Trains in Britain all but ground to a halt Saturday as coordinated strikes by rail workers added to a week of turmoil caused by soaring energy prices and unfunded tax cuts that roiled financial markets.
The Twins' season will conclude with three young starters in action, and manager Rocco Baldelli says Simeon Woods Richardson, who starred this season at Wichita and St. Paul, also will take the mound at some point.
Veteran shortstop Carlos Correa gave an honest answer on Thursday. More truth: He's going to get a major contract this offseason, and it almost certainly won't come from Minnesota.
It's 50 touchdowns now (and counting) for undrafted receiver Adam Thielen — that's nearly unheard of. Keep an eye on him, and his celebrations, Sunday in London.