Timberwolves' big summer questions; Matt Wallner's excellence

On Wednesday's Daily Delivery podcast, Michael Rand takes note of some positive Twins developments and welcomes in Wolves beat writer Chris Hine for an update.

August 16, 2023 at 1:40PM
Minnesota Timberwolves Mike Conley (10), Karl Anthony-Towns (32), Rudy Gobert (27) Anthony Edwards (1) and Jaden McDaniels (3) Sunday, March 2, 2023, at Target Center in Minneapolis, Minn. ] CARLOS GONZALEZ • carlos.gonzalez@startribune.com.
Several key Wolves players have big questions looming. (Star Tribune/The Minnesota Star Tribune)

Introduction: Matt Wallner's grand slam was the biggest hit Tuesday in the Twins' 5-3 win over the Tigers, but two players we were all ready to give up on also played key roles again. Max Kepler was on base twice and scored during the five-run fifth, while Emilio Pagan had another effective relief outing. Both have been excellent for the last two months, much to the surprise of almost everyone.

8:00: Star Tribune Timberwolves writer Chris Hine joins host Michael Rand for a breakdown of the NBA's new in-season tournament. Group play schedules were released on Tuesday. Plus what are the benefits and drawbacks of all the Wolves participating in international play this summer? And is a Jaden McDaniels extension coming soon?

32:00: The Twins have three of MLB's top 33 prospects.

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