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What's surprised Bobby Nightengale Jr most how the Twins performed before the all-star break? The Star Tribune Twins beat writer joins Henry Lake from Chicago as the Twins prepare to get the season back underway tonight against the Cubs.

Henry Lake is in for Chad again today. He opens with reaction to President Trump's speech last night that sounded like more of the same things we've heard from him for years. Later, Henry chats with Tony Sanneh about the upcoming World Cup final, spends a Feisty Friday with Sheletta Brundidge, and talks Twins with Star Tribune beat reporter Bobby Nightengale Jr.

Bob Nightengale of USA Today joins Rock Riley and Chris Mathis, filling in for TKras on The Drive, to break down the latest MLB Trade Deadline buzz. Nightengale explains why the Tampa Bay Rays are expected to be one of the most aggressive buyers before the deadline and discusses what areas they're targeting. Could Tigers ace Tarik Skubal actually be a realistic option, or is it just wishful thinking? Bob shares what he's hearing from around baseball, separates fact from fiction on the biggest trade rumors, and previews what could be a franchise-defining deadline for the Rays as they chase an American League pennant.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the biggest piece of the Wild's offseason puzzle. Filip Gustavsson's offseason hip surgery is making it tough to make a move in free agency or a trade. Maybe GM Bill Guerin will have to be patient like he was last year. Plus veteran security blankets are out for the Wild and Wolves, plus Team USA delivers a stirring win in the round of 32. 13:00: Star Tribune Twins writer Bobby Nightengale joins to talk about an important month of July. Can the Twins stay on the fringes of the playoff race and add at the deadline? 33:00: Some good injury news for the Lynx.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about the firing of Perry Minasian and the Angels’ outlook under John Mozeliak, Molly Jolly, and Arte Moreno, how MLB is using official channels to publicly promote its position in labor bargaining, whether the Mets’ disappointing season will influence other teams’ approaches to roster construction, the popularity (or lack thereof) of Josh Naylor, Jacob Misiorowski and the imprecise nature of pitch-speed records, and the delightful debut of the Diamondbacks’ Mitch Bratt, plus a postscript about MLB’s ball-drag statement. Audio intro: Alex Ferrin, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Beatwriter, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to Blum on Minasian Link to Blum on Minasian 2 Link to Dubuque on Minasian Link to Rosenthal on Mozeliak Link to Nightengale’s Angels report Link to Jolly article Link to MLB labor videos Link to MLB Instagram labor post Link to Ozempic ad 1 Link to Ozempic ad 2 Link to MLB.com column 1 Link to MLB.com column 2 Link to Baumann on draft prospect opinions Link to bully pulpit wiki Link to 2026 Mets clubhouse story Link to 2025 Mets clubhouse story Link to 2023 Mets clubhouse story Link to Stearns clip Link to Meisel on Naylor Link to Hedges clip Link to Garrett comment Link to Naylor on Pawol Link to Miz 105.5 mph story Link to Miz postgame comment Link to Miz postgame clip Link to 105+ MPH pitches Link to 107+ perceived MPH pitches Link to Pitch Info website Link to Chapman max MPH at BB Link to Hicks max MPH at BB Link to Joyce max MPH at BB Link to Miz max MPH at BB Link to PITCHf/x calibration article 1 Link to PITCHf/x calibration article 2 Link to PITCHf/x calibration article 3 Link to PITCHf/x calibration article 4 Link to PITCHf/x calibration article 5 Link to Bratt delivery 1 Link to Bratt delivery 2 Link to Bratt last year Link to Walden/Capps story Link to Seinfeld clip Link to Bratt extension rank Link to “fall on my ass” tweet Link to Savant drag dashboard Link to MLB statement to Ben Link to Acuña comparing balls Link to MLB trademark application Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Henry talks with Minnesota Twins Beat Reporter Bobby Nightengale Jr. from the Minneapolis Star Tribune about the team's recent resurgence, the impressive offensive performance, why Josh Bell has been a good fit, Trevor Larnach's growth, their ability to hang around and more.

This hour Henry he talks with Minnesota Twins Beat Reporter Bobby Nightengale Jr. from the Minneapolis Star Tribune, he chats up Soccer Hall of Famer Tony Sanneh about the USMNT's early success at the World Cup, plus we have Bite of the Night and Headlines.

Katelyn Nightengale (COMS | EPEM '26), Marketing Project Management Intern with Universal Music Group supporting the Music Corporation of America (MCA) Nashville label, is featured in the Spring 2026 graduate series as Cal Poly Experience Industry Management (EIM)'s 2025-26 Most Outstanding Minor! Katelyn sits down and talks with Dr. Brian Greenwood (Cal Poly EIM) about her life, college experience, and her exciting internship this summer.

Bobby Nightengale covers the Twins for the StarTribune. Bobby and Steve start their conversation with Byron Buxton who suffered an injury while making a spectacular catch at the wall last night. He's out of the lineup today unfortunately but is “in good spirits”. They chat about Royce Lewis being called back up to the Majors after a reset stint with the St. Paul Saints. Bobby digs into some of his swing details and what he has adjusted to work himself out of the slump that resulted in his demotion.

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.

Bobby Nightengale covers the Twins for the StarTribune. They chat about the Twins' loss last night to the Brewers, the Royce Lewis obstruction call and what he saw from Joe Ryan's off the rubber. Bobby also chats about Derek Shelton's managing the bullpen and gives an update on Byron Buxton's injury.

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Spencer Jones facing an overclocked Jacob Misiorowski in Jones’s MLB debut, the distance from the mound to home plate when Ryan Waldschmidt is batting, Gage Workman’s middle name, and Tarik Skubal’s loose lima bean, then discuss the surprising Patrick Bailey trade—including takes on Bailey’s bat and framing value in the ABS era, the leadership of Buster Posey and Tony Vitello, Cleveland doubling down on the Austin Hedges catching model, and the virtues of Matt “Tugboat” Wilkinson—plus thoughts on the bouncebacks of Bryce Harper and Michael Conforto, the Pirates’ rotation, iron man Matt Olson, a Craig Kimbrel meltdown, and the death of Bobby Cox. Audio intro: Garrett Krohn, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Benny and a Million Shetland Ponies, “Effectively Wild Theme (Pedantic)” Link to “POV” meme Link to Jones debut Link to Jones stance tweet Link to Judge/Jones comparison Link to first Jones vs. Miz PA Link to 103 mph+ pitches Link to fastest pitches of 2026 Link to top SP seasons by K% Link to “Ballad of a Thin Man” Link to Miz velo upticks article Link to Miz Charizard pull Link to tallest outfield Link to Ben on big Yankees Link to Waldschmidt quote Link to Workman middle name info 1 Link to Workman middle name info 2 Link to “taters” Gollum clip Link to Boras on the “Skubal scope” Link to Boras/Olney podcast Link to last year’s Boras/Skubal quote Link to FG post on Bailey Link to Dubuque on Bailey Link to Baggarly on Bailey/Posey 1 Link to Baggarly on Bailey/Posey 2 Link to Rosenthal on Posey Link to Bailey’s framing at FG Link to 2026 FG framing leaders Link to 2025 FG framing leaders Link to Savant framing leaders Link to top players since Bailey’s call-up Link to top Giants since Bailey’s call-up Link to top catchers since Bailey’s call-up Link to Giants dugout pitch-calling article 1 Link to Giants dugout pitch-calling article 2 Link to Bailey wRC+ joke Link to story about Hedges the hitter Link to “framemog” at wiktionary Link to framemogging meme Link to NPR on framemogging Link to Vitello quote about effort Link to Vitello pitching change confusion Link to Kapler pitching change confusion Link to La Russa pitching change confusion Link to Nightengale on the trade deadline Link to MLBTR on the Giants’ outlook Link to team run differentials Link to Conforto wRC+ leaderboard Link to top team SP by WAR Link to Pirates SP production Link to FG MLB WAR leaders Link to longest consecutive games streaks Link to Freeman vs. Olson WAR post-2022 Link to worst RP WPAs Link to Kimbrel loss Link to Kimbrel grand slam story Link to Chavez’s Giants origin story Link to “OTP” explainer Link to Cox obit Link to Atlanta championship expectations Link to Cox research 1 Link to Cox research 2 Link to Cox research 3 Link to manager longevity article Link to data on ejection causes Link to CCS ejections posts Link to 2026 manager ejection count Link to 2025 manager ejections count Link to 2024 manager ejections count Link to manager ejections data over time Link to 2016 THT article on Cox DV Link to 1995 THT article on Cox DV Link to Clevinger report 1 Link to Clevinger report 2 Link to Tigers Triple-A manager firing Link to Mixtape wiki Link to “bro explaining” meme Link to Mixtape baseball quote 1 Link to Mixtape baseball quote 2 Link to Ben’s gaming podcast Link to article on foul ball increases Link to 2026 foul ball leaders Link to 1988 foul ball data Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Ben Lindbergh and Meg Rowley banter about Kevin McGonigle’s new contract and whether pre-arbitration extensions are still team-friendly, Tatsuya Imai’s adjustment period, MLB’s average four-seam fastball velo nearing 95 mph, a new frontier in catcher’s interference calls, and whether a new challenge signal should replace the head/helmet tap, then (1:21:02) Stat Blast about a historic scoring day, games in which the score most often matched the inning, homering against all other teams while playing for one team (and the most homers without going deep twice against the same team), opposing pitchers catching pop-ups in the same game, driving in oneself and no one else, and season-starting streaks of games with a lead. Audio intro: Xavier LeBlanc, “Effectively Wild Theme” Audio outro: Luke Lillard, “Effectively Wild Theme” Link to MLBTR on McGonigle Link to Paine on extensions 1 Link to Paine on extensions 2 Link to Ball on extensions Link to Nightengale on extensions Link to Rome on Imai Link to Imai synopsis Link to Rome on interpreters Link to story on Duran incident Link to Statcast velo by year Link to Pitch Info velo by year Link to Pitch Info info Link to righty Statcast velo by year Link to all-pitches velo by year Link to Woodrum on velo Link to Sam on flames Link to EW on flames 1 Link to EW on flames 2 Link to Trueblood on fastball counts Link to EW on CI Link to 2024 CI totals Link to 2025 CI totals Link to Sam on the Meidroth CI Link to Sam on the Cubs CI attempt Link to Sam on swings and the CI Link to Ohtani accidental challenge Link to Chandler accidental challenge Link to Rice accidental challenge Link to 2025 Lee incident Link to challenge rules Link to volleyball challenge rules Link to NHL officials wiki Link to Crawford rehab update Link to April 13 scores Link to April 13 offense Link to MLB batting stats pre-4/13 Link to MLB batting stats post-4/13 Link to Trout-Judge gamer Link to score matching inning info Link to homers vs. teams spreadsheet Link to homers vs. distinct teams data Link to pitcher pop-ups spreadsheet Link to O’Neill’s OD HR streak Link to team leads spreadsheet Link to Sam on win expectancy Link to listener emails database Sponsor Us on Patreon Give a Gift Subscription Email Us: podcast@fangraphs.com Effectively Wild Subreddit Effectively Wild Wiki Apple Podcasts Feed Spotify Feed YouTube Playlist Facebook Group Bluesky Account Twitter Account Get Our Merch! var SERVER_DATA = Object.assign(SERVER_DATA || {}); Source

Bobby Nightengale Jr of the Star Tribune joins Adam Carter to talk about the Twins and their surprise jump to the top of the American League!

Adam opens the hour joined by Bobby Nightengale Jr of the Star Tribune to talk about the recent hot run from the Twins. We continue with some sports topics and AI playoff predictions for the Wolves and Wild before jumping into a conversation about a new proposal at the legislature to install term limits for Minnesota governors.

What's your reaction to Mary Moriarty's announcement of criminal charges against an ICE agent here during Operation Metro Surge. Adam Carter is in for Chad today and opens the show with that discussion. Later, Tom Hauser joins on some political topics impacting the state. We also talk Twins with Bobby Nightengale Jr of the Star Tribune and share some fun conversations on multiple other topics.

Bobby Nightengale covers the Twins for the Star Tribune. It was quite the Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins and Bobby. He recaps all the weird stuff that happened last night before previewing tonight's matchup against the Tampa Bay Rays. Bobby provides an update on Byron Buxton after leaving the game early yesterday after being hit by a pitch. Steve asks Bobby about his early read on the club after the first few games of the season.

Joining Adam and DJ LIVE at Kierans Irish Pub was Bobby Nightengale of the Minnesota Star Tribune who covers the team and shares his early thoughts on the 2-4 start, some of his expectations before the season and early on, including Taj Bradley and Byron Buxton!

Adam and Jordana 10a hour LIVE from Kierans Irish Pub!

Adam and Jordana Full Show LIVE from Kieran's Irish Pub!

Brad Evans and Pat Boyle are joined by Audacy MLB Insider Bob Nightengale to break down the biggest storylines as baseball kicks off. They discuss the new ABS system and how challenges for balls and strikes could change the game, the Brewers' tough blow with Jackson Chourio landing on the IL, and potential NL Central contenders like the Cubs. Nightengale also shares his dark horse Cy Young picks, surprise teams to watch in both leagues, and how the looming lockout could affect the season.

Spring training storylines are heating up for the Detroit Tigers with just 16 days until 2026 Opening Day. On "Days of Roar," Evan Petzold and Chris Brown react to Tarik Skubal shutting down his participation for Team USA in the World Baseball Classic after one start and Justin Verlander hinting that this year could be his final season. We also break down Kevin McGonigle becoming an international sensation after hitting a 461-foot home run in the Dominican Republic — and provide an update about his chances of making the Opening Day roster. We debate other key roster questions: A left-hander like Enmanuel De Jesus or a right-hander like Burch Smith for the final bullpen spot; Casey Mize or Drew Anderson for the final rotation spot, with the other moving to the bullpen; Parker Meadows or Wenceel Pérez if McGonigle forces his way into the position player group, with the other landing in Triple-A Toledo. Bob Nightengale — USA TODAY Sports MLB columnist and insider — joins the show to discuss Skubal's contract situation. Have the Tigers offered their homegrown ace a long-term extension in the past 16 months? Nightengale has the answer, plus other information. To wrap up, we take a deep dive into the prospects selected by the Tigers for MLB's Spring Breakout showcase, including youngsters Cris Rodriguez, Jordan Yost and Michael Oliveto. Follow Evan on X/Twitter here. Read Evan's most recent work here

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with Anthony Edwards' game-sealing shot in Thursday's Wolves win. He got in Chris Finch's face afterward, a power move after a clutch shot over a double team. What does it mean? 9:00: Bobby Nightengale Jr. joins the show from Fort Myers, where the Twins are dealing with another pitching injury (this time to David Festa). Where does that leave their starting depth and pecking order? 29:00: The Wild had a big win over the Avs.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with another program-building win for the Gophers men's basketball team as well as a big week for the women's basketball team. 8:00: Bobby Nightengale joins from Fort Myers where it has been a busy spring already for the Twins. In focus: the impact of Pablo Lopez's season-ending elbow injury, the fallout from the offseason with Byron Buxton and messaging from Tom Pohlad. 31:00: A big day for Minnesota Olympians.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand goes through all that has happened in the month-plus since we last heard from Vikings QB J.J. McCarthy. 7:00: Bobby Nightengale has a thorough Twins report from spring training in Florida. 27:00: The Gophers women's basketball team keeps stacking wins.

Bobby Nightengale covers the Twins for the StarTribune. Derek Falvey is out as Team President as of yesterday. Steve and Bobby discuss the unusual timing of such a decision and what could have led to the change. They get into the changing structure in the Twins organization and Major League Baseball as a whole. We're only a few weeks away from Spring Training, Bobby runs through some positions they may look to bolster before heading to Fort Meyers.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand looks at Indiana's perfect 16-0 college football season, capped Monday by a 27-21 thriller over Miami in the championship game. One of the worst programs in college football history is now on top of the world. How did that happen, and how much hope does it give everyone else? Plus Vikings coaching news and a good Wild win. 13:00: Bobby Nightengale from the Star Tribune on the Twins and their offseason. 35:00: A devastating injury for Jimmy Butler.

Criss Partee & Patrick Creighton, in the wake of the Astros signing Tatsuya Imai, bring on Nightengale to talk Astros & baseball.

Criss Partee & Patrick Creighton, in the wake of the Astros signing Tatsuya Imai, bring on Nightengale to talk Astros & baseball. Also, do the Rockets have THE lineup.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the news that Kevin Garnett and the Wolves have mended their relationship. KG will join the team as an ambassador and will have his jersey retired at some point. After a decade of strained feelings, this is right. Plus the Wild are No. 3 in their division -- and the entire NHL -- after another win Thursday. 10:00: Bobby Nightengale joins Rand for a dissection of the big Twins news this week. 29:00: The Seahawks won a wild one over the Rams; even if the Vikings had been better this year, they wouldn't be a playoff team.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild's nice win over Dallas, continuing a trend of playing better against stronger competition. Plus a look at Vikings QBs of the past and present -- and perhaps the future? 9:00: Bobby Nightengale joins Rand fresh off a trip to the Winter Meetings in Orlando. There are plenty of Twins notes to unpack. 30:00: The Gophers volleyball team ran into a buzzsaw.

This hour Steve Thomson (in for Henry Lake) discusses the broken component of our healthcare system, and the urgency to fix it, plus he chats up Minnesota Twins Beat Reporter Bobby Nightengale from the Minnesota Star Tribune.

Star Tribune Twins writer Bobby Nightengale Jr join Henry Lake to share about what he learned at MLB's winter meetings and the most pressing needs the Twins are hoping to address as the offseason progresses.

Henry Lake talks about his love and memories of former ESPN anchor Stuart Scott after the debut of a 30-for-30 documentary on Scott. Later, Henry gives so love to Jerome Powell for telling the truth about today's American economy and we discuss Twins offseason topics with Bobby Nightengale Jr from the Star Tribune.

Henry Lake is in for Chad today. He speaks with Fulton Brewing CEO Ryan Petz about how a federal ban on THC products could crush his industry and others along with it. Bobby Nightengale Jr also joins to discuss Twins offseason priorities and we touch on several other topics including the firing of Michigan football coach Sherrone Moore.

Relive the episode where Brian and Shelly discuss indigenous movies including The Nightengale, Once Were Warriors and Smoke Signals

4pm Hour: Jason talks to the Twins beat writer for the Star Tribune, Bobby Nightengale, Jr., about the announcement that Rocco Baldelli won't be back as Twins manager. Then he's joined by Sloan Martin, voice of the Lynx, to talk about Cheryl Reeve's Game 3 meltdown and the team getting knocked out of the playoffs.

Jason talks with Star Tribune Twins beat writer Bobby Nightengale, Jr. about the team's announcement that Rocco Baldelli won't return as manager. Is it really his fault? (Photo by Adam Bettcher/Getty Images)

During the first hour of Ken and Curtis the guys discuss the MLB trade deadline. Curtis is still pissed off about the Red Sox ownership but does not think Breslow is as much to blame as Adam Jones thinks. John Henry is more to blame. Also, addressing the Nightengale report stating Breslow is hard to deal with.

Introduction: On a Twins-heavy show, host Michael Rand starts with Monday's dramatic walk-off win after a thunderstorm, which was preceded by the first pre-deadline trade by the Twins. They sent out Chris Paddack and Randy Dobnak, undoing two of the more regrettable moves of the Derek Falvey regime. 10:00: Bobby Nightengale joins Rand to break down the Twins' big picture outlook. Why did this season go off the rails? Look at player development first, Nightengale says. And who else might be traded before Thursday's deadline? 31:00: The pads are popping at Vikings camp and the Gophers got a goalie recruit.

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MLB insider Bob Nightengale from USA Today joined the show. Bob was the first to indicate that the Cubs contacted the Pirates about Mitch Keller. Bob explained how much Keller could fetch in a trade, saying ‘people like a lot' even though he's not an ace of a staff. Bob thinks Keller would return a Top 5-10 prospect in another team's system because people are reluctant to trade away their prospects. Bob said there is a lot of interest in Isiah Kiner-Falefa around the league as the deadline approaches. He believes David Bednar will garner plenty of interest within the next month as well. Did the Pirates make a mistake not firing Ben Cherington after last season? Bob thinks the Pirates adding a few offensive pieces could get them to a legit level given the pitching they already have. Bob firmly said the Pirates have not made Oneil Cruz available.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with two players who have been on his mind lately. Darius Garland of the Cavaliers and Jaire Alexander recently of the Packers are names to consider as upgrades for Minnesota teams. How will they be viewed by local decisionmakers who seem to have much more patience than their predecessors? 12:00: Bobby Nightengale joins Rand to break down the state of the Twins. How will they survive without Pablo Lopez and Zebby Matthews? And what's new with the sale of the team? 32:00: Simeon Woods-Richardson and David Festa will get chances the next two nights to give the Twins a boost.

Henry talks with Minnesota Twins Beat Reporter Bobby Nightengale Jr. from the Minnesota Star Tribune, about their recent rash of injuries, what kind of a move (if any) he sees and when, the team staying upbeat, and more.

Henry starts off the show by discussing the recent actions by the Trump administration and why it tells us that Donald Trump wants to be and thinks he is a King, we discuss areas the Twins can upgrade with outside moves, plus Henry talks Twins with team Beat Reporter Bobby Nightengale Jr. from the Minnesota Star Tribune.

Nightengale talks Diamondbacks, Dodgers, Torey Lovullo, Pete Rose, and more.

Henry talks with Minnesota Twins Beat Reporter Bobby Nightengale Jr. from the Minnesota Star Tribune about the series win over Boston, building momentum, the returns of Royce Lewis and Willi Castro, Edouard Julien's demotion, Matt Wallner's status, and more!

This hour Henry says the Minnesota Tourism Board needs to put together a new campaign for the state, because people are shocked that we live in warm and hot weather, and he wonders what is the biggest perception about Minnesota that you want corrected/changed? Plus he talks about the reason for Twins optimism with Minnesota Twins Beat Reporter Bobby Nightengale Jr. from the Minnesota Star Tribune and more.

On this week’s edition of Inside the (Rob) Parker, Rob reacts to Aaron Judge's impressive stretch at the plate, Padres pitchers seizing control of the NL West, and a budding superstar in Washington. Angels M Ron Washington joins Rob to discuss their roller coaster start to the season and their young core showing promise in the first month. Twins Beat Writer Bobby Nightengale drops by to highlight some key members of the Twins returning to action to help them compete in the AL Central. Rob pushes back on the notion that baseball is still struggling in popularity by giving some eye-popping numbers on April attendance. Plus, the newest editions of Pocket Protector, Weekend Wagers, Rob's latest appearance on MLB Network, and much more! Subscribe and download all of the latest Inside the Parker podcasts and follow Rob on Twitter!! #OddCoupleSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.

Steve and Charlie broke down LSU baseball's matchup with Mississippi State. The guys interviewed Audacy MLB insider Bob Nightengale about the upcoming 2025 MLB season. Nightengale shared his thoughts on the defending-champion Dodgers, the AL West, AL East, Cincinnati Reds, and NL East. The guys heard from LSU head baseball coach Jay Johnson about the Tigers' test against the Bulldogs. They also reviewed the former LSU players who made MLB Opening Day rosters.