Opinion/Analysis

The Twins have been limiting the at-bats of 1st baseman Miguel Sano in the last couple of weeks. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says Sano just isn't a good hitter right now and his approach has to change otherwise his time with the Twins may not last long.

The Twins have lost the first two games of their 3-game set with the White Sox in Chicago after falling 13-3 Wednesday night. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. Jim says he doesn't expect the Twins to sell off many valuable players because they anticipate being competitive next season.

The Twins lost 7-6 Tuesday night in the first game of a 3-game series at Chicago against the American League Central Division leading White Sox. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says Kenta Maeda was successful last year in a new league with many hitters who were unfamiliar with him.

It was announced Monday that the Minnesota Wild will play the St. Louis Blues in the Winter Classic outdoors at Target Field on January 1st of 2022. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says Minnesotans will embrace the event and it looks cool.

The United States Olympic gymnastics trials took place over the weekend in St. Louis. Three Minnesotans have been chosen to represent the United States on the team. The three are Shane Wiskus from Spring Lake Park and the University of Minnesota on the men's team and both Suni Lee from St. Paul and Grace McCallum from Isanti on the women's team.

The Twins lost 4-1 at home to the Cleveland Indians Thursday night in the first game of the 4-game series. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. Former Twin Eddie Rosario broke the 1-all tie with a 2-run single in the 8th inning. Jim says despite the big hit from Rosario last night he's had a bad season and the Twins' decision to let him go was the right one.

The United States Olympic gymnastic trials are taking place today-Sunday. Sunisa Lee of St. Paul represents the best Minnesota hope of making the U.S. team. Grace McCallum of Isanti and Shane Wiskus of Spring Lake Park and the University of Minnesota also have chances of making the United States team.

The Twins lost 10-7 Tuesday in the final game of the short 2-game series with the Reds at Target Field. Relief pitchers Alex Colome and Hansel Robles both struggled late in the game with Robles allowing 3 runs in the 9th inning. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

The Twins won a marathon game 7-5 in 12 innings over the Cincinnati Reds Monday night into Tuesday morning. The game lasted 5 hours and 14 minutes. The Twins likely lost center fielder Byron Buxton for about a month with a broken pinkie finger after being hit by pitch. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON.

The Twins have won 4-games in a row after completing a 3-game sweep at Texas Sunday with a 3-2 victory. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says Byron Buxton's offense and defense has made a big difference since he returned to the lineup on Saturday.