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From 2008 to 2011, Brian Wilson was one of the best closers in major league baseball. Pitching for the San Francisco Giants, Wilson tossed a combined 3.00 ERA, 1.30 WHIP, 2.65 K/BB and 163 saves during that span.

For years, Tampa Bay was seen the ugly stepchild in the American League East, but the Rays have come a long way since being established in 1998.

Baseball returns tonight, but instead of focusing on the second half of this season I would rather go in a different direction and talk about a specific player. That player is Mariano Rivera. This will be very tough for me given my passion of always rooting against the New York Yankees; but given what Rivera stands for on, and off the field I have much respect for the last player to ever wear 42 i

With the performance-enhancing scandal looming over Major League Baseball, it’s nice to hear a story of a player whose character can't be questioned.

2013 could be the final year that Mariano Rivera ever plays baseball. Love or hate the New York Yankees, this man has the respect of every player and fan. So what exactly makes the all-time saves leader so likable? A few things come to mind:

America will get a good look at New York Mets pitcher Matt Harvey when he starts tonight’s Major League Baseball All-Star Game. And judging by the looks of things, they’ll need to pay close attention.

The Minnesota Twins have lost 11 times in their last 12 games, and losing 90 games for a third straight season looks like it is in the bag. Yet the season is not over for the Twins, and I say that because they can still better themselves for next season right now, and by doing that they need to do these things.

ATLANTA (AP) — Warren Spahn's son doesn't want to choose a sole heir among his five children, so he has put his father's 1957 Cy Young award on the market.

His San Francisco Giants may be struggling to defend their World Series title, but the reigning National League MVP is enjoying a personal milestone in 2013.

So while we are almost done with June, and basketball, and hockey seasons are done, or almost done; I figure it is great time to do a list of top five Minnesota sports related things you need to watch for for the rest of 2013 calender year. The list goes from what will happen first to the last event that will happen in the year...