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What if the Vikings trade J.J. McCarthy? + MLB is broken and needs to shut down Jan 16, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand doesn't care how long it takes. Shut down MLB after this season until there's a salary cap. There's no other reasonable course of action after seeing what the Dodgers continue to do, including signing Kyle Tucker for $60 million a year. Plus a rough patch for the Wild and Ant out tonight for the Wolves.

9:00: Chip Scoggins joins the show on two big subjects: A Gophers men's basketball revival under Niko Medved and the notion that the Vikings could cut ties this offseason with J.J. McCarthy.

36:00: Sam Darnold on the injury report and the closing of the portal.

La Velle E. Neal III on the Vikings; Timberwolves are making their push Jan 15, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a narrative shift around the Wolves and just how important (and emphatic) their win over the Bucks on Tuesday was. Two big games in Texas await them starting Friday. Plus a minor Twins move and a Gophers women's basketball loss.

8:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for a Vikings discussion. There was a lot to unpack from Tuesday's season-ending news conference, including QB questions, Brian Flores discussion and a Jordan Addison conundrum.

32:00: John Harbaugh to the Giants.

Joan Beringer's arrival; Sarah McLellan on the Wild; Vikings QB comes into focus Jan 14, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a dissection of remarks made about 2026 QB plans by Vikings GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah.

13:00: Sarah McLellan on the Wild's big-picture strength contrasted against their recent dip.

31:00: Joan Beringer arrived for the Wolves; the Gophers lost a heartbreaker.

Chris Hine on the state of the Wolves; the end or the beginning for Aaron Rodgers? Jan 13, 2026

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Host Michael Rand starts with why he thinks Aaron Rodgers to the Vikings in 2026 makes more sense than it did in 2025. What we don't know is whether Rodgers wants to play another year after losing Monday in the playoffs with Pittsburgh.

10:00: Chris Hine joins Rand for a lengthy Wolves discussion.

36:00: No Ant and no Gobert tonight for Minnesota.

Patrick Reusse on Wolves, Gophers and Justin Herbert for the Vikings? Jan 12, 2026

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. Another playoff clunker for the Chargers had Reusse fired up about whether Justin Herbert could be available to the Vikings this offseason. Plus an impressive Wolves comeback, a Gophers women's hoops win and more.

The biggest questions about the Twins' best prospects; Anthony Edwards hits 10K Jan 09, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at Anthony Edwards, who on Thursday became the third-youngest player to reach 10,000 points behind just LeBron James and Kevin Durant. Plus a Wild win at the end of a long road trip and another massive departure for Minnesota United.

10:00: Star Tribune Twins writer Bobby Nightengale joins for a breakdown of his recent list of the top 10 Twins prospects. How soon might some of them arrive in the majors, and what will they need to work on the most to get here?

38:00: Joe Ryan and the Twins might be headed for arbitration.

Ravens ask to interview Brian Flores; La Velle E. Neal on Wolves, Gophers, Twins Jan 08, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with early Thursday news that the Ravens have asked to interview Vikings defensive coordinator Brian Flores for their head coaching vacancy. Plus Koi Perich has visits scheduled with some big-time programs.

10:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins for the Daily Delivery debate. In focus: Are the Wolves for real, are Niko Medved's Gophers good and are the Twins up to anything?

31:00: Trae Young trade and a good Wolves stat.

The five types of QBs the Vikings could add; Huge wins for Gophers, Wolves Jan 07, 2026

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Introduction: Off of big wins on Tuesday for both teams, host Michael Rand asks questions about the Timberwolves and Gophers men's hoops squads.

10:00: Chip Scoggins joins to talk Vikings quarterbacks and college football.

33:00: A surprise coaching move means one more opening for Brian Flores.

J.J. McCarthy's offseason checklist + An ode to why we watch sports Jan 06, 2026

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with some hockey talk, including the Wild and World Junior tournament.

5:00: Andrew Krammer joins for the final installment of the Vikings film review, followed by Rand digressing into a broader sports discussion.

30:00: Vikings poetry, another farewell.

43:00: Sid Hartman's honor.

Patrick Reusse on the Vikings' dilemma and a bunch of Minnesota winners Jan 05, 2026

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports.

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