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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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Midwest Swing: Former Twins Pitching Coach Garvin Alston
By Tom Schreier - Dec 3, 2018
Garvin Alston joins us to talk his season with the Twins, the friendliness of the organization, and how impactful Jason Castro’s season ending injury was to the […]
Timberwolves
The Timberwolves are Rejuvenated Post-Butler, but Still Face an Uphill Battle in the West
By Tom Schreier - Nov 22, 2018
Neither team wanted to think of Wednesday’s game between the Minnesota Timberwolves and Denver Nuggets as a rematch Game 82 last season, and rightfully so. The rosters […]
Timberwolves
What You See is What You’re Going to Get with the Post-Butler Timberwolves
By Tom Schreier - Nov 17, 2018
It’s hard not to notice the difference in the way the Minnesota Timberwolves are playing since Jimmy Butler was traded to the Philadelphia 76ers. They’re sharing the […]
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Even After a Historic Career, Joe Mauer Leaves Us Wondering ‘What If’
By Tom Schreier - Nov 13, 2018
In Joe Mauer’s farewell letter announcing his retirement, he presented a “what if” scenario that should resonate with Minnesota Twins fans. After saying that the decision, which […]
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Midwest Swing: Kimball Crossley
By Tom Schreier - Nov 7, 2018
This week the Most Interesting Man in Scouting, Kimball Crossley (@crossleykimball) is back once again on Midwest Swing! This week we discuss his scouting role in the […]
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Midwest Swing: Chad Allen
By Tom Schreier - Oct 29, 2018
Today, Chad Allen joins us to talk Byron Buxton, coaching individuals, and hitting the ball! We also talk about Henry Bonilla and his family’s current struggle, please […]
Timberwolves
Gorgui Dieng Has Found Chemistry, Early Success with Timberwolves Second Unit
By Tom Schreier - Oct 27, 2018
Much to his dismay, Gorgui Dieng’s name seems to always be in people’s mouths when they’re discussing the Jimmy Butler trade rumors surrounding the Minnesota Timberwolves. While […]
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Midwest Swing: John Perrotto
By Tom Schreier - Oct 24, 2018
This week our friend John Perrotto (@JPerrotto) joins us on Midwest Swing to discuss the World Series, new jobs, and new coaches! In Today’s Episode Pitching […]
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Midwest Swing: Kimball Crossley
By Tom Schreier - Oct 15, 2018
This week our friend Kimball Crossley (@crossleykimball) is back on Midwest Swing! He joins us to discuss the ALCS, if the Twins will stay patient and keep […]
Timberwolves
After “Choppy” Preseason, Timberwolves Enter Regular Season with Lingering Uncertainty Around Butler
By Tom Schreier - Oct 14, 2018
Jimmy Butler was back at practice on Sunday, but he has not committed to playing Wednesday against the San Antonio Spurs. “Man, to be honest I don’t […]
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Midwest Swing: Jerry Crasnick
By Tom Schreier - Oct 8, 2018
This week former ESPN baseball writer Jerry Crasnick (@jcrasnick) joins us to discuss his World Series predictions, Brian Dozier‘s future, and Paul Molitor‘s future! In Today’s […]
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The Minnesota Twins are Derek Falvey and Thad Levine’s Team Now
By Tom Schreier - Oct 2, 2018
When Derek Falvey and Thad Levine were hired by the Minnesota Twins, they indicated that they were going to take a year to audit the team. They […]