https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/68/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/do-the-twins-have-another-bullpen-ace-up-their-sleeve/After the disappointment of a quiet trade deadline faded, the Minnesota Twins' biggest question is what they will do next.   Prices for pitching proved to be too expensive in terms of prospect capital and financial restraints, and that didn’t do the Twins any favors in the American League pennant...19634Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/trevor-larnach-is-quietly-producing-in-a-make-or-break-season/Trevor Larnach has an outside reputation as a man of few words. Even in , he comes off as reserved. In a way, it’s fitting because the hype around the former first-round draft pick has quieted over the last two years. Larnach debuted in 2021 and had a career .222/.315/.385 slash line with 20 hom...19632Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/naz-reid-has-another-gear/On March 22, 2024, the Minnesota Timberwolves marketing staff had to have thought they were getting ready for any other promotional game. Over the years, they have given away plenty of things: Anthony Edwards bobbleheads with his canine son Ant Jr., bucket hats, throwback howlers, and posters. If...19630Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/do-the-twins-have-enough-triple-a-depth-to-carry-them-during-the-final-two-months/The 2024 MLB Trade Deadline has passed, with over 60 trades between all 30 teams. But one contending postseason team, the Minnesota Twins, walked away with fewer than any of the other buyers.   Minnesota only made one trade in the final hour and a half of the deadline, acquiring right-handed reli...19620Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-minnesotas-camp-breakout-be-the-unconventional-answer-to-their-cb-woes/Theo Jackson has made a huge splash in camp, and the reviews are glowing.         Jackson blowing up is great news, but it creates an interesting problem for the Minnesota Vikings. How can they get him snaps in a defense that already features the legendary Harrison Smith alongsi...19619Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/chris-finch-has-three-interesting-options-for-his-rotations-this-season/The Minnesota Timberwolves had limited resources to work with as they aimed to finely retool the roster that got them to the Western Conference Finals in 2024. Before they made any moves, the Wolves were already $6,484,442 over the second apron of the NBA’s new Collective Bargaining Agreement, whi...19618Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-may-have-created-another-danielle-hunter-situation-this-season/Certain roles on the Minnesota Vikings have an aura around them. The third receiver spot invokes thoughts of Jake Reed and Jarius Wright. Kicker creates negative vibes, thanks to Blair Walsh and Gary Anderson. Even a conversation about fullbacks will cause some guy in a bar to spew memories of Jim...19615Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-can-kevin-oconnell-do-to-reestablish-the-run/Kevin O'Connell is one of the best offensive playcallers in the NFL. He consistently exploits coverages with strong route concepts that offer his quarterbacks the opportunity to push the ball down the field. Last year, he had enough success constructing the passing game to buoy the league's least...19611Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/joe-mauer-would-fit-seamlessly-with-this-years-twins-team/Hot take alert! Local media supernova thinks a Hall of Fame catcher would be a great fit with the team he writes about.   Okay, it sounds pretty stupid when I put it in writing (especially the local media supernova part). Of course, Joe Mauer, he of three-time batting champion fame, would be a gr...19609Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/jalen-nailors-breakout-has-been-a-long-time-coming/Over 340,000 people have viewed J.J. McCarthy’s touchdown pass to Jalen Nailor at camp last weekend. That’s larger than St. Paul’s population (301,380). It’s more than the average viewership of The Pat McAfee Show on ESPN (332,000 per episode). That many people would fill U.S. Bank Stadium four-an...19608Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-mystery-of-dallas-turner/Last year, Brian Flores and the Minnesota Vikings rolled out one of the most unorthodox and exciting defenses Vikings fans have ever seen. Multiple position-less players blitzed like maniacs, rushing the opposing quarterbacks with cornerbacks, linebackers, and safeties flip-flopping, etc. It was c...19607Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/jaden-mcdaniels-is-still-minnesotas-mystery-man/In the Futurama episode Attack of the Killer App, a new version of the eyePhone is released. As Phillip Fry attempts to purchase one, the store clerk begins to list potential issues with the new eyePhone, to which Fry interrupts, waving a fistful of cash.   “Shut up,” he says, “and take my money....19604Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/do-the-wolves-still-need-to-add-a-point-guard/Minnesota Timberwolves made a clear statement when they traded up in the 2024 NBA Draft to select Rob Dillingham.   This is our point guard of the future.   With veteran Mike Conley turning 37 in October, it made sense that the front office would be creative about finding a player to replace tha...19600Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-jalen-nailor-become-an-answer-for-the-vikings-this-season/The Minnesota Vikings have had plenty of questions during training camp. Will J.J. McCarthy push Sam Darnold for the starting quarterback job? Is there a competition at guard? Can the Vikings survive all of their injuries at cornerback? When will T.J. Hockenson come back?   The list runs deeper t...19598Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-twins-did-one-thing-right-at-the-trade-deadline/Around 3:30 pm on July 30, the Minnesota Twins became the last team in the league to execute a pre-deadline trade, acquiring right-handed reliever Trevor Richards from the Toronto Blue Jays in exchange for minor league infielder Jay Harry.   An hour and a half later, the trade deadline concluded...19596Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/minnesotas-payroll-cuts-cloud-everything-going-on-with-the-team-right-now/When the Minnesota Twins signed Joe Mauer to an eight-year, $184 million extension during Spring Training in 2010, they celebrated it as the dawn of a new era. "We've talked for a long time about the importance of Target Field," team president Dave St. Peter said, referring to Minnesota’s new park...19591Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/where-did-those-malik-nabers-rumors-come-from/Wes Phillips hasn’t lined up under center since his UTEP days. Aside from a brief stint with the defunct San Diego Riptide arena football team in the early aughts, Phillips has mostly been on the other side of the headset. Like his father and grandfather before him, he’s become adept at designing...19588Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/at-what-point-would-the-vikings-start-to-accelerate-mccarthys-timeline/One week into training camp, the buzz around Minnesota Vikings' first-round quarterback J.J. McCarthy is growing. Although he is working with the second-team offense, spectators like Skor North’s Judd Zulgad have said that McCarthy looks “more confident and comfortable” than veteran Sam Darnold.  ...19585Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-wolves-have-the-personnel-to-rest-conley-more-frequently-next-year/Mike Conley will be 37 years old in October. While he’s fresh off one of his most prolific shooting seasons, it may be time to give him more rest so he can be effective in the back half of the season. While the Minnesota Timberwolves have high expectations and Conley is vital to their success, nex...19584Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-did-a-sellers-market-affect-minnesotas-approach-at-the-trade-deadline/Minnesota Twins fans are at a breaking point. First, the Twins announced they were decreasing payroll. Then, they said they wouldn’t add a starting pitcher in free agency. Next thing you know, you can’t watch a Twins game on television. Even if you do, you have to pay an exorbitant amount for the...19583Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/can-trevor-richards-go-on-a-michael-fulmer-run/Well, the fanbase wanted the Minnesota Twins to make a move at the trade deadline. Just like the previous season with the Jorge López for Dylan Floro swap, Minnesota’s only offseason addition was adding depth to the bullpen with a low-leverage right-handed reliever. They acquired Trevor Richards o...19582Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/nickeil-alexander-walker-has-become-a-victim-of-his-ambition-in-the-olympics/In the 1997 Simpsons episode Reality Bites, Marge Simpson talks to Homer about getting a job in real estate due to feeling unfulfilled on weekends.   “Selling real estate could be just what I’m looking for,” Marge implores Homer. “I’d like to give it a try.”   Homer replies with his natural, tim...19579Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-are-still-working-through-the-loss-of-khyree-jackson/Last Thursday, Dallas Turner stopped suddenly as he walked onto the Minnesota Vikings’ practice field, turning to kneel at one of the memorials the team set up for Khyree Jackson. Turner spent two seasons as Jackson’s teammate at Alabama, and the Vikings reunited them when they traded up to take T...19577Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kwesi-learned-from-the-past-and-aced-minnesotas-contract-negotiations-this-offseason/An offseason that started with cap consternation among Minnesota Vikings fans has turned into a team with a clear direction and an exciting rookie quarterback in J.J. McCarthy.     Looking back to this time last year, there were questions about how the Vikings were setting up their future....19574Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/ryne-nelson-would-be-a-sneaky-deadline-pickup/The Minnesota Twins probably won’t make a splash at this year’s trade deadline. While other playoff contenders may rush to lock up deals for power-hitting second basemen, as the New York Yankees did with Jazz Chisholm Jr., or for burgeoning aces, like the Atlanta Braves with Garrett Crochet, the T...19572Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000