Brandon Warne
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Articles by Brandon Warne
SBN Prediction: J.J. McCarthy….traded? Original
We’re truly in a brutal time in the NFL news cycle. Training camps haven’t opened up yet and free agency lists are more or less barren — unless you’re looking at the media landscape and/or previously worked for ESPN. This time of year lends itself to preseason predictions. Sometimes they’re bold, sometimes they’re beautiful, but in the case of Jarrett Bailey’s piece that just dropped on main, they’re a bit of both. There’s no shortage of Vikings-adjacent angles therein.
Minnesota Twins Week in Review: 7.6-7.19.26
Welcome back to The Minnesota Twins Week in Review. Every Monday, we’ll take a deep dive into the week that was for your Twins. We will post on Mondays, and look back from the previous Monday to Sunday, since that’s how MLB lines up its schedule. In this case, we’ll go back two weeks to include the gap of games missed with the All-Star break. @ccess Twins -- simple, independent coverage of the Twins is a reader-supported publication.
Twins activate Byron Buxton in otherwise curious move
Byron Buxton spent the first series after the All-Star break in Chicago, readying himself to return to the Minnesota Twins following a hip issue that originally popped up in late June against the Astros. Buck was back for all of an inning before re-aggravating the hip issue on July 4 against the New York Yankees, and ultimately landed on the injured list. @ccess Twins -- simple, independent coverage of the Twins is a reader-supported publication.
Mapping out a plan for Connor Prielipp
The Minnesota Twins sent Connor Prielipp on a rehab stint with St. Paul on Sunday, with the lefty making the start for the Saints against the Louisville Bats at CHS Field. Brandon Warne@Brandon_Warne Connor Prielipp is starting a rehab with the Saints today 2:10 PM · Jul 19, 2026 · 1.73K Views 1 Reply · 11 Likes It’ll be an outing worth monitoring for myriad reasons. @ccess Twins -- simple, independent coverage of the Twins is a reader-supported publication.
The 2026 Twins are a Lesson in Expectations and Environment
The Minnesota Twins wrapped up the first half of the 2025 season with a 2-1 loss to the Pittsburgh Pirates on July 13. That dropped their record to 47-49. Two months earlier, the Pirates had fired their manager amidst a 12-26 start to the season and a seven-game losing streak. @ccess Twins -- simple, independent coverage of the Twins is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Here's a Twins stat I bet you didn't know: Pull Pop
In an effort to add more content to the site, I’m going to write some shorter-form stories highlighting aspects of the Minnesota Twins’ season that people may not have noticed — in the short-, medium-, and long-term. So for the next Twins stat I bet you didn’t know: @ccess Twins -- simple, independent coverage of the Twins is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
Access Twins Radio (7.1.26): Brandon joins Bruce on KDAL 610 AM & 103.9 FM to talk Twins
Good afternoon and happy Thursday, everyone. I joined KDAL 610 AM & 103.9 FM a little earlier this morning with Bruce Ciskie to talk a little Twins. Hope you enjoy. Click below for my excerpt — and catch the full Bruce Ciskie podcast on KDAL here: Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.
@ccess Twins -- simple, independent coverage of the Twins
In an effort to get more content on the site, I’m going to be writing some shorter form stories geared and sharing aspects of the Minnesota Twins’ season that people may not have noticed — in the short-, medium- and long-term. So for the first stat I bet you didn’t know: @ccess Twins -- simple, independent coverage of the Twins is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber.
@ccess Twins -- simple, independent coverage of the Twins
The 2024 first-round pick seems to be ready to join the Twins, but when and how will it happen? When the Minnesota Twins designated right-handed relief pitcher Luis Garcia for assignment on May 23, it was the corresponding move for Taj Bradley being activated from the injured list. Garcia elected free agency after clearing waivers, and as of this writing, has not landed elsewhere as yet. @ccess Twins -- simple, independent coverage of the Twins is a reader-supported publication.
@ccess Twins -- simple, independent coverage of the Twins
Good afternoon and happy Wednesday, everyone. I joined KDAL 610 AM & 103.9 FM a little earlier this morning with Bruce Ciskie to talk a little Twins. Hope you enjoy. Click below for my excerpt — and catch the full Bruce Ciskie podcast on KDAL here: Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.
@ccess Twins -- simple, independent coverage of the Twins
Matt Wallner is struggling. That’s far too obvious. @ccess Twins -- simple, independent coverage of the Twins is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. He’s hitting just .172/.267/.302 through 31 games, and if it weren’t for injuries to top prospects Walker Jenkins and Emmanuel Rodriguez, there’s a chance one or the other would have been brought up at Wallner’s expense at some point already this season.
@ccess Twins -- simple, independent coverage of the Twins
There was plenty of hand-wringing going on amongst Minnesota Twins fans after Thursday afternoon’s 2-1 loss to the Baltimore Orioles at Oriole Park at Camden Yards. All of it was understandable, if not entirely reasonable. @ccess Twins -- simple, independent coverage of the Twins is a reader-supported publication. To receive new posts and support my work, consider becoming a free or paid subscriber. Opening Day is always going to be rife with overreactions.
@ccess Twins -- simple, independent coverage of the Twins
The 2026 MLB season is nearly imminent, and there are a lot of moving parts with teams cutting down to 26-man rosters in time for Opening Day. If you’re like me, you like to keep at least one eye on where former Twins have landed, and whether they’ll be coming to a major- or minor-league park near you at any point this season. @ccess Twins -- simple, independent coverage of the Twins is a reader-supported publication.
@ccess Twins Radio (2.13.26): Brandon joins Matthew Coller on 830 WCCO to talk Twins
Good evening and happy Friday everyone. I joined Matthew from 830 WCCO earlier this week to talk a little Twins (among other things). Click below for my excerpt:
@ccess Twins Radio (2.3.26): Brandon joins Bruce on KDAL 610 AM & 103.9 FM to talk Twins
Good afternoon and happy Tuesday, everyone. I joined KDAL 610 AM & 103.9 FM a little earlier this morning with Bruce Ciskie to talk a little Twins. Hope you enjoy. Click below for my excerpt — and catch the full Bruce Ciskie podcast on KDAL here: Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.
Week 14 POSTGAME Roundtable: Vikings See Red, Down the Commies Original
Hello everyone, and welcome to the Week 14 Minnesota Vikings postgame roundtable here at Daily Norseman. The Vikes are coming off a surprising shutout win over the Washington Commanders, with J.J. McCarthy looking better than he had before in any full game. Can the Vikings turn this into a streak? Before we look ahead to that, and next weekend’s matchup with the Cowboys, how about we ask the boys a few questions about the game that just happened this weekend?
Week 14 Roundtable: Minnesota Vikings vs. Commanders (Bail to the Commanders?) Original
Hello everyone, and welcome to the Week 14 Minnesota Vikings roundtable here at Daily Norseman. The Vikes are on the verge of elimination from the playoff field, but that’s not really in play anymore anyway. It’s now time to see what the Vikings can get from J.J. McCarthy, if they can get him in sync with Justin Jefferson and about finding out who is part of the future and who is playing out the string in Purple. Let’s talk to it: Brandon Warne: I need to see potential.
Week 10 Roundtable: Minnesota Vikings vs. Baltimore Ravens (Raven Like Some LOONatics) Original
Hello everyone, and welcome to the Week 10 Minnesota Vikings roundtable here at Daily Norseman. The Vikes are coming off an emotional win in the Motor City over the Detroit Lions. Now they’ve got a date with another team trying to will themselves back into the playoff picture in the Baltimore Ravens. Can the Vikings beat the Ravens and keep the needle pointing upward, or will they remain in football purgatory? Let’s talk to it: Brandon Warne: I’m a 75, but I’ll be a 100 if they beat the Ravens.
Week 9 POSTGAME Roundtable: Vikings Tame Lions, Return to .500 Original
Hello everyone, and welcome to the Week 9 Minnesota Vikings postgame roundtable here at Daily Norseman. The Vikes are coming off a ballsy win over the Lions in Detroit, and are back to .500. Baltimore looms, but can the Vikings turn this into a streak? Before we look ahead to that, how about we ask the boys a few questions about the game that just happened, oh, about 27 hours ago.
Week 9 Roundtable: Minnesota Vikings vs. Detroit Lions (It’s GO Time in the Motor City) Original
Hello everyone, and welcome to the Week 9 Minnesota Vikings roundtable here at Daily Norseman. The Vikes are coming off a blowout loss on Thursday Night Football to the Chargers. Now they’re not only on the road again, but against one of the nastiest teams in the entire NFL. Can the Vikings beat the Lions or will they fall another game under .500 and further from the playoff picture? Let’s talk to it: Brandon Warne: I would say it’s a solid 65-70.
Minnesota Vikings in the Power Rankings - Entering Week 9 Original
Hello again, sports fans. We’re back with another season of putting together a consensus power ranking for the Vikings each week. Coming off a blowout loss to the Chargers, this could get ugly. Let’s talk to it (rankings are hyperlinked for maximum clickage): Key excerpt: “The good news is that J.J. McCarthy appears set to return in Week 9 against Detroit after missing five straight games.
Week 8 Roundtable: Minnesota Vikings vs. Los Angeles Chargers (Short Week!) Original
Hello everyone, and welcome to the Week 8 Minnesota Vikings roundtable here at Daily Norseman. The Vikes are coming off a loss to the Eagles at home. Now they’re not only on the road, but also on a short week. Can the Vikings beat Justin Herbert or will they be yet again turned aside by a well-known quarterback? Let’s find our wives and head to P.F. Changs to talk to it. Brandon Warne: I’m a simple man, so I like it just because it’s a vehicle for me to put more NFL games in front of my eyeballs.
Minnesota Vikings in the Power Rankings - Entering Week 8 Original
If you buy something from a link, Vox Media may earn a commission. See our ethics statement. Hello again, sports fans. We’re back with another season of putting together a consensus power ranking for the Vikings each week. Coming off the loss to the Philadelphia Eagles, I am not expecting much….but here goes nothing.
Week 7 Roundtable: Minnesota Vikings vs. Philadelphia Eagles (Dilly Dilly, Wentz Beats Philly?)
Hello everyone, and welcome to the Week 7 Minnesota Vikings roundtable here at Daily Norseman. The Vikes are coming off the bye week following two weeks across the pond, and now will turn their efforts toward the Philadelphia Eagles in a battle of teams searching for their identities. Can the Vikings lead the Eagles to a little more soul-searching with a win this weekend? Let’s talk to it. Brandon Warne: No, not really.
Vikes Views: A Vikings Win over the Eagles Means…..What?
At our consensus power rankings here at Daily Norseman, the Minnesota Vikings check in at 17.5 among the 32 NFL squads. One of our panelists has the Vikings ranked as high as 10th in the NFL, while another has them as low as 21st. While I have you here, I have a thought-provoking — at least, in my opinion — question…. Where do you think the Vikings will land in the power rankings — let’s just say the consensus — if they beat the Philadelphia Eagles at home this weekend?
@ccess Twins Radio (10.17.25): Brandon joins Bruce on KDAL 610 AM & 103.9 FM to talk Twins
Good evening and happy Friday, everyone. I joined KDAL 610 AM & 103.9 FM a little earlier this morning with Bruce Ciskie to talk a little Twins. Hope you enjoy. Click below for my excerpt — and catch the full Bruce Ciskie podcast on KDAL here: Audio playback is not supported on your browser. Please upgrade.
Minnesota Vikings in the Power Rankings - Entering Week 7
Hello again, sports fans. We’re back with another season of putting together a consensus power ranking for the Vikings each week, and with the bye week now in the rear-view mirror, we’re off and running. Let’s talk to it (rankings are hyperlinked for maximum clickage): Advertisement Key excerpt: “…the arrow is pointing upward.
Minnesota Vikings in the Power Rankings - Entering Week 7
Hello again, sports fans. We’re back with another season of putting together a consensus power ranking for the Vikings each week, and with the bye week now in the rear-view mirror, we’re off and running. Let’s talk to it (rankings are hyperlinked for maximum clickage): Key excerpt: “…the arrow is pointing upward.
@ccess Twins Radio (10.10.25): Brandon joins Henry Lake on 830 WCCO to talk Twins
Good evening and happy Friday, everyone. I joined Henry Lake from 830 WCCO earlier this week to talk a little Twins (among other things). Click below for my excerpt:
What is a Reasonable Baseline of Production for J.J. McCarthy? Original
We still really have no idea when J.J. McCarthy will return to the Minnesota Vikings. Will it be in Week 7 after the bye, when the Vikings take on a Philadelphia Eagles team that the Denver Broncos just tripped up? Will the Vikings have some skepticism about setting him loose against a team with such a tenacious defensive front? Will it be in Week 8 when they face the Chargers, who are also coming off a similarly difficult loss? Would the Vikings really bring him back on a short week?
Week 5 Roundtable: Minnesota Vikings vs. Cleveland Browns (Must-Win in England?) Original
Hello everyone and welcome to the Week 5 Minnesota Vikings roundtable here at Daily Norseman. The Vikes are coming off a concerning loss to the Steelers, and now will turn their efforts toward the Cleveland Browns in the second of back-to-back international affairs for the local boys. Who’s ready for some morning football? Let’s talk to it. Brandon Warne: To be frank: meh. As a football consumer, all it really does for me is make sure there are games going on for like 15 straight hours.
Minnesota Vikings in the Power Rankings - Entering Week 5
Hello again sports fans. We’re back with another season of putting together a consensus power ranking for the Vikings each week, and with Week 4 now in the rear-view mirror, we’re off and running. Let’s talk to it (rankings are hyperlinked for maximum clickage): Key excerpt: “It’s getting worrisome to think what might happen if the offensive line doesn’t quickly get right.
Minnesota Vikings in the Power Rankings - Entering Week 5
Hello again sports fans. We’re back with another season of putting together a consensus power ranking for the Vikings each week, and with Week 4 now in the rear-view mirror, we’re off and running. Let’s talk to it (rankings are hyperlinked for maximum clickage): Advertisement Key excerpt: “It’s getting worrisome to think what might happen if the offensive line doesn’t quickly get right.
Week 4 Roundtable: Minnesota Vikings vs. Pittsburgh Steelers (Bubblin’ in Dublin) Original
Hello everyone and welcome to the Week 4 Minnesota Vikings roundtable here at Daily Norseman. The Vikes are coming off a shellacking of the Bengals, and now will turn their efforts toward the Pittsburgh Steelers in the first of back-to-back international affairs for the local boys. Who’s ready for some morning football? Let’s talk to it. Brandon Warne: Probably not too much. I have two young kids, so I’m up well before kickoff anyway.
Minnesota Vikings in the Power Rankings - Entering Week 4 Original
Hello again sports fans. We’re back with another season of putting together a consensus power ranking for the Vikings each week, and with Week 3 now in the rear-view mirror, we’re off and running.
Week 3 Roundtable: Cincinnati Bengals at Minnesota Vikings (Jake Browning Revenge Game 2.0) Original
Hello everyone and welcome to the Week 3 Minnesota Vikings roundtable here at Daily Norseman. The Vikes are coming off an ugly effort in prime time against the Atlanta Falcons, and now will turn their efforts toward the Cincinnati Bengals with both teams starting their backup quarterbacks. Who’s ready for some chaos? Let’s talk to it. Brandon Warne: I’d say like a…..58? I’m a firm believer in second chances but like, quarterbacks also don’t reach journeyman status without some considerable warts.
Minnesota Vikings in the Power Rankings - Entering Week 3 Original
Hello again sports fans. We’re back with another season of putting together a consensus power ranking for the Vikings each week, and with Week 2 now in the rear-view mirror, we’re off and running.
Locked On Twins: Minnesota Twins DESPERATE to Avoid 90-Loss Season | How Will This Shape 2025?
The Twins got some good news amidst a tough stretch to end the season. Can they ride that wave into 2026? Dave Brown and Brandon Warne dissect David Festa‘s injury update, highlighting its impact on the Twins’ pitching rotation. The hosts analyze Walker Jenkins‘ impressive AAA performance and debate his potential call-up. Austin Martin and Royce Lewis‘ recent contributions take center stage, while Bailey Ober‘s latest start raises questions about his future role.
Minnesota Twins DESPERATE to Avoid 90-Loss Season | How Will This Shape 2025?
The Twins got some good news amidst a tough stretch to end the season. Can they ride that wave into 2026? Dave Brown and Brandon Warne dissect David Festa's injury update, highlighting its impact on the Twins' pitching rotation. The hosts analyze Walker Jenkins' impressive AAA performance and debate his potential call-up. Austin Martin and Royce Lewis' recent contributions take center stage, while Bailey Ober's latest start raises questions about his future role.
J.J. McCarthy’s SNF Performance is what the Minnesota Vikings Signed up For Original
The Minnesota Vikings knew there’d be bumps along the way. Kevin O’Connell knew, too. And maybe the fourth quarter from last Monday’s shocking win over the Chicago Bears at Soldier Field helped delude Vikings fans away from what I think we all knew in the back of our minds, as well. For all intents and purposes, this is J.J. McCarthy’s rookie season, and there are going to be bumps along the way. On Monday night, there were flashes.
Week 2 Roundtable: Atlanta Falcons at Minnesota Vikings (Sunday Night Football) Original
Hello everyone and welcome to the Week 2 Minnesota Vikings roundtable here at Daily Norseman. The Vikes had an incredible fourth quarter last week, overshadowing three tough periods to start the game in stealing a win in Chicago over the Bears on Monday Night Football. But now we turn our attention to the Atlanta Falcons, and how we feel this Sunday Night Football appearance will go now that the boys are back in town *guitar riff*. Let’s talk to it. Brandon Warne: One of the linebackers.
Minnesota Vikings in the Power Rankings - Entering Week 2
Hello again sports fans. We’re back with another season of putting together a consensus power ranking for the Vikings each week, and with Week 1 now in the rear-view mirror, we’re off and running.
Minnesota Vikings in the Power Rankings - Entering Week 2
Hello again sports fans. We’re back with another season of putting together a consensus power ranking for the Vikings each week, and with Week 1 now in the rear-view mirror, we’re off and running.
CURIOUS: Byron Buxton and Joe Ryan Share STRONG Opinions | Was SONNY GRAY the BEGINNING of the END?
Twins stars Joe Ryan and Byron Buxton voice frustration with management decisions. Is another rebuild on the horizon for Minnesota? Host Dave Brown and Brandon Warne dissect Ryan's criticism of not re-signing Sonny Gray and Buxton's comments on team direction. The duo analyzes Pablo Lopez's return from injury, the catcher situation with Ryan Jeffers' concussion, and Buxton's historic 30-20 season.
Locked On Twins — CURIOUS: Byron Buxton and Joe Ryan Share STRONG Opinions | Was SONNY GRAY the BEGINNING of the END? - Zone Coverage
Twins stars Joe Ryan and Byron Buxton voice frustration with management decisions. Is another rebuild on the horizon for Minnesota? Host Dave Brown and Brandon Warne dissect Ryan’s criticism of not re-signing Sonny Gray and Buxton’s comments on team direction. The duo analyzes Pablo Lopez‘s return from injury, the catcher situation with Ryan Jeffers‘ concussion, and Buxton’s historic 30-20 season.
Week 1 Roundtable: Minnesota Vikings at Chicago Bears (Monday Night Football) Original
Hello again! Happy New Year! We’re back for another season of roundtables at the Daily Norseman and we’ve got quite a crew for this Week 1 Monday night matchup against the Chicago Bears. We have more participants and more questions than usual, so let’s skip the pleasantries and dive right in: Brandon Warne: I’m taking the over for the Vikings and the under for the Bears.
TURMOIL: Twins' 2026 Bullpen Plans in CHAOS | Will SWR's Role SHIFT to Late-Inning Relief?
Building the Minnesota Twins bullpen for 2026: Free agents, trades, and internal options Dave Brown and Brandon Warne analyze potential moves to strengthen the Twins' relief corps. They discuss Brad Keller as a free agent target, Victor Vodnik as a trade option, and the impact of David Festa's injury concerns. The hosts explore cost-effective strategies, including reuniting with familiar faces like Caleb Thielbar and Danny Coulombe.
Locked On Twins — TURMOIL: Twins' 2026 Bullpen Plans in CHAOS | Will SWR's Role SHIFT to Late-Inning Relief? - Zone Coverage
Building the Minnesota Twins bullpen for 2026: Free agents, trades, and internal options Dave Brown and Brandon Warne analyze potential moves to strengthen the Twins’ relief corps. They discuss Brad Keller as a free agent target, Victor Vodnik as a trade option, and the impact of David Festa‘s injury concerns. The hosts explore cost-effective strategies, including reuniting with familiar faces like Caleb Thielbar and Danny Coulombe.
Your Minnesota Vikings Initial 53-Man Roster Original
The 53-man roster deadline has come and gone, and the Minnesota Vikings have set their initial roster for the 2025 NFL season. Keep in mind that this is almost certainly going to look different in 24 hours when waiver claims are processed and other things happen, but for now, this is what things look like in the Vikings’ locker room.
CRISIS: Minnesota Twins' Culture IMPLODES Mid-Season | Is Rocco Baldelli's Leadership in JEOPARDY?
MINNESOTA TWINS CULTURE CRISIS: Can They Salvage Their Season? Hosts Dave Brown and Brandon Warne dissect the Minnesota Twins' clubhouse culture issues and slim playoff chances. They analyze Pablo Lopez's recent comments, Carlos Correa's departure impact, and how injuries have derailed the team's performance. The discussion explores potential leaders like Byron Buxton and Royce Lewis, while examining the development of young talents such as Luke Keaschall.
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