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American League:
• Twins-Yankees, Gm 4
• Red Sox-Angels, Gm 3
National League:
• Dodgers-Cards, Gm 4
• Astros-Braves, Gm 5

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10/9, GAME 4: Yankees 6, Twins 5 Wrap >

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Bauman: Yanks pull it off again

By Mike Bauman 10/9/2004

It was one of those rare postseason games when you could clearly see how things were set up against the New York Yankees. But the Yankees apparently could not see it this same way. Full story >

Bauman: Lapse cost Twins game Minnesota unable to close the deal on Yankees

Game balls: Rating Game 4 Sierra, A-Rod come through to advance Yankees

Baseball Daily News / Twins

Twins ousted from ALDS Eliminated after battling Yankees in extra innings

Santana gave Twins best chance Allowed one run, struck out seven in five innings

Rincon tips his hat to Yankees Twins stand behind their reliever after Game 4 loss

Cudd-iary: ALDS Game 4 'We had a chance a couple of times'

Twins short hops -- Game 4 A look at the trends of this ALDS

Notes: Ford in left field for Game 4 Stewart still leading off as designated hitter

Ron Gardenhire, postgame quotes Minnesota's postseason comes to an end

Ron Gardenhire pregame quotes Twins manager wants team to relax for Game 4

Baseball Daily News / Yankees

Yanks come back, finish off Twins Bombers rally to win ALDS, move on to LCS against Sox

A-Rod manufactures a huge run Scores game-winner after double, SB, wild pitch

Sierra saves the day for Yanks First hit of series for veteran proves to be biggest

Q&A with Gary Sheffield: Game 4 Sheff talks about A-Rod, Saturday's comeback and more

Yankees set for ALCS sequel Meet archrival Red Sox for second straight year

Yankees' rotation ready for ALCS Experience, strong performance vs. Twins help out

Press Row: Yankees find a way Time and again, Bombers prove it ain't over 'til it's over

Facts machine Yankees' mystique a postseason constant

Yankees short hops Bombers put Twins away with clutch hitting

Torre not worried over pen's woes Skipper confident in relief corps despite ALDS troubles

Notes: El Duque still a no-go Hernandez unlikely to pitch in Game 4 or 5

Alex Rodriguez, postgame quotes A-Rod comments on his contributions in the post

Joe Torre, postgame quotes Manager sizes up series with Minnesota

Joe Torre pregame quotes Yankees manager says experience is the key

10/8, GAME 3: Yankees 8, Twins 4 Wrap >

Brown redeems himself with gem

By Mike Bauman 10/9/2004

Kevin Brown is the hand-breaker and the big-game winner in this saga. Full story >

Press Row: Bring on the Red Sox? Yankees take 2-1 advantage over Twins

Game balls: Rating Game 3 Jeter, Williams postseason stars once again

Twins give last shot their best shot Ace to start Game 4 on verge of elimination

Baseball Daily News / Twins

Home not so sweet for Twins Silva gives up six runs in five innings for the loss

Aggressive Twins have no regrets Baserunning and defense problematic in Game 3

Cudd-iary: ALDS Game 3 Twins have been here before

Twins short hops -- Game 3 A look at the trends of this ALDS

Dominant Santana gets start Ace not concerned about pitching on three days' rest

Notes: Cuddyer starts at second Jones returns from California for Game 3

Fans come out for breakfast rally More than 1,000 take part in event outside Metrodome

Ron Gardenhire postgame quotes Twins manager on baserunning, ninth-inning rally

Ron Gardenhire pregame quotes Twins manager not worried about Santana

Johan Santana pregame quotes Game 1 winner ready to go on three days' rest

Baseball Daily News / Yankees

Brown, bats lift Yanks in Game 3 Yankees unload on Twins for eight runs, 14 hits

Brown pays back teammates Six-inning, one-run performance makes amends

Q&A with Gary Sheffield: Game 3 Sheff talks about Friday's win, getting to Silva, Santana

Yankees short hops Bombers on brink of date with Red Sox

Facts machine Yankees' bullpen on shaky ground in ALDS

Vazquez to make Game 4 start Right-hander gets call over El Duque on Saturday

Notes: Duque available from pen? Hernandez as reliever could be option for Torre

Kevin Brown postgame quotes Yankees pitcher on his health, strong Game 3 start

Joe Torre postgame quotes Yankees manager talks discusses his pitching

Joe Torre pregame quotes Yankees manager discusses how his rotation was set

Javier Vazquez pregame quotes Game 4 starter happy for chance to pitch in the playoffs

10/7, OFF-DAY

Game 2 adds aura to A-Rod

By Mike Bauman 10/8/2004

It took a little time, as manager Joe Torre said, but here was the kind of defining moment that the marriage of the Yankees franchise and the Alex Rodriguez greatness was supposed to provide. Better delayed than denied. And really worth the wait. Full story >

Twins to make noise in Game 3 Minnesota not going quietly in ALDS

Joe Torre workout quotes Yankees manager discusses the 2004 playoffs

Derek Jeter workout quotes The Yankees' captain discusses the 2004 playoffs

Ron Gardenhire workout quotes Twins manager proud of his team following Game 2

Michael Cuddyer workout quotes Infielder, Twins will try to shake off tough Game 2 loss

Baseball Daily News / Twins

Silva gets nod in ALDS Game 3 Starter has heated up toward end of season

The day after: Joe Nathan Closer not discouraged after 12th-inning loss

Notes: Mauer a possibility for ALCS Club skips workout; Santana works in bullpen session

Twins' young guns impress Ford, Cuddyer, Morneau and others fuel Minnesota

Baseball Daily News / Yankees

Jeter, a new Mr. October in town Always delivers, finds a way to win

Brown to get ball for Game 3 Overcoming setbacks, righty tries to put past behind him

Yanks undecided on Game 4 starter Nothing official yet, but Vazquez looks likely to get ball

Notes: Lofton to start in Game 3 Williams to move to DH; Sturtze may be available

10/6, GAME 2: Yankees 7, Twins 6 Wrap >

Yanks ride roller coaster to win

By Mike Bauman 10/7/2004

The New York Yankees looked defeat, disappointment, and an 0-2 Division Series deficit in the eyes Wednesday. They opted for better things. Full story >

Game balls: Rating Game 2 Comeback kids do it again, even the score

Twins to make noise in Game 3 Minnesota not going quietly in ALDS

Baseball Daily News / Twins

Twins lose the battle in equalizer Bullpen falters in 12th inning, series tied

Twins pen springs a leak Nathan wears thin after 2 1/3 innings in relief

Cudd-iary: ALDS Game 2 Loss was emotional roller coaster ride

Twins short hops -- Game 2 An in-depth look at the trends of the ALDS

Silva gets nod in ALDS Game 3 Starter has heated up toward end of season

Notes: Santana likely for Game 4 Rivas' elbow worsens; Mauer close to hitting

Twins host 'Breakfast at the Plaza' Event kicks off Minnesota's postseason home opener

Ron Gardenhire, postgame quotes Manager addresses Game 2 extra-inning loss

Carlos Silva, pregame quotes First-year starter meets with media before Game 2

Ron Gardenhire, pregame quotes Twins skipper discusses pitching prior to Game 2

Press Row: Twins in driver's seat Yankees unable to beat a less-than-sharp Santana

Baseball Daily News / Yankees

Comeback kids do it again Twelfth-inning rally wins game, ties ALDS at 1

A-Rod breaks out big in Game 2 Third baseman collects four hits, HR, three RBIs

Q&A with Gary Sheffield: Game 2 Right fielder talks about big win, A-Rod, Jeter

Press Row: A-Rod earns his stripes

Yankees short hops Bombers rally three times to even up ALDS at 1

Brown to get ball for Game 3 Overcoming setbacks, righty tries to put past behind him

Notes: El Duque making progress Hernandez takes positive step toward Game 4 start

Alex Rodriguez, postgame quotes A-Rod discusses being a Yankee in the postseason

Joe Torre, postgame quotes Skipper comments on Game 2 victory, A-Rod heroics

Kevin Brown, pregame quotes Game 3 starter talks about preparation for Friday

Joe Torre, Game 2 pregame quotes Manager meets with media prior to game

10/5, GAME 1: Twins 2, Yankees 0 Wrap >

Twins defend with the best of 'em

By Mike Bauman 10/5/2004

Defense was the theme Tuesday night in Game 1 of the Twins' American League Division Series against the Yankees, as Minnesota turned five double plays and made highlight-reel catches in the win. Full story >

Game balls: Rating Game 1 Santana, Hunter lead the way for Twins

Lieber set to lead Yanks in Game 2 Right-hander ready to go in must-win game vs. Twins

Politicians make friendly wager Representatives place their bets on Twins vs. Yankees

Fall in NY? Time for the playoffs Yankee Stadium set for Twins-Bombers matchup

Baseball Daily News / Twins

Twins blank Yanks in opener Santana shuts down New York; Jones goes yard

Jones sends a message skyward Right fielder homers in wake of father's death

Twins short hops -- Game 1 Minnesota had record-breaking opener

Cudd-iary: ALDS Game 1 Twins' second baseman reflects

Twins set double play record Minnesota turns postseason-high five twin killings

Facts machine Most double plays turned, postseason game

Twins to start Radke in Game 2 Minnesota's No. 2 starter is used to low run support

Notes: Jones in starting lineup Kubel may start Game 2 against Lieber

Jones, Santana postgame quotes Stars of Game 1 talk to the media

Ron Gardenhire pregame quotes Manager talks about Game 1 prior to the opener

Ron Gardenhire postgame quotes Twins skipper discusses Game 1 win

Brad Radke pregame quotes Game 2 starter spoke with media on Tuesday

Baseball Daily News / Yankees

Yanks baffled by Santana Five double plays negate nine hits in Game 1 loss

Moose good, but Santana better Mussina tough-luck loser in Game 1

Yankees short hops Bombers have work to do after Game 1

Q&A with Gary Sheffield Yankees RF talks about first playoff game in pinstripes

Yanks in double trouble in Game 1 Bombers set postseason record hitting into five DPs

Lieber to get ball in Game 2 Hard work after Tommy John surgery pays off

Jeter plays 100th postseason game Shortstop only third player to reach mark

Notes: No answer on Game 3 starter Torre, Stottlemyre yet to decide rotation beyond Game 2

Sheffield unknowingly used steroid Yankees slugger was unaware balm was illegal

Joe Torre postgame quotes Yanks manager talks about Game 1 loss

Joe Torre pregame quotes Manager answers questions prior to opener

Jon Lieber pregame quotes Game 2 starter spoke with the media before Game 1

TWINS-YANKEES SERIES PREVIEW

Twins shrug off 'David vs. Goliath'

By Mike Bauman 10/4/2004

The David and Goliath storyline is not holding up for Game 1 of this American League Division Series. It is difficult to be David, the consummate underdog, when your starting pitcher is Johan Santana. Full story >

Preview: Game 1, Twins at Yankees Santana and Mussina to face off in rematch

Twins vs. Yanks like night vs. day ALDS foes in opposite sides of spectrum

Pitching: Twins vs. Yankees A closer look at the postseason hurlers

Position matchups: Twins vs. Yanks A comparison going around the diamond

Yankees-Twins ALDS probables Veteran matchup set for Game 3

ALDS forecast: Twins vs. Yankees An in-depth look at the first-round matchup

Season series: Yanks vs. Twins Twins snap lengthy losing streak with Yanks

Baseball Daily News / Twins

Santana set to continue dominance Cy Young Award candidate to start Game 1

Rivas out, Jones not certain Twins' Game 1 lineup not yet decided

Notes: Fresh start for Romero? Struggling reliever gets a clean slate in playoffs

Cudd-iary: Welcome to New York Twins begin their postseason at Yankee Stadium

Blanco is Twins' unsung hero Backup catcher sees a lot of action in '04

Twins hope to hoist trophy Minnesota not satisfied with third straight division title

Twins monthly recap Team takes off in April and July

Twins facts and figures Minnesota wins 90 or more games for third straight year

How the Twins were built GM builds core of young, talented team

Twins eager to face Yankees Team hoping pitching staff offers edge over New York

The Metrodome at a glance Twins' ballpark poses challenges for opponents

Twins postseason history Minnesota won World Series in '87, '91

Twins' defining moments Highlights of the '04 AL Central championship season

Baseball Daily News/Yankees

Mussina takes the mound in Game 1 Opposes Santana, Twins in ALDS

A-Rod set for 'different' postseason Embarks on his first playoff game as a Yankee

El Duque uncertain about Game 3 Hernandez not 100 percent yet; Giambi may sit out

Notes: Sheffield eyes second ring Won't let shoulder injury slow him down

Sheffield unknowingly used steroid Yankees slugger was unaware balm was illegal

Yanks fans flock to 'Rally Monday' Over 1000 fans come to root on Yanks

Yanks chameleons in postseason New York not worried should pitching falter

Yankees ready to take on the Twins Matchup will have a different look than recent series

Yankees facts and figures New York finishes at 101-61, the same record as '03

Mussina leads playoff rotation Hernandez's shoulder could land Brown a slot

October at 'House That Ruth Built' Yankee Stadium takes on a new life in the postseason

Yankees postseason history Team is winningest in MLB history

How the Yankees were built A mix of home-grown and free-agent talent

Yankees monthly recap Team makes big move in May and June