1. NHL Power Rankings: Week 14 Edition

    Here is how I see the playoff picture in the Eastern and Western Conferences right now: The bubble teams in the east are the Winnipeg Jets (9th seed), New York Rangers (8), Ottawa Senators (7) and New York Islanders (6)...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 28 days ago 22,374 reads 54 comments

  2. Minnesota Twins: 3 Lessons Learned from the Chicago White Sox Series

    With the emergence as the Detroit Tigers as the team to beat in the AL Central, some Minnesota Twins fans are claiming that the biggest rivalry games will be played in Motown...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 28 days ago 794 reads 1 comments

  3. Which NBA Playoff Team Should You Root for Now That Yours Is Eliminated?

    If you are like me and your team did not make the playoffs, don’t worry: there still reason to watch the NBA playoffs. For some fans, a player that used to wear your team’s jersey is playing on a contending team...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 188 reads 0 comments

  4. Minnesota Twins: 4 Lessons Learned from the First Two Games of the Angels Series

    For the second series in a row, the Minnesota Twins have not played all three games against their opponent. This time, the third game of the Los Angeles Angels of Anaheim was cancelled due to rain...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 845 reads 1 comments

  5. Complete Guide to the Minnesota Wild's Playoff Push

    The Minnesota Wild have to make the playoffs. Realizing that the return of the NHL to the State of Hockey honeymoon had worn off, Wild management went out and spent nearly $200 million ...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 2,058 reads 7 comments

  6. How Concerned Should Minnesota Timberwolves Be With Kevin Love's Latest Surgery?

    With the news that Kevin Love has undergone arthroscopic surgery on his left knee, the Minnesota Timberwolves power forward has completed an injury trifecta : He has suffered ...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 2,393 reads 4 comments

  7. NHL Power Rankings: Week 13 Edition

    It’s crunch time. As it stands right now, the Pittsburgh Penguins, Montreal Canadiens, Boston Bruins and Toronto Maple Leafs all look like the will make the playoffs for the East...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 6,819 reads 21 comments

  8. Minnesota Twins: 3 Lessons Learned from the First Two Games of the Mets Series

    It’s early yet, but the Minnesota Twins most recent series against the New York Mets may be the craziest series we see all season. First of all, it was snowing. In April. This would be normal in December...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 839 reads 2 comments

  9. Building the Perfect Minnesota Timberwolves Backcourt Mate for Ricky Rubio

    A few months ago I thought the Minnesota Timberwolves were set at the guard positions. We all knew who the point guard was going to be (hint: it’s Ricky Rubio ), and I was really impressed with Alexey Shved ’s play...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 2,359 reads 21 comments

  10. Devin Setoguchi and the Minnesota Wild Are Really Missing Center Matt Cullen

    The Minnesota Wild are missing Matt Cullen big time. Since the center got injured in a 4-1 loss to St. Louis on April 1, the team has gone 1-4-0, with their only win coming against the Columbus Blue Jackets ...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 1,024 reads 3 comments

  11. Minnesota Twins: 3 Lessons Learned from the Kansas City Royals Series

    It’s never a good thing to be swept by the Kansas City Royals , especially given how well the Minnesota Twins typically play at Kauffman Stadium, but this Royals club is revamped and is aiming for a division title...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 1,795 reads 3 comments

  12. Breaking Down Minnesota Wild D Ryan Suter's Case for the Norris Trophy

    At the beginning of the season, Minnesota Wild fans were wondering how long it would take Ryan Suter to return to form...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 1,063 reads 8 comments

  13. Minnesota Wild: How Concerned Should the Team Be About the Recent Losses?

    After winning seven straight games in March, the Minnesota Wild have lost five of their past seven contests. What is more concerning is that they have been defeated by playoff-caliber teams in those past four losses...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 1,764 reads 11 comments

  14. Events That Drastically Changed the Course of the Minnesota Timberwolves' Season

    I rarely take the time to reflect on why I like my favorite sports teams because it seems so obvious: I’m from Minnesota, so I like the Timberwolves ...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 882 reads 9 comments

  15. NHL Power Rankings: Predicting Where Each Team Will Be at the End of the Year

    As the regular season comes to a close, Bleacher Report will take a look at where each team will be when all is said and done in this version of the power rankings. Will your team make the postseason this year? Stay tuned...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 8,413 reads 26 comments

  16. Minnesota Twins: 4 Lessons Learned from the Baltimore Orioles Series

    What a difference a year makes. The Minnesota Twins were swept in their first series of 2012, which took place against the Baltimore Orioles at Camden Yards, and wouldn ’t ...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 2,691 reads 4 comments

  17. How Good Could Minnesota Timberwolves Have Been If Fully Healthy?

    The Minnesota Timberwolves would have been a playoff team this year. I really believe that. In fact, they could have gone on a playoff run. Kevin Love is the best power forward in the game...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 1,264 reads 10 comments

  18. Kerry Keating Has Won the CIT and CBA, but Can He Win a NCAA Tournament Game?

    For the second time in three years, the Santa Clara Broncos have won a postseason tournament. They did not win a national championship (obviously) or even the National Invitational Tournament (NIT)...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 418 reads 1 comments

  19. Minnesota Twins: Josh Willingham's Mentorship Has Helped Trevor Plouffe Big Time

    Josh Willingham is the master. Trevor Plouffe is the apprentice. Willingham is 34. Plouffe is 26. Willingham made his major league debut in July of 2004. Plouffe played his first game in May of 2010...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 748 reads 2 comments

  20. How Should Minnesota Timberwolves Manage Minutes in the Season's Final Weeks?

    The Minnesota Timberwolves have a balancing act on their hands when it comes to player minutes each night. They are in a position where they can win games because they haven’t lost enough where success would mean missing out on the No...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 1,018 reads 4 comments

  21. Minnesota Twins: 3 Lessons Learned in Season-Opening Series Against Detroit

    The Minnesota Twins took the opening series of the season against the Detroit Tigers this week. Yep, that’s right, the defending AL Champions. It is kind of a big deal. “That was big for us,” said third baseman Trevor Plouffe...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 661 reads 0 comments

  22. NHL Power Rankings: How Trade Deadline Movement Shakes Up the League

    In order to cover Wednesday’s trade deadline, TSN had nine correspondents in the field, six satellite contributors, five panelists, four insiders, four reporters, three instant analysts, a “satirical blogger,” a live blogger and a host...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 4,797 reads 15 comments

  23. Minnesota Twins: A Bold Decision Marks a New Beginning for Brian Dozier

    In Brian Dozier’s last game he played at Target Field in the 2012 season, which came on August 12 against the Tampa Bay Rays , he threw to first with one out and the bases ...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 1,529 reads 0 comments

  24. NHL Power Rankings: Pre-Trade Deadline Edition

    It looks as if things are going to be slow right before the NHL trade deadline this year. Not only has it crept up on everybody (ah, the good ol’ shortened season, let’s ...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 5,251 reads 28 comments

  25. Minnesota Twins: The Story of Pitcher Jeff Schoenbachler, a 2004 Draft Pick

    This season, the Minnesota Twins will rely on a couple of key contributors from the 2004 draft who are each entering the prime of their career. Trevor Plouffe (No...

    Tom Schreier Written by Tom Schreier about 1 month ago 2,686 reads 2 comments