Category Archives: Star Tribune-State Sports
Quarterbacks, cornerbacks and a post-draft Vikings mailbag
Ben Goessling, Andrew Krammer and Michael Rand discuss how interested the Vikings were in Bears quarterback Justin Fields, the outlook at cornerback and answer questions from fans.
Star Tribune Staff May 05, 2021
Lewis Thorpe activated to start for Twins as Brandon Waddell sent to minors
Brandon Waddell gave up six runs and five hits in two appearances against Texas while retiring only three batters.
Megan Ryan May 05, 2021
Former Twins manager Ray Miller dies at age 76
Miller, who managed the Twins from midway through 1985 until he was fired in the final weeks of the 1986 season, was better known as Baltimore's pitching coach.
Star Tribune Staff May 05, 2021
Wild faces Golden Knights in rematch after thrilling comeback
A win in regulation time would move the Wild within two games of the Golden Knights with four games left before the playoffs.
Sarah McLellan May 05, 2021
Vulgar and direct: Yankees fans turn up the hate on 'cheating' Astros
A sellout crowd of 10,850 at Yankee Stadium skipped subtle barbs for salty language, aimed especially at 2017 AL MVP Jose Altuve. Security confiscated multiple inflatable trash cans.
JAKE SEINER May 05, 2021
Twins have time to turn season around, but math is not on their side
The problem with starting 11-17, even if you feel you're better than your record indicates, is having to overachieve just to get back to even a modest winning pace.
Michael Rand May 05, 2021
Case closed: Give the Calder Trophy to Wild's Kirill Kaprizov
His all-around excellence should leave no doubt about who should get the Calder Trophy, even if some hold his age and previous experience in Russia against him.
Michael Rand May 05, 2021
Wild pumps up the intensity as playoffs approach
The Wild looks to play "the right way" as jockeying in the NHL West Division continues into the final games of the regular season.
Randy Johnson, Star Tribune May 05, 2021
Palpable Twins anger; Nick Bjugstad and Sarah McLellan on the Wild
Another night, another blown Twins lead. Michael Rand runs down the chain of events that led to this loss and takes your angry Twitter questions. Plus, Nick Bjugstad and McClellan talk hockey on the D...
Star Tribune Staff May 05, 2021
Rocco Baldelli: Matchup dictated Brandon Waddell start 10th inning for Twins
Starter J.A. Happ said he talked with Rogers about his failed save, and the bullpen pitchers likely spent Tuesday after the game going through all the miscues.
Megan Ryan May 05, 2021