Twins set to call up P.J. Walters to fill empty spot in rotation Updated: 8 hours ago In the wake of the recent demotion of struggling starter Vance Worley, the Minnesota Twins have called up P.J. Walters from Triple-A Rochester. [Full Story]

Woeful Twins blow late three-run lead at Detroit, lose ninth straight Updated: 8 hours ago Prince Fielder bounced a tiebreaking single off Jared Burton's glove in the eighth inning, leading the Detroit Tigers to a 7-6 come-from-behind victory over the Minnesota Twins on Thursday night. [Full Story]

The Scoops: Wolves targeting possible trade to move up from No. 9 pick Updated: 11 hours ago As usual, the Timberwolves had no luck in this year's NBA Draft lottery, failing to move up from the No. 9 pick. But as Darren Wolfson writes in his latest edition of "The Scoops," the Wolves are being active in trying to improve their position. [Full Story]

Former Timberwolves scout Pete Philo on his time in MN, Wolves' future Updated: 15 hours ago Former Wolves Scout Pete Philo on his time in MN, Wolves future [Click to listen]

Paul Molitor says Byron Buxton can be a 30/30 player Updated: 19 hours ago Paul Molitor joins Judd and Dubay for his Thursday Talkin' Twins segment. Paul offers some great insight on the team and their current losing streak, breaks down the team's options at centerfield, and shares a strong opinion on prospect Byron Buxton. [Click to listen]

Wolfson: Mark Hamburger trying to revive career derailed by drug use Updated: 1 day ago Originally signed by the Twins out of a tryout camp, Shoreview native Mark Hamburger eventually saw his MLB career become unhinged due to drug use. After a stint in rehab, a rejuvenated Hamburger is searching for a second chance. [Full Story]

Vikings rookie Sharrif Floyd says film shows short arms aren't an issue Updated: 1 day ago [Click to listen]

Twins option Vance Worley to Triple-A Rochester after Atlanta drubbing Updated: 1 day ago Vance Worley's horrible season reached a new low on Wednesday afternoon. After allowing eight runs in 3 2/3 innings to the Atlanta Braves -- the most of his career -- Worley was optioned to Triple-A Rochester immediately after the game. [Full Story]

Vance Worley falls apart again as Twins' losing streak reaches 8 games Updated: 1 day ago Evan Gattis kept up an amazing rookie season with his first grand slam, B.J. Upton and Ramiro Pena also homered, and the Atlanta Braves finished off a sweep of the woeful Minnesota Twins 8-3 Wednesday. [Full Story]

Terry Steinbach says ending losing streak is a mental challenge Updated: 1 day ago Terry Steinbach joins Judd and Dubay for his weekly Talkin' Twins segment. He touches on several issues with the ballclub including how they can go about breaking out of the current losing streak. [Click to listen]

Brian Urlacher won't be joining Vikings, announces retirement instead Updated: 1 day ago Brian Urlacher apparently won't be playing for the Vikings, or anyone else for that matter. The longtime Chicago Bears middle linebacker announced his retirement via his Twitter account on Wednesday morning. [Full Story]

Twins call up Chris Colabello, place Trevor Plouffe on disabled list Updated: 1 day ago Chris Colabello is headed to the big leagues. The Twins announced early Wednesday morning they are selecting Colabello's contract from Triple-A Rochester. [Full Story]

Glen Perkins blows first save of the season as Twins lose 7th straight Updated: 2 days ago Evan Gattis hit a two-out, pinch-hit homer in the ninth off Glen Perkins to send the game to extra innings and Freddie Freeman won it in the 10th, sending the slumping Minnesota Twins to their seventh straight loss on Tuesday night. [Full Story]

Flip Saunders leaving all options open for Wolves at No. 9 overall Updated: 2 days ago The Timberwolves can now start planning for who might be available when they draft at No. 9 overall next month. When asked about trading up, perhaps for Indiana guard Victor Oladipo, Flip Saunders acknowledged that the chance exists. [Full Story]

Wessel: Were you expecting a different lottery outcome for Wolves? Updated: 2 days ago On Tuesday night the Minnesota Timberwolves once again failed to move up the ladder in the NBA draft lottery and will be selecting No. 9 overall in June. In other breaking news, Dana Wessel writes, the world isn't flat and the sky is blue. [Full Story]

Still No Luck: Wolves stand pat in NBA draft lottery, will select 9th Updated: 2 days ago Kevin Love wasn't able to bring any luck to the Minnesota Timberwolves, who still have never struck gold in the NBA draft lottery. As expected, the Wolves did not move up the ladder on Tuesday night. They will select ninth in next month's NBA draft. [Full Story]

Two former Tommy John pitchers do battle in Atlanta Updated: 3 days ago

Erin Henderson says he expects to be Vikings' middle linebacker Updated: 3 days ago Erin Henderson on getting a shot at MLB [Click to listen]

Vikings waive rookie tackle Mark Jackson, who got a $3K bonus Updated: 3 days ago The Minnesota Vikings announced on Tuesday they've waived tackle Mark Jackson, an undrafted rookie from Glenville State. [Full Story]

Read the transcript from Judd Zulgad's chat about Minnesota sports Updated: 3 days ago What do the Wild need to do to improve their roster for next season? How long will Josh Willingham's slump last? Will Jared Allen be with the Vikings in 2014? Read the answers from the live chat Judd Zulgad conducted Tuesday. [Full Story]