Introduction: Host Michael Rand was ready for a clean break from the 2022 Twins after they were swept last weekend by Cleveland, but three wins in a row and the Guardians' loss Thursday breathed a little bit of new life into them. They are now four games back heading into a five-game series in Cleveland. Simple math tells us there's still a path to the playoffs over the last 20 games for a team whose best quality is resilience.
Vikings set to make a statement? + Twins are pulling us back in
Host Michael Rand checks in with Vikings beat writer Ben Goessling on a number of Vikings topics on Friday's Daily Delivery podcast. Rand also admits to being intrigued (again) by the Twins.
September 16, 2022 at 2:05PM
9:00: Ben Goessling joins Rand for an extended discussion about the Vikings. Monday Night Football in Philadelphia will be a significant test, but if Minnesota can go on the road and get another win, there will be a buzz around this team that hasn't been felt for years.
33:00: Scott Frost getting fired is a reminder of the relative calm in Minnesota.
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