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Yankees torment Twins again, 10-4 in ALDS opener
Minnesota, the AL Central champion for the first time in nine years, was hurt by eight walks and hasn't won a playoff game since Johan Santana beat Hall of Famer Mike Mussina 2-0 in the 2004 Division Series opener at Yankee Stadium.
St. Thomas invited to join NCAA Division I Summit League
St. Thomas President Julie Sullivan announced in a letter Friday that the university applied and now has been invited to join the Summit League, an NCAA Division I conference. The Tommies currently are a Division III school.
Bombas vs. Bombers: Here’s why Twins-Yankees series will be like no other
The division series games that start Friday feature two evenly matched, high-octane offenses that helped make 2019 the year of the long ball. This Twins squad is eager to help bury Minnesota’s sad playoff history in New York.
Does Diggs no longer dig the Vikings?
Minnesota Vikings star wide receiver Stefon Diggs returned to practice Thursday, a day after he was absent amid reports that he wants out of Minnesota. He made cryptic comments to reporters Thursday suggesting he wants out of the Vikings.
After complaints, Comcast will air Twins playoff game for free
After widespread complaints from Twins fans, Comcast has reversed its decision to keep the team’s playoff game Friday night behind a paywall.
‘We like hotels’: Twins prep for playoffs in New York
The Minnesota Twins take off for New York on Wednesday for their first playoff series since 2010. Manager Rocco Baldelli says he’s planning “as few changes as possible” from their division-winning regular season.
Grand Salami: The Twins are swinging for the fences with playoff fare
A day after the Twins set the mark for most home runs in a season, they’re rolling out about a dozen playoff additions to the food service menu in their home stadium, starting Oct. 7.