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Ports on Sports

Ports on Sports

By Billy Porter

Musings on different sports topics mainly around the Minnesota scene.
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Do the Twins sign Nelson Cruz?

Ports on SportsFeb 01, 2021

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2024 Twins Season Preview

2024 Twins Season Preview

Ports and Stig grade out the Twins in their entertaining style and give a peak ahead at what we can expect from the local professional 9 on the diamond this year.

Mar 25, 202401:15:32
2023 Maple Lake Lakers State Championship

2023 Maple Lake Lakers State Championship

A very special episode as I get upfront and live player reactions from Maple Lake on winning the 2023 Minnesota State Class C baseball championship. We start with Hunter Malachak MVP of the tournament and get reactions from Matt Bergstrom, Donnie Mavencamp, Luke Fobbe, Ben Reilley, Coach Casey Pack, the Max Bat Maple Slugger of the tournament Ben Clapp and end with manager Riley Decker. What a run and great tournament for the Lakers.

Sep 04, 202315:32
Mr. Bill Boegeman "Aka Revolutionary Bill Williams"

Mr. Bill Boegeman "Aka Revolutionary Bill Williams"

Porter and Boegeman talk a little life and pro wrestling while previewing the upcoming Ranger Rumble on April 28

Apr 06, 202318:59
A 2023 Twins Preview with John Stigman and Some Small Talk

A 2023 Twins Preview with John Stigman and Some Small Talk

Ports and Stig preview the 2023 Minnesota Twins season with some insights only they can have and throw in a little small at the end. Enjoy the episode!!
Feb 24, 202301:02:15
Minnesota Twins: A Rant on Why They Should Have Traded Carlos Correa

Minnesota Twins: A Rant on Why They Should Have Traded Carlos Correa

The "Twins Way" has always been about economy. Why then did the Twins not do that with Carlos Correa

Aug 13, 202206:15
Corn Belt Summer Collegiate Baseball with Johnston Hobbs and Alexa Sedlak

Corn Belt Summer Collegiate Baseball with Johnston Hobbs and Alexa Sedlak

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I am in Omaha, NE this weekend with Johnston Hobbs Head Coach of the Omaha Filthballers and a Sports Performance coach for his company 224 Performance. We also have 1 of his assistant coaches Alexa Sedlak who was a softball player at Univ of Neb-Omaha and what the transition to baseball has been like and coaching a traditionally male dominated sport.

Jul 11, 202235:40
Gophers baseball and Twins 2022 Predictions with John Stigman

Gophers baseball and Twins 2022 Predictions with John Stigman

Ports and the O.G. John Stigman talk some Gophers and 2022 Twins, recognize John's Dad's passing and always throw in some side topics.
Apr 12, 202244:29
Podcast With Taylor Ledwein

Podcast With Taylor Ledwein

I catch up with 2 time MN High School State Champion Taylor Ledwein who went on to Bradley University to play golf. We talk about her past career and what lies ahead for her in the world of golf.

Jul 06, 202152:13
Minnesota Twins Spring Training Week 2

Minnesota Twins Spring Training Week 2

We take a look at the developments in left field as Week 2 of camp concludes.

Mar 15, 202109:59
Twins Spring Training 1 Week In!

Twins Spring Training 1 Week In!

Ports and John Stigman break down Week 1 of Spring Training for the Twins with the highlights, a couple lowlights and talk a little baseball.

Mar 06, 202101:07:42
An interview with Rick Looker: College, Overseas and Professional/Minor League Hockey Ref Adventures

An interview with Rick Looker: College, Overseas and Professional/Minor League Hockey Ref Adventures

Rick got into hockey at a young age. He had a passion and goal of being a professional hockey official. We catch up with Rick and he takes us down the road of his adventures in hockey. He started in the youth, high school ranks and worked his way up to college. Undeterred he made his way into oveseas international play and into professional/minor league hockey. It's a great story and one I think you'll enjoy.
Mar 01, 202101:00:15
Catching up and Talking Sports with John Riewer

Catching up and Talking Sports with John Riewer

John is a Central MN baseball icon and a former stand out from Staples, MN. He has had an outstanding teaching, coaching and playing career. I think you will enjoy his story and adventures.

Feb 22, 202101:10:41
Reaction to Matt Shoemaker Signing. What about Kiriloff and Rooker

Reaction to Matt Shoemaker Signing. What about Kiriloff and Rooker

Ports reacts to the Twins signing off Matt Shoemaker and what to expect with young tandem of Alex Kiriloff and Brent Rooker

Feb 16, 202107:37
Talking Town Team Baseball with John Stigman

Talking Town Team Baseball with John Stigman

We catch up with John Stigman and the well known name of Stigman in Minnesota Amateur Baseball. We discuss his baseball career, family, town ball and growing up with recognizable baseball names.

Feb 07, 202101:05:04
Reactions to the Alex Colome and Nelson Cruz signing and a look ahead

Reactions to the Alex Colome and Nelson Cruz signing and a look ahead

Reactions to the Alex Colome and Nelson Cruz signing and a look ahead

Feb 05, 202129:01
Nelson Cruz: The Boom Stick is Back Baby!

Nelson Cruz: The Boom Stick is Back Baby!

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The Minnesota Twins signed Nelson Cruz on Tuesday! An exciting move which was projected by Ports on Sports on Sunday. I talk a bit on where this puts the Twins after the signing and the impact it has on the Twins line up and upcoming roster moves.

Feb 03, 202109:48
Do the Twins sign Nelson Cruz?

Do the Twins sign Nelson Cruz?

Ports and the "Prognosticator of Pine Tar" Gerry Rehder break down if the Twins should make an effort to get Nelson Cruz signed this week.

Feb 01, 202128:05
Minnesota Twins update after Andrelton SImmons signing

Minnesota Twins update after Andrelton SImmons signing

Where are the Twins at on Jan 29 after the Simmons and JA Happ signing.

Jan 29, 202108:17