Minnesota Twins third baseman Joe Crede is done for the 2009 season and will undergo back surgery next week in Dallas, he said Sunday. It will be Crede's third back surgery in as many years. He missed three weeks while dealing with lower back pain, but struck out in all four at-bats Sept.

Minnesota Twins first baseman Justin Mourneau will miss this weekend's three-game series at Kansas City because of an ear infection. The slugger was sent to Minneapolis from Arlington, Texas, Thursday when the infection did not improve.

By DAVE CAMPBELL MINNEAPOLIS - Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan has decided to resign, a person familiar with the decision told The Associated Press on Thursday. The person spoke on condition of anonymity because an official announcement had not been made.

The Interstate 35W bridge provided an eye-catching view of downtown Minneapolis as it snaked through the city and over the river, framing the Metrodome's white, puffy roof in front of the glittering skyscrapers.

By DAVE CAMPBELL MINNEAPOLIS - Playing it safe? Not Torii Hunter's style. That's why he has five Gold Gloves. Trying to make a tough catch right after his Minnesota teammates tied the game with back-to-back home runs, Hunter missed - and Oakland took advantage.