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Phil Miller from the Star Tribune joins Steve Thomson to voice his displeasure with the historical comeback Twins victory last night. He and Steve talk about some big name reinforcements that have gotten off to good starts. They also talk about the strength of the pitching staff and how the bats need to provide cushion more consistently.
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Timberwolves after their Game 4 win over Golden State gave them a commanding 3-1 series lead in the Western Conference semifinals. It looked like the kind of game Anthony Edwards was going to need to dominate, and he did so in the third quarter. Plus a novel idea for eliminating late starts and a suspicious NBA Lottery drawing. 11:00: Star Tribune baseball writer Phil Miller joins Rand for a breakdown of the Twins' current eight-game winning streak. 31:00: The Vikings are heading to Ireland and London.
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with naming rights for Williams Arena, which the Gophers are pursuing as a revenue source. How much money would it bring in and what does it mean for the future of the building? Plus two listeners sound off on the idea of rehanging the 1997 Final Four banner. 8:00: The Wolves won in Brooklyn, keeping pace in the extremely competitive West. 12:00: Phil Miller joins from Target Field after the Twins' loss to the Astros in their home opener. Minnesota is 2-5 and its offense looks flat. 29:00: A look at the Wild's playoff push.
Aaron and John talk about Twins camp ramping up less than two weeks before Opening Day, Zebby Matthews' standout spring and why the rotation could be the team's biggest strength, Brock Stewart's steady post-surgery progress, moving goalposts for the sale of the team, and 15 minutes with Phil Miller.
Phil Miller checks in with Steve Thomson from Fort Myers and Twins Spring Training after a win over Boston earlier this afternoon. The team has been mostly healthy so far and Phil really likes what he's seeing from the main pitching staff so far. Phil also gets into a piece he wrote earlier in the week for the Star Tribune and the not so meaningless Spring Training games for those fighting for jobs.
The full first hour of Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson! PACKED to the gills with guests... Steve Carney, Mark Cook and Phil Miller join Steve to give you a comprehensive look at the local sports landscape
Phil Miller covers the Twins for the Star Tribune and currently his office is the great outdoors which happens to be in the 80's plus he has no shovel responsibilities! Phil and Steve get into the growing city of Fort Myers, demonstrating call challenges for the first time in the Majors, the level of competitiveness within the Twins organization and how position battles are shaking out.
The full first hour of Sports Weekend with Steve Thomson. Featuring conversations with Steve Carney, Jess Myers and Phil Miller!
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wolves' bounceback win over Oklahoma City, which gave them some good vibes going into the break. Young players have been stepping up lately. That bodes well for the future and also the present. Plus a near-comeback by the Gophers women's basketball team and a virtuoso performance by JuJu Watkins. 8:00: Star Tribune Twins writer Phil Miller joins Rand from Florida on a number of subjects. How do the recent free agent signings fit in with the club? What is the impact of the switch to MLB producing Twins games on TV in 2025, both for fans and finances? And what timeline should we expect for a new owner to be in place? 36:00: Two readers/listeners weigh in on Aaron Rodgers.
Phil Miller joins Steve at the tail end of hibernation season in baseball. Phil voices his surprise in the lack of local buyers interested in buying the Twins. They also get into the Twins lack of big spending in free agency which doesn't surprise Phil. Plus Max Kepler's legacy in Minnesota now that he's moved onto the Phillies and projecting the AL Central race. Steve gives a quick glance at the football landscape with both NFL and CFB playing on a Saturday. Kevin Lynch (radio voice for the Minnesota Timberwolves) is back with Steve and to prove they are NOT mailing in holiday gift buying. Kevin voices his disappointment in booing KAT when he made his first return to the Target Center. They chat about the condensed and tough upcoming schedule as the Wolves continue to search for their identity.
Phil Miller joins Steve for a wide ranging baseball conversation. Phil voices his surprise in the lack of local buyers interested in buying the Twins. They also get into the Twins lack of big spending in free agency which doesn't surprise Phil. Plus Max Kepler's legacy in Minnesota now that he's moved onto the Phillies and projecting the AL Central race.
Gleeman and The Geek - An Unauthorized Minnesota Twins Podcast
Aaron and John talk about the Yankees vs. Dodgers World Series matchup, the Twins hiring Matt Borgschulte as their new (old) hitting coach, the team MVP debate and other end-of-season awards, reviewing our over/under picks, and a clip from our chat with Phil Miller of the Star Tribune.
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Vikings' second loss in a row after a 5-0 start, this time 30-20 to the Rams. The defense again allowed four touchdowns while the offense didn't run enough plays to get into a groove in the second half. A missed call on a facemask dashed any slim hope of a rally, but it was about No. 8 on the list of why the Vikings lost. 9:00: Phil Miller joins Rand for a breakdown of what should be a busy Twins offseason. Their ownership situation is in flux, their TV situation is new and their roster is uncertain. 30:00; The Wolves rallied for a nice win and the Wild kept rolling.
Sports gambling is one of the fastest growing entities in our society, and gambling is just that...gambling. But not all gambling is created equal, and gambling on the game of golf might be one of the most difficult endeavors in the sports world. On this Two-Man Scramble host Jeff Hartman welcomes "Your Best Bet" podcast host Phil Miller as they talk about the world of gambling, especially on golf. This podcast is a part of the Fairways & Dreams podcast, and is a proud member of the Golfer Gang Network of podcasts. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices
Join host Emily Wearmouth on the Security Visionaries podcast for her engaging conversation with Phil Miller, Divisional CISO at LPL Financial, about democratizing security. Learn more about his unique approach to making security an understandable and shared responsibility, as well as how this democratized approach relates to the idea of “security by design.” Additionally, Phil showcases practical ways to implement the democratization of security, including leveraging automation and AI, as well as detailing what metrics are used to measure success and why the human factor cannot be overlooked within security protocols.
A lot of buzz behind who could be next in line for the sale of the Minnesota Twins - we talked to Phil Miller briefly about the sale of the team and possible options that could come forward!
Well, it is official, the Minnesota Twins are eliminated from postseason contention - Phil Miller of the Star Tribune joins us to recap what did go wrong for this team, the late collapse, and what obstacles this team faces into the offseason!
Final home stretch on a Saturday with Phil Miller talking about the Twins collapse this season, Jonathan has some updates for us from around college football and we lead you up to the Twins pregame between the Orioles and Twins!
British-Palestinian journalist Hamza Yusuf investigates whether the UK might be complicit in Israel's widespread and systematic torture of Palestinian detainees and hostages. In a recent article for Declassified UK, Hamza Yusuf exposes campaigners' fears that the flight paths of Royal Air Force (RAF) surveillance flights which continue almost daily over Gaza might be informed by intelligence Israel obtained through torture. Support Palestinian led independent media amplifying Palestinian voices against attempted erasure, from just £1 per month: https://www.palestinedeepdive.com/support Declassified reports that Charlotte Andrews-Briscoe, a lawyer at the Global Legal Action Network, believes it, “possible, if not probable, that information and assurances Israel gives to the UK are founded on information derived from torture”. READ: RAF SPY FLIGHTS OVER GAZA RISK COMPLICITY IN ISRAELI TORTURE by Hamza Yusuf and Phil Miller in Declassified UK https://www.declassifieduk.org/raf-spy-flights-over-gaza-risk-complicity-in-israeli-torture/
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Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a Vikings question that has been on his mind for months. There are numerous similarities between Baker Mayfield and Sam Darnold, including their draft year (2018) and career trajectories. Mayfield had a bounceback season in 2023 and re-established himself as an NFL starter. Rand looks inside the numbers to see if Darnold is a candidate to do the same with the Vikings in 2024. 14:00: Star Tribune Twins writer Phil Miller saw all the highs and lows of the Twins' recent 4-3 road trip. He joins the show to offer perspectives on the trio of rookie pitchers in the starting rotation as well as injury timelines for Minnesota's ailing stars. 38:00: It's a big weekend in Minnesota sports.
The guys talked about the Padres losing trip to Colorado, Ha-Seong Kim's injury, and the upcoming series against the Twins. Plus we got the latest on the Twins with Phil Miller of the Minnesota Star Tribune
Gwynn, Chris, and Skraby broke down what the Padres did against the Rockies and talked to Phil Miller of the Minnesota Star Tribune to preview the series.
Twins looking to continue their winning ways in Arlington and were able to win again yesterday so we talked to Phil Miller of the Star Tribune recapping the Friday night win, we also talked about some of the contributions of Griffin Jax, David Festa and preview tonight's matchup! Then Steve Thomson provides a scoreboard update and we bring you up to Twins pregame!
Leading you up to the Twins pregame with Star Tribune's Phil Miller covering the Minnesota Twins - talking Joe Ryan and Brock Stewart injuries, Hall of Fame festivities tonight as well as previewing tonight's game as we bring you up to Twins-Guardians tonight!
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a look at the Vikings and Gophers football teams. Both squads professed a desire for more offensive balance last season, with the Vikings looking to run more and the Gophers looking to pass more. But limited personnel and old habits led to more of the same for both Kevin O'Connell and P.J. Fleck. Is there hope for a different outcome in 2024? 11:00: Star Tribune Twins writer Phil Miller joins Rand to talk about Bally Sports North being back on Comcast, but at a higher pricing tier. Will sports fans stick with it after three months off the air? Plus an examination of the Twins' tepid trade deadline moves and a Carlos Correa update. 34:00: The Olympics have been great.
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It's finally time for Twins baseball after the All-Star break - Phil Miller joins us to preview the series against the Brewers this weekend. He breaks some injury news with the Twins lineup, further developments with Chris Paddack and much more! Steve brings you the lineup card ahead of tonight's game as well!
The Star Tribune's Phil Miller joins Sportsphone with Bill Laskey to preview Giants-Twins series starting tomorrow at Oracle ParkSee omnystudio.com/listener for privacy information.
After a rain soaked cancelation on the South Side, Star Tribune Twins beat writer Phil Miller joins Steve Thomson to preview Wednesday's Twin Bill, the health of the team heading into the All Star Break in Texas and what to expect near the deadline. From The Lake Show - July 9th, 2024
Leading you up to the Minnesota Twins in Oakland for a west coast stretch. Talked to Phil Miller of the Star Tribune recapping Friday's loss, provides a bit of an update on the Sacramento-Las Vegas plans, Twins sluggers flourishing and Steve previews today's matchup as we bring you the lineup and lead you into the Twins pregame!
It's a beautiful day outside and it is perfect weather for baseball so Phil Miller, who covers the Minnesota Twins for the Star Tribune joined us to preview today's game, Jhoan Duran bobblehead day and we also play back some of the highlights from last nights Twins win and clubhouse reaction as we lead you into Twins pregame!
The Twins host the Red Sox for the middle game of their weekend series. Steve talks with Star Tribune beat writer Phil Miller about the successes during the Twinkies' 11-game winning streak.
The Twins try to build on their 11-game win streak Saturday. Star Tribune beat writer Phil Miller takes us into the dugout to talk about the streak and the injury list prior to Saturday's tilt with Boston.
Introduction: Host Michael Rand sets up the second-round playoff series between the Wolves and Nuggets through the eyes (and quotes) of Karl-Anthony Towns. It's been a nine-year journey for KAT to get to the second round, and it's a lesson in continuity. 11:00: Star Tribune Twins writer Phil Miller joins Rand to discuss three compelling story lines. The Twins have won 10 games in a row, and the competition will get tougher with Boston coming to town on what should be a beautiful night at Target Field Friday. We should get an update on Byron Buxton's injury Friday as well. But the TV issue between Comcast and Bally Sports, which has left a lot of Twins fans without access to games, is looming over it all. 34:00: The Wolves ownership dispute heads to arbitration, while the Lynx and PWHL Minnesota have key games Saturday.
Timberwolves are in playoff action today, Minnesota Wild see their season end - we discuss those two different paths and the Twins are looking to bounce back from a tough 5-4 loss to the Tigers last night and hope to fine tune the many areas where they have struggled - we replayed some highlights and recaps to last night and Phil Miller of the Star Tribune joined us to preview today's matchup with the Tigers as Bailey Ober takes the mound for this one.
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Wild, whose playoff hopes were almost completely dashed with a 5-2 loss to Colorado on Thursday. It's been a middling year for the franchise. Can it get any better next season, the final year of salary cap jail? 6:00: Friday is a huge night for women's college basketball with the national semifinals. Plus an interesting WNBA mock draft says Angel Reese will wind up on the Lynx. 11:00: Star Tribune Twins writer Phil Miller joins Rand for a look at the Twins. After a loss in their home opener Thursday, they are 3-3 and are struggling at the plate. What takeaways do we have from the season so far? 32:00: A sign of the times for Gophers men's basketball.
Steve Carney looks at how the Wintry storm is going to effect fishing conditions over the next week. Phil Miller discusses how the Twins will transition from Spring Training to the regular season.
Opening Day is coming up on Thursday. What are the Twins trying shore up before they begin the season in Kansas City? Star Tribune beat writer Phil Miller takes us inside the clubhouse.
Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with a couple of interesting Day 1 story lines from the NCAA men's basketball tournament as he tries to get himself into college hoops again. Don't show anything other than the Gonzaga game is one key takeaway. 9:00: Star Tribune Twins beat writer Phil Miller joins the show to talk about the team's recent rash of injuries and how they will test Minnesota's pitching depth. Will the Twins be in the market at some point for another proven starter? 30:00: What would it take for the Vikings to move up to various spots at the top of the draft?
Introduction: Host Michael Rand retraces the last couple years of Kirk Cousins with the Vikings, all the way to comments from head coach Kevin O'Connell and GM Kwesi Adofo-Mensah at Tuesday's NFL Scouting Combine. The Vikings are saying they want Cousins back, which probably means a multi-year deal with guaranteed money. But if that was true, they also could have signed him a year ago. What changed between then and now? Also, the Vikings just hired a coach who once broke their heart. 10:00: Star Tribune Twins beat writer Phil Miller joins Rand from Florida right after watching Byron Buxton play center field for the first time in 554 days. Buxton's health is always dicey, but he's as happy and healthy as he's been in a long time, Miller reports. Plus other nuggets from Fort Myers. 28:00: The Wolves keep winning and the Wild take a step back.
Introduction: Host Michael Rand thinks we need to refocus if we're thinking about the Vikings taking a quarterback in the draft. Move your eyes away from the first round and toward their No. 42 overall pick in the second round. That's where the value -- and their future QB -- might be. 7:00: Star Tribune Twins writer Phil Miller joins Rand to talk about a number of subjects, including: the signing of Carlos Santana; the news that the Twins will be on Bally Sports North in 2024; and the continued ownership of the Pohlad family. 30:00: The 49ers complaining about their Super Bowl practice field brings up a Vikings memory. Also, should Creed get the blame for the Vikings' nosedive this year?
Welcome to Live From Progzilla Towers Edition 506. In this edition we heard music by Simple Minds, Alas, Giraffe, Mesaverde, Gleb Kolyadin, Arzachel/Uriel, Space Shepherds, Hands Of The Heron, Led Zeppelin, Neon Fields, Oaksenham, Yes, Trevor Rabin, No-Man, Phil Miller's In Cahoots, Glass Hammer, Squintaloo, Toy Dolls, Scott Walker & Sting.
Introduction: Host Michael Rand listens back on Kwesi Adofo-Mensah's season-ending news conference and receives confirmation of the crux of this offseason. The Vikings like Kirk Cousins, and Cousins likes the Vikings. But whether there is a contract that suits both sides is another question -- one that from Rand's perspective leads to the answer of "no." 9:00: Star Tribune Twins beat writer Phil Miller joins Rand to talk through a quiet Twins offseason. But Miller reminds us that this is the time of year the Twins tend to start making their moves. In 2023, for instance, a loud January brought the Carlos Correa signing and the Luis Arraez/Pablo Lopez trade. Plus Miller and Rand get into Twins TV discussions and Joe Mauer's firm Hall of Fame standing. 36:00: Rand can't believe what he just read about Florida State and NIL.
Introduction: Host Michael Rand notes that the Wolves carried a lot of national love into the second game of a back-to-back against Phoenix on Wednesday. And a blowout loss to the Suns, 133-115, is not cause for alarm. This is what happens even to good teams that are tired from the fallout after an emotional win over the Warriors that cost Draymond Green a five-game suspension. 8:00: Star Tribune Twins writer Phil Miller joins Rand for the latest on Diamond Sports bankruptcy proceedings and how they impact the Twins, Wolves and Wild. Plus Miller's thoughts on payroll and how the Twins will have less margin for error in 2024 with their decisions, in part because they figure to have less local TV revenue. 30:00: A good showing by the Gophers women's basketball team and an opportunity for the men.
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.
Introduction: There are a lot of ways to beat the 2023 Vikings, as we have seen already in just two games, but the best way for now might be to let them beat themselves. Seven turnovers, including six lost fumbles -- four of them in Thursday's not-that-close 34-28 loss to the Eagles -- have doomed them in an 0-2 start. Beyond turnovers, though, there are plenty of other deficiencies. Most notably, a huge talent and execution gap on the offensive and defensive lines that was once again exposed in Philadelphia. 11:00: Star Tribune Twins beat writer Phil Miller joins Rand for a look at some big decisions looming in the final two weeks of the regular season. The Twins lead the AL Central by eight games with 15 to play and should be able to cruise to the finish line. That will give them an extended look at different players in different roles as they try to find their best 26 for October. 35:00: Will the Twins take some heat off the Vikings?
Introduction: If you watched the 2022 Vikings season -- or the recent Netflix documentary "Quarterback" -- you saw Kirk Cousins repeatedly getting hit. Much of the pressure came from a weak interior of the Vikings offensive line, something the team might be looking to correct after hosting free agent guard Dalton Risner this week. 6:00: Star Tribune Twins writer Phil Miller joins host Michael Rand after an uneventful but newsworthy trade deadline came and passed Tuesday. The Twins did virtually nothing this season, even though they sit in first place, and one can't help but wonder if it will cost them down the road. Miller will explain their rationale and add context to some concerning injuries. 33:00: Anthony Edwards is trying something new.