J.J. McCarthy vs. Kyler Murray adds spice to Vikings offseason

Introduction: Is it possible that we are running out of superlatives for Lynx rookie Olivia Miles? That's how it feels after another huge game in a Minnesota victory. Plus host Michael Rand laments a missed opportunity for the Twins. 6:00: Ben Goessling joins Rand for a breakdown of a newsy week for the Vikings. What ultimately led the Vikings to hire Nolan Teasley as their GM? And how will that ultimately shape their roster going forward? 34:00: NBA and NHL finals in focus.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Knicks' Game 1 win over the Spurs in the NBA Finals. Plus the sudden demise of Twins pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson. 9:00: Star Tribune columnist La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for their weekly debate segment. In focus: What happens if Kyler Murray has a very good year for the Vikings? When will Royce Lewis return to the Twins, and what will that look like? And how are the Lynx so good again? 27:00: The Frost are trying to keep their team together.

Host Michael Rand starts by asking how many NBA titles Victor Wembanyama will end up winning. 8:00: Bobby Nightengale joins Rand for a bunch of big Twins topics. 32:00: Byron Buxton returns to center field.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand revisits the Jonathan Greenard trade in light of Monday's NFL blockbuster deal for Myles Garrett. Plus the Lynx keep rolling and the Twins snap out of their funk. 10:00: Star Tribune Gophers football writer Randy Johnson joins for an update after a big weekend of recruiting. Plus thoughts on 10 years of Mark Coyle and potential changes to the College Football Playoff. 27:00: Rand remembers Larry Fitzgerald Sr. and Rick Adelman, Minnesota sports figures who died Monday.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. In focus: A losing streak for the Twins, a new GM for the Vikings, a new dominant team in the NBA's Western Conference and 10 years of Mark Coyle at the U.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts by looking at Thursday's labor proposal from MLB owners, which asks for a salary cap and salary floor. It makes a ton of sense, and the owners need to stick to their resolve to get a cap during negotiations. 8:00: Cassidy Hettesheimer of the Star Tribune joins Rand to break down just how the Lynx have maintained their excellence early this season. Plus a look at PWHL salaries. 29:00: Rand was wrong about the Spurs. He gives himself another chance to be right (or wrong) about Vikings receivers.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts the show with a look at the Twins' starting pitching and the strong start from the Lynx. 9:00: Star Tribune columnist Chip Scoggins joins the show for a look at the Vikings QB battle and some interesting comments from J.J. McCarthy after Wednesday's offseason practice. 23:00: Rand has some extended McCarthy thoughts and a look ahead to Game 6 between the Spurs and Thunder.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand starts with the Colorado Avalanche getting swept and the Spurs being on the verge of bowing out of the NBA playoffs. What does that tell us about the Wild and Wolves? 10:00: La Velle E. Neal III joins Rand for the Daily Delivery debate. In focus: Should the Wolves pursue Kyrie Irving? Are the Twins better than we thought? And how will the Loons manage a two-month break? 33:00: The Twins are still a playoff team.

Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand on the latest Daily Delivery podcast. They meandered through the NBA and NHL playoffs, including how the Wolves and Wild should feel while watching the conference finals. Plus thoughts on the Twins, Lynx and Minnesota United.

Introduction: Host Michael Rand is joined by Star Tribune Twins writer Bobby Nightengale for an in-depth look at several key issues facing the team. First and foremost: Can demoted former No. 1 overall pick Royce Lewis turn his career around? 28:00: More Twins thoughts, including a listener question about the bullpen. 33:00: The perfect Lynx win.