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Twins alter uniforms, add throwback option
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Twins unveiled their biggest uniform change since 1987 on Monday, with a whole new look for the road sans pinstripes, and a new alternate home uniform that's a throwback to 1961.
Nov 17, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Season of change: Twins mark move with new jerseys
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Twins have new logos and uniforms for their new era of outdoor baseball.
Nov 16, 2009 | 4:45 pm
Twins trying to cover third base
MINNEAPOLIS - Joe Crede was on the Twins' radar at this time last year, though not much was made of it publicly, General Manager Bill Smith said.
Nov 13, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Jeter, Teixeira win Gold Gloves; Mauer honored
NEW YORK — Derek Jeter sure is stuffing his trophy case this year.
Nov 10, 2009 | 11:30 pm | Loading…
Yankees' Matsui, Twins' Cabrera become free agents
NEW YORK - World Series MVP Hideki Matsui became a free agent Monday along with New York Yankees teammates Johnny Damon, Eric Hinske, Jose Molina and Xavier Nady.
Nov 09, 2009 | 11:45 pm | Loading…
Twins acquire Hardy, send Gomez to Brewers
Nov 07, 2009 | 12:10 am | Loading…
Twins plan a public moving sale at the Metrodome
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Twins are officially moving out of the Metrodome and they're having a sale.
Oct 29, 2009 | 11:35 pm | Loading…
Souped up Series as Phillies and Yankees get ready
NEW YORK (AP) - Even before the first pitch, this World Series seems souped up.
Oct 28, 2009 | 3:30 pm
Sale of Cubs, Wrigley complete
CHICAGO (AP) - The $845 million sale of the Chicago Cubs, Wrigley Field and other assets from the Tribune Co. to the Ricketts family was completed Tuesday, more than 2½ years after the baseball franchise was put on the market.
Oct 27, 2009 | 12:00 pm
Busy Twins' offseason marked by move across town
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Minnesota Twins have started what's sure to be a busy offseason.
Oct 21, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
After late surge, Twins still have issues to solve
MINNEAPOLIS - The Minnesota Twins are clearing out their lockers at the Metrodome for the last time, leaving behind the storied facility and, they hope, their recent postseason struggles.
Oct 12, 2009 | 11:15 pm | Loading…
Patrick Reusse: Here's a 10-step program for the Twins
MINNEAPOLIS- There are facts to remember before comparing the Minnesota Twins' four consecutive first-round dismissals in the playoffs with the string of early exits by the Kevin Garnett-led Timberwolves and a pair of one-and-dones for Jacques Lemaire's Wild:
Oct 12, 2009 | 11:15 pm | Loading…
Yankees' sluggers turn off lights on Twins, Metrodome
MINNEAPOLIS - Alex Rodriguez finally delivered the playoff performance he needed and his talent demanded, powering the New York Yankees back to the AL championship series.
Oct 12, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Bad for Yankees, Pavano's been a boon for Twins
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - Carl Pavano called those four injury-riddled, tension-filled seasons in New York a ``black period'' in his career.
Oct 10, 2009 | 11:30 pm | Loading…
Twins put the ball in Blackburn's hand for Game 2
NEW YORK - If pitching in a Game 163 is like being the playoffs, maybe Twins righthander Nick Blackburn is one up on Yankees righthander A.J. Burnett. Blackburn has the benefit of pitching in a game with the season on the line, while Burnett will be pitching in a playoff game for the firs…
Oct 08, 2009 | 11:30 pm | Loading…
Yankees rally past tired Twins
NEW YORK - Derek Jeter got a big hit, just as he did in Octobers past at the famed ballpark across the street. CC Sabathia joined in the postseason fun. Even Alex Rodriguez broke out of his playoff rut.
Oct 08, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Vegas likes Yankees, Cards to meet in World Series
LAS VEGAS (AP) - Oddsmakers in Las Vegas have picked the New York Yankees and the St. Louis Cardinals as favorites to meet in baseball's World Series, with New York an overwhelming favorite to win its first title since 2000.
Oct 07, 2009 | 5:00 pm
Twins complete division comeback, 6-5 over Tigers in 12th
MINNEAPOLIS (AP) - The Metrodome erupted in a jet-like roar as Carlos Gomez zoomed home with the winning run to finish off an AL Central race - and a thrilling tiebreaker - that didn't want to end.
Oct 07, 2009 | 12:00 am | Loading…
Twins surge makes Game 163 hottest ticket
MINNEAPOLIS - Sam and Nathan Skaff were ecstatic to land tickets to Tuesday's tiebreaker between the Minnesota Twins and the Detroit Tigers. The bad news is that work commitments mean they'll be making three 250-mile road trips in 24 hours to see some bonus baseball.
Oct 05, 2009 | 11:35 pm | Loading…
