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Tom Schreier
Tom Schreier is the founder and proprietor of Zone Coverage. He created Zone Coverage with the goal of mixing new age media with old-school journalism. His goal was to create an economically sustainable platform for sports content for Minnesota fans. Prior to Zone Coverage, Tom wrote for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports before joining 105 The Ticket in 2014.
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Twins
Royce Lewis Has Captured Some Of That 2015 Miguel Sano Magic
By Tom Schreier - Aug 29, 2023
Royce Lewis makes adjustments to his swing, just like any other hitter. Some players see something on tape and change their swing plane. Others notice they’re behind […]
Timberwolves
Will Ant Bring Heat Culture Back With Him To Minnesota?
By Tom Schreier - Aug 28, 2023
We’re starting to see how Anthony Edwards benefits from his decision to play for Team USA in the FIBA World Cup. He’s playing so well that he’s […]
Vikings
The Vikings Are Going To Box Without Sparring
By Tom Schreier - Aug 28, 2023
Brian Flores says he learns from everybody. He learns from his players and other coaches. Flores would even use a blitz concept from a media member if […]
Twins
Minnesota’s Fluid Environment Allows Young Players To Shine
By Tom Schreier - Aug 27, 2023
Matt Wallner’s swing was getting sweepy when the Minnesota Twins recalled him in late May, so hitting coach David Popkins told him to focus on hitting the […]
Vikings
T.J. Hockenson Wants the World. Can the Vikings Give It To Him?
By Tom Schreier - Aug 24, 2023
The Minnesota Vikings took Jordan Addison with the 23rd-overall pick, then waited until pick 102 to take Mekhi Blackmon. The 55th pick would have filled the void, […]
Vikings
Mike Florio Calls Out NFL’s “Camp Fights” Problem
By Tom Schreier - Aug 23, 2023
Training camps throughout the league end this week, and joint practices have taken the place of preseason games for many starters. Teams like the Minnesota Vikings want […]
Vikings
Beware Of Baker Mayfield Playing With Nothing To Lose
By Tom Schreier - Aug 23, 2023
On December 5 last year, the Carolina Panthers waived Baker Mayfield. A day later, the Los Angeles Rams picked him up. Fresh off a Super Bowl hangover, […]
Vikings
Jordan Addison Will Deceive Your Eyes
By Tom Schreier - Aug 21, 2023
People will forget Jordan Addison’s catch that wasn’t by October when the Minnesota Vikings visit Adam Thielen in Carolina or welcome Patrick Mahomes to Minneapolis in Week […]
Twins
Royce Lewis Is Playing Like He Never Left
By Tom Schreier - Aug 19, 2023
Royce Lewis had a moment, but it almost immediately evaporated because the Minnesota Twins couldn’t complete the comeback in their 8-7 loss to the Detroit Tigers on […]
Vikings
Why Does It Matter What Cousins Does On Tuesdays?
By Tom Schreier - Aug 14, 2023
During Dan Barreiro’s July 17 show, a listener from Ham Lake chimed in with a comment. If Kirk Cousins wants to take a day off during the […]
Twins
Matt Wallner Has Been Here All Along
By Tom Schreier - Aug 11, 2023
Matt Wallner had struck out 15 times in his last 25 Triple-A at-bats when the Minnesota Twins called him up on May 23. The promotion hardly felt […]
Twins
Where There’s Smoke There’s Fire With Jordan Balazovic
By Tom Schreier - Aug 8, 2023
If you’re upset about Canadian wildfires ruining the air quality during Minnesota’s precious few summer months, I’ve got a scapegoat for you. Jordan Balazovic is throwing smoke. […]