https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/34/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/will-we-remember-the-season-when-byron-buxton-became-superman-again/Kirby Puckett hit for the cycle, and Bert Blyleven struck out 15 batters in a 10-1 win over the Oakland Athletics on August 1, 1986. It was a good day in a lost season.   Tom Kelly took over for the final 23 games of the 1986 season. He went 12-11 after taking over for Ray Miller, and the Minneso...22673Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-can-we-expect-from-justin-jefferson-with-a-first-year-starting-qb/Justin Jefferson came into last season facing uncertainty.   Not of his skills, of course. Those were undeniable. Jefferson cracked 1,000 yards and five touchdowns in a 10-game, injury-shortened season in 2023. But last year, Jefferson was transitioning from the reliable (if not spectacular) Kirk...22671Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/byron-buxton-is-putting-together-an-all-time-great-twins-season/Right now, Byron Buxton gets to be what he's constantly threatened, but never got to be:   One of baseball's greatest forces.   These first three months of the season have earned Buxton a place at Monday's Home Run Derby and Tuesday's All-Star Game, but apparently, that wasn't enough of a show....22670Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/anthony-prato-has-become-the-most-plunked-hitter-in-saints-history/St. Paul – Anthony Prato is a pretty even-keeled guy. He grew up in Brooklyn and is a patient fan of the New York Giants and Knicks, and plays baseball with a pretty mellow energy on and off the field.   So, how has he become the man to set a new franchise record in hit by pitches, 15, for the St...22669Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/joe-ryan-became-an-all-star-his-own-way/Rocco Baldelli thought Joe Ryan was injured.   Ryan gave Baldelli and trainer Nick Paparesta a thumbs up as they exited the dugout. Still, Paparesta didn’t break his stride as he approached the mound to do a routine check on the Minnesota Twins’ All-Star pitcher.   “He threw like a 79 mph off-sp...22668Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/ryan-vs-skenes-lives-up-to-the-hype-correa-in-good-spirits-after-7th-inning-collision/Minneapolis – It was one of the most anticipated starting pitching matchups the Minnesota Twins have had at home all season. Joe Ryan in front of a sold-out home crowd against Paul Skenes, the Pittsburgh Pirates' young phenom. The icing on top of it all, a Nelly postgame concert.   What more coul...22667Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-bears-continue-to-save-the-vikings-from-themselves/The Minnesota Vikings were ready to rebuild in 2022, and they had their guy. The Vikings had just spun their wheels since Kirk Cousins signed his second contract in Minnesota, and, after firing Rick Spielman, they needed someone who could push them over the top.   Today, we know that Kwesi Adofo-...22663Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesotas-catching-tandem-is-showing-signs-of-distress/The Minnesota Twins have oscillated between being a winning and losing team this year because of their inconsistent roster. They are 45-48 with the All-Star Break approaching.   The Twins are searching for stability, and their most dependable position group since 2023 has been the Ryan Jeffers-Ch...22661Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesotas-relievers-have-started-experimenting-with-baseballs-hottest-new-technology/Minneapolis – The Minnesota Twins’ all-players broadcast highlighted many behind-the-scenes features that go into a game for the players. One of the behind-the-scenes features highlighted was the Trajekt machine in the batting cage.   As Justin Morneau and Trevor Plouffe demonstrated in their seg...22660Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/week-3s-brian-flores-zac-taylor-rematch-re-ignites-a-sneaky-rivalry/One thing I enjoy as a football fan is the “non-canonical” rivalries that fan bases develop with random opponents.   The most obvious example of this in Minnesota is the collective vendetta against the New Orleans Saints, which has escalated from devastating moments, such as the 2009 NFC Champion...22659Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/revisiting-the-1965-all-star-game-with-twins-curator-clyde-doepner/Sixty years ago, the Minnesota Twins had their most memorable season since moving from Washington, D.C. to the Twin Cities. They made their first World Series appearance, beating out the Chicago White Sox to win the American League pennant and face the Los Angeles Dodgers and one of the greatest s...22658Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kevin-oconnells-late-game-heroics-started-as-a-high-school-qb-in-san-diego/A journey doesn’t require a specific destination. Sometimes, the journey itself is the search for that final destination.   Since taking over as the head coach of the Minnesota Vikings in 2022, Kevin O'Connell has repeatedly spoken about his and other team members’ “football journeys.” That journ...22654Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-the-vikings-capitalize-on-the-nfls-latest-offensive-trend/There’s something interesting happening in NFL backfields.   Looking at the top-10 rushing teams from last season, half had two running backs with over 100 carries. Among the next 10, four had multiple 100-carry rushers. It’s becoming increasingly common for teams to use multiple running backs in...22645Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/tyler-batty-may-have-an-inside-track-to-a-53-man-roster-spot/BYU outside linebacker Tyler Batty is one of the key undrafted free agents the Minnesota Vikings signed this offseason. At first glance, none of Batty’s college stats stand out. He had his best season as a junior when he tallied 57 tackles, nine tackles for loss, and 5.5 sacks, primarily serving a...22643Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/simeon-woods-richardson-paved-the-way-for-a-twins-blowout/Minneapolis – For the first time in what felt like ages, the stars aligned for the Minnesota Twins in their Tuesday night victory. Their starting pitcher, bats, and bullpen all operated at peak performance as they beat the N.L. Central leading Chicago Cubs in an 8-1 blowout.   Simeon Woods Richar...22636Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/keaschall-and-matthews-are-working-toward-a-post-all-star-break-return/Minneapolis – Two of the Minnesota Twins' youngest stars took big steps on their way back from the injured list on Tuesday. Zebby Matthews threw live batting practice to Kody Clemens, DaShawn Keirsey Jr., and Luke Keaschall, who has been out since late April with a broken right forearm.   Matthew...22632Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/pablo-lopez-joined-three-twins-legends-on-a-nervous-endeavor-into-the-broadcast-booth/Minneapolis – The Minnesota Twins are shaking things up in the broadcast booth for their series against the Chicago Cubs. Play-by-play man Cory Provus is taking the series off and handing the reins over to Justin Morneau, Trevor Plouffe, and Glen Perkins for an all-players broadcast.   The retire...22631Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kirk-cousins-and-the-falcons-outsmarted-themselves-and-did-the-vikings-a-favor/Netflix released the second season of the docuseries Quarterback on Tuesday, and just like the first time they featured him, former Minnesota Vikings signal-caller Kirk Cousins became the center of attention.   Just like the last time he used the Omaha Productions masterpiece to get a massive bag...22630Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/whats-the-bare-minimum-the-vikings-need-from-mccarthy-to-contend/It's go-time for the Minnesota Vikings. There was a time when a team breaking in a first-year starting quarterback wouldn't have been expected to contend. But now? It's almost a requirement.   The two winning formulas in the league are: Have a game-breaking, Patrick Mahomes-type quarterback...22625Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-the-twins-fix-whats-broken-at-the-deadline/The trade deadline is three weeks away, and the Minnesota Twins look like a broken team. They have now won as many series in July as they did in all of June, and it's only been a week.   Heading into the series against the Chicago Cubs on Tuesday, the Detroit Tigers lead Minnesota by 13.5 games i...22621Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-constitutes-a-successful-season-for-the-2025-vikings/One of the most common statements I hear people make about the 2025 Minnesota Vikings is that they probably won’t win 14 games again, but they'll be a better team.   On paper, the Vikings have improved their roster this offseason. Sam Darnold was sacked nine times in Minnesota’s Wild Card loss to...22620Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-netflixs-quarterback-still-affect-the-vikings-even-though-theyre-not-in-it/If the NFL calendar were a trek through the desert, Minnesota Vikings fans would be baking in the sun. The middle of July represents a dead period for football fans (unless their team is featured in the police blotter), and they’ve become thirsty, looking for just the smallest sip to help them get...22614Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/joe-ryan-is-the-victim-of-cruel-all-star-irony/Two years ago, the Minnesota Twins were 45-46 and coming off a 15-2 loss to the Baltimore Orioles heading into the All-Star Break. Sonny Gray and Pablo López were headed to Seattle for the All-Star Game, but Ryan stayed home.   Ryan and Jhoan Durán were deserving All-Stars. Still, it’s hard for a...22611Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/travis-adams-felt-calm-and-collected-in-mlb-debut/Minneapolis – Travis Adams knows what to expect when the Minnesota Twins call him up from Triple-A. They called him up to the majors in early June before a weeknight game at CHS Field, and he showed up at Target Field the next day.   The Twins didn’t end up using him in a weekend series against t...22604Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/twins-end-series-losing-skid-get-baldelli-500th-career-win/Minneapolis – The Minnesota Twins haven’t won a series since the start of June, when they won three of four against the Athletics. However, they had lost nine straight and tied a four-game series against the Seattle Mariners during their last homestand.   The Twins started their homestand right o...22603Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000