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\nThe Judge's Chambers, ready and waiting for students from P.S.-M.S. 89 in The Bronx to take their seats.","type":"text"},{"__typename":"OEmbed","html":"

The Judge's Chambers, all dolled up for the postseason. #Yankees #MLB pic.twitter.com/oGYm4NLlfT

— Joe Trezza (@JoeTrezz) October 3, 2017
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\nYankees 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.\"","type":"text"},{"__typename":"OEmbed","html":"

Brett Gardner greets Yanks GM Brian Cashman pregame pic.twitter.com/BaGAcYC6IX

— Chris Bumbaca (@BOOMbaca) October 3, 2017
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5:48 p.m. ET: Skipper on Sano
\nTwins 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
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#AllRise for Aaron Judge's round of BP from behind the cage pic.twitter.com/Ymo3OK3eiL

— Chris Bumbaca (@BOOMbaca) October 3, 2017
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\nThese Twins fans are geared up and ready to go.","type":"text"},{"__typename":"OEmbed","html":"

These #MNTwins fans are heading to the game!

Show us how you are rockin' your Twins gear for tonight! pic.twitter.com/eH1NeLvFuL

— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) October 3, 2017
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Byron Buxton gives an interview as the Yankees take BP in the background.

4:10 p.m. ET: Sim city
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Our friends at @StratOMatic ran a simulation of tonight's game. The result? A 1-0 Yankees win on a Todd Frazier RBI double in the fifth.

— Mark Feinsand (@Feinsand) October 3, 2017
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\nThe Yankees take some early batting practice as the Stadium gears up for tonight's tilt.
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Early BP at Yankee Stadium. pic.twitter.com/gfpTmqSrxI

— Joe Trezza (@JoeTrezz) October 3, 2017
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Gary Sanchez swings as the Yankees prep for the AL Wild Card Game. pic.twitter.com/5VxhIsQ3rM

— Joe Trezza (@JoeTrezz) October 3, 2017
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James Dozier and Eduardo Escobar join MLB Network's Intentional Talk on the Yankee Stadium field.","type":"text"},{"__typename":"OEmbed","html":"

.@BrianDozier & @escobarmaracay chat with @IntentionalTalk pre-game! #WildCard pic.twitter.com/vMErOiakHz

— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) October 3, 2017
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\nThe Twins and Yankees revealed their lineups for the AL Wild Card Game. Surprise: Judge and Byron Buxton made the cut.","type":"text"},{"__typename":"OEmbed","html":"

Tonight's #MNTwins lineup! #WereGonna pic.twitter.com/ZA5zGI6pod

— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) October 3, 2017
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Here's how we're lining up tonight in the Bronx! https://t.co/aateoD7gm5 pic.twitter.com/YwB2ZJLs5y

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) October 3, 2017
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\nSome friendly words never hurt between former teammates. Just ask Aaron Hicks.","type":"text"},{"__typename":"OEmbed","html":"

Aaron Hicks chatted on field w/old Twins friends hours before 1st pitch at Stadium. MIN traded him to NYY to clear room for Buxton in 2015.

— Joe Trezza (@JoeTrezz) October 3, 2017
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Byron Buxton's batting helmet, emblazoned with MLB's postseason logo for the first time.","type":"text"},{"__typename":"OEmbed","html":"

That #Postseason logo looks good. #WildCard pic.twitter.com/0l0jxGMGNU

— Minnesota Twins (@Twins) October 3, 2017
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\nIt'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). ","type":"text"},{"__typename":"OEmbed","html":"

Francona on Twins-Yankees Wild Card Game: "I hope they play like 40 innings."

— Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) October 3, 2017
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\nYankee Stadium gets gussied up for another legendary game.","type":"text"},{"__typename":"OEmbed","html":"

Tonight. #MNTwins pic.twitter.com/WXBZDbaOs6

— Twins Photography (@TwinsPics) October 3, 2017
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12:38 p.m. ET: Have gavel, will travel
\nYankees 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.  ","type":"text"},{"__typename":"OEmbed","html":"

Postseason ⚾️ surprise! We're excited to host students from the Bronx in the Judge’s Chambers tonight as we celebrate our youngest fans. pic.twitter.com/FOWwFma2lc

— New York Yankees (@Yankees) October 3, 2017
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\nArtist 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.
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The Judge gets added to Mural Row. pic.twitter.com/TIbzTFf1RS

— YES Network (@YESNetwork) October 3, 2017
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AL Wild Card Game: In Real Life

AL Wild Card Game: In Real Life

October 3rd, 2017

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 made his postseason debut 19 years ago today. and were both 4 years old.

6:49 p.m. ET: Like a rock
Staten Island native and Twins outfielder 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 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 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? 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
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
and 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 made the cut.

3:37 p.m. ET: Hicks and stones
Some friendly words never hurt between former teammates. Just ask .

3:05 p.m. ET: Good to (lo)go
'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 -- 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.