Jim Souhan

The Twins beat the St. Louis Cardinals 3-0 Wednesday behind 5 shutout innings from starting pitcher Rich Hill. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. Jim says the Twins would happily take 5 innings with 2 or less runs allowed with any starts from Hill.

The Twins won 2 out of 3 in Chicago against the White Sox to open the season this past weekend. Minnesota won 14-2 yesterday and were led by 40-year old designated hitter Nelson Cruz. Cruz had 4 hits, 2 home runs, 2 doubles and 7 RBIs. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

The NFL is still planning on a normal training camp this season with the exception of a reduction of 2 preseason games. Many players took to twitter over the weekend expression concern over the lack of safety precautions the NFL has made to this point in regards to Covid-19.

The NFL is making plans for the 2020 season and are looking to adjust due to Covid-19. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He says the NFL has Oakley face guards that could protect players and if they are uncomfortable the players may just have to adjust.

St. Thomas has received permission from the NCAA to make the move from Division III Athletically to Division I starting with the 2021-2022 season. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan said St. Thomas will fit well in the Summit League for 19 of their 22 sports and will play in the Pioneer League for football and WCHA for women's hockey.

The Twins are gearing up for the 2020 season and are looking at some different ways of handling their pitching staff. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today. He said the Twins are likely to start the season with a traditional 5-man starting pitching rotation.

The NFL cancelled the preseason Hall of Fame game that was scheduled for August 6th in Canton, Ohio has been cancelled by the NFL. The Steelers were supposed to play the Cowboys.

Major League Baseball owners took the option to implement a 60-game schedule to start approximately July 24 pending the approval of the players pending the approval of the health and safety protocol. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.

The Twins selected Aaron Sabato from the University of North Carolina with the 27th overall pick in the MLB draft Wednesday night. Sabato is a power hitting first baseman. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan says the Twins have been looking for power hitters and power pitchers in recent years.

Viking running back Dalvin Cook is reportedly holding out and won't be attending team activities until he receives a good contract offer or an extension. Star Tribune Sports Columnist Jim Souhan joined me on WJON today.