Podcast Episodes

Twins back on Comcast soon? + Bad injury news for Vikings and a great Gophers accomplishment

Episode 892

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the news that the Twins might soon be back on Comcast, at least according to a progress report given by an attorney for Diamond Sports. Rand's sense is tha…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Chip Scoggins on a big opportunity for one Vikings QB + Why the Twins need another pitcher

Episode 891

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a look at the Twins and the trade deadline. With one week left to make deals, the Twins are targeting pitching. That's a common goal for a lot of teams, bu…

Published on 1 year, 4 months ago

Wanting more from the Vikings; Statement win for Twins; Jon Marthaler on Minnesota United

Episode 890

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with comments from Vikings head coach Kevin O'Connell and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah on the eve of training camp. Addressing the media in the wake of the death of Kh…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Patrick Reusse on a great weekend for Joe Mauer and a bad weekend for the Twins

Episode 889

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. The big story was Joe Mauer's induction into the Baseball Hall of Fame. Reusse was on the scene…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Bobby Nightengale on the Twins and Comcast, injury updates and trade deadline speculation

Episode 888

Introduction: Host Michael Rand takes note of Minnesota United's hopes of improving during this transfer window, a concerning injury to Dawson Garcia and an update from the Wolves in Summer League ac…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Young Wolves have a chance for big impact; Lynx, Loons and the top 100 athletes since 2000

Episode 887

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with two teams going in opposite directions. The Lynx won a matinee to enter the Olympic break 17-8, which includes a 3-2 mark without injured star Napheesa Col…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

La Velle E. Neal III on Joe Mauer; Rob Manfred wants to have it both ways with MLB and TV

Episode 886

Introduction: Host Michael Rand was not impressed with MLB Commissioner Rob Manfred's comments Tuesday about where things stand with the league's TV situation. By telling teams it is up to them to de…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Marcus Fuller on the future of Gophers sports; Does NBA's new TV deal mean the end for regional networks?

Episode 886

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with Knicks owner James Dolan's scathing letter to the league's board of governors complaining about several aspects of a reported new 11-year, $76 billion medi…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Patrick Reusse on Caitlin Clark, Jordan Addison and the Twins at the All-Star break

Episode 884

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which frankly didn't have a lot of great news for Minnesota sports fans.

The Lynx lost to Caitli…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago

Willi Castro appreciation, U.S. Soccer speculation and Minnesota United evaluation

Episode 883

Introduction: Host Michael Rand begins with an appreciation segment on Willi Castro, the super utility man for the Twins who was named to the All-Star team Thursday as an injury replacement. He's pla…

Published on 1 year, 5 months ago