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Jim and Todd talk about the upcoming MLB Draft. Todd has an interesting stat about who's had the best career of the Twins 1st Round picks since Byron Buxton in 2012. It isn't anybody presently on the roster. Jim gives the Wolves a 20% chance to sign LeBron. What do they look like if they don't?

Jim and Todd talk about the Twins near future. Todd asks if Trevor Larnach could bring a quality reliever in a trade. Jim lists all the prospects and still young players looking for playing time in the outfield. Bailey Ober returns tonight from the IL and the Twins are just a half game out of a playoff spot. Cheryl Reeve set another record foir wins, she has the coach who she just passed to thank.

Jim joins Todd and they talk Twins and MLB numbers. Taj Bradley could be a rotation staple for years. Byron Buxton's hip issues, he should be back after the minimum stay on the IL. Ohtani already has 300 HR's. He is a unicorn. A Royals player ties Twins former 3B Jose Miranda with hits in 12 consecutive AB's. The story of Miranda's streak is a strange one with what happened immediately after it en...

Jim and Todd talk about the Team USA loss to Belgium. They were blown out by a better team, but didn't play well either. How is Byron Buxton's hip? What will the Twins do before the trade deadline? Why hasn't Quinn Hughes been signed to an extension by the Wild yet?

Jim joins Todd just after announcing he is retiring from writing for the Star-Tribune. He will continue with Talk North Podcast Network and Todd & Souhan. He tells a few stories about getting his nickname from a Texas sports writing legend.  Are the Wolves really a possible landing spot for LeBron James? Todd floats the idea of trading for Bronny, to give LeBron more incentive to come here. Ji...

Jim and Todd talk about the recent NBA news with Jalen Brown going to the Sixers. He addresses the Wolves reported interest in bringing in LeBron James. Could it even work with the salary cap situation the Wolves find themselves in.

Jim returns from vacation and gives his thoughts on everything that went down with the Timberwolves. He is 100% behind the moves made and believes LaMelo Ball will take the Wolves offense to where it should be with Anthony Edwards.

Mike Grimm joins Todd from North Carolina. They talk about what it means for the 3M Open in the new Championship and Challenger series events. If they are Challenger, will we ever see any top players? Zebby Matthews was excellent vs the Astros. Connor Prielipp is also pitching well and the Twins are in the hunt for a playoff spot. Will they try to improve or sell-off at the trade deadline?

Mike Grimm is in this week for Jim Souhan. He joins Todd from The National Sports Broadcasters Association Convention. Sid Hartman is being inducted into the Hall of Fame. Grimmer and Todd have humorous anectdotes about their interactions with him. What will the Twins do as they approach the trade deadline?

Mike Grimm is in for Jim Souhan and he and Todd talk about the Timberwolves second round draft pick from Purdue that Grimmer has seen multiple times. He likes him. The Wolves still need a "big" it seems, who might they acquire? Twins lose another pitcher to elbow surgery, when does it end!?

Mike Grimm joins Todd this week and they talk about the breaking news this morning of the Timberwolves making a trade with the Hornets to acquire LaMelo Ball.

Mike Grimm is in for Jim all week. He and Todd speculate on what the Timberwolves will do now that Julius Randle has been traded.

Mike Grimm and Todd talk about the Timberwolves trading Julius Randle in what looks like just a salary dump. They did sign Ayo to an extension, which they may not have done without trading Randle. Could they still make a trade? With the Celtics perhaps.

The Voice of the Golden Gophers Like Grimm is in for Jim Souhan this week. He and Todd talk about the QB who was caught gambling and now will enter the NFL Supplemental Draft. Wyndham Clark wins the US Open, perhaps the most unpopular American winner ever.

Mike Grimm is in for Jim Souhan the next two weeks. He and Todd talk about the World Cup. Grimmer relays a humorous story about Ranch dressing. Neither guy is claiming to be a soccer knowledge guy, but both enjoying the World Cup in the US. US Open underway in men's golf. The Twins are better than both guys thought. Now what to do with Joe Ryan.

JP Cola in for Todd Bergeth this week.  JP and Jim talked all things Minnesota sports and much more on today's episode of Live at 5 Sports.

JP Cola is in for Todd Bergeth this week.  JP and Jim talked about the recent good play of Kody Clemons on the twins, and if Kody’s dad, Roger, will ever be in the hall of fame after being tainted by steroids.  Also the success of the Minnesota Aurora women’s pro soccer team.   This and much more on today's episode of Live at 5 Sports.

JP Cola in for Todd Bergeth this week.  JP and Jim talked all things Minnesota sports and much more on today's episode of Live at 5 Sports.

JP Cola in for Todd Bergeth this week.  JP and Jim talked all things Minnesota sports and much more on today's episode of Live at 5 Sports.

Jim and Todd preview Saturday's Game 5 of the NBA Finals. Jalen Brunson has to be considered one of the best "small men" in league history. Carolina leads Vegas 3-2 in the Stanley Cup Finals. Twins get bombed again. It's been a rough stretch for P Zebby Matthews.

The Spurs epic collapse in Game 4 of the NBA Finals had a lot of components of a young team. The Spurs coach and star both had a big hand in the loss. The Twins have been decimated by injury, stop me if you've heard this before. Jim fully expects there to be a MLB work stoppage instead of the 2027 season.

Jim and Todd talk about the Lynx domination of Paige Bueckers and Dallas, led by rookie Olivia Miles. Miles is already playing at an all-star level. There's an old saying in baseball called "June and swoon." It means a team that shows promise unexpectedly, often hits June and reality sets in, that's the Twins right now. Kyler Murray says it tough to learn the offense when he's splitting reps with...

Jim and Todd talk about Game 3 of the NBA Finals. The Spurs win and Wemby was much more effective. He also showed his teeth again with a shot to the back of Knicks star Jalen Brunson's head. The Wolves unveil their new logo and 7,000 fans show up and pay $1 donation to get in. It shows the great fanbase the Wolves have.

Jim and Todd preview Game 3 of the NBA Finals, If the Knicks close out the series, this is one of the great playoff runs in league history. Nelly Korda wins the Women's US Open on the LPGA Tour. Women's golf in the US needs Korda to be great. Max Kepler signs with Arizona, while serving a PED suspension.

Jim talks about the hot start for the Lynx, with rookie Olivia Miles leading the way. Are the Lynx the most underappreciated great pro sports franchise? Game 2 in the NBA Finals tonight. If The Knicks win the Finals and Jalen Brunson continues his great play, he might be the greatest Knick ever. Jim believes Wemby will bounce back from a poor Game 1 performance.