Randball
April 16
The Twins' Royce Lewis celebrates as he crosses the plate after hitting a solo home run during the first inning of Opening Day. But he was injured jus

Twins not getting nearly enough from second-year players

Last year's Twins surge was fueled in large part by rookies making a huge impact. The lack of production from many of those players is a significant part of their problem so far this season.
Randball
April 16
Minnesota Timberwolves coach Chris Finch signals to players during the second half of the team's NBA basketball game against the San Antonio Spurs, We

How Chris Finch went from Division III basketball to top NBA coach

The co-author of the new book, "Pipeline to the Pros: How D3, Small-College Nobodies Rose to Rule the NBA," joined Michael Rand on the podcast to talk about Finch's route to the Timberwolves.
Randball
April 16
If the Wolves are worried about the Suns, they aren't showing it.

Worrying about Wolves-Suns matchup not just usual Minnesota pessimism

Even in the midst of a wonderful regular season, the Wolves have been staring at the likelihood of a tough first-round playoff series. Fans have been worrying about it for months — and they weren't wrong.
Randball
April 15
The Twins' Carlos Correa went on the injured list with an oblique injury.

Patrick Reusse on Wolves playoffs, Twins injuries, WNBA draft

Will a stellar Timberwolves season end with a first-round playoff exit? Will Twins players ever stop getting hurt? Will the Lynx get the player they want in the draft? So many questions for Reusse and host Michael Rand.
Randball
April 12
Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah talked about Vikings draft plans with reporters on Thursday.

'Walkaway prices?' Translating what Adofo-Mensah told the press.

The biggest takeaway: The Vikings are trying to create whatever advantages they can in a draft where they need a quarterback and could be vulnerable to teams forcing them to overpay.
Randball
April 12
What can the Vikings do to create some draft leverage?

What can the Vikings do to create some draft leverage?

Host Michael Rand examines the biggest takeaways from Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's pre-draft news conference. Also, Jon Marthaler on a Loons problem and Jim Souhan from The Masters.
Randball
April 11
Karl Anthony Towns was all smiles alongside Genreral Manager Tim Connelly, left, and head coach Chris Finch, right, after his contract extension in 20

Wolves playoff run: Four things that will make a major impact

There's plenty of chatter about Minnesota's potential first-round opponent, and rightfully so. But here are some factors that will shape the Wolves' future regardless of who they play.
Randball
April 11
A goal is fixed in place during practice Wednesday in anticipation of the start of the Frozen Four.

Frozen Four and Gophers hockey transfer portal; Wolves playoff scenarios

On Thursday's Daily Delivery podcast, Randy Johnson joined host Michael Rand to talk about the Frozen Four at Xcel Energy Center and the changing college hockey landscape. Plus Rand broke down the Wolves' loss to the Nuggets.
Randball
April 10
Vikings general manager Kwesi Adofo-Mensah will have a busy night in two weeks.

What are the three worst-case scenarios for Vikings in the NFL draft?

What could possibly go wrong? A day after presenting the best-case scenarios for the quarterback-needy Vikings, let's take a look at the other side of that equation.
Randball
April 10
Patrons walk past the main scoreboard during a practice round Tuesday.

Jim Souhan from The Masters -- and on the Twins' struggles

Columnist Jim Souhan joins host Michael Rand from The Masters for a preview. They also talk about the struggling Twins and what their 3-6 start means.
Randball
April 9
J.J. McCarthy of Michigan, left, and Drake Maye of North Carolina are the NFL quarterback prospects most often linked to the Vikings.

What are the three best-case scenarios for Vikings in NFL draft?

The Vikings have more options by already adding the No. 23 overall pick in a trade to go with their own No. 11 pick. But they are dependent on the moves of other teams.
Randball
April 9
Minnesota Twins right fielder Manuel Margot hit a two run homer in the third inning Monday, but it was the only offense Minnesota mustered in a 4-2 lo

Why has the Twins offense sputtered this season?

Host Michael Rand goes into a list of reasons the Twins are averaging fewer than three runs per game. He also talked about Vikings draft options with football writer Andrew Krammer.

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