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Twins
October 4, 2019
The new-look 2019 Homer Hanky is now on sale

The new-look 2019 Homer Hanky is now on sale

The look of the new Hanky, with fresh colors and design, was revealed in Thursday's print editions of the Star Tribune.
Twins
October 4, 2019
Arraez, Adrianza make Twins playoff roster; Astudillo, Perez left off

Arraez, Adrianza make Twins playoff roster; Astudillo, Perez left off

The Twins will have 12 pitchers and 13 position players on the 25-man roster when they face the Yankees in the American League Division Series.
Twins
October 4, 2019
As playoffs begin, Twins fans revel in an unexpected season

As playoffs begin, Twins fans revel in an unexpected season

Joyful over a magical year, they're ready to take on the Yankees -- and hope to be in it for the duration.
Twins
October 4, 2019
Luis Arraez

Arraez looks more likely to be able to play vs. Yankees

Rookie infielder Luis Arraez is less than a week removed from being carted off the field following a collision at Kansas City.
Twins
October 4, 2019
A couple of Twins players, including Minnesota Twins second baseman Luis Arraez, fielded grounders in the drizzle at Yankee Stadium Thursday afternoon

Souhan: Twins-Yankees a modern baseball matchup in a classic venue

Never before have two 100-victory teams met in baseball's playoffs while wielding so much power and so little pitching certainty.
Twins
October 3, 2019
Bob Costas attends the Friars Club Entertainment Icon Award ceremony honoring Billy Crystal at the Ziegfeld Ballroom on Monday, Nov. 12, 2018, in New

MLB Network's Costas ready to 'lay out some broad strokes' for Twins-Yankees

Longtime NBC personality Bob Costas will be behind the microphone for the Twins' playoff opener in New York.
Twins
October 3, 2019
Minnesota Twins' Nelson Cruz, second from right, and Miguel Sano, right, hold the Bomba (Spanish for bomb) award presented to them by members of the M

Best of the bombas: Ranking the Twins' Top 10 home runs of 2019

The Twins hit a record 307 home runs this season. Here's our look at the Top 10, knowing full well that opinions -- like exit velocity, distance traveled and launch angle -- can differ from one homer enthusiast to another.
Twins
October 3, 2019
Twins catcher Mitch Garver now earns more strikes for his pitchers by honing his pitch-framing skills.

'I didn't wake up this good.' Garver's major makeover leads to historic season

Mitch Garver's emergence as a power hitter ranks at the top of the surprise developments that propelled the Twins to their 101-victory season.
Twins
October 3, 2019
Berrios to start Twins' Game 1 vs. Yankees; Arraez could be on roster

Berrios to start Twins' Game 1 vs. Yankees; Arraez could be on roster

Manager Rocco Baldelli said infielder Luis Arraez's sprained ankle has improved to the point where he could be on the team's 25-man playoff roster that will be announced Friday morning.
Twins
October 3, 2019
Four guys who pitched for the Twins at some point in 2019, and Jason Castro.

Dearly discarded: Can you identify these departed 2019 pitchers?

Here are eight pitchers who you might or might not recall wearing a Twins uniform at some point during this 101-victory season. How many can you identify?
Twins
October 3, 2019
Jorge Polanco

Hartman: Twins need Polanco at his best to top the Yankees

2019 was a breakout year for Jorge Polanco, especially after last season when he was suspended 81 games for using a performance-enhancing drug.
Vikings
October 3, 2019
A defining weekend in New York for the Twins and Vikings

A defining weekend in New York for the Twins and Vikings

Both teams face big tests in New York. The Twins will be looking to set a tone for their future while the Vikings have an urgent need that's very much in the present.
Twins
October 3, 2019
Mitch Garver is greeted at home plate by Jonathan Schoop in May at Yankee Stadium.

Road warriors: Twins are a traveling legion of boom

Forget home-field advantage: The Twins have spent the season walking into opposing teams' stadiums and walking out with victories.
Twins
October 3, 2019

Picture this: A look back at Twins' AL Central championship season

Some memorable moments from the Minnesota Twins regular season.
Twins
October 2, 2019

Twins rewrite their record book with 2019 performance

A look at the plethora of records the Twins set this season.
Twins
October 2, 2019

Mitch Garver: a closer look

Learn more about the Twins catcher.
Twins
October 2, 2019
No respect: Preview originally says Yankees vs. Minnesota Wild

No respect: Preview originally says Yankees vs. Minnesota Wild

Newsweek did a roundup Wednesday of how various experts see the MLB playoffs shaking out, but got something terribly wrong.
Twins
October 2, 2019
Souhan: Lots of reasons why these Twins shouldn't fear the Yankees

Souhan: Lots of reasons why these Twins shouldn't fear the Yankees

Are we supposed to believe that the 2019 Twins have no chance to beat the 2019 Yankees because a bunch of departed players failed to beat previous Yankee teams?
Twins
October 2, 2019
Infielder Ronald Torreyes and catcher Willians Astudillo are among a foursome playing dominoes in the clubhouse before the start of a game against the

Latin beat: Twins clubhouse a rollicking and relaxed place, just how the team wants it

There's talking, arguing, laughing. It's the environment the Twins and manager Rocco Baldelli envisioned having this season, one that has been all the team could have hoped for.
Twins
October 2, 2019
Comcast caves: Will show Twins-Yankees Game 1 to all subscribers

Comcast caves: Will show Twins-Yankees Game 1 to all subscribers

After initially planning not to offer the free MLB Network preview in the Twin Cities area, Comcast announced via social media that it has reversed course.