https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/page/87/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/pro-football-focus-101-four-vikings-make-the-list/Pro Football Focus has finished its Top 101 list—a different Top 101 list than earlier in the offseason. This one purports to identify the best players going forward instead of the ones who had the best 2015 season. This allows them in theory to take into account injury and down seasons while disc...715Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/andrew-sharp-whats-wrong-with-kevin-love/Checking in on an old friend, Andrew Sharp of SI.com is just as perplexed about what has happened to Kevin Love in this year's NBA Finals.   The former Timberwolves forward, who averaged 26 points, 12.5 rebounds and 4.5 assists in his final season in Minnesota, is averaging 8.8 points and six reb...713Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/the-ringer-debates-whether-the-timberwolves-should-trade-for-jimmy-butler/It's not just being talked about here in Minnesota, nationally people are wondering whether the Timberwolves should trade for Jimmy Butler after ESPN's Chad Ford and Marc Stein reported that the Wolves were interested in dealing for the Chicago Bulls star.   The Bulls apparently want Andrew Wiggi...711Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/615-angels-crush-twins-10-2/A series of mistakes in the field by the Minnesota Twins led to a 10-2 blowout at the hands of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim.   Max Kepler's misplay of Jett Bandy's fly ball down the right field line led to a five-run fifth inning.   “I thought it was going to get to the wall,” Kepler told t...710Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/614-lynx-set-wnba-record-stay-undefeated-defeat-indiana-87-63/The Minnesota Lynx became the first team in WNBA history to begin a season 11-0 after Tuesday’s 87-63 victory over the Atlanta Fever. The Lynx had five players finished in double-digits led by Maya Moore, who scored 16 points to go with eight rebounds and three assists. Jia Perkins, in what w...708Wed, 15 Jun 2016 11:21:37 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/vikings-mini-camp-mailbag/As the Vikings get set to wrap up their offseason program, it’s time to hear from the fans, who had some great questions on Mr. Mankato, Cordarrelle Patterson and Teddy Bridgewater. But we start with a topic that no Vikings fan likes to discuss.   From @Ulaeron: If you look at the schedule, which...705Wed, 15 Jun 2016 09:34:56 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/mike-zimmer-impressed-with-teddy-bridgewaters-deep-passing-offseason-praise-continues-apace/It's the offseason, which means we get to hear unabated praise for the team's most important player. Mike Zimmer had a lot of good things to say about Teddy Bridgewater on Tuesday shortly after practice. Well it was so encouraging ... for him to step up and really begin to make some crucial play...703Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/reports-minnesota-vikings-to-hold-joint-practices-with-cincinnati-bengals/According to Ben Goessling at ESPN, the Minnesota Vikings will be holding joint practices during training camp with head coach Mike Zimmer's former team, the Cincinnati Bengals. The team hasn't announced a detailed schedule beyond its July 28 reporting date and August 6 evening practice, but def...702Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/football-outsiders-teddy-bridgewater-was-very-accurate-yes-even-after-accounting-for-distance/NFL fans in general seem to be aware that Teddy Bridgewater was an accurate quarterback last season, and a few third parties have confirmed that:     What many NFL fans—and even a few Vikings fans—seem to believe is that Bridgewater's league-leading accuracy was driven by an unusual number...701Tue, 14 Jun 2016 16:19:46 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/613-twins-hit-three-home-runs-top-angels-9-4/Robbie Grossman, Trevor Plouffe and Byron Buxton all homered, Ricky Nolasco went six innings in a 9-4 Minnesota Twins win over the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim on Monday.   "We had a fairly complete game," Twins manager Paul Molitor told the Associated Press.   "Defense was good for the most pa...698Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/harrison-smith-violent-and-versatile/Bonecrusher, Dirty Harry, Harry “The Hitman”, Heartbreak Kid, or Adrian Peterson’s personal favorite “Gangster White Boy”. No matter your preferred nickname for Minnesota Vikings safety Harrison Smith, for the last two seasons the league has been cornered into calling him what he really is - the N...697Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/putting-the-minnesota-twins-decision-to-release-david-ortiz-in-context/Obviously it’s a situation that I watch and I’ve observed and I see what he’s done and I see what he’s meant to the Boston Red Sox. Ok, I screwed it up.   -- Twins GM Terry Ryan on Friday before David Ortiz played his final series in Minnesota   The Minnesota Twins released David Ortiz, a Hall o...696Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/twins-option-chargois-to-triple-a-rochester/The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have optioned right-handed pitcher J.T. Chargois to Triple-A Rochester.  Chargois appeared in one game for the Twins, pitching 0.2 innings yesterday against Boston.   [Minnesota Twins press release]692Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/612-twins-beat-red-sox-7-4-keplers-walk-off-1st-career-homer/Max Kepler had one hit in five at-bats against the Boston Red Sox. Fortunately for him and the Minnesota Twins, his only hit was his first career home run and a walk-off winner to avoid a sweep.   "It was a good moment for a good kid who's kinda finding his way," said Twins manager Paul Molitor....691Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/612-terry-ryan-on-d-santanas-progress-parks-struggles-arcias-flub-and-more/While Danny Santana appears to be making progress and closing in on a rehab stint, Miguel Sano appears to still be a ways out, according to Minnesota Twins GM Terry Ryan.   "He's light swinging. Light jogging. Light, light, light," said Ryan. "It's gonna be a while before he can do a whole lot. H...690Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/twins-claim-ramirez-from-brewers/The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have claimed right-handed pitcher Neil Ramirez off outright waivers from the Milwaukee Brewers.   Ramirez, 27, appeared in 10 games for the Brewers and Chicago Cubs this season, posting a 5.79 ERA (9.1 IP, 6 ER), with eight walks and 13 strikeouts.  T...689Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/612-dean-vs-hometown-team-buxton-improving-park-sitting-and-more/Greetings from Target Field where Boston College product Pat Dean (1-2, 4.75 ERA) will be facing the Boston Red Sox, Byron Buxton is coming off of a game where he took a 12-pitch at-bat and Byung Ho Park will be sitting.   "Pat's got Massachusetts ties and everything, I'm sure it's gonna be a big...688Sun, 12 Jun 2016 12:17:49 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/611-red-sox-thump-twins-15-4/There's not much to be said after a 15-4 defeat, so predictably the Minnesota Twins locker room was quite quiet after a second-straight loss to the Boston Red Sox.   Manager Paul Molitor was composed after the loss, stating that it was a close ballgame until Oswaldo Arcia dropped a catchable fly...686Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/611-terry-ryan-on-hughes-meyer-perkins-injuries-chargois-awful-travel-day/Instead of trying to sort through all of the medical stuff related to Phil Hughes' recent injury, Minnesota Twins general manager instead turned to his director of medical services, Dr. John A. Steubs.   "I'll wait for Dr. Steubs to come in here," he said, referring to the team cafeteria where th...685Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/611-gibson-returns-hughes-sidelined-with-fracture-perkins-setback/A couple days ago, when Minnesota Twins manager Paul Molitor was asked about Phil Hughes and Trevor May going on the disabled list, forcing the call-up of J.T. Chargois, he said that when it rains, it pours.   The news today was a bit like that.   To begin with a positive, Kyle Gibson is making...684Sat, 11 Jun 2016 12:22:18 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/twins-place-hughes-and-may-on-disabled-list-reinstate-gibson-recall-chargois/The Minnesota Twins announced today that they have placed right-handed pitcher Phil Hughes and right-handed pitcher Trevor May on the 15-day disabled list.  Hughes, who has a left-knee contusion, was struck with a line drive in the ninth inning last night vs. the Miami Marlins.  May will be placed...682Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/minnesota-twins-select-prep-outfielder-with-first-round-selection-open-draft-post/With their first-round selection -- No. 15 overall -- the Minnesota Twins selected prep outfielder Alex Kirilloff. Kirilloff hails from New Kensington, Pa. -- a suburb of Pittsburgh -- and is home-schooled but plays for nearby Plum High School.   Kirilloff was excited to talk to reporters after...678Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/69-santana-vs-koehler-old-friend-update-and-pressly-brings-the-heat/It’s more than two hours before first pitch and it’s a steamy 83 degrees with nearly 60 percent humidity as the Minnesota Twins look for a series sweep against the Miami Marlins. It won’t get much better over the weekend as the Twins welcome David Ortiz and the Boston Red Sox; the forecast calls f...677Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/68-twins-blow-4-0-lead-but-beat-marlins-7-5/The Minnesota Twins had a 4-0 lead after the third inning, the Miami Marlins tied 4-4 in the fifth, but they were able to seal it with two runs in the seventh with a Trevor Plouffe RBI double and Brian Dozier's RBI single for their second win in a row.   "Last night, tonight you'd have to classif...673Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/featured/terry-ryan-on-the-mlb-draft-its-probably-the-most-important-day-for-baseball-organizations/The MLB Draft is tomorrow, and Minnesota Twins general manager Terry Ryan is excited. "I've been in there all day reading up. Of course tomorrow's the big day," he said, with palpable excitement in his voice. "I've stated this many times: I think it's probably the most important day for baseball o...672Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000