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You aren’t excited about the defense

Sometimes, when I pose these questions to you, I can more or less figure out what the results will be before I even publish it. This one was no exception. The plan that the team has in place in order to shoehorn Luis Arraez into the lineup is fine except there has to be some […]

Royals Take Down the Twins While Rewriting the Bullpen Playbook

The Kansas City Royals took a series from the playoff-hopeful Minnesota Twins, and the bullpen usage and managerial decisions behind the win challenge some conventional wisdom about how this coaching staff operates. Jacob Milham and Jeremy Greco break down what actually worked.  Noah Cameron’s recent streak adds another bright spot, and the hosts assess what […]

Vikings RB Jordan Mason making strong case for bigger role in training camp

The Minnesota Vikings could face a difficult backfield decision if Jordan Mason continues his impressive training camp. Mason is building a case for an expanded role as Minnesota incorporates more wide-zone concepts into its running game. Aaron Jones remains part of Minnesota’s expected backfield rotation, but the former Georgia Tech standout has distinguished himself with […] The post Vikings RB Jordan Mason making strong case for bigger role in training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Chris Finch defends Rudy Gobert from criticism

Minnesota Timberwolves head coach Chris Finch believes Rudy Gobert receives more criticism than his performances deserve. Finch praised the French center for consistently raising Minnesota’s level and being a reliable teammate. “First of all, he’s a great teammate. He does things the right way,” Finch said on the Road Trippin’ Show. “He’s a floor raiser. […] The post Chris Finch defends Rudy Gobert from criticism appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Chris Finch credits Anthony Edwards for supporting Rudy Gobert

Head coach Chris Finch says Anthony Edwards and the rest of the Minnesota Timberwolves have helped create a supportive environment around Rudy Gobert. Gobert has become better at handling difficult moments on the court, while his teammates understand how important the veteran center is to Minnesota’s success. “All our guys have rallied around Rudy because […] The post Chris Finch credits Anthony Edwards for supporting Rudy Gobert appeared first on TalkBasket.net .

Twins Re-Sign Cody Laweryson

TODAY: Laweryson has re-signed with the Twins on a minors deal, according to Bobby Nightengale of the Minneapolis Star Tribune.  Nightengale specifies that Laweryson is dealing with a shoulder impingement. AUGUST 5: The Twins released reliever Cody Laweryson, according to the MLB.com transaction tracker. Minnesota designated him for assignment last week when they activated Garrett Acton […]

Kyle Leahy’s Turnaround Is More Than a Hot Streak

On June 12, Kyle Leahy completed his 13th start of the season, allowing four runs across five innings against the Twins. Once again, he had run out of gas the third time through the order, allowing all three batters he faced in the bottom of the sixth to reach base on a pair of doubles […]

The Twins Finally Called for Kaelen Culpepper

After much anticipation, the Minnesota Twins called up shortstop Kaelen Culpepper on Friday from their Triple-A affiliate, the St. Paul Saints. With the Twins trying to stay in contention for a playoff spot, their instability at shortstop, and Culpepper’s decimation of the International League, the callup was long overdue. Ryan Kreidler’s slumping bat and Tristan […] The post The Twins Finally Called for Kaelen Culpepper appeared first on Just Baseball .

J.J. McCarthy Gets Blunt Advice Amid Vikings QB Battle

The Minnesota Vikings QB competition remains ongoing with Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy. Moreover, the preseason is right around the corner, with the Vikings playing the New York Giants on Aug. 15. Murray and McCarthy have only had training camp practice in this competition. As a result, facing opposing defenses in a live game will […] The post J.J. McCarthy Gets Blunt Advice Amid Vikings QB Battle appeared first on HEAVY .

NBA Notes: Cavs, Jonathan Kuminga, Suns, Dillon Brooks, Timberwolves

Cavaliers The Cavaliers may have missed on LeBron James, but Chase Brownawell of Cavs On SI argues Jonathan Kuminga could still give the offseason a much-needed lift. Kuminga, a free agent who ended last season with the Hawks, remains one of the more intriguing young wings potentially available. Brownawell’s case centers largely on defense. The […] The post NBA Notes: Cavs, Jonathan Kuminga, Suns, Dillon Brooks, Timberwolves appeared first on Hoops Wire .

Coby White Says Hornets Will Surprise the NBA This Year

Charlotte Hornets guard Coby White believes the team will surprise the league this year, his first full season with the team.White, a North Carolina native, was traded to the Hornets from the Chicago Bulls at last year’s NBA trade deadline. With the Hornets trading longtime franchise player LaMelo Ball to the Minnesota Timberwolves this offseason, […] The post Coby White Says Hornets Will Surprise the NBA This Year appeared first on HEAVY .

Vikings’ Explosive Playmaker Gets Blunt Message About Camp Performance

Tai Felton was selected by the Vikings in the 2025 NFL Draft with their lone Day 2 selection of the event. The pick came at 102, which was also the final selection of the 3rd round.The former Maryland receiver saw limited playing time in his rookie season. He was dressed for all 17 games of the year, although […] The post Vikings’ Explosive Playmaker Gets Blunt Message About Camp Performance appeared first on HEAVY .

Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Gets Clear Message on QB Battle

The Minnesota Vikings‘ quarterback battle between J.J. McCarthy and Kyler Murray will be entering a new phase as the preseason nears. Minnesota will open the preseason on Aug. 15 against the New York Giants, allowing Murray and McCarthy to see live action against an opposing defense outside of training camp. That game could be a […] The post Vikings HC Kevin O’Connell Gets Clear Message on QB Battle appeared first on HEAVY .

Brewers blow early lead, lose wild one to Twins 8-6

Box Score Through five-and-a-half innings, the Brewers and Twins played a wild, back-and-forth game, a game marred by bad defense and the toughest outing of the season for Brewers rookie starter Shane Drohan. But when the Twins’ beleagured but retooled bullpen took over, the Brewer bats couldn’t come up with a needed clutch hit, and […]