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Monday Part II: Patrick Reusse rips P.J. Fleck and notes the football Gods turning on the Vikings Oct 09, 2023

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On Part II of Monday's show, Patrick Reusse and Michael Rand pick apart the Vikings' outrageous misfortune -- much of it still self-inflicted -- during yet another one-score home loss on Sunday. The Chiefs were very beatable, but the Vikings are not up to the task. Are we even sure they're better than the Bears, next week's opponent?

Plus Reusse rips Gophers football coach P.J. Fleck for not trying to be more aggressive while trailing Saturday against Michigan, suggesting that the Gophers were more interested in keeping the score down than anything else. It doesn't get any easier next year and beyond for Fleck's Gophers.

Plus a final word on fired Minnesota United coach Adrian Heath.

Monday Part I: Patrick Reusse on the dazzling Twins, led by Pablo Lopez and Carlos Correa Oct 09, 2023

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On a Monday so jam-packed we had to make two shows, Patrick Reusse and Michael Rand talk exclusively about the Twins in Part I.

After a Wild Card sweep followed by a Game 1 ALDS loss to the Astros, the Twins got dominant performances from starting pitcher Pablo Lopez and shortstop Carlos Correa in a 6-2 win Sunday that evened the series as it moves to Target Field on Tuesday.

What are the keys to the series the rest of the way? And will Reusse actually praise Derek Falvey?

Can the Twins take down the Astros? + Get to know Cam Akers + Downfall of Minnesota United Oct 06, 2023

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand dives right into a preview of the American League Division Series between the Twins and Astros. He and Star Tribune beat writer Phil Miller speculate on the Game 1 pitching matchup and what the Twins need to do to advance even deeper in the playoffs.

20:00: Get to know new Vikings running back Cam Akers, who gave the backfield immediate help in Sunday's win.

25:00: Minnesota United is sputtering to the finish line, and changes seem inevitable.

Three unsung heroes of the Twins playoff wins; Chip Scoggins on Vikings, Gophers Oct 05, 2023

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at three players who maybe didn't steal the show in the Twins' victories over Toronto but who played important roles all the same. And he looks ahead to the American League Division Series starting Saturday in Houston.

15:00: Chip Scoggins joins Rand to talk about the other big games this weekend -- namely Michigan at Gophers on Saturday and Chiefs at Vikings on Sunday. It's setting up to be a huge weekend, though Minnesota teams will be underdogs throughout.

31:00: One key stat that could turn the Vikings' season around.

Special Delivery! Reaction to Twins sweep from fans, inside Wednesday's game with La Velle E. Neal Oct 05, 2023

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On another special edition of Daily Delivery, host Michael Rand dives into the key moments of the Twins' 2-0 victory over Toronto -- a Wild Card sweep that propels them to the next round against Houston.

You'll hear fan reaction -- and Kirk Cousins' perspective -- as well as postgame insights from Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III.

Victory lap for Twins, Derek Falvey; Can Gophers hang with Michigan?; Bally Sports North update Oct 04, 2023

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand notes that the roster construction of the Twins put them in a better spot to break their 18-game losing streak than in past seasons, while specific moves -- the Pablo Lopez trade and Royce Lewis draft pick -- led directly to their win Tuesday. It all adds up to a very good day for Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey.

7:00: An update on Diamond Sports and negotiations to keep teams like the Wild and Wolves on Bally Sports.

11:00: Star Tribune Gophers football writer Randy Johnson sets up a daunting task at hand on Saturday against Michigan.

26:00: Aaron Rodgers is doing his own research again.

Special Delivery: The Twins streak is over! Game 1 breakdown with La Velle E. Neal and fan Chris Hanel Oct 04, 2023

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Introduction: The Twins' 18-game postseason losing streak, the longest in North American history, is now a thing of the past. After a 3-1 win over the Blue Jays on Tuesday in Game 1 of the Wild Card series, the Twins are in the driver's seat in a series for a change. Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III, who witnessed all 18 losses, breaks it down with host Michael Rand -- everything from the Royce Lewis home runs to the big defensive plays to big pitching moments.

17:00: Chris Hanel, who made a nearly two-hour documentary about the astronomical odds of the losing streak, joins Rand after the victory. He cried tears of joy Tuesday, and now Hanel might finally be able to eat something. His catharsis is similar to that of other Twins fans.

The Vikings aren't good enough this season. But are they bad enough? Oct 03, 2023

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Introduction: Host Michael Rand welcomes in Andrew Krammer from the Star Tribune to dissect film from the Vikings' first win of the season on Sunday. They improved to 1-3, but with questions still aplenty and Kansas City next on the schedule, did they really solve any of their problems on defense and offense?

18:00: Rand and Keith Richotte explore the idea of whether the Vikings are going to be bad enough to satisfy what should be their biggest mission this season: Gaining roster clarity and a top draft pick.

30:00: A tribute to former colleague Chris Snow, who died recently of complications from ALS at age 42.

Special Delivery: Twins playoff preview -- Can they break the losing streak, and dare they dream of more? Oct 02, 2023

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Introduction: In this special edition Twins playoff preview of Daily Delivery, host Michael Rand starts out with his three keys to the Wild Card series starting Tuesday against the Blue Jays. Among them: The health of Royce Lewis.

7:00: Star Tribune Twins writer Bobby Nightengale gives his breakdown of the projected roster and dissects how the Twins might match up against Toronto, a team that ultimately is very similar to the Twins. Expect good pitching, power and plenty of strikeouts.

22:00: Twins fan Chris Hanel joins Rand to talk more about his excellent documentary on the Twins' 18-game losing streak. Reliving the pain of that streak gives way to optimism, even if that seems impossible.

40:00: Final thoughts and a rundown of the special episodes ahead.

Patrick Reusse on Twins vs. Blue Jays and Vikings winning in spite of Kirk Cousins Oct 02, 2023

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Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included a bit of a surprise: The Twins will face the Blue Jays in the AL Wild Card round starting Tuesday. It's a winnable three-game matchup at Target Field, with the Twins starting out as slight favorites. But it will probably come down to pitching and the health of Royce Lewis.

Reusse was not impressed with the QB play on either side of the ball Sunday when the Vikings managed their first win of the season, 21-13, over Carolina. Kirk Cousins threw a terrible pick-six, then offered a garbled explanation for it, but the Vikings harassed rookie Bryce Young enough to escape with the victory.

Plus a Gophers win that Reusse missed largely because of a 60-year reunion.

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