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Torii Hunter: It would be "difficult and uncomfortable" to play with gay teammate

This past year has been a coming out party for gay-friendly professional athletes. In Minnesota, Vikings punter Chris Kluwe became the NFL's most aggressive straight ally, and a spokesman for the campaign to a defeat a constitutional amendment to ban gay marriage. In our October cover story on Klu ... More >>

Joe Mauer has the second-worst contract in baseball, says Yahoo!

SEE ALSO:-- Twins fan crafts Joe Mauer "jersey" out of bushy back hair-- Joe Mauer is 29th highest-paid athlete in world, according to Forbes-- Joe Mauer should dump T.I.'s "What You Know"Joe Mauer remains an undeniably productive player, ranking second in the American League in on-base percentage t ... More >>

Torii Hunter: Cops 'drew guns on me'

Former Twins centerfielder Torii Hunter learned the hard way last night that his home security system works really well. Hunter, who now plays for the Angels, started tweeting about a not-so-friendly run in with Newport police around 5:20. According to Hunter, he accidentally set off his alarm w ... More >>

Jim Thome's fate remains in question as he powers Twins to victory

​ Jim Thome cranked yet another home run last night, as the Minnesota Twins took two of three from the first place Detroit Tigers in an exciting, 6-5 win, decided in the last inning. With the bases loaded in the ninth, Justin Morneau smacked a solid single off normally reliable closer Jose Valver ... More >>

Twins bats get hot against powerful Angels

​Last night, the Twins unleashed a rare offensive lightshow, as Delmon Young and Michael Cuddyer smacked two homers apiece, in an 11-4 victory over the surging Los Angeles, California, Angels of Anaheim. Cuddyer's second dinger was a grand slam, giving the lone hero of 2011 five RBIs for the night ... More >>

Target Field guard scolded lesbian Twins fans for kissing

The guard has been reprimanded, but still works at the stadium.​Taylor Campione and Kelsi Culpepper -- two lesbian women from Minneapolis -- were recently scolded by a Target Field security guard for what they call a "brief kiss." After seeing the quick peck on the lips, the guard told the wo ... More >>

Ron Gardenhire, a curse, and the fate of the Twins

Things are far from OK for the reigning manager of the year.​Ron Gardenhire is facing, or should be facing, some serious heat with his Twins in the AL Central basement. After all, the local nine were picked to walk away with the division, or at the very least get into some serious fisticuffs w ... More >>

Are the Twins (somehow) better without Justin Morneau?

Results without the first baseman over the last two years pose some interesting questions.

Is a Twins Perfect Game on the horizon?

My top choice for the candidate to make it happen.

Francisco Liriano turns Dominican winter into dominant spring

The southpaw looks to extend his 15 inning scoreless streak vs. Detroit tonight.

Minnesota Twins are worth what?

​TheYankees they're not: The Minnesota Twins are worth $356 million, according to some new numbers from Forbes magazine. That's up from $44 million when Carl Pohlad bought the team in 1984. Sound like a lot of money? Consider this: The Yankees top the Forbes rankings with a value of $1.6 bill ... More >>

Victoria's Secret inks MLB deal; Twins logo will appear over midriff near you

This logo coming to a midriff near you.

Bridesmaid Revisited: Metrodome Memory Series Part 5

Video scrapbook of fan memories at the Dome.

From Mirth to Mulch: Twins swept by Yanks

Ouch.

Twins rested and tested; Previews for ALDS Games 2 and 3

History dictates that getting down 0-2 in a best-of-five series ain't good.

Jeter Meter at Swelter: Yanks take Game 1

The vet shortstop of 13 postseasons stated his presence with authority in New York's 7-2 win over the Twins.

The Yankees: 10 Reasons to Hate 'Em

They're the Evil Empire to the Twins' scrappy rebels

Sing it with me: We're gonna win Twins!

We're gonna win Twins, we're gonna score. We're gonna win Twins watch that baseball soar. Knock out a homerun shout a hip-hooray, cheer for the Minnesota Twins today.

Did something within the Twins die in Croakland?

Bad vibes in a 16-1 ass-whooping to the A's. Up next on the Coast: the first-place Angels.

Minnesota Twins: Empty in the East

Why don't the Twins ever sport any Asian dudes on the roster?

2008 MLB Awards

Air Fair? Rochester to Minneapolis

2008 MLB Season Preview

(Chunky) Minnesota Twins 2008 Season Preview

Hot Stove: Why it's Good That the Twins Didn't Re-Sign Torii Hunter

Fireworks! (Sparklers, whatever...)

There You Go, Kid

Angels With Dirty Faces

Random Digressions from the Road Trip

Ten Days That Shook the Dome

The greatest moments of the hometown team's season (so far)

All the Hits, All the Time

Rod Carew: Sometimes it's best not to swing for the fences

Foul tip: Yankees wrap-up

Three up, three down: Twins preview

Who's nuts, Sid or Steinbrenner?

Horseshoes and hand grenades (and baseball)

Freelance Winners

The Twins patch together a strong start

Capturing the Flag

Despite midseason doldrums, the twins reward the faithful with a second straight pennant

Hello, I Must Be Going

Five days in the life: An anguished ALCS diary

Yes, We Have No Troy Glauses

Twins/Angels Game 3

It Begins

Twins/Angels Game 1

Joyless in Mudville

Twins/Angels Game 5

This God, This... Gardenhire

The Twins rookie manager deserves all the credit in the world

Good Luck, Boys

The Twins stack up just fine against the A's--if you ignore a few nagging details.

Bottom of the Ninth

This writer's season might be over. But what a season it was!

Coming Through with a Pinch

Superstition and short swings serve the Twins in extra innings

Dream the Impossible Dream

And save your bile for Major League Baseball

Reason to Believe

The major leagues are going to hell in a handbasket, but for the time being we've still got the Twins, and the game

Who's in First?

Despite balky starting pitching and an infield that collectively swings a small stick, the Twins hang in there

Winning Ways

It was a very good week

No Asterisks, Please

Handicapping the races in baseball's first full season since 1993.