April 7, 1987 - Howard Sinker, sports commentator for the Minneapolis Star & Tribune, provides a promising outlook that a potentially “good” Minnesota Twins team will take the field during 1987 MLB season. Topics include new manager in Tom Kelly and quality of player roster.
April 8, 1987 - MPR’s Jim Bickal gets fan reactions to the Minnesota Twins new uniforms and new dome turf. One is a winner; the other a mixed bag.
May 13, 1987 - Chet Meyers, fishing enthusiast, discusses the fish opener. Meyers also answers listener questions.
May 22, 1987 - A profile of a baseball clinic for kids (6 to16) run by the Minnesota Twins. Report includes numerous interviews, including instructor Glenn Gostick, clinic founder Angelo Giuliani, and a former clinic child attendee, Twin first baseman Kent Hrbek.
May 23, 1987 - On this Sportfolio program, Frank Deford, senior writer for Sports Illustrated, discusses his book, “The World’s Tallest Midget: The Best of Frank Deford,” and various sports topics. Deford also answers listener questions.
June 17, 1987 - MPR’s Bill Catlin presents a profile of Herb Carneal, long-time Twins announcer. In his 30+ plus years of broadcasting, Carneal still hopes for a chance to call a championship season.
July 11, 1987 - On this Sportfolio program, Bill James, baseball writer, discusses mid-season review of Major League Baseball. Topics include the Twins success, Bo Jackson, rules, player injuries, and book biographies. James also answers listener questions.
July 14, 1987 - MPR’s Jim Bickal hosts a Morning Edition panel discussion about the Minnesota Twins at mid-season. The Twins find themselves in first place of the division at the MLB All-Star Break.
August 10, 1987 - As Minnesota pitchers Bert Blyleven, Joe Niekro, and Steve Carlton find themselves aging on and off the field, MPR’s Jim Bickal gets comments from physical therapist and older Major League Baseball players about how one can continue quality play on the mound.
August 13, 1987 - MPR’s Bill Catlin gets fans, ball players, and a sociologist’s reactions on the rare experience of the Minnesota Twins being in American League pennant race.