It’s amazing what a little spark can provide.  In baseball, it’s the spark of getting close to the pennant chase.  In football, it’s the spark of getting underway.  Eric and Larry are providing the spark for this week’s program from the Downtown Minneapolis studio.  The Twins host a big series against Cleveland, and we’ll look back at another important series against Atlanta.  A famous movie venue will get its shot at the pros.  Football in kicking off again.  Former Viking running back Chuck Foreman offers his prospects for this year’s club.  What does he think of some very newsworthy holdouts?  Plus, MN United playing for a trophy and the impact of fantasy football.

 

Twins Host Divisional Showdown

Segment 1: Is this the most crucial series of the season for Minnesota?  The Twins are hosting Cleveland this weekend.  But before they get into the AL Central showdown, the guys recap how NL East-leading Atlanta came to Target Field and took two of three.  How important is it for Byron Buxton to get back on the field?

A Dream for Iowa’s MLB Fans

Segment 2: An recent announcement has the fellas thinking of some ol’ timey baseball.  How are they reacting to the Chicago White Sox and the New York Yankees playing a game that counts at Iowa’s Field of Dreams?  Plus, do Wrigley Field and Fenway Park stack up to the hype?

Thumbs Down on Some NFL Staples

Segment 3: Football is on the radar again, but is it really?  One of our hosts lets you know how they feel about the season before the season.  After that, one of our hosts lets you know how he feels about fantasy football.

At the Fore-front: Chuck Foreman on the 2019 Vikings

Segment 4: The Vikings are finally back on the field for the Preseason.  What does Chuck Foreman want to see from the Purple this season?  The legendary former running back joins the program to tells us his thoughts on how the team can improve, what Gary Kubiak can bring to the offense, whether Dalvin Cook will put up big numbers, and if the special teams can be better than mediocre.

More from Chuck Foreman on the Vikings and Getting Paid

Segment 5: So, what about the Vikings defense?  Are they ready to rebound from 2018?  Chuck Foreman sticks around to offer his thoughts on the other side of the ball.  Then, we can’t let him go without commenting on recent running back holdouts.  He reminisces about first-hand knowledge of a similar situation.

Loons Flying to Lofty Goals

Segment 6: Minnesota United is fighting for its first MLS postseason.  Before that, though, they could lift their first major trophy.  We hear about them getting to the U.S. Open Cup final.  Plus, which state currently boasts the most NFL signal callers?

Labor Day Weekend is about a month away.  That means you only have so much time to get your Summer vacation plans in.  Larry holds it down in the studio, while Eric takes advantage of the weather and slides out to Colorado.  There’s a lot to dive into when it comes to the diamond and the gridiron.  Did the Twins do enough to bolster their roster for the stretch run?  That and more Trade Deadline headlines hit the air.  Then, it’s off to Training Camp.  Our hosts pour through the issues in the Viking defense, while Tom Tuttle gives us his thoughts on the how the team’s wideouts look. And we hear more headlines from around the sports world.

 

Not Much Change for the Twins

Segment 1: The Twins didn’t do a whole lot ahead of the Trade Deadline.  Do our guys think that they did enough?  What about the trade that division rival Cleveland made this week?

Deadline Deals That Were and Were Not

Segment 2: The 2019 MLB Trade Deadline appeared to be wackier than most others.  The NL-leading Dodgers did not make a move before July 31st.  Did that hurt them?  The AL West-leading Houston Astros made a major move on Wednesday.  Are they the favorite to win the pennant (and the title)?  One of the Twins newest members didn’t make a good first impression on Thursday.  And the Wild are looking for a new GM.

Twins Get Ready to Face Some Old Foes

Segment 3: The Twins are back in town, hosting a division leader and two division rivals in the process.  Our guys look over their shoulder to discuss the team that’s closer than it appears (Cleveland).  Plus, why are the Yankees so confident with their silence during trade season?

Vikings D Rebound?

Segment 4: The Vikings’ defense was stellar two seasons ago.  In 2018…not so much.  What does that 11 need to do to get back to top-five form?  Does the answer rotate around the efficiency of just one or two players?  Then, the guys consider whether an underlying problem with discipline exists on the team.  And will the holdout be worth it for Ezekiel Elliott?