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The New York Mets fire sale may have just begun with a late-night trade with the Minnesota Twins. ESPN’s Jeff Passan wrote (late on July 30): “Trade news: The Minnesota Twins are acquiring left-handed reliever A.J. Minter from the New York Mets, sources tell ESPN.” “The Mets’ selling starts with one of the top relievers […] The post New York Mets Trade AJ Minter to Twins in Blockbuster Move appeared first on HEAVY .
The Minnesota Vikings had their first training camp practice open to the public today, which brought more visibility to the proceedings, at least for the day, from fans posting videos that media aren’t allowed to do (and fans aren’t supposed to do either). But it looks like the Vikings are enforcing the no video rule […]
The Minnesota Vikings‘ QB battle is the one many in the national football media have their eyes on to see who comes out the winner between Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy. It’s only a couple of days of training camp, but each day the performances of the two players go under the microscope. During a […] The post Vikings Issued Major QB Battle Update Amid Training Camp appeared first on HEAVY .
Minnesota Twins brass already labeled the franchise as a buyer ahead of the Aug. 3 MLB trade deadline, but just in case the front office was having second thoughts, Kody Clemens applied a little more pressure in possibly the most stunning finish of the season. Thursday’s 4-3 walk-off victory over the Kansas City Royals strengthened […] The post Kody Clemens’ walk-off grand slam helps Twins set bonkers MLB record appeared first on ClutchPoints .
Twins right-hander Cole Sands is headed for surgery to remove loose bodies and bone spurs from his right elbow, reports Dan Hayes of The Athletic. He’s expected to miss the rest of the season. Sands will also get a platelet-rich plasma injection as part of the procedure. It’s been a tough sequence of events for […]
Poor Kirill Kaprizov. Well, not really. He is the exact opposite of poor. However, the Minnesota Wild forward never truly got to enjoy his reign as the top paid player in the NHL. Despite garnering headline after headline last summer with his then record-setting extension that topped out at $17 million per season, he never actually skated a single game as the highest-paid player in the league. Since then he’s seen Leo Carlsson and now Macklin Celebrini surpass him in the salary game. Before th...
The Minnesota Vikings quarterback competition has been a storyline throughout the entirety of training camp. On Thursday, we saw several media members crown the winner of the first two days of training camp. It’s not the veteran brought in via free agency. Multiple reporters indicated that J. K McCarthy has won the first two training […] The post Vikings QB Battle Heating Up After One QB Struggles With 1s appeared first on HEAVY .
Cole Sands’ return to the Minnesota Twins lasted one disastrous outing before he landed back on the injured list. Now his season is over.
After missing on LeBron James, the Timberwolves have been connected to two intriguing free agent forwards. The post Timberwolves Linked to 2 Frontcourt Options After Missing on LeBron James appeared first on HEAVY .
Former Minnesota Vikings running back Alexander Mattison tried out for the Houston Texans on Thursday as he attempts to keep his NFL career alive.
Bears Bears GM Ryan Poles confirmed the team is eyeing an extension for RT Darnell Wright. “Darnell is a guy we want here long term,” Poles said, via Bears Wire. “It takes two sides to get things done. But at the end of the day, I don’t want any distractions or anything like that. So, when […] The post NFC Notes: Micah Parsons, Kyler Murray, Harrison Smith, Bears, Packers, Vikings appeared first on NFLTradeRumors.co .
The Twins should've called up one of their top prospects instead of Tristan Gray after Byron Buxton landed on the injured list.
MINNESOTA – Clips are coming out of the Minnesota Vikings training camp, and former Cardinals QB Kyler Murray is impressing everybody so far. With how good he looks, the question has to be asked: if Murray makes the Vikings a contender, was letting him go the correct decision? Kyler Murray BOMB via @Dust_Vikingspic.twitter.com/wB7bp7Dfii — Underdog […]
This is a situation to monitor. The post Former Titans, Vikings Running Backs Among Players on Texans’ Radar appeared first on HEAVY .
For eight and two thirds innings AND two strikes of this nine inning game, the Twins looked lifeless, dead, and outclassed by a much inferior Royals squad. To the point that I had a recap completely written and ready to post as soon as the score went final. But Kody Clemens had other plans. Unfortunately, […]
As a restricted free agent next summer, Jesper Wallstedt has been eligible for an extension since July 1. The Minnesota Wild, understandably, have had other matters to attend to. Signing Quinn Hughes to an extension is a much more pressing and immediate matter, and their pursuit of a top center like...
The Minnesota Twins plan to buy at the trade deadline, but Jeff Passan reports they will be selective, with bullpen help the clear priority.
Despite a gem spun by Noah Cameron, the Royals lost today, 4-3. The Minnesota Twins won on a walk-off Grand Slam by Kody Clemens off Matt Strahm. It is the ninth time this season that the Royals have lost via walk-off, and the second time the bullpen has allowed a walk-off Grand Slam. Before the […]
Kevin O’Connell explains how J.J. McCarthy’s lost time and a battle with Kyler Murray shape the Minnesota Vikings’ quarterback decision.
If Rudy Gobert doesn't pair well with LaMelo Ball, the Minnesota Timberwolves could trade him next summer.
Minnesota Vikings TE Gavin Bartholomew needs a big offseason to make the team’s initial 53-man roster.The former Pitt Panther was robbed of his entire rookie year last season, having to recover from a back injury. All indications are that he will be competing with Benjamin Yurosek for the TE3 job. Yurosek was a UDFA in […] The post Vikings’ Bubble Pass-Catcher Surprising Analysts in Camp appeared first on HEAVY .
One day after reports surfaced that London-based streaming platform DAZN was closing in on deals to secure local streaming rights for up to one-third of NBA teams this upcoming season, one of those deals has been finalized. The Minnesota Timberwolves have formalized a deal with DAZN that will make the streaming platform the exclusive local…
If the LaMelo Ball trade doesn't pay dividends next season, Chris Finch and Tim Connelly could be looking for new jobs.
Head coach Kevin O'Connell responded directly to criticisms that the Minnesota Vikings haven't been fair to quarterback JJ McCarthy. The post O’Connell Answers Accusations on JJ McCarthy Not Getting Fair Shake to Win QB Job appeared first on HEAVY .
The Vikings have made their first major quarterback decision of training camp, but it wasn't naming a starter. The Minnesota Vikings are entering one of the NFL’s most intriguing quarterback battles as training camp gets underway. For the first time in years, head coach Kevin O’Connell does not have a clear-cut starter, with Kyler Murray and J.J. McCarthy battling for the QB1 job ahead of the 2026 season. The competition comes after Minnesota made a surprising decision to bring Murray t...