The Detroit Tigers picked up their sixth win in seven tries during the month of June on Tuesday night with a 10-4 victory over the Minnesota Twins at Comerica Park. Dillon Dingler had a day, providing four hits — two of which were home runs — to power the Olde English D over its American […]
The Minnesota Timberwolves face an important offseason as they need to figure out how to keep pace in a competitive Western Conference. The Wolves have a chance to remain one of the top teams in the West with the San Antonio Spurs, Oklahoma City Thunder and Denver Nuggets, among other teams, but they will need […]
The Minnesota Timberwolves have some tough decisions to make if they want to put the ball in Terrence Shannon Jr.'s hands more.
Once considered a two-player draft, it's now a trio of top prospects with Lackey joining Roch Cholowsky and Grady Emerson.
After the Minnesota Vikings’ first day of mandatory minicamp on Tuesday, Brian Flores said this time of year is naturally more about chemistry and camaraderie than physicality. The young guys are learning from the wily veterans. Jake Golday is learning from Eric Wilson. Domonique Orange and Caleb Banks are taking notes from Jalen Redmond.
Do we have a quarterback battle in Minnesota? Based on how things are going so far this off-season, it appears that is the case for the Vikings. Despite Minnesota signing Murray this past March, they have been more committed to…
Connor Prielipp is already approaching 60 innings on the year between his 13 outings in Triple-A St. Paul and the majors. That’s nearly three-quarters of his career-high inning total set last season at 82 ⅔ innings. Even with Mick Abel set to make a rehab start for the Saints in Toledo, the Minnesota Twins’ starting rotation is depleted.
Bill Guerin has been forthright in saying he’s trying to add a No. 1 center, so naturally there’s a lot of speculation about who the Minnesota Wild are targeting. While bringing in a new player will be exciting, it’s also vital to examine the other part of those transactions.
What the Wild will...
Mike Conley didn’t mince words at his exit interview when asked if the Minnesota Timberwolves could benefit from having a true point guard next to Anthony Edwards. “I definitely do think it will help a lot,” he said. “Especially with Ant, maximizing the guys on this team, Jaden, somebody that can set them up without them having to work so hard to make the plays that they make.
When given an opportunity to respond to some recent trade rumors on Tuesday, J.J. McCarthy made his feelings about the Minnesota Vikings very clear.
Byron Buxton kicked the game off with a homer, his 19th of the year, to put the Twins up 1-0. Taj Bradley had a really rough start again, as Dillon Dingler tied the game in the bottom of the first with a solo homer of his own. Then, in the 2nd, Riley Greene hit a […]
Storms moving through southeastern Michigan delayed the start of the opener of a three-game home series against the visiting Minnesota Twins, who’d swept the Tigers in a frustrating four-game series in April. Well, the Tigers got a fair amount of revenge on Tuesday night as homers flew fast and furious over various fences for both […]
While Thunder general manager Sam Presti covered a wide range of topics in his end-of-season exit interview, he spent more time defending Shai Gilgeous-Alexander than he did on any other subject, according to Joe Mussatto of The Oklahoman, who notes that Presti strongly pushed back on the notion – pushed in some corners of social media […]
As the Minnesota Vikings go through their offseason, their biggest question will be who is the starting quarterback. So far, head coach Kevin O’Connell is keeping all info close to the vest. JJ McCarthy enters the race as the incumbent and a former first-round pick by the team. But the Vikings did go out and […]
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NHL free agency is on the horizon, and we are seeing more and more teams lock up their guys before the phones start ringing. Michael McCarron is the newest of the bunch, as he and the Minnesota Wild have reportedly come to terms on a six-year contract extension that will pay the six-foot-six forward $3.3…
Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith reportedly isn't close to a decision about whether he wants to retire or return to the NFL for another season.
With it being the middle of June, it's overreaction season in the NFL, and Minnesota Vikings quarterback Kyler Murray is set to learn that anew.
The quarterback room in Minnesota will prevent the Vikings from truly challenging the Lions.
Welcome to SB Nation Reacts, a survey of fans across the NFL. Throughout the year we ask questions of the most plugged-in Vikings fans and fans across the country. Sign up here to participate in the weekly emailed surveys. It’s early June and there’s not a whole lot going on, so here’s a brand new […]
Trading for Jrue Holiday (who Chris Finch coached as an assistant in New Orleans) would help address the Timberwolves' need for a guard.
The Minnesota Vikings brought Kyler Murray in this offseason to compete with J.J. McCarthy for the starting quarterback job, but that doesn't mean the latter wants to be traded.
Daronte Jones was hired to revamp the Commanders defense, to create an aggressive scheme that can set the tone. Washington’s new defensive coordinator came over from Minnesota, where he worked under respected play caller Brian Flores, who has a reputation for creating exotic blitzes that can disorient the opposition. There’s an expectation that Jones will develop something similar […]
The Minnesota Wild want Dylan Larkin, and Larkin wants to play in St. Paul. Detroit Red Wings’ general manager Steve Yzerman had Larkin submit his list of teams he wants the Red Wings to trade him to, and he chose the Wild, the Vegas Golden Knights, and the Florida Panthers. However, Yzerman wants a...
The Minnesota Timberwolves might trade Julius Randle for a better offensive player, just like the New York Knicks did.
The Minnesota Vikings massively shook up their quarterback room when they signed Kyler Murray in free agency. JJ McCarthy’s time as QB1 may already be coming to a close. However, McCarthy isn’t looking for an exit plan. He is committed to battling with Murray and the Vikings organization overall, via Will Ragatz of Sports Illustrated. […]
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