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Andrew Morris Is Starting To Execute Pitches In High Leverage

Minneapolis – The Minnesota Twins have used Andrew Morris in various roles out of the bullpen this season. He’s been a long relief man, an opener, and now is settling into a short relief role. He’s only thrown a full inning or less dating back to June 10. Over those nine outings, Andrew Morris has pitched to a 1.

Rays announcer Brian Anderson mocks Max Kepler on flyout after PED suspension

Arizona Diamondbacks outfielder Max Kepler played his first game of the 2026 Major League Baseball season on Friday after serving an 80-game suspension due to testing positive for a performance-enhancing substance. In January, the 12-year veteran tested positive for epitrenbolone, a metabolite of trenbolone that’s found in some bodybuilding products and has been used in…

Report: Charlotte Hornets Explore Trade For Jaylen Brown In Exchange For Newly-Acquired Big

The Charlotte Hornets were reportedly in talks with the Boston Celtics to snag Jaylen Brown, the 2024 NBA Finals MVP, in exchange for a newly acquired big man from the Minnesota Timberwolves.  Hoops Hype’s resident NBA insider Michael Scotto described the talks as “exploratory,” and the Hornets are dangling Naz Reid, who was traded along […] The post Report: Charlotte Hornets Explore Trade For Jaylen Brown In Exchange For Newly-Acquired Big appeared first on HEAVY .

Rating each position on Vikings’ roster heading into 2026 NFL training camp

The Minnesota Vikings have one of the most offensive-minded head coaches in the NFL in Kevin O’Connell. He is considered one of the top quarterback whisperers in the sport, and the heat is on the fifth-year head coach to make the right decision between former Cardinal Kyler Murray and holdover J.J. McCarthy as the Vikings […] The post Rating each position on Vikings’ roster heading into 2026 NFL training camp appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Wolves’ Freeman, Lakers’ Manon Receive Qualifying Offers

Enrique Freeman of the Timberwolves and Chris Manon of the Lakers have both been tendered qualifying offers, making them restricted free agents, according to Keith Smith of Spotrac (Twitter links). Both players spent last season on two-way contracts with their respective teams. Their qualifying offers are equivalent to one-year, two-way deals and would include a […]

Chicago Bulls Eyeing Veteran All-Star Scorer in Free Agency: Report

The Chicago Bulls are already considered winners early in the offseason after some of the moves made by executive vice president Bryson Graham.The Bulls acquired Nic Claxton from the Brooklyn Nets as part of a three-team trade with the Minnesota Timberwolves. They also added Caleb Wilson and Dailyn Swain in the first round of the […] The post Chicago Bulls Eyeing Veteran All-Star Scorer in Free Agency: Report appeared first on HEAVY .

Patrik Laine Could Be the Finishing Piece In Minnesota

The Minnesota Wild should consider an offer to Patrik Laine, even after Laine rebuffed them in 2024, because his skill set matches a clear need: more high-end shot creation on the wing. Even in a team-first structure, Minnesota could use another player who can tilt a game with one release, and Laine...

Wolves Fans React to a Crazy Week of Trades

To say it has been a shocking week for the Minnesota Timberwolves would be selling it incredibly short. Heading into the NBA Draft, this offseason had all the makings of being a fairly quiet one for Minnesota. The Wolves were sitting on the 28th overall pick in the first round, the Giannis Antetokounmpo rumors appeared […]

Spurs Target Explosive Lob Threat Alongside Victor Wembanyama: Report

The San Antonio Spurs could be adding a lob threat alongside Victor Wembanyama in the front court. According to ClutchPoints’ resident NBA insider Brett Siegel, the Spurs have interest in getting John Collins from the Los Angeles Clippers. Siegel reported that the Minnesota Timberwolves’ desire to have Collins has now melted, leaving the Spurs and […] The post Spurs Target Explosive Lob Threat Alongside Victor Wembanyama: Report appeared first on HEAVY .

Islanders acquire defenseman from Wild

The New York Islanders acquired the signing rights to defenseman Ryan Healey from the Minnesota Wild Saturday in exchange for future considerations. Healey, 22, was originally selected by the Wild in the fourth round (121st overall) of the 2022 NHL Draft. A right-shot defenseman from Chicago, Illinois, he recently completed a four-year collegiate career at […] The post Islanders acquire defenseman from Wild appeared first on ClutchPoints .

You’ll never believe Lavar Ball’s LaMelo Ball Timberwolves trade grades

LaVar Ball is never short on opinions, and he had a few to share about his son’s new home. The outspoken father of LaMelo Ball handed out his own grades for the blockbuster trade that sent the guard from the Charlotte Hornets to the Minnesota Timberwolves, and the results were about as predictable as they […] The post You’ll never believe Lavar Ball’s LaMelo Ball Timberwolves trade grades appeared first on ClutchPoints .

Seahawks’ Sam Darnold Gets Alarming Take Before Training Camp

Last season, Seattle Seahawks QB Sam Darnold had plenty of doubters regarding whether he could replicate his 2024 production with the Minnesota Vikings. In Minnesota, Darnold helped lead the team to 14 wins and put together the best season of his career, throwing for 4,319 yards, 35 touchdowns, and 12 interceptions while posting a 102.5 […] The post Seahawks’ Sam Darnold Gets Alarming Take Before Training Camp appeared first on HEAVY .

Rockies 8, Twins 5: They Lost!

On the back of three Hunter Goodman homers, the Colorado Rockies put up another eight runs tonight, and this time, it was enough to take home the victory. Colorado’s #3-hitting DH earned five RBI on the night, popping two homers off starter Mike Paredes, who went a career-best 5.1 innings, then one more off Kody […]

Hunter Goodman brings the Purple Rain in 8-5 victory over the Twins

A strong broadcast from a crew consisting of Ryan Spilborghs, Jeff Huson, and Cory Sullivan at one point tonight turned their attention to their favorite songs by Minnesota musical legend Prince. It seems fitting, then, that baseball’s favorite purple team decided to bring the rain down at Target Field in a win that made up […]

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Rockies 8, Twins 5 Leverage index & box score Graphics via FanGraphs. Hunting homers: Hunter Goodman, +0.31 WPA Funderburk’d: Kody Funderburk, -0.24 WPA Game discussion comment of the day Join the conversation! Sign up for a user account and get: Please keep in mind our Purple Row Community Guidelines when you’re commenting. Thanks!

Former Viking Dispenses Advice to WNBA Star Caitlin Clark After Throat Punch

WNBA superstar Caitlin Clark has been at the center of a league-wide controversy regarding how they protect their players. After getting hit in the neck and throat area by Alyssa Thomas of the Phoenix Mercury this week, players of all leagues have given their two-cents for how the WNBA, and Clark should respond. Former Minnesota Vikings […] The post Former Viking Dispenses Advice to WNBA Star Caitlin Clark After Throat Punch appeared first on HEAVY .