Will Ragatz

Minneapolis

Writer, Inside The Vikings at Sports Illustrated

Vikings beat writer and other Minnesota sports coverage for @BMTNsports on SI. Northwestern alum. Minneapolis native.

Articles

Twins' Walker Jenkins falls slightly in updated MLB top 100 prospects list

1 day ago | yardbarker.com | Will Ragatz

Walker Jenkins, the top prospect in the Twins' organization, has fallen slightly in the latest update to MLB Pipeline's Top 100 ranking. He's down from No. 3 to No. 6, a three-spot drop that can be attributed to Jenkins hardly playing this season due to injury issues. Jenkins has played in just two games with Double-A Wichita this season. He's currently on the IL with an ankle injury, and the update from a couple weeks ago is that he's expected to be out through at least the rest of May.
At least one Vikings player isn't thrilled to have two international games

1 day ago | yardbarker.com | Will Ragatz

While Greenard certainly isn't representative of the Vikings' entire locker room, it wouldn't be surprising if the majority of players aren't too thrilled by this unusual two-week arrangement. It'll mean disruption of their usual routines in Minnesota and some extended time away from their families. In total, the Vikings may end up spending ten or more days outside of the United States during this trip.
Draymond Green praises Anthony Edwards, calls him a 'one of one' player

1 day ago | si.com | Will Ragatz

Draymond Green was asked a question: Is there anyone in the NBA who has the combination of three-point shooting and dynamic driving ability that Anthony Edwards possesses? "No," Green said. "There is no one. He is a one of one.
Vikings' two-week international stretch comes with competitive advantages

1 day ago | yardbarker.com | Will Ragatz

This fall, the Vikings will become the first NFL team to play international games in consecutive weeks in different countries. They'll take on the Steelers in Dublin in Week 4 — in what will be the league's first-ever game in Ireland — and then spend a full week overseas before facing the Browns in London in Week 5. The game in Dublin will take place at Croke Park on Sunday, Sept. 28. The London game will be at Tottenham Hotspur Stadium on Sunday, Oct. 5.
Where does Twins' eight-game winning streak rank in franchise history?

2 days ago | yardbarker.com | Will Ragatz

The Twins capped off a perfect 6-0 homestand on Sunday afternoon when seldom-used outfielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. slapped a walk-off hit up the third-base line to beat the Giants in the tenth inning. Dating back to their weekend series in Boston, they've won eight games in a row, which is tied with the Cardinals (also active) and Dodgers for the longest streak in MLB so far this year. After dropping to 7-15 three weeks ago, the Twins have turned their season around and gotten above .500 at 21-20.
Where does Twins' eight-game winning streak rank in franchise history?

2 days ago | si.com | Will Ragatz

The Twins capped off a perfect 6-0 homestand on Sunday afternoon when seldom-used outfielder DaShawn Keirsey Jr. slapped a walk-off hit up the third-base line to beat the Giants in the tenth inning. Dating back to their weekend series in Boston, they've won eight games in a row, which is tied with the Cardinals (also active) and Dodgers for the longest streak in MLB so far this year. After dropping to 7-15 three weeks ago, the Twins have turned their season around and gotten above .500 at 21-20.
Saints' Mickey Gasper named International League player of the week

2 days ago | yardbarker.com | Will Ragatz

Acquired from the Red Sox in a December trade that sent Jovani Moran to Boston, Gasper made the Twins' Opening Day roster out of spring training. After going 2 for 18 with Minnesota, the 29-year-old was sent down to Triple-A. He was then recalled less than a week later and had a couple multi-hit games with the big-league club, but he returned to St. Paul when Royce Lewis and Willi Castro were activated from the IL last week.
Saints' Mickey Gasper named International League player of the week

2 days ago | si.com | Will Ragatz

St. Paul Saints utility man Mickey Gasper has been named the International League's player of the week after crushing Triple-A pitching in recent games. Across six games against the Buffalo Bisons last week at CHS Field, Gasper went 11 for 23 with four home runs, two doubles, and six RBI, good for a 1.658 OPS. That included a walk-off three-run homer on Thursday. Gasper, a switch-hitter, rocked two home runs from each side of the plate during the series.
Vikings sign two defenders who attended rookie camp as tryout players

2 days ago | yardbarker.com | Will Ragatz

Tryout players are extreme long shots by definition, but now two of the 20 who were at TCO Performance Center over the weekend have taken a big step in the process of potentially realizing their NFL dreams. Harmon and Williams clearly impressed enough to earn a contract and a spot on the 90-man roster, which means they'll be out there with everyone else for the Vikings' offseason program, leading up to the first OTAs at the end of this month.
Vikings sign two defenders who attended rookie camp as tryout players

2 days ago | si.com | Will Ragatz

The Vikings have signed two defenders who attended their rookie minicamp this weekend as tryout players: Kent State outside linebacker Matt Harmon and Morgan State defensive tackle Elijah Williams. Tryout players are extreme long shots by definition, but now two of the 20 who were at TCO Performance Center over the weekend have taken a big step in the process of potentially realizing their NFL dreams.