That's Debatable: Who will win the AL Central?

...to believe they're for real. Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau are marvelous young players, and Joe Nathan belongs in the discussion with Mariano Rivera and Jonathan Papelbon as one of the three most...

Chat with Jerry Crasnick

...But this is hardly an either-or debate. You could make the case that Minnesota's Joe Nathan has been better for longer than either of these two guys. The Los Angeles market has...

Chat | January 28, 2008

Relief Efforts: Offseason bullpen roundup

Eric Karabell takes stock of each team's closer situation heading into the 2009 season, which will be updated constantly through the winter.

Twins need help on left side of the infield

Even if the Twins do little more than stand pat this offseason, they should still be dangerous.

How this year's playoffs affect next season's fantasy drafts

Eric Karabell describes how lasting impressions from the playoffs will play into next season's draft-day decisions, for better or for worse.

Scary Stories to Tell in the Park

It was a dark and stormy New York night back in 1984. The wind howled through the hulking edifice, populated once again, as it was every year, by elit...

Moyer, Lidge driving forces behind Phils' success

...to a guy with a 4.75 ERA -- will blow five or six saves per season. Joe Nathan was incredible this season. He's incredible every season. But even Joe Nathan blew six saves...

Blog Entry | Conversation | October 30, 2008

Routine Play

Justin Morneau is a creature of habit. But to live up to his potential--and the expectations of his teammates--the Twins slugger had to change the very way he lives his life

Fun with the Player Rater: 2008 recap

James Quintong looks at the final player rater standings and recaps the 2008 season by handing out some awards.

Twins have found success against ChiSox's Danks

White Sox left-hander John Danks has a tall order to fill Tuesday against a Twins lineup that has hit him hard.

Story | Conversation | September 29, 2008

Daily Notes for Tuesday: Twins versus Sox for all the marbles

Will Harris looks at Tuesday's AL Central-deciding game for fantasy matchups to exploit and avoid.

Twins close out season with win, turn attention to ChiSox-Tigers makeup

The Minnesota Twins wrapped up their regular season with a win. Up next? Another agonizing afternoon spent cheering against the Chicago White Sox.

White Sox desperately turn to Buehrle to prolong their season

They've lost five games in a row, and their hopes of making the playoffs are in danger. The White Sox turn to Mark Buehrle to prolong their season.

Minnesota Twins shortstop Nick Punto, second left, is welcomed by teammates Joe Mauer, Brian Buscher, and Joe Nathan, from left, after he scored the winning run during the 10th inning of a baseball game...

Casilla's 10th-inning single gives Twins sweep of ChiSox

Alexi Casilla's 10th-inning single sent the Minnesota Twins past the Chicago White Sox 7-6 on Thursday night and into first place in the AL Central by a half-game.