Jim and Todd talk about the Lynx loss to LA last night. Bump in the road, or possible trouble ahead. Bailey Ober can't hit 90 mph on his fastball anymore, is that sustainable? The bullpen was lights out without using any of the arms acquired at the trade dreadline. Has the bullpen become a strength? Expecations for the Gophers season.

Jim and Todd talk about the Twins struggling lineup. "There isn't a proven sure thing," according to Jim. For Byron Buxton, it's worrisome the team hasn't updated his condition since his return to the IL. Jim is intrigued by this year's draft class. Dallas Turner will start at Edge and the Vikings expect him to make an impact. What does Aaron Donald returning to the Ramsmean for the rest of the league.

Jim and Todd talk about another concerning loss for the Twins and Joe Ryan. Jim delves into the numbers for Ryan with some loss of velocity. Jim is just as concerned about a lineup that has also slowed in recent weeks. Jim breaks down the Vikings camp position battles. What happened to Ivan Pace?

Jim and Todd recap the trade deadline action in MLB and for the Twins. Jim thinks the AL East teams did extremely well, including Boston getting the O's "franchise" catcher in Adley Rutschman. The Twins didn't address the lineup, are they good enough? Will see any top rated prospects make their big league debut. It seems as though Kyler Murray is playing a little better and getting more first team reps than JJ Mc, is the starting job going that way also.

Jim and Todd talk moments after the end of the trade deadline at 5pm Central. Just prior to that the Twins add a former all-star closer, who lost that job earlier this season. The Twins are better than before the dreadline, but so are the Sox and Guardians. Overall lots of volme, but outside of Tarik Skubal to the Dodgers, not that much quality was dealt.

Jim and Todd talk about the "Ultimate Grand Slam" hit by Kody Clemens in the Twins walk-off win vs the Royals. It's a rare feat and is just another reason why the Twins keep putting Clemens in the lineup. Twins acquire a left-handed reliever on Thursday night, who's coming next, or who's possibly leaving. Vikings camp news. Coach KOC says "don't read too much into snap counts with 1st team vs 2nd team in the QB battle. Should we believe him?

Jim and Todd talk CFB Playoff expansion. Jim thinks 16 would be ideal, not the current 12 or the proposed 24 by The Big Ten. PJ Fleck has a highly ranked recruiting class, relatively speaking, but fans are still waiting for that second 10 win season. An ugly Wednesday for the Twins with Buxton going on the IL, Joe Ryan losing again and former Twin Randy Dobnak blanking them for seven innings.

Jim and Todd talk abot the Twins dramatic walk-off win with Royce Lewis beginning to reestablish himself as a clutch hitter. Twins GM says they will be buyers at the trade deadline, Jim says that may be true, but it won't be a blockbuster. It's also a sellers market with so many teams still in the playoff chase. Olivia Miles is the MVP of the WNBA at this point. Kevin O'Connell meets with the media, Jim interprets the Coachspeak.

Jim and Todd talk about the Vikings signing former All-Pro Safety Jamal Adams. Don't get too excited Jim says, there's a reason he was available in late July for the vets minimum. Joe Ryan arm fatigue. Connor Prielipp high IP count and should the Twins sign Taj Bradley to an extension. Are we heading for a 24 team CFB Playoff system.

LeBron James chooses the Sixers over the Timberwolves and others. What the Wolves look like now. Will they make a move before the season. Scottie Scheffler came to play on Sunday, but a 21 year old PGA Tour rookie held him off. Is Jackson Koivun the next star on tour. Longtime Gopher baseball coach Jon Anderson passed away at 71 recently. Todd reveals he was once recruited by him.