Jim Souhan
Columnist
SportsSouhan was Sports Editor of his high school paper at Vianney in St. Louis. He wrote and edited for the Missourian at the University of Missouri, where he earned a journalism degree with an emphasis on American literature.
Latest from Jim Souhan
Souhan: 2025 start might be bad, but it’s not as bad as 2016
Byron Buxton was a part of that Twins team that started 0-9 in 2016 en route to finishing 59-103, so he understands there’s no reason to panic ... yet.
April 4, 2025
Souhan: Twins’ horrid finish in 2024 has bled into atrocious start in 2025
What’s problematic for the Twins is that this embarrassing four-game stretch feeds into the existing negative narratives about the franchise.
April 1, 2025
Souhan: Wolves, Edwards belatedly wake up following skirmish
The second-quarter brawl at Target Center left the Pistons undermanned, and the Wolves took advantage. But should they, and Edwards in particular, have needed a scuffle to shake off their lethargic start?
March 31, 2025
Souhan: Vikings need a veteran QB ... but which one makes sense?
With J.J. McCarthy expected to be the starting QB, the Vikings need a backup plan. Do they go after Aaron Rodgers, bring back Kirk Cousins, or look elsewhere?
March 29, 2025
Souhan: Is López a true ace? The 2025 opener and details from 2024 say maybe not
Those same facts from last season, plus developments from spring training, indicate the Twins may have some competition for that title.
March 28, 2025
Souhan: Built like he was created via AI, Twins' López knows his legs are the key to success
Teammates and members of the organization also rave about Pablo López's attitude, coachability, adaptability and work ethic, as well as his charitable personality.
March 26, 2025
Souhan: Thirty years of Twins spring training memories
Despite the many changes at spring training over the decades, the local watering hole always remained the best place for stories.
March 25, 2025
Souhan: Gophers need Niko Medved as their next men’s basketball coach
Colorado State’s second-round loss in the NCAA tournament Sunday night should accelerate the Gophers’ pursuit.
March 24, 2025
Souhan: Is López a true ace? The 2025 opener and details from 2024 say maybe not
Those same facts from last season, plus developments from spring training, indicate the Twins may have some competition for that title.
March 28, 2025
Souhan: Built like he was created via AI, Twins' López knows his legs are the key to success
Teammates and members of the organization also rave about Pablo López's attitude, coachability, adaptability and work ethic, as well as his charitable personality.
March 26, 2025
Souhan: Thirty years of Twins spring training memories
Despite the many changes at spring training over the decades, the local watering hole always remained the best place for stories.
March 25, 2025
Souhan: Gophers need Niko Medved as their next men’s basketball coach
Colorado State’s second-round loss in the NCAA tournament Sunday night should accelerate the Gophers’ pursuit.
March 24, 2025