November 21, 2006 - MPR’s Art Hughes reports that Minnesota’s Justin Morneau has been named the American League's Most Valuable Player. Morneau's selection by the Baseball Writers of America comes a week after Johan Santana was named the league's Cy Young award winner. Morneau led New York’s Derek Jeter and the Red Sox's David Ortiz for the honor.
December 19, 2006 - One of the best pitchers in Minnesota Twins history says goodbye to the baseball team, as Brad Radke confirms that he is retiring after 12 years as one of the Twins' steadiest pitchers. Radke was Minnesota's Opening Day starter for nine straight years and never pitched for another big league team.
December 20, 2006 - MPR’s William Wilcoxen profiles Minnesota Twins star pitcher Brad Radke upon his announcement of retirement from Major League Baseball. For the first time in more than a decade, the Minnesota Twins are planning for a baseball season without Radke, after 12 years as a fixture in the Twins' pitching rotation.
February 2, 2007 - The Current’s Bill DeVille joins All Things Considered’s Tom Crann to talk about why he is excited for the Super Bowl and possible songs Prince might play.
February 12, 2007 - MPR’s Annie Baxter reports that All-Star catcher Joe Mauer will stay with Twins through 2010 after signing a $33 million contract. The length of contract coincides with season the team's new ballpark is scheduled to open.
March 7, 2007 - Cathy Wurzer interviews Doug Johnson, publisher of the Let's Play Hockey magazine and website, about the changing dynamics of strong hockey teams across the state. Rural and suburban teams are becoming increasingly dominant over the traditionally powerhouse Minneapolis/St. Paul school teams.
March 8, 2007 - MPR’s Marriane Combs takes a look at the early design drafts for the Minnesota Twins new ballpark. Combs highlights efforts to make venue different from a stadium…and neighborhood friendly.
April 2, 2007 - It’s Opening Day for the Minnesota Twins, but the occasion will be tinged with sadness due to the death of Herb Carneal, longtime Twins radio announcer. Carneal, who called Twins games for 45 seasons, died of congestive heart failure at 83. His passing is a great loss for fans of Twins baseball. MPR’s Jess Mador has this remembrance.
April 2, 2007 - Midday’s Gary Eichten gets sports commentator Howard Sinker’s take on the quality of Minnesota Twins roster entering the 2007 Major League Baseball season. Sinker also answers listener questions.
April 3, 2007 - MPR’s Brandt Willimas reports on the Minnesota Twins home opener against the Baltimore Orioles, in which the Twins won 7-4. Monday night at the Metrodome was also about honoring the memory of long-time radio announcer Herb Carneal, who died the day prior.