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StribSports Daily Delivery

Keep informed about sports news and trends in Minnesota, and laugh along the way, with Michael Rand and other Star Tribune writers and special guests each weekday morning.

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15:27

SPECIAL DELIVERY: Pohlad family is keeping ownership...

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2025/08/13

Phil Miller and Michael Rand break down Wednesday's surprising news.

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32:25

Debating Wild priorities, J.J. McCarthy and the Twins...

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2025/08/13

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Vikings pass-catching group, which seems rather thin to start the season. It led him to a conclusion: This needs to be a much bigger year for T.J. Hockenson than 2024 was for the Vikings tight end. Plus the Twins got creamed in New York, Part Infinity.10:00: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for a debate about missed Twins opportunities, Wild offseason priorities and J.J. McCarthy. 31:00: A new home for high school sports.

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32:08

Missed opportunities define Target Field era; How is...

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2025/08/12

Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at the Star Tribune's recent story on declining Target Field attendance and picks out three moments that really cost the Twins. The Yankees, of course, have played a role in their misery -- and continued to do so on Monday.12:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Emily Leiker joins Rand to talk about all the big moments from Saturday's preseason opener and to set up a big week ahead for quarterback J.J. McCarthy. 31:00: A very veteran addition for the Wild?

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39:30

Patrick Reusse on the legend of Luke Keaschall, J.J....

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2025/08/11

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joined host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. The Twins took two of three from the Royals in their first home series since trading 10 MLB players. They are starting to win back some fans, it seems, with a younger roster led by Luke Keaschall. The 22-year-old rookie hit a walk-off homer to win Sunday's game.. Meanwhile, J.J. McCarthy had an effective but not spectacular series Saturday in a preseason win over the Texans.

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35:03

How are the 10 traded ex-Twins doing? + The impact of...

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2025/08/08

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a look at the 10 traded former Twins players. How have they fared in their first week with their new teams since the trade deadline? Plus a good listener question about minimum payrolls in MLB. 9:00: Star Tribune intern Shelby Swanson joins Rand to dissect all the latest Lynx news, including the injury to Napheesa Collier and the addition of DiJonai Carrington. 34:00: Some tough injury news for an ex-Gophers football player.

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32:33

La Velle E. Neal III on the 2026 Twins; How are QBs...

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2025/08/07

Introduction: The Vikings arrived at a clear choice in 2025 with their QB pecking order. It's second-year player J.J. McCarthy's team. But they had other options at various points. How are Daniel Jones, Aaron Rodgers and others faring in training camp so far? Plus Twins fans are intrigued by their new-look team.11:00: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for their weekly debate segment. In focus: Will the Twins make more pitching trades this offseason? How will the Vikings fare

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29:39

Hello again, welcome and good-bye: Luke Keaschall,...

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2025/08/06

Host Michael Rand starts with Luke Keaschall's dramatic return to the Twins' lineup, DiJonai Carrington's strong debut in a Lynx victory and the long-awaited three-game suspension for Vikings wide receiver Jordan Addison.9:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Andrew Krammer joins Rand to talk about a big 10-day stretch coming up for J.J. McCarthy, the dominance of the Vikings' defense and the need to beef up depth at wide receiver. 28:00: A big sports media deal.

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34:48

How did Twins players react to fire sale and how will...

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2025/08/05

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Vikings' plan for QB J.J. McCarthy in the preseason. Rand urges you to watch what the Vikings do more than listen to what they say. Plus an injury update on Lynx star Napheesa Collier. 10:00: Star Tribune Twins writer Bobby Nightengale joins Rand to dissect some of the biggest post-deadline questions. Namely: What is the mindset of the current team and how might any of this affect the sale of the Twins? 33:00: Another Cullen is joining the Gophers

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37:22

Patrick Reusse on the stunning state of the Twins + a...

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2025/08/04

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the big stories in sports. It's their first show together since the Twins traded away 10 players at the deadline, a move that will have reverberations on the franchise for years to come. Plus a big Lynx trade, but perhaps not the one we wer expecting.

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33:03

Grading the Twins' shocking trade deadline; debating...

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2025/08/01

Host Michael Rand starts with grades for each Twins move and an overall mark as well from a shocking trade deadline. Later, he welcomes in La Velle E. Neal III for a dissection of some of the biggest moves, including Carlos Correa.

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34:59

Breaking down the Jhoan Duran trade and a very...

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2025/07/31

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with thoughts on J.J. McCarthy and Kevin O'Connell, who sound a lot like each other when breaking down the Vikings' offense. That's not a bad thing at all. Plus a good win for the Lynx over New York.10:00: Phil Miller joins Rand to break down a very strange and newsy day for the Twins. They confused one player. They enraged another. And then they traded their star closer. That about sums it up in a season that has gone off the rails. 33:00: A Leagues Cup win

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30:12

Carlos Correa trade? + Chip Scoggins on Vikings; Lynx...

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2025/07/30

Introduction: The Twins' trade deadline chatter featured a curveball as reports have emerged that Houston is considering trying to trade for shortstop Carlos Correa. What would that look like for the Twins and Correa, who has a no-trade clause in the six-year, $200 million deal he signed before 2023?8:00: Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins Rand to break down what he has seen so far at Vikings camp. Plus some talk about the Twins' long-term plan. 27:00: Lynx vs. Liberty was a great but

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33:49

Breaking down the Chris Paddack trade; More Twins...

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2025/07/29

Introduction: On a Twins-heavy show, host Michael Rand starts with Monday's dramatic walk-off win after a thunderstorm, which was preceded by the first pre-deadline trade by the Twins. They sent out Chris Paddack and Randy Dobnak, undoing two of the more regrettable moves of the Derek Falvey regime.10:00: Bobby Nightengale joins Rand to break down the Twins' big picture outlook. Why did this season go off the rails? Look at player development first, Nightengale says. And who else might be traded

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39:45

Patrick Reusse on the stumbling Twins, golf and J.J....

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2025/07/28

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, starting with another disappointing series for the Twins. They're 50-55 after losing two of three to the last-place Nationals, and it's enough to ask where the big plan went off the rails. Plus Reusse and Rand get into the 3M Open, Vikings training camp and the Lynx while offering a send-off for departing colleague Jerry Zgoda.

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37:52

Ben Goessling on Vikings position battles and the...

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2025/07/25

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins and a general ambivalence toward what they should do at the trade deadline. Plus a new wrinkle in the college sports pay-for-play discussion.8:00: Star Tribune Vikings writer Ben Goessling joins Rand to break down what we have seen so far at training camp. What are some of the best positional battles? Are the Vikings being underrated? And just how much is on J.J. McCarthy's shoulders? 36:00: Closing thoughts on the Vikings.

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32:05

A Twins inflection point; J.J. McCarthy's leadership;...

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2025/07/24

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a rough Twins loss. After rallying to take the lead on the Dodgers, Minnesota needed just one more strike to win. But instead, a series of events led to a 4-3 loss that oddly calcified how Rand thinks of them this season. 8:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins the show for the weekly debate segment. 26:00: J.J. McCarthy's leadership and big money in the NFL.

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29:20

Are the Vikings the best in NFL in one major area? +...

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2025/07/23

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Vikings, who open training camp Wednesday coming off a 14-3 season and a productive offseason. One NFL pundit even says the Vikings have the very best front seven in the NFL. That plus an upgraded offensive line should make Minnesota feel a lot better about life in the trenches this season. 10:00: Star Tribune Gophers football writer Randy Johnson joins Rand from Las Vegas to preview the upcoming season and set up all the changes ahead in college

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45:46

The Lynx: 'StudBudz' and drama as second half begins;...

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2025/07/22

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a 5-2 Twins loss that had plenty of interesting subplots early and late. But the sum of the nine innings reinforced what we have learned through 100 games this season: The Twins just aren't good enough this year. 8:00: Star Tribune summer sports intern Shelby Swanson joins Rand to break down all the big Lynx storylines. They're 20-4 coming out of the All-Star break, and they are dominating headlines. Will that all add up to a championship? 43:00: Old

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39:25

Patrick Reusse on the Twins not being smart and the...

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2025/07/21

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included an embarrassing series for the Twins at the hopeless Rockies. After Minnesota won just one of three games, their path forward this season is clear. And Reusse questions whether the people making decisions for the Twins are all that smart. Plus a look ahead to Vikings training camp. Spoiler alert: Reusse thinks the Vikings will be pretty good, but he still misses Mankato. And golf

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31:43

Chip Scoggins on the Gophers' budget deficit; Joan...

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2025/07/11

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the large contingent of Cubs fans at Target Field, the Twins' predictable Thursday loss and a great Twins broadcast experiment. Plus the Lynx bounced back from a loss and utilized their bench in a good win Thursday.7:00: Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins Rand for a deeper look at the budget implications of the Gophers paying athletes $20.5 million this season. 28:00: Joan Beringer has only played one Summer League game, and he already set a

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