October 7, 2004 - La Velle Neal, who covers the Twins for the Star Tribune, comments on Game 2 of American League Division Series. In a crushing loss to New York Yankees in 12 innings, the Twins and Yankees are tied at one game apiece in the best of five series.
October 9, 2004 - The Minnesota Twins will be trying to keep their postseason hopes alive the next time they take the field in the Metrodome after an 8-4 loss to the New York Yankees in Game 3 of American League Divisional Series. The Twins trail their best-of-five-games playoff series, 2-1.
October 10, 2004 - MPR’s William Wilcoxen reports on Game 4 of American League Division Series, where the New York Yankees ended the Minnesota Twins World Series hopes for the second straight year. The Yankees came from behind to defeat the Twins 6-5 in eleven innings at the Metrodome. With that victory, New York took the best-of-five playoff series three games to one.
October 11, 2004 - All Things Considered’s David Molpus interviews Terry Ryan, general manager for the Minnesota Twins, about what lies ahead for the team after ending their 2004 postseason with a loss to New York Yankees in American League Division Series.
November 11, 2004 - MPR's Brandt Williams reports that Minnesota Twins pitcher Johan Santana has been named the 2004 American League Cy Young award winner. The honor is given each year by the Baseball Writers association of America to the most statistically dominant pitchers in both Major League Baseball divisions. Santana, a 25-year-old left hander, recorded the most strikeouts of any pitcher in the American league, the lowest earned run average and the second highest number of victories.
November 23, 2004 - MPR’s Stephanie Hemphill reports on the concerns of some in Wisconsin after the killing of six hunters by Chai Vang. There is a fear that in the aftermath of the shooting, Hmong hunters may face racism in the state.
December 8, 2004 - LaVelle Neal, who follows the Twins year-round for the Star Tribune, discusses the Minnesota Twins signing of ace pitcher Brad Radke to a two-year $18 million contract. The 32-year-old right hander has been a fixture in the Twins rotation since 1995. He recorded the best earned run average of his career last season.
December 10, 2004 - MPR’s Gary Eichten talks with Carl Eller, former Viking and Pro Football Hall of Famer. Eller’s Hall of Fame speech focused on the future of young African American men.
December 21, 2004 - The Minnesota Twins have reached one-year contract agreements with five players including a $5 million deal with right fielder Jacque Jones. The Twins offered arbitration to four other players, including Cy Young Award winner Johan Santana. General Manager Terry Ryan takes a few questions from MPR Morning Edition producer Jim Bickal.
December 23, 2004 - MPR’s Jim Bickal reports that Joe Mauer faces a much greater risk of developing arthritis at some point in his career after a left knee injury in the second game of his rookie season last year. The Minnesota Twins catcher is back home in St. Paul for the holidays after spending several months in Florida for rehabilitation.