https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/page/9/?d=4WordPress Posts: WordPress Postsenhttps://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/why-didnt-kevin-oconnells-magic-work-with-j-j-mccarthy/Kevin O’Connell was optimistic about J.J. McCarthy’s progress in June. McCarthy was picking up on the finer points of being a quarterback, laying a foundation he could lean on during training camp and into the season.   “He’s doing a great job of handling everything and just enjoying seeing the p...24533Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/brooks-lee-can-follow-brian-doziers-major-league-blueprint/When the Minnesota Twins entered the 2022 draft, Brooks Lee was at the top of their draft board. A standout at Cal Poly University, the Twins saw Lee as a player who could rocket through the minor leagues and instantly take a spot on the major league roster. However, they didn’t think he would be...24532Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/emmanuel-mcneil-warren-can-be-part-of-minnesotas-safety-solution/The Minnesota Vikings should look to bolster safety through free agency. Still, they do need to add more young talent through the draft to give themselves a starter for potentially the next decade, as they did with Harrison Smith. One player they should consider is Toledo safety Emmanuel McNeil-Wa...24530Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kirk-cousins-might-be-a-bargain-now/Quarterback questions surround the Minnesota Vikings yet again as the 2026 league year approaches. J.J. McCarthy struggled in his first year as the team’s starter, throwing only 11 touchdowns and 12 interceptions in 10 starts. Later, the Vikings lost Carson Wentz for the season after stepping in f...24528Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/which-twins-nri-pitchers-could-take-pablo-lopezs-40-man-spot/The Minnesota Twins' 2026 season has already been hit with bad news before it begins. On Friday, the team announced that starting pitcher Pablo López will undergo his second Tommy John surgery and miss the entire year.   While López won’t be on the mound, he will still be in the clubhouse for alm...24527Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/what-your-preferred-vikings-qb-option-says-about-you/One of my favorite things about sports is its subjectivity.   Two people can look at the exact same performance, prospect, or play call and come to completely different conclusions. “He played terribly” vs. “He had a sneaky-good game.” “The guy is just a winner” vs. “He’s a product of his system....24524Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-twins-payroll-problem-isnt-really-about-payroll/After “mutually parting ways” with Derek Falvey in late January, Minnesota Twins controlling owner Tom Pohlad said he wanted to “get off this ‘payroll’ thing for a second” and revisit it later in the year.   However, he brought the subject up again during spring training earlier this week. Pohlad...24523Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/everything-has-come-full-circle-for-toby-gardenhire-in-fort-myers/Fort Myers – It’s been a common sight in Spring Training this year to see the Minnesota Twins’ new Major League Field Coordinator, Toby Gardenhire, running around from field to field, ensuring all the players are where they need to be at any given time.   New manager Derek Shelton has put Gardenh...24518Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/latroy-hawkins-enticed-dan-altavilla-to-sign-with-minnesota/Fort Myers – There are many names in camp vying for one of the several open spots in the Minnesota Twins bullpen. However, Dan Altavilla is only one of two non-roster invitees in camp who will be leaving early to participate in the WBC, where he’ll play for Team Italy.   Altavilla, 33, signed wit...24516Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/two-crucial-stats-that-are-certain-to-flip-for-the-vikings-in-2026/There were plenty of things that didn’t go the Minnesota Vikings’ way in 2025. From injuries to uneven quarterback play, it’s a small miracle they won nine games. While 2026 doesn’t promise better results, there are still two key stats that will almost certainly improve.   In 2024, Minnesota led...24513Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kyler-murray-isnt-the-prototype-the-vikings-are-looking-for/As the Arizona Cardinals prepared for their Week 13 game against the Minnesota Vikings on December 1, 2024, Kyler Murray was exploring an abandoned CIA lab in eastern Kentucky. He entered the former CIA facility in search of a mysterious military bioweapon called the “Cradle.” After finding the Cr...24512Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-search-for-explosive-plays-includes-the-running-game/After a lost year, Kevin O’Connell wants to bring explosive plays back to the Minnesota Vikings offense. Fans saw what O’Connell’s offense could do with Sam Darnold at the helm in 2024, when long shots downfield helped Minnesota jump on its opponents and ride its defense to victory.   The game pl...24511Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/connor-prielipp-has-added-a-curveball-to-his-arsenal/Fort Myers – For the first time in his baseball career, the Minnesota Twins' top pitching prospect, Connor Prielipp, was able to enjoy a healthy off-season. He could schedule his off-season training without any rehab plans.   “It was my longest season, and it was a good off-season to be healthy a...24510Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/kirk-cousins-release-may-help-the-vikings-land-mac-jones/On Monday, ESPN’s Bill Barnwell proposed a convoluted Mac Jones trade that makes sense for the Minnesota Vikings and San Francisco 49ers. Barnwell suggested that the 49ers trade Jones and a 2027 third-round pick to Minnesota for a 2026 second-round pick, a conditional 2027 fifth-rounder, and a con...24508Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-will-the-twins-handle-life-without-pablo/Fort Myers – The Minnesota Twins are likely going to be without Pablo López for all of 2026. On Monday, an MRI revealed a significant tear in his right elbow following a live bullpen session.   “For it to come down in one pitch is a little disheartening,” López said, “but it's a reality of being...24506Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/pablo-lopezs-injury-could-zebby-matthews-in-a-big-spot/To compete in 2026, the Minnesota Twins will need a big effort from their starting rotation. That took a big hit on Tuesday when they announced that Pablo López has a partially torn UCL in his pitching elbow and could miss the entire season if he undergoes Tommy John surgery.   While Lopez is get...24505Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-can-still-salvage-their-2025-draft-class/Free agency, trades, and the draft are the key avenues for improving a roster. However, another, often overlooked path might be equally important. So, as the quarterback rumors swirl and terrible social media trade proposals run rampant, the Minnesota Vikings are quietly working on their craft beh...24503Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-are-chasing-cougars-at-quarterback-again/Imagine, if you will:   After a long day of work, Minnesota Vikings head coach Kevin O’Connell needed a beer. He just finished his end-of-season meeting with J.J. McCarthy and dissected everything from footwork and proper ball placement to leadership. A promising 2025 season had become a disappoi...24500Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/trent-baker-is-the-twins-best-underdog-story-this-year/As he was wrapping up high school, Trent Baker emailed Angelo State University to ask if he could try out for their baseball team.   Angelo State is a Division II powerhouse in West Texas, a three-and-a-half-hour drive from Baker’s hometown of Georgetown, outside Austin. The coaches in San Angelo...24497Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/derek-shelton-is-bridging-a-gap-in-the-twins-clubhouse/Derek Shelton played baseball at Southern Illinois University from 1989 to 1991. SIU was Playboy’s No. 1 party school at the time, but Shelton attended because it was the local college in Carbondale, Ill. The Salukis reached the NCAA Tournament during his sophomore year. As a junior, he threw out...24494Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/how-will-the-abolishment-of-nflpa-report-cards-affect-the-vikings/In the American school system, report cards tell parents what their student learned in the classroom. If it’s a good showing, they will pat themselves on the back. When the results are poor, parents sometimes blame the teachers, the student, or the group they run in.   Fans found the NFL Players...24490Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/the-vikings-should-use-derek-carr-as-competition-for-mccarthy/When NFL insider Diana Russini reported that the Minnesota Vikings were going to bring in a veteran to compete with J.J. McCarthy in camp, she probably didn’t mean Anthony Richardson. Instead, players like Carson Wentz and Derek Carr come to mind.   Richardson, the fourth-overall pick in 2023, wi...24488Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/tom-pohlad-must-back-up-his-go-big-or-go-home-claim-to-save-the-twins/Optimism typically runs wild in spring training. However, none of that is happening with the Minnesota Twins right now.   A simple social media post will trigger thoughts about payroll or selling the team. At a time when fans usually talk about whether Royce Lewis will finally click or if Byron B...24487Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/who-are-the-best-vikings-fits-on-the-defensive-interior/As I watched the Super Bowl this past weekend, I couldn’t help but feel the winds of change blowing through the football world. Two Super Bowl-caliber defenses clashed, and while the New England Patriots faltered down the stretch as the Seattle Seahawks continued to land body blows, both defensive...24486Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000https://wolvesdaily.com/news-rumors/front-page/walker-jenkins-is-trying-to-bash-his-way-into-the-majors/Walker Jenkins has a straightforward objective as he prepares for his first big-league spring training with the Minnesota Twins.   “This year,” he said in a southern drawl, “my goal is to make it through the first week of spring.”   Jenkins is Minnesota’s prodigal prospect. In 2023, the Twins go...24485Thu, 01 Jan 1970 00:00:00 +0000