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 Time to Ditch Umps? 
 (Or at Least 
 Some of Them) 

Machines might be able to do this job better

Oct 13, 09 12:35 PM CDT
(Newser) - Joe Mauer smashed a ball to left field in the 11th inning Friday, and it landed fair, a foot inside the line. But it won’t show up on any box score, because umpire Phil Cuzzi, standing just 10 feet away, ruled it foul. It’s just one of several... More »

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MLB • New York Yankees • Minnesota Twins • umpire • instant replay • pitch f/x • baseball • umpires • Joe Mauer

mlb playoffs

Yankees, Angels Wrap Up Series Sweeps

With Dodgers in NLCS, only Philly-Colorado remains up in the air

Oct 11, 09 5:23 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Yankees wrapped up a sweep of the Twins tonight in Minneapolis, getting homers from Jorge Posada and suddenly clutch Alex Rodriguez in a 6-1 win. They advance to face the Angels, who mounted an unlikely ninth-inning comeback this afternoon, scoring off Red Sox closer Jonathan Papelbon three times and... More »

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St. Louis Cardinals • MLB • Philadelphia Phillies • Boston Red Sox • New York Yankees • Jonathan Papelbon • Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim • Alex Rodriguez • Jorge Posada • Colorado Rockies • Minnesota Twins • Vladimir Guerrero • Los Angeles Dodgers • baseball playoffs • Torii Hunter • baseball

MLB PLAYOFFS

Sabathia, Yankees Overpower Minnesota in Game 1

Jeter leads offensive assault as New York cruises 7-2

Oct 7, 09 8:56 PM CDT
(AP) - Derek Jeter and CC Sabathia got the New York Yankees off to a winning postseason start in their new ballpark—and even Alex Rodriguez broke out of his playoff rut against the Minnesota Twins. Jeter tied it with a two-run homer, Sabathia was the ace the Yankees signed him to... More »

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BASEBALL POSTSEASON

 In Classic, Twins Clip Tigers 
 for Final Playoff Spot 

Minnesota earns right to face Yankees with 6-5 victory in 12 innings

Oct 6, 09 9:21 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Minnesota Twins rallied twice tonight, including in extra innings, to beat the Detroit Tigers in a one-game playoff to decide the American League Central division, winning 6-5 in 12 innings and grabbing baseball’s final postseason spot. It’ll be a quick turnaround for the Twins, who begin their... More »

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New York Yankees • Detroit Tigers • Minnesota Twins • rally • American League playoffs • baseball playoffs • Hubert H. Humphrey Metrodome

GLOSSIES

 Mauer Has a Real Shot at .400 


Jun 29, 09 1:51 PM CDT
(Newser) - Opponents don’t spend much time looking at the scouting report for Joe Mauer, because it shows that the Minnesota Twins catcher doesn’t strike out, doesn’t pop up, and has no holes in his swing—and that’s no misprint. That’s why Mauer, currently hitting .394, has... More »

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MLB • Minnesota Twins • Ted Williams • baseball • Joe Mauer

Boston's Pedroia Wins American League MVP  

Second baseman, last season's top rookie, beats out Minnesota's Morneau, teammate Youkilis

Nov 18, 08 1:36 PM CST
(Newser) - Boston Red Sox second baseman Dustin Pedroia was named the American League’s Most Valuable Player today, the Globe reports, beating out Minnesota’s Justin Morneau and Red Sox teammate Kevin Youkilis. Pedroia, 25, was the AL’s top rookie last season, and finished 2008 with a league-leading 213 hits,... More »

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UPDATED

 ChiSox Win Playoff 
 for AL Central 

Winner gets day off, begins series against Tampa Bay on Thursday

Sep 30, 08 8:58 PM CDT
(Newser) - Jim Thome’s seventh-inning home run propelled the Chicago White Sox to a 1-0 victory tonight over the visiting Minnesota Twins in a one-game playoff to decide the American League’s Central Division. The White Sox bullpen made it stand up in clinching the South Siders a berth in a... More »

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(AP) - Alexei Ramirez spread his arms wide and raced around the bases like a little kid. The White Sox would play one more day. Ramirez set a rookie record with his fourth grand slam of the season, and Chicago beat Detroit 8-2 in a rainout makeup today, forcing a one-game tiebreaker... More »

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 Sox a Game Away 
 From Twins 
 Showdown 

5-1 win over Indians leaves tough Tigers last obstacle to playoff

Sep 29, 08 3:04 AM CDT
(Newser) - The American League Central Division crown is still up for grabs with the resounding White Sox win yesterday over the Cleveland Indians, 5-1, snapping a five-game losing streak. The Sox—a half game behind the Minnesota Twins—play a make-up game against the Detroit Tigers today. If the Sox lose,... More »

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 Rays Score 
 First Replay Reversal 

Fan interference call dropped on homer;  Rays topple Twins 11-1

Sep 20, 08 6:24 AM CDT
(Newser) - A Twins fan's near-catch caused MLB's first-ever instant replay reversal yesterday, the St Petersburg Times reports. Carlos Pena's 3-run homer was initially ruled a double for fan interference after the first-base umpire thought he saw a fan touch the ball while it was in play. The replay showed that contact... More »

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 MLB's Midterm Report Cards 

Rays at the head of the class—Rockies, Marlins at the back

Jul 2, 08 12:20 PM CDT
(Newser) - Report card time! Here’s how the rambunctious kids of MLB are doing so far, in Yahoo Sports’ Steven Henson’s estimation. A students—Rays, Red Sox, Cubs, Angels, White Sox Particular kudos go to the Rays, the poor kid who went to the head of the class. ... More »

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Blackburn Pitches Twins Past Rockies 

Mauer has early RBI; Young ignites winning rally in seventh

May 16, 08 11:54 PM CDT
(Newser) - Nick Blackburn pitched seven strong innings and Delmon Young doubled twice and scored two runs to lead the Minnesota Twins to a 4-2 win over the Colorado Rockies on Friday night. Blackburn (4-2) struck out five and didn't walk a batter to help the Twins end a three-game skid. Joe... More »

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MLB • Colorado Rockies • Minnesota Twins • baseball • Clint Barmes • Nick Blackburn • Delmon Young • Mike Lamb • Adam Everett

Pinch-Hitting Inglett Lift Jays Over Twins

Toronto completes three-game series sweep of Minnesota

May 16, 08 12:35 AM CDT
(Newser) - Still stuck in last place and minus injured leader Vernon Wells, the streaky Toronto Blue Jays needed to reconstruct their confidence. This was a successful first step: A three-game sweep at Minnesota. Dustin McGowan survived his wildness without much damage, the bullpen was spotless and Joe Inglett picked up his... More »

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Stairs' Slam Lifts Jays Over Twins

May 14, 08 10:59 PM CDT
(Newser) - Matt Stairs hit a grand slam and Roy Halladay rebounded from a shaky start to help the Toronto Blue Jays beat the Minnesota Twins 6-5 on Wednesday night. Halladay (4-5) has been the victim of poor run support all season, getting only 3.14 runs per outing entering Wednesday. Stairs'... More »

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 Stairs Powers Jays Past Twins 

May 13, 08 11:28 PM CDT
(Newser) - Matt Stairs homered and scored twice for the struggling Blue Jays' offense in Toronto's 5-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Tuesday night. Lyle Overbay and former Twin Shannon Stewart each had two hits, including RBI-doubles, for the Jays, who scored at least five runs in a game for just... More »

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Livan Hernandez Pitches Twins Past Red Sox 7-3

Buchholz done in despite Twins' lack of power hitting

May 12, 08 10:45 PM CDT
(Newser) - Livan Hernandez won again, Craig Monroe contributed another big hit, and the Minnesota Twins beat the Boston Red Sox 7-3 on Monday night to win the four-game series. Manny Ramirez finally went deep, hitting career homer No. 498 in the first inning for the Red Sox. The two-run shot was... More »

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GAME OF THE NIGHT

Twins Start Swinging
Lumber, Belt 3 Homers

May 12, 08 2:50 AM CDT
(Newser) - Craig Monroe went 2-for-4 with two of light-hitting Minnesota's three home runs and four RBI, and the Twins hung on for a 9-8 victory over the Boston Red Sox tonight. Joe Nathan gave up two runs in the ninth but still managed to record his 12th save in as many... More »

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 Dice-K, 4 Homers 
 Carry Red Sox to Win 

Bottom of lineup is major source of power against the Twins

May 10, 08 9:58 PM CDT
(Newser) - The Boston Red Sox got an unexpected power surge from the bottom of their lineup to help Daisuke Matsuzaka remain undefeated with a 5-2 victory over Minnesota on Saturday. Coco Crisp and Jed Lowrie hit back-to-back homers to lead off the seventh inning and Matsuzaka (6-0) gave up two runs... More »

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Twins Jump Over Red Sox, Beat Papelbon

Lamb has key hit in ninth-inning rally for Minnesota

May 10, 08 12:00 AM CDT
(Newser) - Struggling Mike Lamb lifted the Minnesota Twins past the Boston Red Sox 7-6 last night with a two-run single in the ninth against Jonathan Papelbon, who blew his second consecutive save opportunity. Delmon Young led off the ninth with a single, and advanced on a sacrifice by Matt Tolbert. Adam... More »

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 White Sox Beat Twins, 6-2 

May 8, 08 11:48 PM CDT
(Newser) - Jermaine Dye homered for the third straight game while Juan Uribe added a go-ahead two-run drive in the fifth to help the struggling Chicago White Sox beat the Minnesota Twins 6-2 last night. John Danks (3-3) made it through five innings, giving up six hits and two runs, and Chicago... More »

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