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Twins
October 5, 2017
Twins manager Paul Molitor had a meeting with team officials in his near-future.

With Twins season over, how much change ahead?

The future of manager Paul Molitor - and all Twins coaches - are being considered by bosses Derek Falvey and That Levine.
Twins
October 5, 2017
If you don't think the Twins would let go of Paul Molitor, just remember Tubby Smith

If you don't think the Twins would let go of Paul Molitor, just remember Tubby Smith

If you think the decision to bring Paul Molitor back is a no-brainer that Twins management will make automatically after the success of 2017, you haven't been paying attention
Twins
October 5, 2017
Twins outfielder Zack Granite

Souhan: With no time to rebuild, here are 10 steps Twins must take to improve

Derek Falvey and Thad Levine arrived in Minnesota, inheriting tremendous young position players and low expectations. Now? Now they face expectations of winning.
Twins
October 5, 2017
Minnesota Twins left fielder Eddie Rosario (20) looked to the scoreboard from the dugout after losing to the New York Yankees. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE &#xef

Twins look ahead: 'It feels like we're just getting started.'

Twins players savored a special season, vow to build on what they've learned after going from 103 losses in 2016 to the wild-card game in 2017.
Twins
October 4, 2017
Twins starting pitcher Ervin Santana got a visit to the mound in the first inning of the American League wild-card game in October.

Souhan: Santana's awful outing raises doubts about role with Twins

Ervin Santana couldn't muster the composure of his younger teammates, calling into question his postseason worthiness and future role with the Twins.
Twins
October 4, 2017
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton crashes into center field wall while making the catch on on a fly ball by the New York Yankees' Todd Frazi

Exhilarated then deflated: Twins' season ends with 8-4 loss to Yankees

The Twins got the glorious postseason experience they dreamed of on Tuesday night, and it was a wonder to behold. At least it was that way a few minutes at Yankee Stadium.
Twins
October 4, 2017
Twins fans got that familiar feeling awfully fast against Yankees

Twins fans got that familiar feeling awfully fast against Yankees

Liquor Lyle's, in Uptown, is a venerable institution with a flurry of 2-for-1 drink specials, absolutely no natural light and an eclectic mix of patrons. So it was a perfect place to watch the wild-card game.
Twins
October 4, 2017
Same old, same old: Media mayhem after another Twins' playoff loss

Same old, same old: Media mayhem after another Twins' playoff loss

Some sarcasm, some tributes and a look at the foul ball that will be remembered after many of the other details of the Yankees' latest playoff victory over the Twins go foggy.
Twins
October 4, 2017
Minnesota Twins center fielder Byron Buxton crashes into center field wall while making the catch on on a fly ball by the New York Yankees' Todd Frazi

Buxton's injury leads to Granite's opportunity — and big mistake

Twins centerfielder Byron Buxton made a spectacular catch in the second inning, but left the game in the fourth. Zack Granite replaced him, and made a crucial baserunning error.
Twins
October 4, 2017
Minnesota Twins second baseman Brian Dozier (2) reacted after a strike the sixth inning. ] ANTHONY SOUFFLE ï anthony.souffle@startribune.com Game

Twins batters open with fireworks, followed by a fizzle

Twins batters made short work of Yankees starter Luis Severino. Then came the relievers.
Twins
October 4, 2017

Twins try to savor unexpected run to the postseason

The Twins are out of the playoffs after losing 8-4 to the Yankees on Tuesday despite taking a 3-0 lead in the first inning.
Twins
October 4, 2017
Miguel Sano

Reusse: 2018 Twins need more pitching, less than 290 pounds of Sano

The Twins have a lineup for this to be a real turnaround, not another mirage. But it's going to take two new starters, two more relievers and Miguel Sano to decide to be great.
Twins
October 4, 2017

Twins-Yankees AL wild-card game recap

A look back at Tuesday's game.
Twins
October 3, 2017
The Minnesota Twins worked out at Yankee Stadium on Monday.

Twins 4-1-1: Everything about the Twins-Yankees wild card game

Links to team updates, rosters, statistics, our Live Blog and more. Click here for a guide to Tuesday night's wild card game between the Twins and Yankees.
Twins
October 3, 2017

Grossman replaces Sano as Twins' DH, and bats at the bottom of lineup

Tonight is only the seventh time an American League team has batted its designated hitter ninth.
Twins
October 3, 2017

Souhan: Buxton's baserunning could be key vs. Yankees

If Byron Buxton can get on early in the game, he could cause the Yankees problems, and perhaps unnerve young starter Luis Severino.
Twins
October 3, 2017
The Twins' Joe Mauer stretched during a workout at Yankee Stadium on Monday. The Twins face the Yankees in the American League wild-card playoff game

Let the game begin: Twins take their shot at Yankees in wild-card playoff

The Twins are in the wild-card playoff for the first time. But it was the excitement that surrounded their "Game 163s" in 2008 and 2009 that led to baseball creating the one-game showdown.
Twins
October 3, 2017
Souhan: Coming off best year, Santana exudes confidence

Souhan: Coming off best year, Santana exudes confidence

The Twins will need his leadership and savvy to finally dispatch the Yankees, the franchise that ruined so many of their Octobers.
Twins
October 3, 2017
As Mauer's contract nears an end, Minnesota fans shift ire to Parise's deal

As Mauer's contract nears an end, Minnesota fans shift ire to Parise's deal

Joe Mauer and Zach Parise have enough personal and professional similarities that sometimes it seems as though they are living the same life.
Twins
October 3, 2017
Twins wild card roster is set, and Miguel Sano is not on it

Twins wild card roster is set, and Miguel Sano is not on it

Twins will go with 11 pitchers in the win-or-go-home game tonight as Sano could not get ready in time