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.

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Three bold moves Wolves coach Chris Finch could make in WCF Game 3

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Will Ragatz

Down 0-2 in the Western Conference Finals against a Thunder team that looks like a juggernaut, the Minnesota Timberwolves are in deep trouble as they come back to Minneapolis for Games 3 and 4. They simply weren't very competitive in either of the two games in Oklahoma City, even if Thursday's final scoreline was a bit less ugly than Tuesday's. It's not an exaggeration to say the Wolves' season is on the line in Game 3 on Saturday night.
Three bold moves Wolves coach Chris Finch could make in WCF Game 3

2 weeks ago | si.com | Will Ragatz

Down 0-2 in the Western Conference Finals against a Thunder team that looks like a juggernaut, the Minnesota Timberwolves are in deep trouble as they come back to Minneapolis for Games 3 and 4. They simply weren't very competitive in either of the two games in Oklahoma City, even if Thursday's final scoreline was a bit less ugly than Tuesday's. It's not an exaggeration to say the Wolves' season is on the line in Game 3 on Saturday night.
Twins lineup vs. Royals: Correa returns, McCusker sits against lefty

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Will Ragatz

The Twins have revealed their starting lineup for Friday night's series opener against the Royals at Target Field. After being officially reinstated from the concussion IL earlier in the day, Carlos Correa is playing shortstop and hitting cleanup in tonight's game. Here's the batting order:1. Ryan Jeffers, C2. Royce Lewis, DH3. Trevor Larnach, RF4. Carlos Correa, SS5. Ty France, 1B6. Brooks Lee, 2B7. Jonah Bride, 3B8. Harrison Bader, CF9.
Twins lineup vs. Royals: Correa returns, McCusker sits against lefty

2 weeks ago | si.com | Will Ragatz

The Twins have revealed their starting lineup for Friday night's series opener against the Royals at Target Field. After being officially reinstated from the concussion IL earlier in the day, Carlos Correa is playing shortstop and hitting cleanup in tonight's game. Here's the batting order:1. Ryan Jeffers, C2. Royce Lewis, DH3. Trevor Larnach, RF4. Carlos Correa, SS5. Ty France, 1B6. Brooks Lee, 2B7. Jonah Bride, 3B8. Harrison Bader, CF9.
Ranking NFC North QB rooms for 2025: How does J.J. McCarthy stack up?

2 weeks ago | si.com | Will Ragatz

At least in the regular season, the NFC North was the best division in football in 2024, boasting three of the nine NFL teams who had at least a +100 point differential. The Lions, Vikings, and Packers combined for 40 wins before ultimately falling flat in the postseason. The division promises to once again be one of the league's best and most intriguing in 2025.
Minnesota Twins officially reinstate Carlos Correa from concussion IL

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Will Ragatz

Correa has been out since his violent collision with Byron Buxton in Baltimore on May 15. After missing the minimum amount of time on the concussion IL, he'll almost certainly be back in the Twins' lineup and playing shortstop for Friday night's series opener against the Royals at Target Field.
Minnesota Twins officially reinstate Carlos Correa from concussion IL

2 weeks ago | si.com | Will Ragatz

The Twins have officially reinstated shortstop Carlos Correa from the 7-day concussion injured list, they announced on Friday. Correa has been out since his violent collision with Byron Buxton in Baltimore on May 15. After missing the minimum amount of time on the concussion IL, he'll almost certainly be back in the Twins' lineup and playing shortstop for Friday night's series opener against the Royals at Target Field.
Thunder matchup has exposed Wolves' need for another point guard

2 weeks ago | si.com | Will Ragatz

The numbers are staggering — and informative. In the 51 minutes veteran point guard Mike Conley has been on the floor during this Western Conference Finals series, the Timberwolves are a +19. In the 45 minutes with him off the floor, the Wolves are a -60. Conley hasn't exactly played well during the series, which the Wolves trail 2-0 after a pair of blowout losses in Oklahoma City. He's made 3 of his 14 shot attempts, including 2 of 9 threes, for 10 total points.
What does an ideal, fully-healthy Minnesota Twins lineup look like?

2 weeks ago | si.com | Will Ragatz

Offense has not been the strength of the 2025 Minnesota Twins, who are 27-22 heading into a weekend series against the Royals at Target Field. They're tied for 19th in runs per game (4.1) and are 20th in OPS (.695). It's been their pitching staff — both the starting rotation and the bullpen — that has largely driven their recent success (14-2 since May 3). But the offense also hasn't been at full strength this year.
Ranking Vikings' top five players under 25 for the 2025 season

2 weeks ago | yardbarker.com | Will Ragatz

Pro Football Focus released its annual ranking of the NFL's top 25 players under 25 years old this week. And for the second straight year, no Vikings made the cut. Justin Jefferson was a fixture atop those lists for a few years, but he graduated by turning 25 last summer. Christian Darrisaw, born two weeks before Jefferson in 1999, also lost his eligibility last year (the list only includes players whose 25th birthday comes after the start of the regular season).