Morning Edition: Sports

The Major League Baseball season begins next week and the Minnesota Twins are close to figuring out who will go north with the team.
The Loons kicked off their second season in Major League Soccer last weekend, with a 3-2 loss to San Jose. They play Orlando City on Saturday in Florida. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked in with sports journalist Megan Ryan to find out how the new season's looking.
The Timberwolves resume play Friday night after the All-Star break. After missing the playoffs for 14 straight years, the Timberwolves appear poised to return to post-season action this year.
A figure skating rebel on the 2018 Winter Olympics
She's been called the rebel of women's figure skating but since retiring from professional skating, Bonaly has settled in St. Louis Park with her husband where they both coach figure skating.
On Sunday, the University of Minnesota women's basketball team plays the Big Ten's top team, Maryland. Howard Sinker, a digital sports editor for the Star Tribune, discusses the team's surprisingly good play with Morning Edition host Cathy Wurzer.
Pitchers and catchers start spring training in Florida next week. MPR News host Cathy Wurzer checked in with Star Tribune digital sports editor Howard Sinker for a Twins update.