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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. Before Zone Coverage, Tom wrote for Bleacher Report and Yahoo! Sports before joining 105 The Ticket in 2014.
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How All-In Should the Minnesota Twins Actually Be?
By Tom Schreier - May 20, 2019
On May 15, in the Minnesota Twins final game against the Los Angeles Angels at Target Field, Jake Odorizzi left the game in the sixth inning with […]
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Rocco Baldelli on Opener Subterfuge: “They Can Do It If They Want”
By Tom Schreier - May 15, 2019
In Game 5 of the 2018 NLCS, Milwaukee Brewers manager Craig Counsell started lefty Wade Miley against a righty-heavy Los Angeles Dodgers lineup, then pulled him after […]
Timberwolves
Gersson Rosas is Set Out to Find a Balance Between Winning Now and Sustainability
By Tom Schreier - May 6, 2019
When Tom Thibodeau was announced as the new president of basketball operations and head coach of the Minnesota Timberwolves, he was asked about when he’ll turn the […]
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How the Minnesota Twins are Minimizing the Impact of Bad Losses
By Tom Schreier - May 2, 2019
The Minnesota Twins started the 2016 season with nine straight losses, a harbinger for what was to come in Paul Molitor’s second season as a manager. Minnesota […]
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Is a Bat Flip Inherently Disrespectful? Rocco Baldelli Says That’s Up to You to Decide
By Tom Schreier - Apr 24, 2019
Tim Anderson’s bat flip heard ‘round the world brought to light the frequently debated topic over whether players should be able to celebrate the long ball. It […]
Timberwolves
Next Season Looks Like a Bridge Year for the Minnesota Timberwolves
By Tom Schreier - Apr 17, 2019
For how ceremonious and exciting Tom Thibodeau’s hiring was, his time as head coach and president of basketball operations came to an abrupt and almost stunning end. […]
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The Minnesota Twins are Trying Mitch Garver at Leadoff Hitter
By Tom Schreier - Apr 16, 2019
The last time Mitch Garver was a leadoff hitter was in college, so when he received a text message from Minnesota Twins manager Rocco Baldelli on Sunday […]
Timberwolves
Derrick Rose Revived His Career in Minnesota, but He May Not Be Back Next Year
By Tom Schreier - Apr 10, 2019
In the middle of the 2017-18 season, Derrick Rose was in the Cleveland State gym practicing with his friend, Art. He was 29 years old, two years […]
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The Twins See Willians Astudillo as Their Third Catcher, not a Super-Utility Man
By Tom Schreier - Mar 30, 2019
The Minnesota Twins clubhouse looked like a gathering place for the Teenage Mutant Ninja Turtles before Saturday’s game against the Cleveland Indians. The players put on green […]
Timberwolves
VIDEO: Ryan Saunders, Taj Gibson and Andrew Wiggins on Facing Jimmy Butler, 76ers
By Tom Schreier - Jan 14, 2019
In case you haven’t heard, the Minnesota Timberwolves are off to the City of Brotherly Love to face old friend Jimmy Butler and the Philadelphia 76ers. It’s […]
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VIDEO: Ryan Saunders, Andrew Wiggins, Tyus Jones React to Saunders’ Debut Win, Wiggins 40 Point Game
By Tom Schreier - Jan 10, 2019
The Minnesota Timberwolves beat the Oklahoma City Thunder 119-117 in Ryan Saunders’ debut as a head coach on Tuesday. “It was a heck of a night, and […]
Timberwolves
Tom Thibodeau Left the Minnesota Timberwolves with a Core That Can Win
By Tom Schreier - Jan 7, 2019
In February of 2016, four days before the All-Star Game, the Minnesota Timberwolves released a video called the “Rising Wolves Courtside Chat” in an effort to promote […]