https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/38/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/payton-eeless-lingering-knee-injury-weighed-on-his-psyche/St. Paul – The time has finally come for everybody’s favorite under-the-radar prospect to return to the St. Paul Saints’ everyday lineup. The Saints activated infielder Payton Eeles from the 7-day IL after he missed the first two months recovering from knee surgery that addressed a cartilage issue...22337Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/bringing-stephon-gilmore-back-would-complete-the-vikings-cb-room/The Minnesota Vikings went into this offseason with a major need at cornerback.   All three of their 2024 starters, Byron Murphy Jr., Stephon Gilmore, and Shaq Griffin, were hitting free agency. They prioritized re-signing Murphy and also added Isaiah Rodgers to a modest two-year, $11 million con...22334Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/theres-only-one-thing-that-really-matters-at-vikings-otas/If there’s one general rule about OTAs, it’s that nothing matters as much as you think it does. Sure, there will be social media videos and stories about how Player X is in the best shape of his life. But the OTA breakout stories we’ll read are more likely to unearth the next Jordan Taylor than th...22327Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-are-the-true-test-case-for-the-nfls-trench-trend/Trends in the NFL come and go in a league where 32 teams are always looking to be on the cutting edge of a new winning formula. Some trends stick around, like the last two decades' increased emphasis on passing. Many more go the way of the Wildcat offense or employing Russell Wilson. The gridiron...22326Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/louie-varland-has-bark-and-bite-in-minnesotas-bullpen/Things weren’t looking good when the Minnesota Twins opened the season with a 7-15 record. The bullpen wasn’t living up to FanGraphs’ projection as the best unit in baseball. With the starting pitching and offense struggling to find their respective footing, it felt like the season would be over b...22315Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/j-j-mccarthy-bulked-up-in-his-lonely-hours-last-year/J.J. McCarthy was sorry.   He had kept the media waiting while he finished his workout. Sweat his face as he expressed gratitude for his teammates attending organized team activities (OTAs).  “I honestly feel physically bigger, faster, and stronger,” he said regarding his rehab after tearing...22313Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/t-j-hockenson-is-primed-for-a-career-resurgence-with-j-j-mccarthy-under-center/T.J. Hockenson is entering his fourth season with the Minnesota Vikings and has displayed inconsistent production.   When Kwesi Adofo-Mensah traded for Hockenson in the middle of the 2022 season, he was playing at an elite level. From Weeks 9 to 18, Hockenson tallied 60 receptions for 519 receivi...22312Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-were-always-going-to-extend-kwesi-adofo-mensahs-contract/When the Minnesota Vikings hired Kwesi Adofo-Mensah, it was a big gamble by the team’s ownership. They had just said goodbye to the successful but explosive partnership between Mike Zimmer and Rick Spielman and weren’t interested in a long-term rebuild.   While some reporting had suggested that R...22309Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/two-recent-draft-picks-are-already-shining-in-minnesotas-system/Offensive production from shortstops is always inconsistent in the majors.   Carlos Correa has started turning it on for a few weeks now, but he was mired in one of the worst stretches of his career. Brooks Lee was a solid replacement while Correa was on the injured list for a week. However, he's...22303Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/sacramento-will-further-test-pablo-lopezs-ability-to-suppress-home-runs/Pablo López has battled with how and when hitters hit home runs off him throughout his career.   That was the case again on Wednesday when he started against the Tampa Bay Rays at George Steinbrenner Field, a minor league park in Tampa. Typically, it’s the New York Yankees’ spring training home a...22294Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-veterans-showed-out-for-jj-mccarthy-and-that-means-something/We’ve officially reached the point of the offseason where it would be impossible to explain to someone like my wife what the differences between the various practice phases mean.   My wife loves watching football during the season and will even humor me when I rant endlessly about free agency or...22288Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kevin-oconnell-is-a-proven-winner-with-a-quarterback-who-doesnt-lose/People judge NFL players and coaches by wins.   Every all-time great is measured by what they accomplished on the biggest stage. Tom Brady may hold almost every significant passing record, but he’s best remembered for his seven Super Bowl victories. Vince Lombardi has the third-highest winning pe...22287Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/will-joe-ryan-finally-make-his-first-all-star-game/Joe Ryan has become a model of consistency for the Minnesota Twins over the last four seasons. Since making his debut late in the 2021 season after the Twins traded Nelson Cruz to the Tampa Bay Rays for him, Ryan has totaled a 3.74 career ERA, a 3.77 FIP, and 8.6 bWAR over 533.1 innings pitched. O...22285Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kody-clemens-is-becoming-the-next-rob-refsnyder/In spring 2021, there wasn’t a lot for Minnesota Twins fans to cheer about. The Twins were 13-24, and all three members of the outfield landed on the injured list.   Things weren’t looking good until they called up a man referred to as “The Legend.”   Rob Refsnyder may not be as popular as other...22284Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/is-bailey-ober-starting-to-figure-things-out-against-the-royals/Minneapolis – Bailey Ober looked as sharp as he ever had against the Kansas City Royals during his start on Sunday. The only problem was that his counterpart on the mound, Kris Bubic, pitched even better.   Bubic has been the second-best pitcher in baseball behind Max Fried, who holds the best ER...22279Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-first-7-weeks-of-the-season-could-make-or-break-the-vikings/There’s a lot of hype going into the 2025 season for the Minnesota Vikings.   They have a young quarterback who’s getting his first season under center after being injured last season. The team also has a revamped offensive line, the potential of having the league’s best wide receiver duo, and a...22276Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-twins-are-preparing-for-the-strangest-road-trip-of-the-season/Minneapolis – Following their six-game homestand against the Cleveland Guardians and Kansas City Royals, the Minnesota Twins have embarked on their longest and strangest road trip of the season.   They left Minneapolis early Sunday evening to start a three-game series against the Tampa Bay Rays a...22266Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/will-everyone-focus-on-the-wrong-position-at-otas/With Memorial Day officially behind us, summer is finally here. The two weeks before the mosquitoes arrive are the best time to hang out in Minnesota, and it also means that football is right around the corner.   The Minnesota Vikings will gather at TCO Performance Center this week to begin their...22262Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/carlos-correa-has-helped-make-it-cool-for-athletes-to-love-star-wars/Minneapolis – Carlos Correa’s return on Friday seemed to come at the right time. He filled his role back at shortstop and in the lineup as if he never left, going 2-for-4 at the plate with a home run and turning a stellar double play on defense.   However, an added bonus was that Correa returned...22258Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-should-have-an-open-competition-at-punt-returner-this-year/The Minnesota Vikings’ wide receiver corps was already considered one of the league’s best by the end of the 2024 season. Led by first-team All-Pro Justin Jefferson, Vikings pass catchers helped the offense finish top five in touchdowns and yards per catch. Outside of a potential Jordan Addison su...22253Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/bride-and-clemens-have-carved-out-roles-in-an-unfamiliar-situation/Minneapolis – When the Minnesota Twins picked up Jonah Bride and Kody Clemens off the waiver wire, they didn’t know what to expect immediately upon joining their new organization.   Bride arrived first ahead of Minnesota’s three-game road trip to Atlanta. Clemens arrived 10 days later, after Luke...22252Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-force-resonates-with-the-twins-for-a-walk-off-on-star-wars-night/Minneapolis – As corny as franchise promotional nights such as Star Wars and Marvel can be in Major League Baseball parks, a different feeling resonates with them when the home team gives the fans a walk-off victory.   That was the case for the Twins on Friday night when Ty France blasted his fir...22250Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/simeon-woods-richardson-proved-himself-right-in-his-first-start-back-at-triple-a/St. Paul – It took a week for Simeon Woods Richardson to make his first start of the season in Triple-A after the Minnesota Twins demoted him on Thursday, May 15. But that week off proved worthwhile for the 24-year-old righty, who made his first six-inning start of the season.   “I haven’t been a...22249Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-tush-push-continues-to-sabotage-the-vikings-and-the-rest-of-the-nfl/The Minnesota Vikings were fighting for their playoff lives late in the 2023 season. They were in an intense battle with the Cincinnati Bengals and faced a third-and-one at their own 37-yard line.   With the game in the balance, Kevin O'Connell called the Tush Push, a modified quarterback sneak t...22247Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kobe-king-brings-the-boom-to-minnesotas-lb-group/With the 201st pick in the 2025 NFL Draft, the Minnesota Vikings selected Kobe King, an LB out of Penn State. King adds depth that the Vikings need. Last season, short-term injuries to Blake Cashman and Ivan Pace tested the defense’s stability.   They used Kamu Grugier-Hill to fill in some gaps,...22246Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000