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Back to SearchPatrick Reusse on the Twins' West Coast debacle, Kellen Mond, Jerry Kill and more
Episode 391
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. They start with the Twins, who were one strike away from a win Saturday before a series of unfo…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
A conversation with Minnesota United manager Adrian Heath
Episode 390
With Allianz Field set to host the Major League Soccer All Star Game on Wednesday, and with Minnesota United manager Adrian Heath slated to manage the MLS side, host Michael Rand caught up recently w…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Patrick Reusse on Rocco Baldelli's postgame diatribe, Garrett Bradbury and more
Episode 389
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the big stories from the weekend. They started -- of course -- with the Twins' 3-2 loss to Toronto on Sunday, which wa…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Analyzing aggressive Twins trades; the relief of Kirill Kaprizov's return; Gophers football with Chip Scoggins
Episode 388
Introduction: Host Michael Rand declares Aug. 2 a sigh of relief day on two fronts in Minnesota sports. Twins fans (and probably players) who were desperate for upgrades to the first-place club watch…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Can't stay mad at the Twins; All the Vikings' secrets; confidence in the kicker?
Episode 387
Introduction: Host Michael Rand collects up the swirl of negative energy surrounding the Twins at the trade deadline and exhales it as a positive sentiment: Even as fans get frustrated by inconsisten…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Patrick Reusse on the Twins' lack of trade options, the Vikings' paranoia and more
Episode 386
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look at the Twins. With Tuesday's trade deadline approaching quickly, the organization seems stuck in a strange spot: Leading a wea…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
A big Kirk Cousins question; How and why we watch sports; revisiting a bad Twins trade
Episode 385
Introduction: Host Michael Rand took note of comments Thursday from Vikings QB Kirk Cousins, who said he is trying to learn not just a new playbook but a new way of progressing through his reads unde…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Twins worst vs. the best; 'A Slap Shot in Time'; Justin Jefferson speaks
Episode 384
Introduction: Host Michael Rand did some unnecessary work to determine the same fact Phil Miller referenced at the top of his story from the Twins' 10-4 loss to the Brewers on Wednesday. The Twins, a…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Karl-Anthony Towns on 'championship or bust' and big money + Twins and P.J. Fleck
Episode 383
Introduction: Host Michael Rand explores the dual legacies of Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano, noting that Sano's return to the lineup Tuesday and these final two months of 2022 will probably mark the d…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago
Patrick Reusse on Cooperstown, Miguel Sano and avoiding the Vikings
Episode 382
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a recap of Reusse's trip to Cooperstown for the Baseball Hall of Fame induction weekend. After plenty of adventure and conversations,…
Published on 3 years, 4 months ago