Joe Mauer (concussion) was able to take a live round of batting practice on the field before Friday's game against the Blue Jays. It's certainly an encouraging development, after news on Thursday was that Mauer still wasn't close to returning to the lineup. With the Twins long out of the pennant race, they'll continue to play it safe with their franchise cornerstone, but it certainly appears as if we haven't seen the last of Mauer this season.