Minnesota Twins

The Minnesota Twins appear to be ready to part ways with relief pitcher Trevor May and outfielder Eddie Rosario. May is expected to sign with the New York Mets, while Rosario is not expected to be offered a contract for the 2021 season.

The Twins allowed relief pitcher Trevor May to sign a 2-year $15 Million contract with the New York Mets and have placed outfielder Eddie Rosario on outright waivers. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says Rosario won't likely be back even if he isn't claimed off waivers by another team.

Twins Daily writer Seth Stohs has co-authored a new book about the Minnesota Twins titled Top 60 Twins Seasons In 60 Seasons In Minnesota, along with Chris Talley.

The Gopher men's basketball team improved to 3-0 after posting a 67-64 win over Loyola Marymount Monday night. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the Gophers didn't play well in this one and were bailed out by a hot Marcus Carr down the stretch. Carr hit the game-winning 3-point shot to break the 64-all tie with 2.7 seconds left.

The Vikings came from behind to defeat the Carolina Panthers Sunday 28-27 to improve to 5-6 and they keep themselves alive for a playoff spot. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says Chad Beebe went from being the goat to the hero in a matter of minutes after muffing a punt and then catching the go-ahead touchdown.

In our two-part interview, Nelson discusses the process of writing the book, whether arcades can make a comeback, what the future of gaming looks like and more. He also discusses his Twins fandom and what the team should do to improve during the offseason.

The Minnesota Twins announced the cancellation of the annual Twins Winter Caravan tour, as well as the yearly 'TwinsFest' at Target Field. The Twins will host various virtual events in an attempt to stay connected with fans this winter.

Twins' pitcher Kenta Maeda finished 2nd in the American League Cy Young award voting behind winner Shane Bieber from Cleveland. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today from Augusta, Georgia where he's covering the Masters Golf Tournament.

This week on "Ovie and The Franchise," Dave and Jay break down the benefits and possible drawbacks of switching the Saints' affiliation from independent to affiliated baseball, Dalvin Cook's beast mode running the last two weeks, whether college football should even be playing and when (if?) the NHL will ever come back.

Twins Daily's Seth Stohs joined WJON Tuesday to discuss some of the possible moves the front office might make, how much payroll they might add (or subtract), the hiring of AJ Hinch and Tony LaRussa by AL Central rivals and the anniversary of the Twins nearly being contracted in 2001.