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Baseball Prospectus released its projected standings for the 2018 MLB season, tabbing the Twins for an 81-81 season with one major caveat: The projection is subject to change as teams add to their rosters. The publication projected a 20-win improvement for the Twins last season, an optimistic forecast the Twins exceeded by six wins at 85-77.

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In your post-Super Bowl haze, you might not realize it but the Olympics are on TV. It's true! You can check out the Winter Games from 1-9 a.m. on NBCSN and again at 7 p.m. on Ch. 11 and NBCSN.

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"Ugh. Although the nature of sports is 'next man up,' we barely had time to enjoy a healthy Wild. Tough season in more ways than one. Hope Brodin can bounce back post-surgery. Glad that Prosser is OK."

"Rallen1225" commenting on startribune.com.

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"One woman's take: Minneapolis did a great job hosting this insane event. Whole city on the ball. Do it there every year, I don't care.

@caityweaver