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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.

Latest Episodes:

Bobby Nightengale on Royce Lewis, Twins pitching injuries; Wemby ready for big stage Jun 03, 2026

Show notes

Host Michael Rand starts by asking how many NBA titles Victor Wembanyama will end up winning.

8:00: Bobby Nightengale joins Rand for a bunch of big Twins topics.

32:00: Byron Buxton returns to center field.

Did the Vikings get enough for Greenard? + Gophers football recruiting update Jun 02, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand revisits the Jonathan Greenard trade in light of Monday's NFL blockbuster deal for Myles Garrett. Plus the Lynx keep rolling and the Twins snap out of their funk.

10:00: Star Tribune Gophers football writer Randy Johnson joins for an update after a big weekend of recruiting. Plus thoughts on 10 years of Mark Coyle and potential changes to the College Football Playoff.

27:00: Rand remembers Larry Fitzgerald Sr. and Rick Adelman, Minnesota sports figures who died Monday.

Patrick Reusse on the Twins' stumbles, the Vikings' new GM and more Jun 01, 2026

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. In focus: A losing streak for the Twins, a new GM for the Vikings, a new dominant team in the NBA's Western Conference and 10 years of Mark Coyle at the U.

How the Lynx have excelled so far + Why MLB owners will win the labor fight May 29, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts by looking at Thursday's labor proposal from MLB owners, which asks for a salary cap and salary floor. It makes a ton of sense, and the owners need to stick to their resolve to get a cap during negotiations.

8:00: Cassidy Hettesheimer of the Star Tribune joins Rand to break down just how the Lynx have maintained their excellence early this season. Plus a look at PWHL salaries.

29:00: Rand was wrong about the Spurs. He gives himself another chance to be right (or wrong) about Vikings receivers.

J.J. McCarthy vs. Kyler Murray adds spice to Vikings offseason May 28, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts the show with a look at the Twins' starting pitching and the strong start from the Lynx.

9:00: Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins the show for a look at the Vikings QB battle and some interesting comments from J.J. McCarthy after Wednesday's offseason practice.

23:00: Rand has some extended McCarthy thoughts and a look ahead to Game 6 between the Spurs and Thunder.

Should the Timberwolves trade for Kyrie Irving? + Sweep of Avs raises Wild questions May 27, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Colorado Avalanche getting swept and the Spurs being on the verge of bowing out of the NBA playoffs. What does that tell us about the Wild and Wolves?

10:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for the Daily Delivery debate. In focus: Should the Wolves pursue Kyrie Irving? Are the Twins better than we thought? And how will the Loons manage a two-month break?

33:00: The Twins are still a playoff team.

Patrick Reusse on the NBA, NHL, Wolves offseason, Twins and more May 26, 2026

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand on the latest Daily Delivery podcast. They meandered through the NBA and NHL playoffs, including how the Wolves and Wild should feel while watching the conference finals. Plus thoughts on the Twins, Lynx and Minnesota United.

Can Royce Lewis turn his career around? + The perfect Lynx win May 22, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand is joined by Star Tribune Twins writer Bobby Nightengale for an in-depth look at several key issues facing the team. First and foremost: Can demoted former No. 1 overall pick Royce Lewis turn his career around?

28:00: More Twins thoughts, including a listener question about the bullpen.

33:00: The perfect Lynx win.

Chris Hine on the Wolves' offseason plans; Twins pitching pipeline; Heavy Lynx minutes May 21, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Twins. Derek Falvey had a reputation for building a strong pitching pipeline when he arrived nearly a decade ago. He's been gone from the organization for a few months, but that pipeline might finally be here. Plus some thoughts on the Lynx and bench support from coach Cheryl Reeve.

9:00: Star Tribune Wolves writer Chris Hine joins Rand for a breakdown of what figures to be a very busy offseason. Who might get traded and what will direction will the franchise head?

39:00: A Vikings GM search update.

Royce Lewis demoted, Wolves poised for a shakeup, Sarah McLellan on the Wild offseason May 20, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the demotion to Class AAA of former No. 1 overall pick Royce Lewis, a move that seems both desperate and intended to help with confidence more than anything. Plus a key takeaway from Wolves boss Tim Connelly's end-of-year media session.

10:00: Sarah McLellan from the Star Tribune joins Rand to talk about the busy offseason ahead for the Wild.

35:00: The Cavs let one get away.