Twins
Rookie Kirilloff added to Twins playoff roster with Donaldson sidelined
The Twins activated rookie outfielder Alex Kirilloff, who has never played above Class AA, for their playoff series against the Astros because third baseman Josh Donaldson is still injured.
Sports
Live Blog: Astros score three in ninth to take 4-1 lead over Twins
Tap here for updates from Star Tribune writers at Target Field and around baseball for the opening day of the MLB postseason.
Sports
Live Blog: Astros lead Twins 2-1 going into the ninth
Tap here for updates from Star Tribune writers at Target Field and around baseball for Game 2 of the Twins' playoff series against the Astros.
Vikings
The national view: At 0-3, is it time for Vikings to 'Tank for Trevor'?
As long as the Vikings continue to chase their first victory, they will remain in a fight for national relevance.
Vikings
Vikings right in the middle of NFL's first big COVID situation
If your temptation after an 0-3 start for the Vikings was to ask, "What else could go wrong?" then Tuesday provided a bleak answer.
Twins
Buxton finally stands apart with his skills. He's in lineup for Game 1
The Twins began the season wondering when Byron Buxton would be healthy enough to play. Those health concerns continued, but he'll be in today's lineup.
Vikings
Film: Vikings safeties caught in defense's play-action woes; Saffold decision looms
The defense's big-play problem persisted as the safeties have carried a heavier load in run support for a weakened defensive front during the Vikings' 0-3 start.
Twins
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Deadline decision: Donaldson works out, status for series still unknown
Playoff rosters must be turned in by 11 a.m., and manager Rocco Baldelli said the decision might not be made until a few minutes before the deadline.
Twins
Twins hope they'll need one, but aren't sure who'll be their closer
Taylor Rogers could be called upon to get a crucial out in the seventh, and Trevor May could be asked to strike out a hitter in the ninth.
Wolves
LaMelo Ball says he'd fit in fine with Timberwolves
D'Angelo Russell's presence doesn't dissuade point guard LaMelo Ball from wanting to be the No. 1 pick and play for the Wolves.
Twins
Souhan: Karma is a pitch for Twins' and Houston's playoff fortunes
The Twins' starting rotation, as underwhelming as it might seem to many fans, might be the deepest they have had entering a postseason since 1991.
Twins
Twins-Astros Game 1 projected starting lineups
First pitch is scheduled for 1 p.m. today. The game is on Ch. 5 , 102.9 FM and 830 AM radio in the Twin Cities.
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