Another Minnesota Wild season has come and gone, and the team still can’t get over the hump. No matter what pieces they move around or how much they tinker with the roster, when the regular season shifts to the postseason, the Wild still wake up on Groundhog Day and lose in the first round. The Wil… … [Read more...] about Jake Middleton’s Playoff Performance Highlights A Flaw With Guerin’s Vision
The Wolves Have Learned To Guard Against the Unguardable
LeBron James was non-committal about his future after the Minnesota Timberwolves eliminated the Los Angeles Lakers in Game 5. “I don’t know,” James said, adding that he’ll speak to his family and inner circle about the decision. “I don’t have an answer to that.” It’s hard to believe he’ll leave a situation where he’s playing alongside Luka Dončić, with his former podcast host … [Read more...] about The Wolves Have Learned To Guard Against the Unguardable
The Wolves Have More To Prove Before Getting Past Golden State
After beating the Los Angeles Lakers in five games, Anthony Edwards strolled down Georgia Street in Los Angeles, making his way to The Ritz-Carlton two blocks from Crypto.com Arena. He was talking to anyone who would listen. “They’ve been talking s— all week,” said Edwards. “‘Lakers in five.’ And then, look, when we were up 3-1, they said Lakers in seven. Go to hell … [Read more...] about The Wolves Have More To Prove Before Getting Past Golden State
How Many Times Would the Twins Have Benefited From ABS On Called Strike Threes In April?
Although it’s been used in the minor leagues since 2023, MLB’s implementation of its automatic balls and strikes system (ABS) in spring training this year caught the attention of fans and players. Despite the positive results and high approval from players and fans, the league office has indicated it will wait another season before introducing it to MLB. Fortunately, plenty of … [Read more...] about How Many Times Would the Twins Have Benefited From ABS On Called Strike Threes In April?
Correa’s Catch Against Red Sox Saved the Game (And Maybe the Twins Season)
The Minnesota Twins would be in much better shape if Carlos Correa were hitting like he used to. However, they’d be absolutely doomed, or something like the Chicago White Sox, without Correa playing shortstop as well as he ever has. Correa made one of the best plays he’s ever made with the Twins, probably the best play he’s made since the one against the Toronto Blue Jays in … [Read more...] about Correa’s Catch Against Red Sox Saved the Game (And Maybe the Twins Season)