https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/322/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/2019-minnesota-wild-top-10-under-25-no-8-alexander-khovanov/The only member of the 2018 Minnesota Wild draft class to make the top 10 under 25 list is center Alexander Khovanov, who comes in at number eight.     With that 86th overall pick the Wild took a center with high offensive upside, a common theme among Paul Fenton's draft picks in his brief...7162Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/jayron-kearse-ready-to-step-in-if-mackensie-alexander-misses-time/Despite a resounding victory that showcased many of the Minnesota Vikings' strengths, they may have to overcome at least one key injury in Week 2.   Slot corner Mackensie Alexander went down late in the first half with an elbow injury and was seen in the locker room Sunday wearing a sling on his...7161Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/second-look-vikings-first-half-abounded-in-explosive-outside-runs/Luke Inman contributed to this story.   The final two kneel downs of Sunday's 28-12 win gave the Minnesota Vikings 38 rushes on the day. With nearly quadruple the number of carries as they had passes, the Vikings run-pass balance highlighted one of the most "unique" games quarterback Kirk Cousins...7157Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/video-vikings-locker-room-reaction-to-big-win-over-falcons/See what the Vikings had to say after their 28-12 Week 1 win against the Atlanta Falcons.   ALSO READ: Instant Reaction: Vikings Handle Falcons 28-12 HC MIKE ZIMMER QB KIRK COUSINS S ANTHONY HARRIS   ALSO READ: The Vikings Again Had Julio Jones' Number RB DALVIN COOK DT LIN...7156Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/twins-fall-to-indians-drop-two-of-three-in-fall-like-atmosphere/In a lot of ways it felt like October baseball was played at Target Field on Sunday. It rained all morning, and took a tremendous turnaround by the grounds crew to make sure that the Cleveland Indians and Minnesota Twins started on time at 1:10 p.m.   The temperature hovered in the upper 50s all...7155Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-again-had-julio-jones-number-in-dominating-performance/In search of a new contract this week, Julio Jones vaguely, and briefly, threatened a holdout from Sunday's game. Vikings fans on social media were facetiously encouraging of that decision, hoping to eliminate the threat of one the decade's most dominant receivers.   As it turned out, everybody g...7153Sun, 08 Sep 2019 18:10:04 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/instant-reaction-vikings-handle-falcons-28-12-in-season-opener/The Falcons were down 14 before they woke up, and the Vikings refused to let them back in the game.   Minnesota's home opener couldn't have been scripted more perfectly for the home team as fans were treated to a hard-hitting defensive performance coupled with a smashmouth running game that left...7152Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/mitch-garvers-two-home-runs-provide-lift-for-twins-on-a-day-when-they-needed-one/On a day when the Minnesota Twins learned that star pitcher Michael Pineda had been suspended for 60 games, Mitch Garver provided some good feelings with two home runs in Minnesota’s 5-3 win over the Cleveland Indians. His first one, which came in the first inning, broke Earl Battey’s record for h...7151Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/michael-pinedas-suspension-comes-when-twins-are-shorthanded-during-crucial-stretch/The skies were overcast and the weather in the mid-60s on Saturday when it was announced that Major League Baseball had suspended Minnesota Twins pitcher Michael Pineda for 60 games, a reminder that October is near. Not only has he been one of Minnesota’s best pitchers since April, but the Twins a...7150Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/eighth-inning-misplay-leads-to-ugly-extra-innings-loss-for-twins/It's not often that a team loses by four runs in extra innings. A lot of times, it takes a catastrophe.   And that's probably a pretty fair term for what happened to the Minnesota Twins in the 11th inning of their 6-2 loss to the Cleveland Indians at Target Field on Friday night.   Three Twins p...7147Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/falcons-and-vikings-weighing-overuse-vs-production-from-their-now-healthy-running-backs/Dalvin Cook and Devonta Freeman go way back.   Before they were electrifying NFL playmakers. Before they were competing for college football titles.   As a ninth-grader, Cook looked up at the varsity depth chart at Miami Central High School and saw Freeman, a four-star recruit destined to play i...7145Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/rosarios-game-winning-throw-caps-a-fenway-homecoming-for-baldelli-series-win-for-twins/BOSTON -- The Minnesota Twins’ trip to Fenway Park began with Rocco Baldelli being swarmed by media that had journeyed from Pawtucket to Nantucket, and ended with Eddie Rosario leaving the clubhouse to the applause of Twins fans who had traveled across the country to see the 2-1 win.   It was a g...7142Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/ian-miller-makes-his-debut-with-the-minnesota-twins-but-will-he-ever-get-an-at-bat/Ian Miller gets it. He grew up in Philadelphia, and went to college in New York, so when the Boston Red Sox faithful let him hear it for a batting average reading .000, he didn’t take it personally.   “They were heckling me because my batting average was so low,” said Miller, who the Minnesota Tw...7141Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/jose-berrios-says-his-stuff-is-back-but-hes-missing-here-and-there/BOSTON — Standing behind Jose Berrios in center field was Max Kepler to begin the first inning. Jake Cave was placed in right. That wouldn’t be out of the ordinary, except that Rocco Baldelli had put Cave in center and Kepler in right on the lineup card to begin the game.   “It was a miscommunica...7139Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/brusdar-graterol-has-turned-to-jose-berrios-as-a-mentor-in-the-twins-locker-room/BOSTON -- Brusdar Graterol has made it clear that he looks up to Jose Berrios and has leaned on him as the hard-throwing pitching phenom finds his way in the major leagues. While he hit 100 mph on his first pitch and did not give up an earned run in his Sept. 1 debut, he’s still a 20 year old play...7138Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/brandon-dillon-completes-the-unlikely-jump-from-naia-to-nfl/On the eve of roster cuts, rookie tight end Brandon Dillon traveled to downtown Minneapolis to meet with B.J. Coad, his former offensive line coach at alma mater Marian. Coad had recently taken the same job with Butler University, and the Bulldogs were facing North Dakota State at Target Field Sat...7135Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesota-twins-showcase-bullpen-in-win-over-the-boston-red-sox/BOSTON — Minnesota Twins chief baseball officer Derek Falvey loves this time of year because the games are meaningful. It also doesn’t hurt that his team is at historic Fenway Park, where his pitchers will face a tough lineup even in a disappointing season for the Boston Red Sox.   It’s the right...7132Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-to-expect-from-jake-layman-jordan-bell-noah-vonleh-and-the-timberwolves-new-forwards/The Minnesota Timberwolves' laundry list of power forwards became a bit of a running joke throughout the 2018-19 season. As the NBA continues to modernize and the possibilities at a roster’s “four” spot broaden, the Wolves hoarded big men who didn't have the girth to defend an opponent's center no...7130Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-to-expect-from-shabazz-napier-jarrett-culver-and-the-timberwolves-new-guards/Every NBA team has 19,680 minutes of playing time -- plus instances of overtime -- to allocate throughout its roster each season: five players are on the court at a time, games are 48 minutes a piece, 82 matchups in total. 19,680 minutes.   Well, the Minnesota Timberwolves enter their 2019-20 cam...7129Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/one-area-where-the-minnesota-vikings-must-improve-on-offense/With a vow from the head coach to increase their emphasis on the run and get nastier in the trenches, the Minnesota Vikings are determined to play more physically in 2019.   That physicality may show up in short yardage situations, an area where the Vikings were unproductive and unbalanced a year...7128Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-you-need-to-know-about-the-vikings-acquisition-of-josh-doctson/As originally reported by ESPN's Adam Schefter Monday afternoon, the Minnesota Vikings added a fifth receiver to their roster, signing former Washington pass catcher Josh Doctson.   It's a reunion almost four years in the making.   The 26 year old was taken one pick before the recently-waived La...7124Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/roster-finalized-analysis-on-the-minnesota-vikings-roster-construction/On one of the most hectic days of the year for NFL front offices, the Minnesota Vikings didn't make any massive splashes -- like dealing for Jadeveon Clowney -- but Rick Spielman and Co. did pull off a pair of minor trades, made several noteworthy cuts (including a fan-favorite quarterback) and re...7121Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/gophers-escape-with-win-at-home-against-south-dakota-state/Fall is in the air and with it comes the drama of college football. The Gophers hosted South Dakota State University to kick off their 2019 season Thursday night at TCF Bank Stadium. In a game that heavily favored the maroon and gold, it took some late heroics to knock off their neighbors to the w...7119Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/instant-takeaways-vikings-cough-up-23-6-lead-in-preseason-finale-loss/As far as fourth preseason games go, this one got zany.   Buffalo scored 21 points in the final four minutes to erase a 23-6 deficit and rob head coach Mike Zimmer of his third perfect preseason in six years. Bills quarterback Tyree Jackson led two touchdown drives, while Marcus Murphy returned a...7118Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/final-minnesota-vikings-53-man-roster-projections/With the preseason now in the rearview mirror, Vikings analysts Sam Ekstrom and Luke Inman predict the team's final 53-man roster, which will be finalized Saturday afternoon at 3 p.m. OFFENSE QUARTERBACKS [caption id=attachment_54500" align="alignnone" width="800] Photo Credit: Ben Ludeman (U...7117Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000