The untold tales of the winter meetings

We've heard lots of news from the MLB winter meetings, but here are some ultra-secret scoops.

Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer during a baseball game against...

Minnesota Twins catcher Joe Mauer during a baseball game against...

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.

...of the Kansas City Royals pitches to the Minnesota Twins on October 3, 2009 at the Metrodome in...

New Hornets uniforms salute Mardi Gras

Uni Watch details the New Orleans Hornets' new Mardi Gras-themed alternate uniforms.

...a spring training game between the Indians and Minnesota Twins at Chain of Lakes Stadium in Winter Haven...

...home run in the ninth inning against the Minnesota Twins in Game Two of the ALDS during the...

The grass-covered baseball field at the Minnesota Twins new stadium Target Field is shown after the...

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

...ninth inning two-run home run against the Minnesota Twins in Game 2 of the American League division...

...third baseman Alex Rodriguez reacts after tagging out Minnesota Twins' Nick Punto (8) during the eighth inning of...

...Cuzzi in the eleventh inning agains against the Minnesota Twins in Game Two of the ALDS during the...

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.