The Twins lost 2-0 to Cleveland Thursday night in the first game of a 4-game series. Shane Bieber out-dueled Jose Berrios to get the win. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. Jim says Bieber has become a true ace in the Majors while Berrios just hasn't taken that next step.
The Twins won their home opener 6-3 over the St. Louis Cardinals at Target Field Tuesday night. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. Jim feels Luis Arraez is the best option to hit lead-off for the Twins because of his high on base percentage and ability to work pitchers.
The Minnesota Lynx overcame some early growing pains and mounted a major comeback in the final quarter of their season opener against the Connecticut Sun at IMG Academy on Sunday.
The Minnesota Wild took the interim tag off of Dean Evason and hired him as their full-time head coach this week. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says Evason's 2-year contract is low risk and if the Wild need to move on from Evason in a couple of years there always seems to be an experience coach looking for work.