Big win for the Wild, but is there concern about the defense and goaltending? Despite optimism around the Timberwolves, don't look for a 50 win season.

ALCS, are the Astros pitchers imploding? Jim says he liked the Bills going for it on 4th down, Todd wasn't a fan. Vikings D needs to step up after the bye week.

Jim and Todd talk Vikings win over Carolina.

Jim talks about his Friday column in the Star Tribune regarding Wild GM Bill Guerin, says he's been "cut throat." Timberwolves still don't appear to be able to shoot three's. Vikings and Gophers.

Vikings HC Mike Zimmer asks his offensive coaches to do some self-scouting, is that common during the season? Personalities in the NBA can make or break a franchise.

White Sox out of MLB Playoffs with Tony Larussa complaining about it, Jim says "he's a jerk anyway." Should Vikings make the move to Darrisaw at LT?

Jim and Todd talk MLB Playoffs, Red Sox gaining motivation from Rays easting popcorn on the bench. Jon Gruden ouster from Raiders and Lamar Jackson is the best QB in the league.

Jim and Todd recap the Vikings win. Jim believes if they had lost to the Lions Mike Zimmer might have been fired during their bye week after their next game vs Carolina with Co-Defensive Coordinator Andre Patterson taking over.

Jim gives his picks for the Major League Playoffs. The Rays are the best run team in baseball and perhaps all of pro sports. Vikings need to win big vs the Lions.

There is a lot of optimism surrounding the Timberwolves and the Wild. Is a one game Wildcard playoff format here to stay? It's too bad MLB has deemphasized the role of the Starting Pitcher.

Jim and Todd talk about how pro sports has embraced gambling, is it dangerous for college programs? Unforeseen side effects of the NIL rules in college sports.

Jim and Todd talk Timberwolves, should they still be trying to trade for Ben Simmons? Jim and Todd both have their doubts, but Jim says they are still trying to do just that.

Post mortem on the Vikings loss to the Browns. Kevin Stefanski will secretly celebrate beating Mike Zimmer.

Jim and Todd preview the Vikings game. Why are the Browns favored in Minnesota. Is it make or break this weekend for Tanner Morgan as the starting QB for the Gophers?

Joe Ryan is paying dividends on the Nelson Cruz trade for the wins already. Who might get traded before next season? Zimmer and Cousins working together to save their jobs.

Jim and Todd talk twins: Has Sano improved enough to be a factor for a winning team next year? Can the Twins sign Buxton to an extension, what will it cost? What does the rotation look like?

Jim and Todd talk Timberwolves and Lynx

Vikings recap, Ryder Cup victory for the US and Gophers football debacle, Jim has a theory why they haven't played that well.

Ryder Cup, team USA got off to a good start. Cook doesn't have to practice at all to play on Sunday. Jose Berrios return to Target Field

Jim gives details on Wolves President Gersson Rosas firing. Kaprizov signing with the Wild and Jim makes his prediction for the Ryder Cup

Kaprizov signs with Wild, Jim thought al along the deal would happen. Are the Wolves a serious contender to trade for Ben Simmons, Jim says "yes."

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Is Kirrill Kaprizov going to sign with the Wild before the start of the season? Max Kepler deserves some negative attention for his sub-par season. Vikings already a little banged up.

Vikings HC Mike Zimmer is down on former starting CB Cam Dantzler, Jim says "well, he isn't very good." Spielman has missed on several draft picks recently.

Jim and Todd talk about the Twins, who is next year's catcher? Who will be the shortstop? Joe Ryan could be a top of the rotation starter.

Jim's latest column is satire, with a ring of truth. Cousins is on the outs with management. Twins got squeezed at Yankee Stadium, that is not unusual.

Todd and Jim discuss the Vikings loss to the Bengals

Jim talks about his column in the Star-Tribune saying the Vikings could have secured their franchise QB through the draft this year if they didn't have Kirk Cousins on the brain during the draft.

Joe Ryan looks legit, albeit after just two starts. Who else might we see from thje minor leagues this year? Is Tom Brady the GOAT for all sports?

Vikings news, Brian O'Niel gets contract extension. Joe Ryan might be Twins opening day starter next year, only kind of kidding.

Ibrahim's injury, "we can't have nice things as Minnesota sports fans," Todd laments. Lynx on fire, Tour Championship and who would Jim take on the Ryder Cup team.

Jim thinks Ibrahim may be done for the year for the Gophers. Is Tanner Morgan up to being the main O threat? Jim doesn't like the staggered start for the Tour Championship

Twins Joe Ryan, Vikings roster moves and Jim would like to see a "one free taze rule," in golf.

Jim is at Vikings HQ and fills us in on the latest Irv Smith news and all things Vikings

Who will the Vikings claim off waivers after today's cut down day? Will they bring in a veteran backup QB? Joe Ryan set to make his Twins debut on Wednesday.

Vikings preseason in the books, where are they now? Are the Twins entering a rebuilding stage? Bryson is a big baby and Jim is here for all of it!

Vikings preseason game vs Chiefs, twins rotation is a mess and the FedEx Cup playoffs on the PGA Tour

Todd Bergeth is at the Minnesota State Fair today so Bill Dean and Jim Souhan and talking Twins and Vikings

Sylvia Fowles may be The Goat. Kenta Maeda's arm issues are worse perhaps than previously thought. Jim reiterates he believes Kaprizov will sign with the Wild.

Jim's column about Twins manager's best seasons since 1982, TK had the best in 1987 of course, who else had good seasons?

Everson Griffen back with the Vikings, that will ramp up the drama. Not good news on Kenta Maeda for the Twins.

How much will the Vikings starters play Saturday? Will we see Anthony Barr anytime soon? Are the Timberwolves really trying to trade for Ben Simmons?

Vikings LB Cam Smith retires, Anthony Barr still injured. Can Kirk Cousins get better as a QB? Too bad the Twins were so bad for four months and made the recent good run meaningless.

Wolves sign Patrick Beverley, he'll bring a toughness the team needs. Vikings should sign Everson Griffen.

Twins rolling, Colome out of his funk. Who's their shortstop next season?

Wild sign Fiala to a one year deal, is Kaprizov next? Should we be concerned with Vikings getting blown out? Is this hot streak by the Twins meaningful in any way?

Field of Dreams game, Twins prospects that might get a call-up before the end of the season, Vikings not having Darrisaw is a blow, Bryson has fallen.

Should Wild fans be concerned about Kaprizov? Jim says, no. Vikings came, good and bad.

The Minnesota Twins, Minnesota Vikings and Minnesota Gophers are all topics today with Bill Dean and Jim Souhan