May 13, 1987 - Chet Meyers, fishing enthusiast, discusses the fish opener. Meyers also answers listener questions.
May 22, 1987 - A profile of a baseball clinic for kids (6 to16) run by the Minnesota Twins. Report includes numerous interviews, including instructor Glenn Gostick, clinic founder Angelo Giuliani, and a former clinic child attendee, Twin first baseman Kent Hrbek.
May 23, 1987 - On this Sportfolio program, Frank Deford, senior writer for Sports Illustrated, discusses his book, “The World’s Tallest Midget: The Best of Frank Deford,” and various sports topics. Deford also answers listener questions.
June 17, 1987 - MPR’s Bill Catlin presents a profile of Herb Carneal, long-time Twins announcer. In his 30+ plus years of broadcasting, Carneal still hopes for a chance to call a championship season.
July 11, 1987 - On this Sportfolio program, Bill James, baseball writer, discusses mid-season review of Major League Baseball. Topics include the Twins success, Bo Jackson, rules, player injuries, and book biographies. James also answers listener questions.
July 14, 1987 - MPR’s Jim Bickal hosts a Morning Edition panel discussion about the Minnesota Twins at mid-season. The Twins find themselves in first place of the division at the MLB All-Star Break.
August 10, 1987 - As Minnesota pitchers Bert Blyleven, Joe Niekro, and Steve Carlton find themselves aging on and off the field, MPR’s Jim Bickal gets comments from physical therapist and older Major League Baseball players about how one can continue quality play on the mound.
August 13, 1987 - MPR’s Bill Catlin gets fans, ball players, and a sociologist’s reactions on the rare experience of the Minnesota Twins being in American League pennant race.
August 15, 1987 - On this Sportfolio program, Allen Barra, co-author of “Football by the Numbers” and columnist for the Village Voice, discusses the National Football League. Topics include the number of games, fallacies, rules, and fantasy football trend. James also answers listener questions.
August 31, 1987 - MPR’s Kate Moos reports that Minnesota Twins are lining up for tickets of the remaining regular season as excitement for the team has increased dramatically this year, with Twins holding a lead in division.