https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/67/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/will-jalen-nailor-secure-the-wr3-job-in-minnesotas-second-preseason-game/Much has been made of the Minnesota Vikings' only open question at wide receiver: Who will be the third WR after Justin Jefferson and Jordan Addison?   The competition began in earnest in Minnesota's 24-23 win over the Las Vegas Raiders. Jalen Nailor seems like the favorite, and he strengthened h...19694Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/a-win-for-zebby-matthews-is-a-win-for-the-twins-organization/A fanbase rarely gets to see the major league debut of multiple highly-touted pitching prospects in one season. The Minnesota Twins’ No. 6 overall prospect, David Festa, made his first MLB start on June 27 in Arizona. But on Tuesday night, Twins fans witnessed another top prospect debut, this time...19692Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-does-j-j-mccarthys-meniscus-tear-mean-for-him-and-the-vikings/Paula Poundstone did an HBO special back in 1990 aptly called Cats, Cops, and Stuff. In the special, she retells a story about her family having a Flintstones glass that she knocked off the table. The glass plummeted to the floor before shattering.   “This is why,” Paula’s mother replied in a huf...19688Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/austin-martin-has-latent-game-breaking-ability/The Minnesota Twins initially called Austin Martin up to replace Royce Lewis when Lewis injured his quad on opening day. Lewis was upset that he had suffered another injury. However, if there was anyone who could replace him, he felt it should be his former 15U teammate.   “Chill, laid-back, wear...19685Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-the-wolves-avoid-regular-season-complacency-next-year/Minnesota Timberwolves president Tim Connelly immediately laid out expectations last season: win a playoff series. They did that, and after one of their best seasons in franchise history, the Wolves are entering this season with higher expectations than they’ve had in 20 years.   The Wolves will...19682Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-twins-hired-derek-falvey-for-moments-like-this/The Minnesota Twins are in the middle of a pennant race and pitching has been a problem. The Twins got through the first half of the season on a rotation headlined by Pablo López, Bailey Ober, and Joe Ryan. However, injuries have forced Minnesota to jerry-rig a solution as they try to get to Octob...19678Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/j-j-mccarthys-preseason-stats-werent-just-empty-calories/Ed. note: This article was published before the Vikings announced that J.J. McCarthy’s meniscus injury requires season-ending surgery.   The long offseason wait for Minnesota Vikings football is over. The preseason Week 1 showdown with the Las Vegas Raiders offered a prologue to an exciting new e...19677Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/j-j-mccarthy-freed-himself-up-in-minnesotas-preseason-opener/The Minnesota Vikings kicked off their 2024 campaign on Saturday with a gritty 24-23 preseason win over the Las Vegas Raiders. It marked the first preseason win since head coach Kevin O'Connell took over in 2022. But more significantly, it marked the first Vikings football since quarterback Kirk C...19675Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/dallas-turner-looks-freaky-good-and-other-pre-season-observations/The Minnesota Vikings won their first preseason game, 24-23, over the Las Vegas Raiders. Coming into the season, many oddsmakers set Minnesota's over/under at 6.5. It seems that only diehard Vikings fans have high hopes for this season.   However, there is the spice of a new-looking roster on bot...19674Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/bailey-obers-changeup-has-unlocked-the-rest-of-his-repertoire/For years, Bailey Ober has been known for his imposing stature, abnormally low release, and high-whiff four-seamer.   The 6’9” pitcher has attacked the top of the zone with ease. Ober threw his four-seamer high (hiLoc) 79% of the time last year compared to the MLB average of 51.5%. Everyone under...19672Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/p-j-dozier-could-be-minnesotas-surprise-player-next-year/After playing eight games through his first two NBA seasons with the Oklahoma City Thunder and Boston Celtics, P.J. Dozier signed a two-way contract with the Denver Nuggets on October 19, 2019. He didn't play his first game until January 15, 2020, when he returned from an injury.   Dozier recorde...19670Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/could-the-vikings-trade-sam-darnold-if-j-j-mccarthy-looks-ready-to-start/In the second quarter of the 2017 NFC Championship game, the Minnesota Vikings scored the opening touchdown but allowed 14 points to the Philadelphia Eagles. Late in the game, playing on the road, Case Keenum led the Vikings into Eagles territory. It felt like Minnesota needed points to keep the g...19669Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-diego-a-castillo-got-out-of-his-brief-stint-with-the-twins/It was only a matter of time before St. Paul Saints infielder Diego A. Castillo would return to the big leagues. However, it came at a cost to the Minnesota Twins infield, losing José Miranda and Carlos Correa to injuries during the final weekend before the All-Star Break.   Castillo joined the T...19667Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/why-the-vikings-should-consider-trading-for-courtland-sutton/It’ll be interesting to see how head coach and offensive play caller Kevin O’Connell structures the offense this season. After signing Robert Tonyan, the tight end room is deep with talent. Even with T.J. Hockenson sidelined by an injury for the beginning of the season, Josh Oliver, Johnny Mundt,...19665Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/stephon-gilmore-is-walking-through-that-door/Justin Jefferson doesn’t always invoke Michael Jordan’s name. However, he felt it was necessary after the Minnesota Vikings’ historic comeback over the Indianapolis Colts two* years ago.   "It's just like Michael Jordan and the Detroit Pistons," Jefferson said after the Vikings came back from 33-...19664Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/3-takeaways-from-the-week-1-of-the-vikings-preseason/The Minnesota Vikings snapped their historic 10-game preseason losing streak after beating the Las Vegas Raiders, 24-23. What might have been the most anticipated Vikings preseason game in some time lived up to all the hype.   It was entertaining and provided fans with glimpses of a promising fut...19662Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/enjoy-the-moment-with-j-j-mccarthy/Progress with a rookie quarterback often comes in fits and starts. It’s not always linear. Sometimes, their first preseason drive ends in an interception, and sometimes, they end up being rookie of the year anyway. Just ask Houston Texans fans.     J.J. McCarthy began his preseason debut 1...19659Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/did-minnesotas-payroll-cuts-prevent-them-from-adding-enough-depth-in-the-offseason/As Carlos Correa’s plantar fasciitis lingers, he said he’s not thinking too much about the Minnesota Twins’ inactivity at the trade deadline. Brooks Lee played well at short in his absence until Lee injured his shoulder, and he believes in Minnesota’s depth. Plus, teams overpaid at the deadline. T...19658Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-do-rudy-goberts-olympic-struggles-mean-for-the-wolves/Something weird is going on with Rudy Gobert at the 2024 Olympics in Paris. As a member of Team France, many expected Gobert to form a formidable partnership with San Antonio Spurs rising star Victor Wembanyama. In some senses, it’s been a breakout tournament from Wembenyama, indicating that Franc...19649Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/luke-keaschall-has-become-an-inriguing-part-of-minnesotas-future/The Minnesota Twins have shown that they have a few tendencies when it comes to their draft strategy and player development system. The first is a penchant for finding under-appreciated college pitchers from non-premier programs (or even division ranks), then tweaking their mechanics and repertoir...19648Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/could-the-nfc-north-ruin-the-vikings-long-term-plans/If there’s a theme for the 2024 Minnesota Vikings, it should be patience. The Vikings are breaking in a new quarterback, riding out a string of injuries on defense, and have several roster spots up for grabs coming into Saturday’s preseason opener against the Las Vegas Raiders.   With many oddsma...19646Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/will-reichard-is-minnesotas-moxie-man/When you think of determined, fearless, and courageous athletes, you think of Kobe Bryant, Ray Lewis, Mike Tyson, Lawrence Taylor, etc. Those lists don’t usually include an NFL kicker who stands at 6'1", 187 lbs. straight out of the pool. But Will Reichard isn’t your average kicker.   Born and ra...19644Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/is-this-louie-varlands-last-opportunity-to-start-before-joining-the-bullpen/It’s been difficult to get a read on Louie Varland in the first two-and-a-half seasons of his career. He occasionally carves up above-average lineups, pounding the strike zone with his high-velocity four-seam fastball and plus cutter and knuckle curve. Then, he’ll suddenly be unable to locate anyt...19643Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-are-equipped-to-shoot-more-threes-next-year/Three-point shooting efficiency and volume have defined the last decade of NBA basketball. Teams can compete in the regular season without ample three-point shooting. However, once the playoffs roll around, having as much floor spacing as possible has become vital. Floor spacing was one of the Min...19637Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/whats-the-best-way-to-evaluate-j-j-mccarthy-in-the-preseason/NFL coaches can take drastically different approaches to the preseason. Under Mike Zimmer, the Minnesota Vikings were 20-8 in the exhibition games. Winning sometimes wasn’t enough to shield players from criticism, either. Following their win in the 2016 preseason opener against the Cincinnati Beng...19636Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000