Yankees activate C Jose Molina; send promising Cervelli to Triple-AMINNEAPOLIS — The New York Yankees have activated backup catcher Jose Molina from the disabled list on Wednesday. All-you-can-eat seats: Gluttonous baseball fans stuff their faces for the price of admissionMINNEAPOLIS — First pitch was still half an hour away and the empty plastic cups, crinkled foil wrappers and peanut shells were already piling up under the blue seats in the Metrodome’s upper deck. Defending champion Justin Morneau will skip home run derbyMINNEAPOLIS — There will be a new champion crowned at the home run derby this year. Pat Burrell’s 11th-inning homer ends 4-game slide, lifting Rays to 3-1 win over Blue JaysST. PETERSBURG, Fla. — Pat Burrell circled the bases, preparing himself for the reception brewing at home plate. The slumping Tampa Bay slugger may be off to a slow start with his new team, but he hadn’t forgotten what it was like to be engulfed by teammates after a game-winning home run. Instead of trotting into the celebration upright, he crouched low to protect himself. CC Sabathia, Yankees stomp Twins 10-2CC Sabathia, Yankees keep on rolling, stomp Baker and Twins in 10-2 victory Sabathia, Yankees keep on rolling, stomp Baker and Twins in 10-2 victoryMINNEAPOLIS — CC Sabathia allowed one run on three hits in seven innings and the New York Yankees roughed up Minnesota starter Scott Baker in a 10-2 victory over the Twins on Tuesday night. Montgomery scores season-high 21 as Lynx beat Mystics 96-94 in overtimeMINNEAPOLIS — Rookie Renee Montgomery scored 16 of her season-high 21 points in the final two-minutes of regulation and overtime as the Minnesota Lynx rallied to beat the Washington Mystics 96-94 on Tuesday. Minnesota’s twins: Mauer-Morneau has become tough All-Star tandem _ is it baseball’s best?MINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota’s Joe Mauer and Justin Morneau are fast becoming one of baseball’s best batting tandems. Morneau’s homer, Blackburn’s latest complete game lead Twins past Tigers 6-2, tighten raceMINNEAPOLIS — Justin Morneau punctuated a productive series — and celebrated another All-Star game selection — with a two-run homer for the Minnesota Twins in a 6-2 victory over the Detroit Tigers on Sunday. Morneau’s homer and tying single in 7th help Twins bounce back with 4-3 victory over TigersMINNEAPOLIS — Justin Morneau had four hits, including a homer and the tying single in the seventh inning, and the Minnesota Twins came back to beat the Detroit Tigers 4-3 on Saturday. Placido Polanco’s RBI single scores go-ahead run for Tigers in 16th inningMINNEAPOLIS — Placido Polanco hit a pair of extra-inning RBI singles, the second giving the Detroit Tigers the lead for good in an 11-9 victory over the Minnesota Twins in 16 innings Friday night. APNewsBreak: Draft schedule obtained by AP shows Twins’ Target Field set to open April 12NEW YORK — Target Field has a target date. Nicole Powell’s 21 paces Monarchs to 74-68 victory at MinnesotaMINNEAPOLIS — Rebekkah Brunson scored the go-ahead basket with 34 seconds left and blocked a key shot moments later, helping the Sacramento Monarchs snap a six-game losing streak with a 74-68 victory over the Minnesota Lynx on Thursday night. Koivu brothers reunion? Needing center, Minnesota Wild are pursuing Saku to play with MikkoMINNEAPOLIS — The Koivu brothers could be united in Minnesota. Bullpen shuffle: Twins send Sean Henn back to Triple-A, bring back fellow lefty Brian DuensingMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have made another move with their bullpen, bringing up Brian Duensing and sending down Sean Henn. Gaborik enters open market as Minnesota Wild plunge into free agent and trading periodMINNEAPOLIS — Marian Gaborik is officially a free agent. Timberwolves say patience is the key in dealing with No. 5 pick Ricky RubioMINNEAPOLIS — While NBA executives across the league try to pry Spanish sensation Ricky Rubio away from the Timberwolves, team president David Kahn is in no hurry to deal. Candice Wiggins, Roneeka Hodges score 22 points each to lead Lynx in 109-80 win over MercuryMINNEAPOLIS — Candice Wiggins and Roneeka Hodges scored 22 points each, leading the Minnesota Lynx to a 109-80 victory over the Phoenix Mercury on Saturday night. Rubio does not attended introductory press conference for newest TimberwolvesMINNEAPOLIS — Ricky Rubio was not present when the Minnesota Timberwolves introduced their 2009 draft class on Friday. Timberwolves to trade North Carolina G Ty LawsonMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves say they will trade North Carolina guard Ty Lawson after making him the 18th pick in the NBA draft. Wizards, T-Wolves complete 5-player trade, Minnesota gets No. 5 pick in draftMINNEAPOLIS — A trade that brings the Minnesota Timberwolves the No. 5 overall pick in Thursday’s draft has been completed. Wizards get Foye, Miller from T-Wolves for No. 5 pick and 3 playersMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves are set to have one busy draft day. Candice Wiggins scores a season-high 25 points in Minnesota’s 69-57 win over New YorkMINNEAPOLIS — Candice Wiggins’ scoring struggles ended at the right time for the Minnesota Lynx. Minnesota Timberwolves hold final pre-draft workouts, prep for trade chatterMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Timberwolves played host to their final group of draft prospects on Tuesday. Now new president David Kahn is preparing for what he expects to be 48 hours of trade chatter heading into the draft. Twins designate reliever Luis Ayala for assignment; will call up KeppelMINNEAPOLIS — The Minnesota Twins have designated reliever Luis Ayala for assignment in the latest move to address their struggling bullpen. Wandy Rodriguez earns first win in more than a month, Astros beat Twins 4-1MINNEAPOLIS — Wandy Rodriguez pitched seven strong innings for his first win in more than a month and the Houston Astros beat the Minnesota Twins 4-1 on Sunday. Berkman and Bourn homer, leading Moehler and Astros past Twins 6-5MINNEAPOLIS — The Houston Astros haven’t had a lot of luck when trailing late in games this year. Fortunately for them, Minnesota’s relievers haven’t been so great holding onto leads recently. Slowey tops Oswalt to get 10th win, as Twins use bunts and speed to beat Astros 5-2MINNEAPOLIS — Kevin Slowey became the second 10-game winner in the majors, and the Minnesota Twins went back to small ball Friday to beat Roy Oswalt and the Houston Astros 5-2. Minnesota Lynx star Seimone Augustus to miss rest of season with torn ACLMINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Lynx star Seimone Augustus will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in her left knee. Lynx star Seimone Augustus to miss rest of season with torn ACLMINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Lynx star Seimone Augustus will miss the rest of the season with a torn ACL in her left knee. Blackburn’s gem, homers by Cuddyer and Buscher lead Twins to 5-1 win over PiratesMINNEAPOLIS — Nick Blackburn pitched a six-hitter for his first career complete game, leading the Minnesota Twins to a 5-1 victory over the Pittsburgh Pirates on Thursday. Still fighting flu-like illness, hot-hitting Joe Mauer gets a rest for MinnesotaMINNEAPOLIS — Joe Mauer is sick and out of Minnesota’s lineup. Snell finally wins, McCutchen homers and LaRoche brothers go deep as Pirates top Twins 8-2MINNEAPOLIS — Ian Snell won for the first time in two months and Andrew McCutchen hit his first major league home run, leading the Pittsburgh Pirates past Francisco Liriano and the Minnesota Twins 8-2 Wednesday night. Vikings owner Zygi Wilf: Ball is in Favre’s court to decide on playing for VikingsMINNEAPOLIS — Minnesota Vikings owner Zygi Wilf told season ticket holders on Wednesday night that Brett Favre’s future is entirely up to the former MVP. Wolves president decides not to retain Kevin McHale Timberwolves head coachMINNEAPOLIS — During 15 years in charge of the Minnesota Timberwolves, Kevin McHale forged two distinct reputations. |