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Jim and Todd talk twins as the all-star break nears. How does Jim feel about Byron Buxton being in the Home Run Derby? If the Twins were to make a trade to try and "go for it," what would they go after.

Jim is back from vacation and gives us a travel review of places to go in New York City and cruising to the Caribbean. The Twins may have a sale in place, what does that mean for this season. Injuries and Jim didn't think the all-star selections snub the Twins.

Mike Grimm, Voice of the Golden Gophers, is in for Jim all week. He and Todd talk Twins. Injury to Ober means the bullpen could be in danger of over use. Dawson Garcia will play for a former Gopher, JB Bickerstaff, on the Pistons summer league team.

Mike Grimm is in for Jim all week. He and Todd talk over the Lynx loss to the Fever, without Caitlin Clark. The Twins lineup is struggling. The guys have different views on Carlos Correa.

Mike Grimm sits in for the vacationing Jim Souhan all week. He and Todd talk about Caitlin Clark's impact on the WNBA.

Mike Grimm is in for the vacationing Jim Souhan and joins Todd from TPC Twin Cities in Blaine. He's playing in Media Day for the 3M Open there later this month. He's still frustrated with the quick hook Rocco Baldelli has for starting pitchers.

Twins have played better the last co7uple days. Woods-Richardson could really be a key the second half the year. How will the Gophers AD Mark Coyle handle the $20M dispersal to athletes. Wild trade Freddy Gaudreau, what will their off season look like. Jim believes they will sign Kaprizov to a contract extension shortly after the new league year starts on Tuesday.

Jim and Todd talk Timberwolves draft pick. NBA Draft and Cooper Flagg.

Jim joins Todd and they talk NBA draft. Twins struggling, but Jim points out, "there's still time to recover." Lynx are just being cautious with Napheesa Collier.

Jim and Todd talk twins extending Rocco Baldelli's contract. Twins ownership is happening, nobody knows when. Is Bailey Ober tipping his pitches. Wolves new ownership and how Jim would like to see them handle their roles. Is Tim Connelly now ranked among the best GM is Minnesota Sports History.

Jim and Todd talk NBA Finals. The Rockets were always the front runner to land Kevin Durant, so where do the Wolves go. Jim gives his thoughts on Keegan Bradley as a playing Captain for the Ryder Cup team. The Twins getting bombed, Jim says those he knows inside the organization are concerned.

Jim talks about his column on Byron Buxton making a run at MVP consideration. Adrian Peterson's foibles. NBA Finals goes to game 7.

Jim and Todd talk Twins, they miss Pablo and need Correa to start hitting. Jim believes there is fire where there is smoke with the Timberwolves interest in trading for Kevin Durant.

Jim and Todd talk Lynx basketball, their 11-1, but how bad is Napheesa Collier's injury. The reds beat the Twins, with former Twin Emelio Pagan getting the save.

Jim and Todd talk Timberwolves offseason. There are several possibilities. The Reds have a young player that is one of the most exciting in baseball. The Lynx should handle their business tonight vs Vegas.

Jim wasn't a fan of how the USGA set up Oakmont for the US Open. The Twins are struggling, but so are other teams in the division other than the Tigers.

Jim and Todd talk about the Twins getting hammered by the Rangers twice in three games. Jim has concerns about the starting rotation, a previous strength. Vikings mini-camp concludes, Jim talks JJ McCarthy arm strength, he has plenty and that's not all that's needed. The NHL Stanley Cup Finals have been terrific.

Jim and Todd talk about the Lynx first loss and make-up of the roster. The Pacers outplaying the Thunder in Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The US Open golf tournament opens, does Jim like Scottie Scheffler or the field? The Twins shake-up their bullpen.

Jim catches Todd up on the Twins fortunes of late. With the starting pitching suffering injuries, it's time for the lineup to step up. Jim talks about his column regarding whether the Vikings might have interest in ex-Packer Jaire Alexander.

Jim and Todd talk about the injury to Twins ace Pablo Lopez. Will the injury have the team more active at the trade deadline. Game 1 of the Stanley Cup Final was outstanding, who has the better team long term. Jim changes his mind about his NBA Finals prediction, but not the team he has winning it. Napheesa Collier reminds Jim of a former NBA great.

Jim and Todd talk about Jim Marshall's passing. Souhan has heard some stories about The Purple People Eaters that can't be told on the radio. Pablo Lopez injury appears to not be too serious, but does mean a trip to the IL. Jim isn't surprised the Lynx and 8-0. He's also not surprised the Knicks fired Thibs.

Jim and Todd talk Twins. The training of the modern athlete. Justin Jefferson is flashy, but not a diva.

Jim talks about his column this morning on the possibility of the Timberwolves trading for Kevin Durant. Is it time for the Twins to send Royce Lewis to St. Paul?

Jim and Todd talk about the end of the Timberwolves season and the Vikings signing their GM to a contract extension.

Jim and Todd talk Lynx starting 5-0. The Twins and the curious emergence of Kody Clemens as a lineup mainstay. Wolves vs Thunder Game 5 tonight.

Jim and Todd talk Wolves playoffs. The Twins roll starting to slow, the offense needs to pick it up.

Jim breaks down the Wolves game 4 win over the Warriors. Edwards found his shot and that's bad news for the league not just Golden State. The warrior vets are looking tired and old compared to the Wolves. What does Jim think of the conspiracy theory that the NBA rigged the draft lottery for the Mavericks after they traded Luka to the Lakers.

Jim thinks the Twins are a contender for at least the Central Division. The bats have started to come to life but could still be better. The PWHL Frost are trying to win another title. The Timberwolves are now in control of the series with the warriors.

Jim recaps the Timberwolves Game 2 win over the Warriors. He says don't be concerned about Ant's ankle, do be concerned about his jump shot. The Twins are playing themselves back into the division race, will fans notice?

Jim and Todd talk about the Twins playing better, led by a surging Byron Buxton. Jim believes they have enough talent to be a good team. Previews the Wolves-Warriors match-up tonight.

Jim breaks down the Wolves game 1 loss to the Warriors. What is going on with Anthony Edwards? He could have the yips, that would be bad. It's hard to win in today's NBA without shooting the 3 well. Twins are getting contributions from Buxton and Correa and even though he didn't have a big game, just the presence of Royce Lewis helps.

Jim breaks down the multitude of storylines regarding the Wolves/ warriors series. He wants fans to ignore Jimmy Butler rather than boo him. Can the Warriors age and treachery, in the case of Draymond Green, overcome the Wolves better roster? Who has the coaching advantage?

Jim breaks down how much better he believes the Wolves are than the Warriors and takes them to win the series. The Wild have to make signing Kaprizov their top priority. The Twins aren't built for long winning streaks, they just need to chip away and win series.

Jim and Todd talk about the Wild series loss to Vegas and what's next in the offseason. Will Jon Hynes be back to coach the team? Is Fillip Gustavsson a goaltender that can take them past the first round? The Twins aren't hitting and thus, not winning.

Jim and Todd talk about the Wolves big win over the Lakers and dominating the series. Jim precited the Wolves would win the series, but even he was surprised at how easy they made it look. The Wolves actually played poorly and still won. Jim thinks it will be Golden State as the Wolves opponent the next round.

Jim explains the process the NHL has for reviewing and challenging goals, as the Wild had one taken away. The last two games could have been had by then Wild, now it gets tough to win another game. JJ McCarthy is ready to be the Vikings starting QB. Do the Wolves need to win tonight in LA?

Jim talks about his column from Tuesday morning about the Vikings and coach Kevin O'Connell. He said after the season if you listened that Sam Darnold wouldn't be the Vikings QB in 2025. Do the Wild need to win tonight to win the series vs Vegas.

Jim predicted the Wolves would beat the Lakers in the series and many reasons why have shown up. He thinks the Wild blew a chance to upset Vegas may be gone. Why did Shedeur Sanders slide to the 5th round.

Jim says the Vikings got exactly who they wanted. Why was Shadeur Sanders passed over, was it all on the field, or did some teams not want to deal with the Sanders family? Jim picked Vegas in six, but the Wild are changing his mind.

Todd and Jim talk Twins. Jim remains optimistic they will get their season going in the right direction. He believes Pablo Lopez will start on Friday night and Royce Lewis is heading out on a rehab assignment soon. What is the Vikings philosophy for the draft.

Jim and Todd break down the Wild and Timberwolves playoff series.

Jim and Todd talk about the Vikings and QB JJ McCarthy. Who will they bring in to back him up? Could it be Kirk Cousins, maybe says Jim. What are the big story lines surrounding the draft.

The Wild don't have enough firepower to get past Vegas in a series. Jim predicted the Wolves would beat the Lakers in the playoffs, but he was impressed with their Saturday win. Jim thinks the Twins will turn things around sooner rather than later.

Jim breaks down the Timberwolves series vs the Lakers and why Anthony Edwards is really nothing like Randy Moss.

Jim and Todd talk Twins. Jax is struggling but the team is playing better. Vikings draft, what's their strategy. Wolves v. Lakers, who is Jim taking.

Jim and Todd recap the Wild win to clinch a playoff spot. Jim says the Wild changing goalies was a class move. There is concern regarding Carlos Correa's wrist and Matt Wallner's hamstring injuries.

Jim and Todd talk about the WNBA Draft and Hopkins own Paige Bueckers going first overall. What impact could she have on the women's game. Timberwolves vs Lakers and the Twins struggle.

Jim and Todd talk about The Masters. Where does the career grand slam put Rory McIlroy in golf's pantheon. Wolves vs Lakers in the playoffs.

Jim and Todd talk about the successful return to health of Kirill Kaprizov and Joel Eriksson-Ek to the Wild lineup. Big game vs Calgary Friday night. Wolves vs Memphis preview. Joe Ryan was lights out for the Twins.

Jim and Todd talk about two bad losses on the same night by the Twins and Timberwolves.