AL Wild Card Game: In Real Life
MLB.com was on the scene in New York City leading up to the American League Wild Card Game between the Twins and Yankees at Yankee Stadium.
6:57 p.m. ET: I Bart NYC
Current Twin, former Yankee and always Big Sexy Bartolo Colon made his postseason debut 19 years ago today. Byron Buxton and Luis Severino were both 4 years old.
6:49 p.m. ET: Like a rock
Staten Island native and Twins outfielder Zack Granite is a visitor in his home city tonight.
6:31 p.m. ET: On the concourse en force
Fans started filling up the Stadium as soon as the gates opened at 6 p.m. ET.
6:23 p.m. ET: Mauer ball
Joe Mauer, who's a career .292 hitter at Yankee Stadium, is thrilled to be back in the postseason.
6:15 p.m. ET: Now its the Twins' turn
Minnesota spends some time in the cage taking batting practice.
6:02 p.m. ET: Bunting, but not in the batter's box
The Judge's Chambers, ready and waiting for students from P.S.-M.S. 89 in The Bronx to take their seats.
5:52 p.m. ET: The man with the plan
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman gets a little love from his longtime outfielder Brett Gardner during batting practice and tells the media: "It's been a successful season. We want more success."
5:48 p.m. ET: Skipper on Sano
Twins manager Paul Molitor on the decision to leave Miguel Sano off his roster for tonight's game: "I think Miguel did everything he could to try to get himself ready. ... It was emotional for him because I know he wants to play, but we had to decide, that at least for now, it's not the right thing." More >
5:43 p.m. ET: In session
The other main event tonight? Aaron Judge taking batting practice.
5:28 p.m. ET: Minnesota quintuplets
These Twins fans are geared up and ready to go.
5:03 p.m. ET: Asked and answered
Byron Buxton gives an interview as the Yankees take BP in the background.
4:10 p.m. ET: Sim city
Strat-O-Matic's numbers say tonight's game is going to be a thriller.
4.06 p.m. ET: Practice makes perfect
The Yankees take some early batting practice as the Stadium gears up for tonight's tilt.
3:53 p.m. ET: Twins on TV
James Dozier and Eduardo Escobar join MLB Network's Intentional Talk on the Yankee Stadium field.
3:52 p.m. ET: Line 'em up!
The Twins and Yankees revealed their lineups for the AL Wild Card Game. Surprise: Judge and Byron Buxton made the cut.
3:37 p.m. ET: Hicks and stones
Some friendly words never hurt between former teammates. Just ask Aaron Hicks.
3:05 p.m. ET: Good to (lo)go
Byron Buxton's batting helmet, emblazoned with MLB's postseason logo for the first time.
2:37 p.m. ET: Tito, caliente
It's safe to say Indians manager Terry Francona will be watching tonight's game. The winner faces the Tribe in Game 1 of the AL Division Series presented by Doosan on Thursday (7:30 p.m. ET on FS1).
2:02 p.m. ET: Say "frieze"!
Yankee Stadium gets gussied up for another legendary game.
12:38 p.m. ET: Have gavel, will travel
Yankees general manager Brian Cashman surprised students from P.S.-M.S. 89 with tickets to sit in the Judge's Chambers for tonight's AL Wild Card Game in recognition of their acheivements in the classroom and work in the community.
11:32 a.m. ET: Spray day
Artist Andre Trenier adds a likeness of Yanks slugger -- and September's Rookie and Player of the Month for the AL -- Aaron Judge to "Mural Row" on River Avenue outside Yankee Stadium in The Bronx.
11:30 a.m. ET: It's a beautiful day for baseball
Clouds surround the Empire State Building, which will be lit tonight for all 10 postseason teams. Game-time temperature in The Bronx is expected to be 63 degrees.