Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer during a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo...

Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer during a baseball game against the Detroit Tigers Tuesday, Oct. 6, 2009, in Minneapolis. (AP Photo...

The Coen brothers' take on Joe Mauer

Can the Twins re-sign Joe Mauer? Will the Yankees or Red Sox swoop in? The drama's worthy of a Coen brothers movie.

Haters, it's time to root for A-Rod

David Schoenfield demands you stop hating on Alex Rodriguez and show him some postseason love.

Cameras capture players at all times

Everything a player does these days -- from spitting to picking his nose -- will be captured on YouTube.

...MINNEAPOLIS - OCTOBER 06: Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins circles the field celebrating with fans after the Twins defeated the...

Who runs this town? (Part 3)

Page 2 goes region by region to determine which sports figures have the most juice in each city.

Four umpires are better than six

What's wrong with the sports world? Well, for starters, six-man umpire crews in the postseason.

It's time to adopt a team, everyone

Is your favorite baseball team not in the playoffs? Here's a handy guide on who you should root for in the postseason.

Getting pumped for the playoffs

Page 2 presents 77 reasons to spend October in front of your TV set.

A final chat with the Metrodome

Jim Caple has a chat with the Metrodome about functionality versus finesse and going out in style.

The painful possibility of going cupless

After watching Adrian Beltre's demise, Jim Caple tries to figure out why so many Major Leaguers don't wear a cup.

50 reasons to love MLB's second half

Page 2 assembles the 50 reasons to love the rest of the MLB season.

OAKLAND, CA - JUNE 11: Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins looks on during the game against the Oakland Athletics at the...

SEATTLE - JUNE 7: Joe Mauer #7 of the Minnesota Twins bats during a MLB baseball game against the Seattle Mariners at...