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Twins
November 3, 2015
Former Twins pitcher Jack Morris walked off the mound during the 1991 postseason.

Morris in 1991, Harvey in 2015: Same idea, different result

Comparing the circumstances between the Twins' Jack Morris in 1991 and the Mets' Matt Harvey in 2015.
Twins
November 2, 2015
Former Twins manager Ron Gardenhire

Gardenhire's managerial search didn't turn out well

Former Twins skipper is ready to get back in the game and spoke to a few teams, but was unable to land a job.
November 2, 2015
The Royals have the blueprint; can Twins (and others) follow it?

The Royals have the blueprint; can Twins (and others) follow it?

The Twins won't be able to do it all at once, but it will be interesting to see if they are able to build something that resembles the Royals roster.
Twins
November 2, 2015

Gallery: Royals win World Series

The Kansas City Royals rallied for two runs in the ninth inning, then five in the 12th to win Game 5, 7-2 to clinch the World Series 4-1.
Gophers
November 1, 2015
Illustration of Torii Hunter, Flip Saunders and Jerry Kill, who all said goodbye in different ways this week.

Saying farewell to three Twin Cities sports figures

Minnesotans said three very different goodbyes — foremost to coach Flip Saunders — in an unforgettable week.
Twins
October 28, 2015

Live Blog replay: Hunter says he'll remain involved in baseball

Highlights from Thursday morning's Torii Hunter press conference from Target Field are on our Live Blog replay.
Twins
October 28, 2015

Live Blog replay: Byung Ho Park introduced at Target Field

Social media, photos and more from the press conference at Target Field introducing South Korean baseball star Byung Ho Park, who has signed with the Twins.
Twins
October 28, 2015
Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer is congratulated after hitting a sacrifice fly during the 14th inning of Game 1 of the World Series against the New Yo

Hosmer sacrifice fly in 14th lifts Royals to World Series Game 1 win

Alex Gordon hit a tying home run with one out in the ninth inning, Eric Hosmer hit a sacrifice fly against Bartolo Colon in the 14th and the Kansas City Royals beat the New York Mets 5-4.
Video
October 28, 2015
Kansas City Royals' Eric Hosmer is congratulated after hitting a sacrifice fly during the 14th inning of Game 1 of the World Series against the New Yo

An epic World Series opener

Alex Gordon hit a game-tying home run in the 9th before Eric Hosmer's sac fly won Game 1 in the 14th. Both managers, as well as Gordon, talked about the game afterwards.
Twins
October 27, 2015
Courtesy of Samsung: Frame grab from documentary "The Curator" on Minnesota Twins curator Clyde Doepner for use with two102815

Twins curator gets own documentary

A film crew followed Twins curator Clyde Doepner for an entire day in July when the Twins were at home against the Yankees.
Twins
October 27, 2015
Torii Hunter enters to field to a standing ovation as he is introduced before the Twins home opener against the Kansas City Royals at Target Field in

Twins Insider: Hunter's legacy of leadership, fun will linger for Twins

Torii Hunter was the mentor to several players in their formative stage of their careers.
October 27, 2015
Paul Molitor named AL Manager of the Year by other managers

Paul Molitor named AL Manager of the Year by other managers

Sporting News doesn't have the "official" vote for American League Manager of the Year. But Twins manager Paul Molitor was the pick from a panel of 27 MLB managers, beating out Houston's A.J. Hinch.
Twins
October 27, 2015
Torii Hunter says it's time after his one-year encore with Twins

Torii Hunter says it's time after his one-year encore with Twins

The Twins star outfielder is closing the books on a 19-year major league career that included five All-Star Games and nine Gold Glove Awards.
Video
October 27, 2015
World Series preview

World Series preview

Will the Royals' aggressive style trouble the Mets' young flamethrowers? The AP's Ben Walker and CineSport's Brian Clark preview the World Series.
Twins
October 27, 2015
Twins right fielder Torii Hunter (48) watched his second inning home run sail into the left field stands Sunday afternoon at Target Field. ] JEFF WHEE

Souhan: Retiring Hunter always put in the work to be a star

To pay Torii Hunter the ultimate compliment, he always got it.
Minneapolis
October 26, 2015
Renovations announced for Target Field center field seating, premium club

Renovations announced for Target Field center field seating, premium club

Target Field will add a limited-access club and a Twins-themed pub for the start of next season.
Twins
October 26, 2015

Chart: How Hunter ranks in Twins history

Among his several top-10 spots, he's fifth in home runs with 214.
Twins
October 26, 2015

Reusse blog: Hunter's career started as pinch runner on a random night in Baltimore

The first time Torii Hunter arrived for a big-league game, it was with a .223 average and with a 48-hour expiration date.
Polls
October 26, 2015

Poll: Should the Twins retire Torii Hunter's No. 48?

Twins
October 26, 2015

Twins outfielder Torii Hunter retires

Gallery: Torii Hunter announced his retirement Monday.