Hardy heads to Twins for Gomez

J.J. Hardy has been traded from the Milwaukee Brewers to the Minnesota Twins in exchange for Carlos Gomez.

Angels manage to keep season going

If the Angels had lost on Thursday, the focus would have fallen on manager Mike Scioscia's decision-making. But they didn't, instead defeating the Yankees in Game 5 to force the ALCS back to New York.

Minnesota Twins manager Ron Gardenhire, left, waits for a Jesse Crain to replace Craig Breslow along with catcher Joe Mauer and...

Kiss 'Em Goodbye: Minnesota Twins

Insider and Baseball Prospectus collaborate to dissect the demise of the 2009 Minnesota Twins, who surged to make the playoffs, met a real power and folded -- and now need to start worrying about Joe Mauer's contract and other future issues.

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A-Rod, Posada HRs help Yanks complete sweep of Twins

Alex Rodriguez and Jorge Posada hit seventh-inning home runs, and the Yankees beat the Twins 4-1 to advance to the ALCS.

Old hands guide Yankees to ALCS

Andy Pettitte, Jorge Posada and Mariano Rivera aren't new to the postseason, nor is their habit of getting the job done when it matters most.

Gardenhire still irked at ump's blown call

Ron Gardenhire was still miffed about a fair ball ruled foul when the Twins manager was asked whether MLB should extend the use of instant replay.

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Yankees-Twins Preview

Tolbert (oblique strain) off ALDS roster

The Twins have taken third baseman Matt Tolbert off their division series roster due to a strained left oblique muscle.

Yankees steal 2-0 lead over Twins after A-Rod ties game in 9th inning

Mark Teixeira hit a leadoff homer in the 11th inning to give the New York Yankees a 4-3 victory over the Minnesota Twins on Friday night and 2-0 lead in their AL playoff series.

...L) NEW YORK - OCTOBER 07: Manager Ron Gardenhire of the Minnesota Twins looks on during batting practice before Game One of the ALDS against...

Posada out of Yankees' lineup

Catcher Jorge Posada is out of the New York Yankees' lineup for Game 2 of their AL division series against the Minnesota Twins.

A-Rod experiencing October rebirth

Alex Rodriguez is forging a new identity this October, playing a far different role than in previous years.

Twins-Yankees Preview

Twins-Yankees Preview

Did Twins need adult supervision?

...been hailed for "staying loose," etc. Three, what exactly was someone supposed to do? Ron Gardenhire would have been reviled if he'd try to lay down the law. And yes...