Timberwolves
The Wolves Must Embrace A Late-February Cleanse
By Tom Schreier - Feb 13, 2024
Perhaps it’s fitting that the Milwaukee Bucks had a statement win the same night the Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Los Angeles Clippers 121-100 on the road. The […]
Twins
Jordan Balazovic’s Career Has Always Been Shrouded In Promise and Mystery
By Tom Schreier - Feb 12, 2024
The Minnesota Twins scouted Jordan Balazovic in a snowstorm. Their Canadian scout, Walt Burrows, was convinced he had something in Balazovic. He wanted Tim O’Neil, another scout, […]
Vikings
The Vikings Could Have Set Up An Epic Super Bowl “What If” Scenario
By Tom Schreier - Feb 8, 2024
Even with the Tampa Bay Buccaneers in possession of the ball up 20-17 at the two-minute warning, it felt like the Minnesota Vikings would escape with a […]
Twins
Does Jose Miranda Have A Second Act?
By Tom Schreier - Feb 6, 2024
On May 2, 2023, The Athletic’s Aaron Gleeman wrote a piece detailing José Miranda’s first 365 days with the Minnesota Twins. Minnesota had called him up on […]
Timberwolves
The Wolves Are Trying To Exorcise the Demon That Still Haunts Them
By Tom Schreier - Feb 5, 2024
The Minnesota Timberwolves sent Malik Beasley to the Utah Jazz as part of the Rudy Gobert trade in July 2022. But listen closely enough, and his words […]
Vikings
Why Was Everyone So Concerned About Brian Flores Leaving?
By Tom Schreier - Feb 2, 2024
On November 25, NFL insider Jason La Canfora reported in the Washington Post that people around the league didn’t expect Brian Flores’ pending lawsuit to lower his odds […]
Timberwolves
The Wolves Are Trying To Be Like Water
By Tom Schreier - Feb 1, 2024
Growing up in Toronto, Nickeil Alexander-Walker’s uncle told him that he should learn to do everything with his left hand that he could do with his right. […]
Twins
Buxton’s Source Of Unlimited Potential Is Starting To Fail Him
By Tom Schreier - Feb 1, 2024
On a typical rehab day, Byron Buxton begins therapy at 8:00 am and is on the field by 10:00 am. He can participate in all baseball activities […]
Vikings
Minnesota’s Win Over the Niners May Affect the Franchise For Years To Come
By Tom Schreier - Jan 29, 2024
After the Minnesota Vikings started 0-3, Kevin O’Connell and offensive coordinator Wes Phillips were quick to mention that the Los Angeles Rams went on a three-game losing […]
Twins
Familiarity Bred Contempt With Joe Mauer
By Tom Schreier - Jan 25, 2024
Mystery shrouded Byron Buxton when the Minnesota Twins took him second overall in 2012. The Twins had just taken a guy out of Baxley, Ga., who had […]
Timberwolves
The Wolves Had Been Tempting Fate
By Tom Schreier - Jan 23, 2024
ESPN gave the Minnesota Timberwolves an 88% chance of beating the Charlotte Hornets on Monday night. Vegas had them winning by 13.5 points. Karl-Anthony Towns had a […]
Vikings
The Vikings Must Be Competitive Or Rebuild Next Year
By Tom Schreier - Jan 22, 2024
The Minnesota Vikings had a strange vibe in their locker room after they beat the Green Bay Packers in Week 8. Minnesota’s 24-10 win was their only […]