Michael Rand
Columnist / Reporter
RandBallMichael Rand is a North Dakota native, a graduate of the University of Minnesota and an enthusiastic consumer of tacos. He lives in Eagan with his wife, three children and one energetic pug.
Latest from Michael Rand
RandBall: Twins struggles on display in dramatic loss to Dodgers
The Twins are 48-52 through 100 games after a loss to the Dodgers on Monday. Familiar problems came to the surface again, as Michael Rand writes in today’s 10 things to know.
July 22, 2025
RandBall: What if the geniuses running the Twins aren’t geniuses after all?
On balance, the Twins’ moves under Derek Falvey have been OK. But some recent developments have left a cloud over 2025, as Michael Rand notes in Monday’s 10 things to know.
July 21, 2025
Podcast: Patrick Reusse wonders if the Twins might not be very smart
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports. After the Twins won just one of three games in Colorado, their path forward this season is clear.
July 21, 2025
RandBall: U sports budget shortfall raises questions
The athletic department projects a nearly $9M budget deficit this season. How to close it remains to be seen.
July 11, 2025
RandBall: Is it time to think differently about Twins' Simeon Woods Richardson?
A lot of Twins observers have been focused on what pitcher Simeon Woods Richardson doesn’t do. In today’s 10 things to know, Michael Rand argues there needs to be a shift.
July 10, 2025
RandBall: Chet Holmgren’s amazing summer just got $250 million better
The Oklahoma City Thunder’s Chet Holmgren, who starred at Minnehaha Academy, reportedly agreed to a max rookie contract extension. Michael Rand puts it in perspective in Wednesday’s 10 things to know.
July 9, 2025
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RandBall: Cousins revisits 2024 free agency, reminds us it's all about him
Regrets? Kirk Cousins has a few (while the Vikings probably have none).
July 8, 2025
The supposedly mighty AL Central has fallen apart
The Tigers are elite. The Twins, Guardians and Royals have been in a tailspin.
July 7, 2025
Podcast: Patrick Reusse on the Twins, Lynx and a traffic nightmare
Star Tribune columnist Patrick Reusse joins Daily Delivery podcast host Michael Rand for a look back at the weekend in sports, which included an entertaining three-game series at Target Field.
July 7, 2025
RandBall: Cousins is an all-time great (when it comes to getting paid)
Former Vikings QB Kirk Cousins found his way onto a list of "Bag Hall of Famers"
July 3, 2025
RandBall: This is the week major college sports became professional sports
The University of Minnesota can start distributing $20.5 million to athlete bank accounts this week. What does that mean for the Gophers and other schools?
July 2, 2025
Randball: NHL free agency not Christmas in July for Wild
The Wild are flush with cap space. Unfortunately, a lot of other teams are, too.
July 1, 2025
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