade deadline.

Rookie Jac Caglianone homered for the Royals, a 421-foot drive leading off the second inning that was his first extra-base hit in 14 games at Kauffman Stadium. He had been 5 for 46 at home before Tuesday.