Read more Minnesota Twins stories on Newserhttp://www.newser.com/taggrid/3923/minnesota-twins.html2009 - Newseren-usNewser Feed GeneratorTue, 24 Nov 2009 18:21:59 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/71559/time-to-ditch-umps-or-at-least-some-of-them.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagJoe 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 blown calls...http://www.newser.com/story/71559/time-to-ditch-umps-or-at-least-some-of-them.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 13 Oct 2009 12:35:24 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/71432/yankees-angels-wrap-up-series-sweeps.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe 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...http://www.newser.com/story/71432/yankees-angels-wrap-up-series-sweeps.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagSun, 11 Oct 2009 17:23:32 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/71202/sabathia-yankees-overpower-minnesota-in-game-1.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagDerek 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...http://www.newser.com/story/71202/sabathia-yankees-overpower-minnesota-in-game-1.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagWed, 07 Oct 2009 20:56:05 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/71102/in-classic-twins-clip-tigers-for-final-playoff-spot.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe 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 first-round series...http://www.newser.com/story/71102/in-classic-twins-clip-tigers-for-final-playoff-spot.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 06 Oct 2009 21:21:01 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/63101/mauer-has-a-real-shot-at-400.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagOpponents 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 a shot at being the...http://www.newser.com/story/63101/mauer-has-a-real-shot-at-400.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 29 Jun 2009 13:51:02 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/43031/bostons-pedroia-wins-american-league-mvp.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagBoston 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, batting .326 with...http://www.newser.com/story/43031/bostons-pedroia-wins-american-league-mvp.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 18 Nov 2008 13:36:47 CSThttp://www.newser.com/story/38821/chisox-win-playoff-for-al-central.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagJim 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 first-round series...http://www.newser.com/story/38821/chisox-win-playoff-for-al-central.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagTue, 30 Sep 2008 20:58:18 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/38712/ramirez-slam-lifts-chisox-into-1-game-playoff.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagAlexei 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...http://www.newser.com/story/38712/ramirez-slam-lifts-chisox-into-1-game-playoff.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 29 Sep 2008 20:06:27 CDThttp://www.newser.com/story/38633/sox-a-game-away-from-twins-showdown.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagThe 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,...http://www.newser.com/story/38633/sox-a-game-away-from-twins-showdown.html?utm_source=syn&utm_medium=rss&utm_campaign=tagMon, 29 Sep 2008 3:04:35 CDT