Intro: The Twins lost 17-14 to Detroit, becoming the first team in MLB history to outhomer an opponent by a margin of seven (7-0 in this case) and lose. When you give up 17 runs, naturally host Michael Rand wants you to ... trade your best pitcher? Wait, what? Yep, now more than ever Rand is convinced that Jose Berrios — with rumors heating up that teams are interested — should be dealt before Friday's deadline.
Trade your best pitcher? Is that really what the Twins should do?
June 7, 2021 at 1:19PM
5:00: Want some better news? Minnesota United came back for a dramatic draw against LAFC on Wednesday, pulling even late in stoppage time on Hassani Dotson's absolute rocket from 18 yards out.7:00: The Wild was active early in free agency, signing three players on Wednesday — highlighted by 36-year-old Minnesota native Alex Goligoski to anchor the defense. Rand has a question, though: Why spend $5 million on Goligoski even for one year after buying out another 36-year-old defenseman, Ryan Suter?
10:00: Star Tribune outdoors writer Bob Timmons joins the podcast to preview his special report on the Cuyuna State Recreation Area and all the good things happening there with mountain biking, other outdoor activities and — perhaps most crucially — economic development.
27:00: The NBA Draft is tonight, but the Wolves enter the evening without a first-round pick for the first time since 2012 and the second time since 2004.
29:00: Aaron Rodgers still sounds unhappy!
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Gilmore has not practiced since exiting the Dec. 1 win over the Cardinals with a hamstring strain.
