Cal's Stair Climb

Jim Caple races up the Metrodome's 44 steps to the clubhouse, to demonstrate Cal Ripken Jr.'s remarkable feat with his feet.

Farewell, Metrodome.

Walking on the Dome

Jim Caple tours the moon roof of the Metrodome and enjoys rare views of Minneapolis and the ballfield far below.

The Ball That Never Came Down

Mickey Hatcher remembers the Dave Kingman pop fly that never came down in the Metrodome, May 4, 1984

Farewell, Metrodome

It is the final weekend of baseball inside the Metrodome in Minnesota. The Twins are fighting for the AL Central title against the Minnesota Twins. The Twins have to hope the White Sox take the series against Detroit and they do likewise against Kansas City to win the AL Central.

Jim Caple visits the Metrodome during its last few days as home to the Minnesota Twins


Torii Hunter talks about playing the outfield in the Metrodome.


Twins fans talk about the Metrodome.


Tim Kurkjian gives his favorite Metrodome memories.

Can You Say Target Field?

The Minnesota Twins and Target announced an agreement on an exclusive 25-year partnership that includes naming rights to the Twins' new stadium, scheduled to open for the 2010 season just across from Target Center, home to the NBA's Minnesota Timberwolves.

The retailer and the Twins also will collaborate on the design of Target Plaza, which includes a pedestrian bridge and public gathering space connecting the $517 million, 40,000-seat Target Field to downtown Minneapolis. The walkway will run right next to Target Center, and they're all just a few blocks away from Target's corporate headquarters in downtown Minneapolis.

I'm sure the people that will be the happiest that the Twins are leaving the Metrodome are the other teams in the AL Central, as the Metrodome's roof and surface led to a type of play that you wouldn't get on an outdoor grass field.