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Twins
October 10, 2017
Minnesota Twins starting pitcher Adalberto Mejia talks with pitching coach Neil Allen after being pulled during the sixth inning of a baseball game ag

Twins fire pitching coach Allen after announcing Molitor's new deal

Allen was at his home in Sarasota, Fla., when he was informed by the club that he would not be brought back.
Twins
October 9, 2017
In the bullpen, a free-agent reliever such as the Cubs' Wade Davis should fetch a lot of money but could be worth it. The Twins need pitching help in

Twins need pitching, but it comes at a price

Their offseason shopping list is easy: pitching, pitching, pitching. But that makes their offseason shopping list hard because they want and need the same thing as pretty much every other team.
Twins
October 9, 2017

Cubs rally past Nationals, go up 2-1; Get Division Series updates here

Four Division Series games are scheduled for Monday, including three that can send teams on to the American League and National League Championship Series.
Vikings
October 8, 2017
Rick Spielman, Derek Falvey, Zach Parise.

Reusse: Fickle fans quick to embrace local sports figures, even quicker to spurn them

Five local sports figures that find themselves on the wrong side of public opinion, and wrongly.
Minneapolis
October 6, 2017
A rendering shows a redesigned Metropolitan Club at Target Field that will be open to all fans next season.

Renovated Metropolitan Club at Target Field to be open to all next season

The renovation is the largest offseason upgrade to the ballpark since it opened in 2010.
Twins
October 6, 2017
Twins manager Paul Molitor responded to questions during a news conference Monday in New York. He is negotiating a new deal with the Twins that will g

Molitor and Twins are working on new deal

After the manager lead the team into the AL wild-card game, Twins bosses Derek Falvey and Thad Levine want the 61-year-old to return for 2018.
Twins
October 6, 2017
Paul Molitor.

Souhan: Decision to try to re-sign Molitor should have been easier

Not only would the Twins have erred in firing him, they would have sent troubling signals about their standards.
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.