Minnesota Twins Podcast

Kris Atteberry takes listeners to the sounds of Spring Training in Fort Myers while sitting down with Twins starting pitcher Joe Ryan. The righty talks about his ramp up to the season and predicts when you can catch his first Grapefruit League start. Joe also reminisces on his water polo career in high school and spills that he added a new family member this off-season…hint…it’s four-legged and barks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s the first day of Spring Training for Twins Pitchers and Catchers, and starting righty Bailey Ober joins us from Fort Myers on this week’s “Inside Twins”. He gives us an exclusive look at the start of training at Lee Health Sports Complex, and rehashes what worked for him in 2023. Then we dive into the Photo Album with a look back at Bailey attending a Red Sox game as a young fan and playing on his high school baseball team with Minnesota Vikings Center Garrett Bradbury. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We sit down with new Twins relief pitcher, 30-year-old Josh Staumont on this week’s “Inside Twins”. Josh finds himself in a Minnesota uniform after coming up through the Royals organization and spending five seasons with Kansas City. The righty gives us the scoop on his recovery from thoracic outlet syndrome surgery and talks about his passion for Pitch in For Pets, a non-profit founded by himself and his wife Angelina to help bully breeds. He also spills about what playing with Carlos Santana is like, as the pair played a couple of seasons together in Kansas City and are now reunited in Minnesota for the upcoming year. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We sit down with catcher Ryan Jeffers on this week’s “Inside Twins” after a busy TwinsFest weekend, filled with signing autographs and meeting fans ahead of the 2024 season. First, Ryan addresses how he learns to catch new pitchers: namely recently acquired Anthony DeSclafani and Justin Topa. Jeffers also recaps his offensive breakout year, a season where he found himself starting in every Postseason game. The 26-year-old North Carolina native wraps it up with a trip down memory lane, reminiscing on his childhood bowl haircut and high school sweetheart turned wife. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We hit the road for “Inside Twins” this week, out on the annual Winter Caravan. Kody Funderburk talks about his 1st caravan experience and how he didn’t think his road to the show would end up on the mound. Former Twin and current broadcaster Glen Perkins then joins us to salute former teammate, and fellow native Minnesotan Joe Mauer, as Joe was elected to the Baseball Hall of Fame. That and more on this week’s show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We catch up with Rocco Baldelli on this week’s “Inside Twins”, and the manager doesn’t need spring training to figure out who his opening day starter will be. Plus, while he is looking forward to 2024, the skipper cannot help but talk about a guy who really surprised him last season. To cap it off, we hear from Rocco’s dad on the type of student Rocco was… and some photos from back in the day showcase the other sports which captured Rocco’s interests. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey joins “Inside Twins” this week to chat about what has been a slow developing off-season. A huge piece to the puzzle for the Twins in 2024 is if Byron Buxton can play centerfield, and Derek provides some updates on the star. Also, hear why he sees Louie Varland as a starter this season. We also have some fun thumbing through the photo album, seeing Derek as a high school baseball and football player… and in the Martial Arts! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s time for Twins Baseball in 2024 and we catch up with Royce Lewis on the season debut of “Inside Twins”. Royce is excited to build off of his rookie campaign, he talks about coming into a season healthy and what he has been working on. We also find out why he is Batman at more than just the plate, his attempt at duplicating a Saturday Night Live skit, following in his dad’s sporty footsteps, the unique way he is becoming a trend setter for the next generation of baseball fans in Twins Territory and more. It’s a fun, insightful show to kick-off 2024. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our final edition of “Inside Twins” for 2023 features manager Rocco Baldelli. The skip stops by to talk about the success of winning the A.L. central, and then shifts gears to look ahead to the postseason. He dives into roster construction for the playoffs, including if Byron Buxton and Royce Lewis will be in the mix To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We celebrate the Twins claiming the Central Division with a round table conversation with Justin Morneau & LaTroy Hawkins on this week’s “Inside Twins”. They touch base on some of the top moments from the year as well as key contributions to the Twins 3rd division title in the last 5 seasons. There is also some talk about how this year’s squad lines up for the postseason and looking for that first playoff victory since 2004. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“With Twins manager Rocco Baldelli away as he and his wife get ready for the arrival of Twins, we tap bench coach/acting manager Jayce Tingler for “Inside Twins” this week. With a magic number of 7 as of game time Sunday Jayce dives into a little postseason talk. He also looks at why strikeouts are so important for pitchers/a team’s staff, yet not viewed as a negative for your team at the plate. Jayce discusses finding that work-life balance especially now that kids have gone back to school, and he explains what makes him good at playing the Immaculate Grid game on Baseball Reference.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins are closing in on the Central division title, but Derek Falvey is not counting down the magic number yet. The President of Baseball Operations joins “Inside Twins” this week and gives updates on some injured players who could be back to help with the push for the postseason and then the actual playoffs, guys like Byron Buxton, Chris Paddack, Brock Stewart and Nick Gordon. With the New York Mets in town, Derek recalls the interesting off-season for Carlos Correa which almost saw the shortstop sign with them before coming back to the Twins. That and more on this week’s show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a “Moli & Smalley” edition of “Inside Twins” this week. Hall of Famer Paul Molitor and Roy Smalley join the show for a round table chat which covers their thoughts on some of the young players who have been carrying the Twins as of late. Roy also reflects on his MLB debut with the Rangers back in 1975, and both guys with some classic stories on Nolan Ryan. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Byron Buxton will be getting some time in center field when he begins his rehab assignment as soon as this week. That is a big topic on “Inside Twins” as President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey joins the show. He also gives a detailed update on other players trying to work their way back from injury. Also, with the calendar soon to flip to September, he discusses who could be called-up to boost the pursuit of the central division title. That and more on this week’s show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Byron Buxton possibly getting back into center field is just one of the topics we cover on this week’s “Inside Twins” with Assistant General Manager Jeremy Zoll. He also discusses how advantageous the triple-a schedule is with playing through most of September. Jeremy also looks at guys like Matt Wallner and Edouard Julien getting better while playing at the major league level. That and more on this week’s show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We take a dive into minor league matters on this week’s “Inside Twins” when Director of Player Devolvement Drew MacPhail joins the show. Some top prospects have been promoted lately, including 2022 1st round pick Brooks Lee going to Triple-A St. Paul. Drew discusses how Lee will be playing multiple positions to get comfortable all around the diamond, and not have Brooks get to the majors and then play a position for the first time. Drew also details the interesting road to the bullpen for Andrew Bechtold. That and more on this week’s show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins Bench Coach Jayce Tingler joins Inside Twins and provides insight on what has resulted in a strong month for Max Kepler and Max Kepler. Tingler also shares his perspective on Dallas Keuchel joining the team and what fans can expect from him To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey joins Inside Twins to discuss Tuesday’s Trade Deadline. What has he learned from previous deadlines, how recent trades effect the market and if Twins fans should expect another move before the deadline. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins Pitching Coach Pete Maki makes his Inside Twins debut. Maki takes the listener behind the scenes into the day-to-day responsibilities of being a pitching coach. Plus, he shares insight on his reminders to his staff both in terms of pitch mix and approach To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you grade the Twins’ 2023 draft class? We go around the horn with Twins’ VP/Scouting Director Sean Johnson on this week’s “Inside Twins” on last week’s draft. He talks about the tremendous talent and character of 1st round pick (5th overall) Walker Jenkins, their hope to sign their top 10 picks and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins General Manager Thad Levine joins Cory Provus on Inside Twins to provide candid analysis of the team’s first half. It’s no surprise that pitching has been the bright spot but Thad discusses the lack of offense and where improvements could be made. Plus, he gives an in-depth preview of how his team is preparing for this year’s draft. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We take a deep dive into the minor leagues on this week’s “Inside Twins” as Director of Player Development Drew MacPhail joins the show. He provides in-depth updates on some of the Twins top prospects, draft preparations and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Twins off on a 3 city road trip, Rocco Baldelli joins “Inside Twins” to talk about his squad looking to take the series in Detroit. He also adds some thoughts on the upcoming draft, the team signing veteran pitcher Dallas Keuchel and more To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Twins look to split a 4-game series with Detroit, we dive into some of the good and bad from the past week. Glen Perkins and Dan Gladden join this week’s “Inside Twins” for the breakdown and some interesting conversation To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a special roundtable edition of “Inside Twins”, as Hall of Famer Paul Molitor and Twins’ Hall of Famer Justin Morneau join Cory Provus for a state of the team. 65 games into the campaign, the Twins find themselves just 1-game over .500, and the guys break down the positives and negatives – including the struggling offense and the record breaking strikeout rate. They also assess the impact of the new rules changes to the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is the future of the Twins local TV situation? Twins’ President and CEO Dave St. Peter joins “Inside Twins” to discuss this past Thursday’s bankruptcy ruling involving Diamond Sports Group – the parent company of Bally’s Sports North, and how things may play out from here. Dave also talks about some keys to the division leading Twins, along with postgame concerts returning to Target Field this summer and more To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bench coach Jayce Tingler joins “Inside Twins” as the team is closing out the second month of the season. He offers an interesting comparison when discussing Willi Castro’s impact, and really respects the route Brock Stewart has taken to the Twins. Jayce also likes the make-up of Baily Ober, who has become a key member of the rotation. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Hitting coach David Popkins makes his “Inside Twins” debut to dive into the Twins at the plate so far this season. He discusses the drive for the team to have a multidimensional offense, the need to course correct on the strikeout rate, and on the struggles with the bases loaded. David also likes what he has seen from Byron Buxton as the D-H, from Royce Lewis’ rehab assignment and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey stops by “Inside Twins” this week. He talks about trying to find balance on the offense, the pitch that has been sweeping the game, and what Alex Kirilloff can mean to the lineup. Plus, upon news that Tyler Mahle will need Tommy John surgery, Derek discusses how they examine their processes on evaluating players health histories prior to be acquired in a trade. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins are looking to take a series in Cleveland and capture a winning record in a 10-game stretch vs. A.L. Central opponents. Manager Rocco Baldelli joins “Inside Twins” to discuss the impact Alex Kirilloff can make on the lineup, an increase in pitch-clock violations by his staff and more. Plus, after getting the boot in Saturday’s game, was Rocco able to enjoy the Kentucky Derby? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins General Manager Thad Levine joins Inside Twins to close out the month of April. Thad gives his perspective on a the success and set backs of a few of the Twins starting pitchers and how stolen bases have changed the strategy for a few teams in 2023. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins have signed Pablo Lopez to a contract extension, and Executive Chair Joe Pohlad joins “Inside Twins” to discuss all the layers that went into that decision. Joe dives into how he has evolved through different roles in the organization, improvements to Target Field, and the desire to hold post-game concerts. He also reflects on his unique relationship with his grandfather Carl – who bought the team in 1984 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

While the Twins look for a series win in the Bronx, they have to shake off the controversy of Saturday’s game at Yankee Stadium. Bench Coach Jayce Tingler joins “Inside Twins” to discuss the fallout of the umps not ejecting Yankees starter Domingo German on Saturday, but also the need for the Twins to move on and let it go. He dives into how the new rules are impacting the team when it comes to challenging a call, looks at a great pitching matchup in the series finale, and the strong start to the season by the Twins starters To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins EVP, Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey joins Inside Twins to discuss how off-season pitching adjustments are made by the team vs a third party. Plus, we highlight how some of the lesser known Twins have contributed to the team’s 6-2 start to the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time in franchise history, the Twins started a season by tossing back-to-back shutouts, so pitching is a big theme on the season debut of “Inside Twins”. Manager Rocco Baldelli joins to the show to talk about his pitchers, base running, roster flexibility and more To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We wrap up our final off-season edition of “Inside Twins” by having a great conversation with Pablo López. The righty starter talks about using the beginning of spring training to get acquainted with his new teammates, the impact the upcoming World Baseball Classic had on his off-season workouts and how he is already helping give back to the community of Fort Myers. Plus, while Pablo doesn’t like getting into a pickle on the diamond – he loves getting on the pickle ball court. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Captain Griffin Jax has landed in Fort Myers, and we catch up with the righty reliever on this week’s “Inside Twins.” Pitchers and catchers reported to the Lee County Sports Complex today and before Griffin hit the mound he discussed developing a new pitch, some of the stresses of reporting day, and that the big day circled on his calendar is in late March when he and wife expect their first child. He is also very candid about being slow to adapt to some of the organization’s newer pitching philosophies, dives into why he does not like plain drinking water, people walking slow in front of him and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“It has been a tough week for the Twins’ organization after the passing of Vice President of Player Personnel Mike Radcliff. Mike had a 35 year career with the team and had a tremendous and influential impact. Sean Johnson, the Twins’ V-P of Amateur Scouting, former General Manager Terry Ryan and Twins’ hall of famer Michael Cuddyer help us pay tribute and celebrate Mike’s life and legacy on this week’s show.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming off of Twinfest, Royce Lewis joins “Inside Twins” to talk about a fun weekend of re-connecting with the fans. He addresses his rehab from knee surgery, along with what he takes away from his time in the majors last season before getting injured. Royce also reflects on how his call to duty came at an appropriate time. Plus, a sparkling story about the bling Lewis sports and the great cause it helps to support. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

For the first time in 3 years, Twins Caravan is rolling again and Jose Miranda takes a pit stop from his trip to join us for “Inside Twins” this week. He talks about his off-season routine, the impact Carlos Correa had on him last season and then his reaction to Carlos’ prediction that Jose will be in the home run derby this season. That and more on this “on the road” edition of the show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The pride of North St. Paul, Louie Varland stops by “Inside Twins” this week. The righty talks about his big league debut, getting his first win, and what pitch he is working on as he prepares for Spring Training. He also reflects on some other guys who walked his same path – that of being a Minnesota native to play for the Twins. Plus, Louie has a big smile when he thinks about his brother Gus hopefully receiving his call to the show, and Louie’s own role in helping Aaron Judge make big league history. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

An incredible journey through free agency has led Carlos Correa back to the Twins. The superstar shortstop signed his contract and then joined us for this week’s edition of “Inside Twins” to discuss the interesting last month and his return to Twins Territory. He does dive into the differing medical opinions on his ankle, which has been in the spotlight the last couple of weeks. Carlos also talks about some of the young guys he is excited to still call teammates, the thrill of playing in the World Baseball classic, if he will play any 3rd base for the Twins and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We kick off 2023 with a fun and fascinating “Inside Twins” with one of the team’s newest players – Kyle Farmer. Hear about how his mom once broke up the filming of a Hollywood blockbuster (in which Kyle had a role), what instruments he rocked in the high school band, and how he heckled the guy who served up Kirby’s home run in game 6 of the 1991 World Series. Kyle also talks about being traded to the Twins, the familiar faces he will find in the Twins clubhouse, how special of a player Joey Votto is, and a great impression of Luke Bryan. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Newest Twin Joey Gallo joins Inside Twins to talk about why he is excited to play for the Twins and share some really good stories about his life intertwined with baseball.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins Catcher Ryan Jeffers joins Inside Twins to tell us about the Twins Holiday Week of Giving and how he’s worked with Hitting Coach David Popkins on revamping his swing this off-season To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey visits us from the MLB Winter Meetings to talk through how deals in the last couple of days have impacted the Twins off-season plans To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We have a round table discussion on our season finale of “Inside Twins.” Glen Perkins and Dan Gladden join Cory Provus as they dissect what did, and did not, go well for the Twins in 2022. There is a lot of discussion surrounding how the pitching was handled, Carlos Correa’s future and the impact of the new rules coming to MLB in 2023 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins came into September just a game back, but the season slipped away quickly this month. General Manager Thad Levine joins “Inside Twins” to discuss the downward spiral the season took this month. Injuries have been a big factor this season, Thad discusses how that will play into off-season training and how to evaluate the teams medical processes. That and more on this week’s show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bench coach Jayce Tingler joins “Inside Twins” on the heels of a rough start to a crucial series in Cleveland. The Twins dropped the first three games of the series, including being walked-off in the 15th inning in game two of a double header Saturday. Jayce talks about how tough the losses have been and how the team will have to try to respond. With time running out on the team’s pursuit of the central division title, Jayce discusses some of the guys who helped keep the Twins in contention this season, along with showing promising futures. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has been a tough start a big three game series against Cleveland. Twins’ President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey stops by “Inside Twins” to discuss the importance of the series finale. He also looks at the factors which have led Twins starters to go less than 5 innings 61 times so far this season, with the team being 19-42 in those contests. Derek provides a handful of injury updates, and then dives into the recently announced new rules for 2023 such as the pitch clock and cutting down on defensive shifts. Finally, he addresses the situation from Friday’s game when manager Rocco Baldelli asked the umpires to check Cleveland reliever James Karinchak for a foreign substance To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli joins Kris Atteberry for Inside Twins this week. In a wide-ranging conversation, Rocco explains his decision to bench two starters in the 5th inning of a lopsided game in which opposing starter Dylan Cease was attempting to throw a no-hitter. He also shared a health update on starter Tyler Mahle, and the Twins' skipper dives into his scouting background once Rocco's playing days were finished. That and more with Rocco Baldelli on this edition of Inside Twins. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has been an up and down week for the team, General Manager Thad Levine joins “Inside Twins” to talk about it, including the walk-off walk Saturday night vs. the Giants. Carlos Correa has made some noise in the series against San Francisco, and also with comments about being in Minnesota long term. The G-M reacts to those welcoming words. He also provides updates on some pitchers on the mend and what role they could have coming down the stretch To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey joins Inside Twins to talk pitching options as his club pushes for a postseason run. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli joins Kris Atteberry for Inside Twins this week. In a wide-ranging conversation, Rocco addresses the club's plan for keeping Chris Archer healthy through a full season for the first time in several years, and how they plan the rest of the pitching plan around him. Plus, how a skipper can avoid the rollercoaster of a season and keep calm as the captain of the ship. Rocco shares his view of reading a clubhouse, interacting with his staff and players, and professes his affinity for Liverpool Football Club. That and more with Rocco Baldelli on this edition of Inside Twins. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It was a wild week with the trade deadline, and bench coach Jayce Tingler joins “Inside Twins” to talk about helping the new faces get acclimated. Nick Gordon has been swinging a hot bat as of late, and Jayce looks at what has contributed to Nick’s success. He also dives into all he gages when it comes time to approach Rocco with suggestions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey takes inside the trade room just two days before the deadline. We examine the trade market, conversations around the league and ways to get creative in potential trades To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Giddy is the word Sean Johnson used to describe the feelings of the Twins being able to select Brooks Lee with the 8th pick in the recent 2022 draft. The Vice President Amateur Scouting joins “Inside Twins” this week to discuss the team’s 2022 draft class, include all the qualities they love about Lee. He also looks at a couple of the other selections and what are the next steps to getting guys signed and out on the field for the organization To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins General Manager Thad Levine sends us to the All Star Break with a recap of the first half of the season as well as a look at the trade market for pitching and a more recent positional need in the Twins lineu To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is a week to the All-Star Break, and also the draft. Assistant General Manager Daniel Adler joins “Inside Twins” this week to chat about draft prep and alignment of roles and responsibilities leading up to the Twins selection. He gives an update on Miguel Sano’s rehab and when the first baseman may make his return. He also admits the team is looking for some pitching help, and why internal arms are not the answer right now. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins have hit the midpoint of the season in first place in the central. Manager Rocco Baldelli joins “Inside Twins” to talk about that success, and an up and down week which included the departure of and replacing of pitching coach Wes Johnson. The manager has a lot of praise for everything Carlos Correa has brought to the Twins, along with how Alex Kirilloff has been swinging the bat since his return. Devin Smeltzer has been the Twins best starter, and the skipper looks at what has the lefty locked in. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the season gets close to July, and with the Twins sitting on top of the division, we check in with Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey in this week’s “Inside Twins.” Chris Archer picked up the win on Saturday, but he has not worked deeper than 5 innings in his 14 starts this season. Derek discusses the plan the team has for the righty this season. He also touches base on what possible rule changes we could see as soon as 2023, Kenta Maeda’s rehab from Tommy John surgery, Byron Buxton’s knee issues and more To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manager Rocco Baldelli swings by “Inside Twins” this week to touch base on a variety of topics. He discusses Trevor Larnach getting penciled into left on a regular basis, how Alex Kirilloff will be used since his recall, adjusting to the roster limit of 13 pitchers and more. He also reflects on celebrating his first Father’s Day as a dad To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins have been on a roll vs. some of the top starters in the game, bench coach Jayce Tingler stops by “Inside Twins” to talk about that success. Jayce also takes a look at one guy having a ton of success against all pitching right now – Luis Arraez. He also dives into lineup construction and the consideration the staff gives to fans at Target Field when they decide when to sit guys like Byron Buxton and Carlos Correa. That and more on this week’s episode. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Assistant General Manager Jeremy Zoll joins “Inside Twins” this week and provides updates on Jorge Alcala, Royce Lewis and Miguel Sano. He also dives in player development and discusses how to identify guys who will be receptive to change, and then how the change is implemented. Jeremy also touches base on former number one overall pick Tim Beckham being on the team’s radar as his season is getting going for the triple-A St. Paul Saints. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins will be going to Toronto later this week and will have to navigate Canadian Covid-19 protocols. General Manager Thad Levine joins “Inside Twins” to discuss how they handle the roster shuffle, with some players not being eligible to play. On the heels of Chris Paddack having Tommy John surgery, Thad separates fact from fiction on what the Twins knew regarding Paddack’s health before making the trade with the Padres. Plus, he provides on update on Miguel Sano’s rehab. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What goes into deciding when Byron Buxton is not in the lineup? Manager Rocco Baldelli discusses the dynamics on this week’s “Inside Twins”. He also looks at why they sent Royce Lewis back to the minors, as well as pros and cons to next year’s schedule which will reduce the number of games vs. divisional foes. Plus, find out who is really happy every time the Twins drop down a sacrifice bunt. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are talking pitching on this week’s “Inside Twins” as Wes Johnson joins us. The pitching coach dives into slider usage going up, especially among some of the Twins young starters. Wes also talks about what he hopes Joe Ryan can take away from a start which wasn’t smooth, gives on update on the plan for Dylan Bundy’s return and highlights a few of the promising arms in the Twins system. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins’ original lineup on Saturday consisted of 9 players who were fully developed in-house. Director of Player Development Alex Hassan joins this week’s “Inside Twins” to discuss all the layers that makes that possible. Alex also chats about how this 2022 version of the Twins is blending multiple waves of talent. He then puts the spotlight on some top young arms in the system, and looks at the impact the various rule changes are having in the minor leagues. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are one month into the 2022 season, so Twins’ President and CEO Dave St. Peter stops by this week’s “Inside Twins” to discuss the state on the team and the game. He touches base on the nice start for the first place ball club and looking forward to resuming some great traditional interactions with the fans and community. He also peers into the future of the game on topics like pace of play and highlighting the athleticism of the players. He also tells us why legendary broadcaster Bob Costas will be making a stop at Target Field this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We introduce Twins Territory to new bench coach Jayce Tingler on this week’s “Inside Twins”. The former San Diego manager discusses the unique impact his parents had on him as he was growing up, along with crossing paths with a future hall of famer in youth baseball. Jayce also dives into carving out his role on Rocco Baldelli’s staff, what really impresses him about Byron Buxton and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Forget an Easter Egg hunt, the Twins would just like to get through a game in Boston without losing a player early in the opening innings. Manager Rocco Baldelli joins this week’s “Inside Twins” to discuss injuries to Sonny Gray and Byron Buxton, roster moves and a shift to the starting rotation. Then we hear from the manager on pulling a guy after 7 perfect innings, if he would walk a hitter with the bases loaded and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inside Twins – The 2022 Inside Twins podcast debuts featuring Twins Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey. Derek details roster moves to start the season, the identity of the 2022 Twins and who picked up the check in a dinner between he and Twins Shortstop Carlos Correa. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The final Twins Today looks ahead to the 2022 season as we feature conversations with Alex Kirilloff and Royce Lewis plus a special beat writer roundtable. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inside Twins wraps up the season with a discussion between Justin Morneau, LaTroy Hawkins, Dan Gladden & Cory Provus that looks back on the Twins season, looks forward to the offseason and discusses the upcoming CBA. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins Today closes out the Twins Hall of Fame weekend with exclusive interviews with Rod Carew, Tom Kelly, Brad Radke and Joe Vavra. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins manager Rocco Baldelli joins the program in the midst of the team’s final homestand. Rocco sheds some light on what exit interviews will look like to close the season and how the team will address “the need to rebuild this offseason.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins Today brings the energy as we hear about some of the Twins young arms from St. Paul Saints Pitching Coach Mike McCarthy, the voice of the Wind Surge Tim Grubbs prepares us for a Wichita postseason run & Bally Sports North broadcaster Marney Gellner is simply herself. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is the Twins’ identity as they wrap up a disappointing season and look towards 2022? President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey sheds some light on that in this week’s “Inside Twins”. He also discusses routes for the team to improve, still believing in Max Kepler, how a full 2021 Minor League season will be beneficial and more To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Recently inducted into the Professional Scouts Hall of Fame, Twins V-P of Player Personnel Mike Radcliff joins us for this week’s “Inside Twins”. Mike recalls his first memories of several current and former Twins stars, chats about how the role and responsibilities are evolving for scouts and more. A great guy, a great guy, and a great story teller, enjoy this show with Mike Radcliff. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week’s Twins Today goes around the diamond as Nick Gordon joins the show after his first start at short. Then we visit with St. Paul Saints 3rd baseman & Twins prospect Jose Miranda on his impressive season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins Today focuses on the future of Twins baseball as we hear from St. Paul Saints Hitting Coach Matt Borgschulte on his work in Triple-A including the impact that Jose Miranda has made on their team. Then we talk pitching with the Durham Rays Pitching Coach Rick Knapp. Rick provides a unique perspective on two of the newest Twins pitchers in Joe Ryan and Drew Strotman. Finally, Twins Radio’s Kris Atteberry reflects on his 15 years with the Twins organization. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins are exploring multiple options when it comes to building a rotation and full pitching staff in 2022. General Manager Thad Levine joins “Inside Twins” to discuss the possible approaches to the biggest need facing the organization. Joe Ryan could be a part of those equations, Thad chats about the prospects’ big league debut and more on this week’s show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins look for a 3-game sweep of the NL Central Leading Milwaukee Brewers and this week’s Twins Today has a Border Battle theme as well hear from a number of people from the two states. The Legendary Bob Uecker shares some memorable stories about his time in the movies and then current Twins Radio Play-by-Play Analyst Cory Provus shares his own Uecker stories from his time in the booth with him in Milwaukee. Twins pitcher Andrew Albers discusses his incredible path through baseball as he continues his 3rd tour of duty with the Twins Organization. Finally, Sports Talk Host and Comedian Ramie Makhlouf provides listeners a perspective from the Milwaukee market while MLB.com’s Do-Hyoung Park gives us insight on the Twins recent play and what we can expect in the final month of the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Twins get set for the final month of the season, could Joe Ryan find his way on to the big league mound in September? Manager Rocco Baldelli dives into that when he joins “Inside Twins” this week. The skipper also explains why he favors the current limits on roster expansion for September, discusses the impact Kenta Maeda needing surgery has on the 2022 rotation and more To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The last couple of weeks Twins Today has been introducing you to Minor League prospects throughout the Twins Organization and this week’s show highlights BJ Boyd. Boyd isn’t necessarily a house hold name yet but definitely has an incredible story with a mentor who may surprise you. We also hear from Twins Head Groundskeeper Larry DiVito on how he maintains the Target Field playing field through an upcoming concert and we catch up with Taylor Rogers To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Who are some Twins’ minor leaguers who should be on your radar? Assistant General Manager Jeremey Zoll joins “Inside Twins” and puts the spotlight on some prospects. He also discusses the impact of the rookie league being eliminated from affiliated MLB teams. Plus, he dives into the evolution of the strength and conditioning department for the Twins and across baseball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins Today puts a bow on a weekend which celebrated the 30th anniversary of the 1991 Minnesota Twins Championship Season. The Star Tribune’s Patrick Reusse is one of the most respected Twins historians around and he joins us for some candid memories of that team that you won’t find in an article. Big Train, Carl Willis was a member of that world series season and he points out the impact that TK has had on his career. We also hear from Paul Molitor as the Baseball Hall of Famer comments on his recent stint in the broadcast booth as well as his current role as Twins roving instructor. Finally, we introduce you to silver medalist and Twins prospect Joe Ryan fresh off his Olympic trip to Tokyo. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins look to win three consecutive series for the first time this season, and all three would be against division leaders. Manager Rocco Baldelli joins “Inside Twins” to talk about the nice ball his squad has been playing. With Tampa Bay in town, the skipper also reflects on his time with them and the evolution of when they became a top tier organization on and off the field. He and Rays manager Kevin Cash spent a brief time together as teammates in Tampa in 2005, but it had a profound impact and shaped a very unique friendship. That and more on this week’s episode. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

On the heels of the closing ceremonies in Tokyo, Twins Today is joined by former gold medalist Jessica Mendoza. Jessica received a firsthand scouting report on Twins new pitching prospect Joe Ryan. She explains what is the most underrated element to Joe’s game and how she sees the Twins rebounding from a disappointing 2021 season. Speaking of prospects, Austin Martin has been fantastic since joining the Wichita Wind Surge after coming over to the Twins organization in the Jose Berrios trade. We introduce you to him while breaking down his swing and his favorite position to play. We then preview a couple of upcoming notable events in Twins Territory as the lead Director of MLB on FOX, Matt Gangl, describes what fans will see in Thursday’s Field of Dreams game in Dyersville, Iowa. We also preview next weekend’s 30th anniversary of the ’91 Reunion as Dan Gladden catches up with Chili Davis. Finally, we close out the program with The Athletics’ Dan Hayes as he dives into great detail on where Byron Buxton and the Twins stand To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We cover a lot of ground this week on “Inside Twins” as team President Dave St. Peter joins the show. He addresses the impact on the business side from the trades of Nelson Cruz and Jose Berrios, as well as adjustment the team is making due to the Delta variant and the Covid-19 pandemic. The organization is going to honor the 1991 World Champions this coming weekend, Dave talks about the festivities along with what stands out to him the most from these celebrations. Plus, the Twins will have an extra day off for the All-Star break in 2022, Dave explains why when he looks at next season’s schedule which was just released To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Now that some of the dust has settled President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey has an opportunity to reflect on what was a busy deadline. He sits down with Cory Provus to talk about the thought process of the moves and how the timeline played out over the course of the week. Derek also provides his perspective on contract extension discussions with Byron Buxton and what he’s learned about the deadline during his tenure with the Twins. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off the trade deadline, Twins Today takes a deep dive on some of the prospects that the Twins acquired this past week with JJ Cooper, the Executive Editor of Baseball America. We also look at the relationship impact of the deadline with Twins Interpreter Elvis Martinez. Speaking of prospects, we check in with Cedar Rapids Kernel and Forest Lake native Matt Wallner to learn how his season is going. We’ll also look ahead to the 1991 World Series Reunion on August 13th & 14 with Dan Gladden as we celebrate the 30-year anniversary of that memorable season. Finally, the Star Tribune’s Phil Miller helps us reflect on the weekend and offers his perspective on the club’s future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Trade Deadline looming Twins Today checks in with MLB Network Insider Jon Heyman who gives us the latest on Twins trade rumors including Jose Berrios and a player that Heyman says is “more likely than not to be traded.” Bally Sports North analyst LaTroy Hawkins discusses the deadline from his perspective as well as some of the memorable pitching performances that he’s seen firsthand. MLB.Com Angels beat writer Rhett Bollinger builds on last night’s pitching performance to help us reset the Twins/Angels series. Finally, we also have the pleasure of introducing you to one of the Twins best pitching prospects Jordan Balazovic and speaking of prospects, Twins Senior Manager of Baseball Operations, Brian Maloney shares the intake process of the Twins recent draft picks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Was the trade of Nelson Cruz the only deal the Twins will make before Friday’s 3pm deadline? Twins’ General Manager Thad Levine joins “Inside Twins” to discuss the tough decision to move the slugger to Tampa, and how this week could play out. He said the team is not actively shopping guys who are not approaching free agency after this season, like Berrios and Buxton. Thad thinks the core of this team will be able to compete for the postseason in 2022, a belief that is supported by the teams who are calling and inquiring about making a deal. As Thad put it “if other teams think our players can help them win a championship, we believe they can help us win a championship.” He also gets into some of the factors that are making this a unique trade deadline, such as the timing of the draft. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

11 of the 21 players the Twins selected in the 2021 Draft were pitchers, including their first round pick Chase Petty. Director of Amateur Scouting Sean Johnson joins “Inside Twins” to talk about the high school right-handed flame thrower from New Jersey. It was a draft deep in arms, but even Sean thinks that the Twins ended up with more pitchers than they thought. With 19 of the Twins’ selections coming from college, Sean explains the focus on this direction – especially with the pitchers. He also gives his thoughts on what he considers the ideal time and location for the draft. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins Today is coming out of the All-Star Break with a recap of the festivities. First we introduce you to Twins Prospect and St. Paul Saints Starting Pitcher Josh Winder. Winder talks about his Futures Game experience as well as how he’s maintained success on the mound. Then 4-Time All-Star Justin Morneau recaps his time in Colorado last week as well as relives his 2008 Home Run Derby Championship. Finally, Twins Senior Director of Communications Dustin Morse shares his perspective of All-Star Week as well as looks ahead to what his responsibilities could be come the trade deadline To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins Today hits the halfway point as Twins Reliever Tyler Duffey joins the program for an extended conversation on his season, trends in the game and his thoughts on who should be going to Colorado as an All-Star. It’s also draft day and Brit Minder, Coordinator of Amateur Scouting, paints us a picture of who is in the room making the decisions and how debates on a selection are handled. We flashback on the week with a great conversation with former Twin and World Series Champion A.J. Pierzynski. Finally, we check in with a couple of broadcasters as Cedar Rapids play-by-play Chris Kleinhans-Schulz takes us on Kernels winning streak while Twins television Play-by-play Dick Bremer helps us wrap up the 1st half of the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first half of the season has not gone according to plan for the Twins. The team’s principal owner Jim Pohlad joins “Inside Twins” to discuss the 2021 season so far and admits everyone expected different outcomes, but he still has faith in his baseball operations department now and going forward. When asked if the Twins can keep Jose Berrios and Byron Buxton long term, Jim says “I think the answer is a definitive yes.” He dives into watching some of the young players who will be part of the future coming up and already playing key roles. Plus, he has been pleased with the relationship with St. Paul as the new triple-A affiliate, and is in favor of participating in one of the Saints time honored tradition. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fifteen games under .500 is not where the Twins expected to be at the midway point of the season. General Manager Thad Levine joins “Inside Twins” and admits that they have to re-evaluate how to determine if 2021 is a successful campaign. A key reason for the struggles has been the pitching and how it has regressed from the prior two seasons. Thad starts with issues in the bullpen, saying they built it the same way as in the past, but it did work out here in 2021. The front office is remaining optimistic, but also objective – meaning yes, they are engaging in trade talks, but they what to avoid “over-correcting”, still believing the core will be competitive in 2022 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins Today welcomes in 8 decades of baseball knowledge as we chat with 16 time Gold Glover winner Jim Kaat about today’s game. We also hear from Kansas City Royals MLB.com beat writer Anne Rogers as the Twins wrap up a series in KC. Then we look forward to the upcoming homestand with Eric Hudson, Twins Senior Director of Ticket Service and Retention, who helps us preview “Welcome Back Week” as well as tell you about what promotions are in store for this week. Plus, Sean Aronson, St. Paul Saints Vice President, Director Media Relations/Broadcasting, gives us a unique perspective on what was a memorable homestand at CHS Field in St. Paul this past week. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is the day in a life for a big league manager? Rocco Baldelli walks us through that when he joins Kris Atteberry for “Inside Twins” this week. The skipper also dives into how he is handling the merger of the current core of Twins with players who should be part of the next wave. Also, Rocco has been used to waking up and having his teams near the top of the standings since 2017. He tells us what he is learning from this 2021 season as his squad keeps searching to get back on track To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Target Field Executive Chef Kurt Chenier provides the menu for this week’s Twins Today program as Chef helps you plan out a meal for your trip to the ballpark no matter who your guests are. Chef also helps us celebrate 100 percent capacity at Target Field with an All You Can offer for the entire ballpark. But for starters we take a look at Nelson Cruz’s season and put in perspective against baseball history. On the side, we bring in Wichita Wind Surge Broadcaster Tim Grubbs as he provides in-depth analysis on this week’s player and pitcher of the week. We also hear from MLB.com Do-Hyoung Park on how the team could approach the trade deadline over the next month. For desert, we welcome in Cleveland’s Broadcaster Jim Rosenhaus who treats us to his take on how the AL Central will play out this year and in the future. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins Today heads down to the lone star state in the first hour as we visit with Saturday’s Twins starter Randy Dobnak. Dobnak talks about adjustments he needs and is making on the mound as well as how pitchers will have to adapt with the league formally checking on foreign substances this upcoming week. Twins Assistant General Manager Jeremy Zoll is also with the team and he addressed how challenging the trade deadline will be as a result of most prospects not playing in 2020. We then get you ready for the upcoming homestand as Enquirer’s Reds beat writer Bobby Nightengale Jr. previews the Twins/Reds series. We also visit with former Red Pete Rose in an interesting conversation about sports gambling. We wrap up the program with Executive Director of ACES 4 Kids Christina Saunders as she talks about how the Twins & ACES are teaming up to help provide opportunities to kids while the Star Tribune’s Mike Rand closes out the program with analysis on how the Twins should be approaching the next month. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey admits he was a bit naïve when it comes to the extent pitchers have been doctoring the ball. He makes that admission on this week’s “Inside Twins” as he looks at when things crossed into performance enhancing territory along with the new penalties which will be implemented starting this week. This has also thrown a new variable when it comes to evaluating players you may acquire via trade or the draft. With his team still towards the bottom of the division, Derek looks at where things went off the rails, and how pitching will be the key to a potential turnaround To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Spider tack has crossed the line when it comes to putting illegal substances on the baseball, that is what Twins’ Pitching Coach Wes Johnson says on this week’s “Inside Twins”. Doctoring the ball has been a part of the game forever, but what makes this situation so different? Wes explores that, along with if a pitcher can reach next level success without assistance from illegal substances and/or new theories on mechanics. He also gets into the pros and cons of catchers setting up behind the plate on one knee, and takes a look at the struggles of some of his starters this season. It is more than pitching 101 on this week’s show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week’s Twins Today features guests that combine for 25 All Star Appearances and 10 different Batting Titles. First, Rod Carew makes a special visit to the program to talk about his venture into Twitter, his relationship with Tony Oliva and his book One Tough Out. Then Joe Mauer stops by to preview which one of his former teammates will win the Mauer & Friends Kid’s Classic Home Run Derby this week. Finally, 1988 Twins All Star Tim Laudner joins us to talk catching philosophy in today’s game. Those conversations are accompanied by an interesting look at the how the new rules are impacting the game in Low A as we talk with Fort Myers Mighty Mussels broadcaster John Vittas as well as continued conversation on the foreign substance issue with The Athletic’s Dan Hayes. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week’s episode of Twins Today spends a lot of the time in different clubhouses. First we dive into the St. Paul Saints clubhouse as Manager Toby Gardenhire describes his first month on the job and the challenges of an ever changing roster. Plus, Toby shares how different and unique each story is every time he gets to tell a ballplayer that he is getting called up to the majors. Then we visit the Twins Clubhouse where Josh Donaldson gives a thoughtful and detailed analysis on baseball’s foreign substance issue. Trevor Larnach also joins the program to discuss when data is valuable and when being a ballplayer puts you in a better position to succeed. We wrap up “Twins Today” as the Star Tribune’s Phil Miller joins the last part of the show and Mike Clough, Senior Vice President of Ticket Sales and & Brand Partnerships, shares how fans can continue to take advantage of hospitality areas at Target Field throughout June. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins find themselves 12 games under .500 as they approach the 60 game point of the season. Assistant General Manager Daniel Adler joins “Inside Twins” this week to discuss the struggles. He says the front office needs to figure out what areas they control and how to improve those areas. They also dive into the hot topic of pitchers using substances on the baseball. Adler addresses comments from Twins Third Baseman Josh Donaldson on the subject while also identifying other numbers and factors to support some of the recent pitching success in the majors. Also, injuries are a concern for every team, and Adler says the Twins and all organizations are searching for answers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When do the Twins decide if they are buyers or sellers? Twins Today brings in MLB.com Executive Reporter Mark Feinsand to discuss the timeline to make that decision. If the Twins do become sellers, Mark offers up the obvious pieces that the team will move as well as the not so obvious trades. Former All Star and Television Analyst Roy Smalley also visits the program to break down short stop play and to share some laughs about a memorable Kent Hrbek story. The voice of the Cedar Rapids Kernels Chris Kleinhans-Schulz shares his perspective on a few future Twins while the Founder and Executive Director of Project Success, Adrienne Diercks, tells us how they are teaming up with the Twins to provide a future for young students. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baseball has a sticky situation to deal with regarding pitchers using substances on the ball, Twins manager Rocco Baldelli dives into that when he joins “Inside Twins”. The skipper also talks about trying to cap off his squad’s best week of ball with another series victory, and provides injury updates on several key player. Plus, it’s a confluence of nostalgia and modern thoughts when he is asked if he would like to have an everyday set lineup. That and more on this week’s episode. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are the Minnesota Twins already looking to sell? President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey joins Cory Provus on Inside Twins to answer that question and to discuss the state of the team. Derek also provides fans some indicators on how to evaluate player effort throughout the game. The two close out the conversation by looking at the scope of the game, what the Twins Front Office has learned about the new rules at the Minor League levels and what all the no-hitters say about today’s game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins Today introduces you to new St. Paul Saints Broadcaster Andy Helwig as they discuss Andy’s path to St. Paul. We also hear about the homestand highlights including the 2021 debut of Twins pitching prospect Jhoan Duran. Then Senior Manager of Special Events and Promotions Mitch Retelny provides a detailed look at what unique memorabilia you can find at Target Field this summer To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins’ pitching coach Wes Johnson has been working overtime lately with all the struggles going on with the staff. He joins “Inside Twins” to discuss the measures being taken to try and turn things around for the Twins’ arms, including reliever Alex Colome. Wes also explains the origin of his perpetual positivity, dives into how Kenta Maeda has been impacted by mother nature and a funny story of Twins’ 1st base coach Tommy Watkins being sidelined due to his Peloton. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a very big, emotional win, “Twins Today” examines if that can be a springboard to turning things around. Twins legend Tony Oliva swings by to share stories about his friend Rod Carew, the Cuban influence on the central division rival White Sox and some advice for Miguel Sano. The winningest team in the organization right now is Double-A Wichita. Wind Surge play-by-play announcer Tim Grubbs checks in to highlight the success, the first home stand at Riverfront Stadium and his recommendations for best barbeque when you are in town. Rob Refsnyder joins us from the Twins clubhouse, Megan Ryan of the StarTribune discusses her transition to the Twins beat, and Danny Gladden catches up with Jose Canseco. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With a scheduled noon start for the series finale in Detroit, it’s an abbreviated, but informative edition of “Twins Today”. Twins’ Sr. Vice President of Operations Matt Hoy provides a detailed plan to ramp up attendance over the next two months, hopefully culminating with 100% capacity by the 4th of the July. St. Paul Saints Vice President of Media Relations/Broadcasting Sean Aronson jumps on the mic to discuss the first week to the minor league seasons and the Saints’ plans for their home opener. Finally, the White Sox beat writer for The Athletic – James Fegan – helps us preview the upcoming Twins series at Guaranteed Rate Field. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Things have not gone according to the script through the first 32 games for the Twins. General manager Thad Levine joins Inside Twins to break down the rough start to the season. He describes some of the issues plaguing the team as unsustainable, but presents data which would indicate hopefully an upcoming change in the trends. The bullpen has been a big area of concern, Thad addresses that along with his continued belief in the relievers. Injuries and struggles have resulted in a ton of roster shuffling, more than he anticipated making through the first several months of the season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins Organization is one month into the 2021 season and Team President Dave St. Peter joins Inside Twins to share his learnings from this unique season. Dave shares both positive and negative feedback from Twins fans on their experience at Target Field as well as what adjustments will stay beyond 2021 and what accommodations will be short-term. Dave also previews the upcoming Minor League Season and what new rules he is excited to see tested at that level and how they may impact the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins Today recaps a week that saw the Twins begin to find their stride this season. This week's show features an exclusive interview with Twins Catcher Ben Rortvedt fresh off his debut on Friday night. The rookie shares some fun stories about his interactions on the field in addition to a couple notable achievements from his performance. Senior MLB Writer for The Athletic Britt Ghiroli gives her highlights and perspective on MLB's 1st month in 2021 as well as how the Twins are being viewed from a national level. Then we narrow the focus with Twins MLB.com writer Do-Hyoung Park who provides his insight on how the next month will play out. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A guy who closed games for the Twins and Pirates joined “Twins Today” as Matt Capps talks about his time on the mound and now his time on the mic. He certainly still has fond memories of 2010 as he helped the Twins win the A.L. Central. Derek Wetmore also chats with Twins’ Assistant General Manager Jeremy Zoll, touching base on some guys recently called up to the big leagues and what is to be the final week of activities at the alternative site. We also welcome in and learn the road to the show for Annie Sabo, of Bally Sports North and Betsy Helfand - who covers the Twins for the St. Paul Pioneer Press. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Skipper Rocco Baldelli joins Cory Provus for this week’s “Inside Twins”, as they navigate a unique course- the state of the game of Baseball right now. From the strikeout rate, pace of play, the new rules which will be implemented in the Minor Leagues and more, they take a deep dive on issues around the game. They also have time to cover the latest in the friendly jousting between Rocco and Pirates manager Derek Shelton. A real interesting, fun conversation on this week’s show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins have had multiple games postponed due to COVID-19 protocols and that is certainly a topic on this week’s Twins Today. Angels MLB.com writer Rhett Bollinger discusses the postponement of the series and covering a star-studded team in LA. We then introduce you to the Twins' new Double-A affiliate Wichita Wind Surge as play-by-play voice Tim Grubbs shares the incredible story of their organization. LaTroy Hawkins also shares the importance of finding the right catch partner. Twins Today airs every Sunday from 10am to 12pm CT. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Minnesota Twins have had a challenging week due to COVID-19 protocols and an evolving schedule. President of baseball operations Derek Falvey gives us the most up-to-date information on contact tracing and some of the processes the team is taking while on the road. Derek also discusses how the upcoming schedule could shape up and how the roster may be impacted. Check out this exclusive conversation on the latest status of the team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins Today returns and it more than circles the bases. Host Derek Wetmore begins with 5 thoughts that starts around the league but then narrows in on the Twins' bats. Derek is also joined by 3-time All Star Glen Perkins, The Athletic’s Dan Hayes and Twins outfielder Kyle Garlic as each conversation gets you up to date on the start of the season. A hot topic with each guest was how the extra inning rules impact the game. We also hear from St. Paul Saints manager Toby Gardenhire on catching his dad’s 1st pitch and how the first week of work has gone at CHS Field. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

When were the seeds planted on how Rocco Baldelli sees and thinks about the game of baseball? The Twins’ manager details the roots of some of his philosophies when he joins “Inside Twins”. The skipper also looks at the delicate balance of managing for the game today versus managing for tomorrow and beyond. Plus, he dives into the team’s strategy of having relievers focus on what hitters they will face instead of what inning they will be used. Join us for a jam packed show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins Today debuts in 2021 as host Derek Wetmore gathers insight and perspective from seven different guests on this long form podcast. Twins starter Jose Berrios was dominate in his first start of the season as he dials into the program to replay Saturday’s outing. Twins Hall of Fame inductee and Broadcaster Justin Morneau tells us what he’s seen through the Twins first couple of games and we get a St. Paul Saints preview with Sean Aronson, Vice President, Director Media Relations/Broadcasting. Finally, you won’t want to miss a conversation between Dan Gladden and legendary broadcaster Bob Uecker. Twins Today is produced every Sunday throughout the Twins season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What can Twins fans expect on their return to Target Field? Team President and Chief Executive Officer Dave St. Peter has the important information and more as he joins the season debut of “Inside Twins”. He also addresses fans concerns about returning to downtown Minneapolis, and the topic of players and staff possibly being vaccinated. That and more on our first show of the year. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“We wrap up this season’s “Hot Stove Show” with a great, insightful conversation with Max Kepler. Is it possible the Twins’ right Fielder does not dig the long ball? He chats about his swing, reflections on more than a decade in Fort Myers, his constant pursuit to grow mentally and more. He also shares what teammate is his pick to click for this year’s squad. It is a candid, fun chat for our season finale.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“As the Twins get ready to begin spring training they will do so without bench coach Mike Bell as it was announced that Bell is battling cancer. Tyler Duffey reacts to that news when he joins “The Hot Stove Show”. The righty reliever also chats about how mother nature has kept him from getting to Fort Myers, life with a 10-month old and the changes to the baseball. He also explains why he was even missing hecklers last season. That and more on his week’s show.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are a week away from the start of Spring Training, but a lot of Twins are already in Fort Myers and that is where we caught up with Ryan Jeffers on this week’s “Hot Stove Show”. The catcher chats about working on his swing and his unique positioning behind the plate which has him throwing from his knees. We also ask the physics major to dissect the changes made to the baseball here in 2021. Plus, Nelson Cruz is officially on board for this season, could this be his final campaign? The boomstick provides an answer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week’s “Hot Stove Show” features one of the most powerful and impactful conversations we have ever had on the program. Jeff Passan from ESPN joins us to discuss his story on Drew Robinson in addition to new Twins shortstop Andrelton Simmons’ battle with depression. It is a heavy topic, but one that needs to be addressed. There are some diamond notes later on in the show, such as Jeff thinking the Twins and White Sox will be the best fight for a division title here in 2021, Nelson Cruz’s return to the Twins and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hot Stove is starting to heat up, and on this week’s show we chat with newest Twin pitcher J.A. Happ. He discusses his route to the team, what lefty was a big influence on him, his only big league homer and more. He also gets into some of his new teammates, including the prospect of taking the mound with Andrelton Simmons behind him at short. Then we take a moment to honor and say good-bye to the legendary Hank Aaron. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pitching Coach Wes Johnson is the guest on this week’s “Twins Hot Stove Show”. We dive into how to examine and manage work flow for this season after the 60-game 2020 campaign, hear about some young arms in the system and Wes’ thoughts from Kenta Maeda’s first season with the team. Plus we hear about supinate and pronate as Wes throw’s a curve on the philosophy of when a youngster should start throwing the breaking pitch. We also give you the first peek at the upcoming Virtual Twinsfest. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

He made history by picking up his first MLB hit in a postseason game, outfielder Alex Kirilloff reflects on that accomplishment and more on this week’s “Hot Stove Show”. The Twins took the lefty with their first round pick in the 2016 Draft because of his bat, so Alex talks about his hitting approach and philosophy at the plate. Then a fan drops in the zoom to ask some questions – including having Alex pick from a list of interesting challenges. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a two week break for the holidays, “The Twins Hot Stove Show” makes it’s 2021 debut. Reliever and team player rep Taylor Rogers gives the latest on when players will report to spring training, his unique connection to new teammate Hansel Robles, reflections on the team’s postseason struggles and how now is the time for the Twins core players to deliver. Then a classic zoom drop in, as a surprise guest questions Taylor’s effort on the basketball court, foosball battles and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The big restructuring of the minors leagues presents new challenges and opportunities for the Twins, and Assistant General Manager Jeremy Zoll joins “The Hot Stove Show” to discuss those and how the organization may have been ahead of the curve. He dives into the shift away from the short season leagues and how Fort Myers will now be the hub for the organization’s lower level. Jeremy also talks about a curve ball the pandemic threw to him and his fiancée. We also hear manager Rocco Baldelli’s thoughts on who could replace Eddie Rosario in left field, the White Sox moves this off-season and the things to navigate when a Covid vaccine becomes available to baseball. Join us for our final show of 2020! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Baseball’s winter meetings are taking place virtually this season, Twins’ Assistant General Manager Daniel Adler discusses how those are unfolding as he stops by this week’s “Hot Stove Show”. He weighs in on the challenges of this off-season, how the team may have altered their approach to it, and his role as the team signed several of their arbitration eligible players last week. Then when a guest drops in the zoom, Adler is asked to pit analytics vs. the eye test in regards to the controversial decision Tampa made when they removed Blake Snell from game 6 of the World Series. Join us for a fun and informative edition of the show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins Hot Stove debuts as things are starting to heat up around baseball. Trevor May has left for the Mets and Eddie Rosario may not be back, Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey stops by to discuss those moves. He also touches base on tendering deals to other eligible players and the new lineup of minor league affiliates. Then a fan gets to drop by the zoom to chat with the Twins’ boss, as we launch a new segment to the show this season. That, and a look at items up for bids in this month’s Twins Community Fund auction. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This very unique 2020 regular season has reached the finish line, with a lot on the line. Twins’ manager Rocco Baldelli joins Cory Provus on the season finale of “Inside Twins”, to talk about all the scenarios that are in play on the final day of the regular season. The Twins will be hosting in the Wild Card Round of the playoffs – but who will they play? Will they be the Central Division Champs? With all of these questions, how will Rocco manage in this 60th and final game of the season? He has to balance decisions between what is best for today vs. best for the first round of the postseason. He also provides an injury update on Josh Donaldson and Byron Buxton. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Minnesota Twins have clinched their 2020 Postseason bid and we asses this unique season with President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey. With still more to accomplish this year, Derek breaks down how the Postseason Rosters, Taxi Squad and Bubble will work over the next couple of weeks. We also hear the Front Office’s take on Josh Donaldson’s interesting week as well as how a few Twins coming back from injury could make an impact in the Postseason. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

There are just two weeks remaining in this very unique season, and Twins’ General Manager Thad Levine stops by “Inside Twins” to look at the sprint to the finish. The Twins have been one of the best teams at home this season, Thad discusses the Target Field advantage – even with no fans. With the team on track for the postseason, what will the playoffs look like logistically? He dives into the layers of the bubble scenario. That and more on this week’s program. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Mike Bell knew there would be a learning curve for himself, the players and the staff, when he became the Twins bench coach this season. He joins Kris Atteberry for this week’s “Inside Twins” to discuss the fit, and how this season’s team is more than just “Bomba’s”. The Twins will see Cincinnati in a couple of weeks, which means a reunion of the Bell brothers, as David is the Reds’ skipper. What happened the last time the two of them were on the field together? Find out on this week’s show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a trade deadline edition of “Inside Twins” when General Manager Thad Levine joins Cory Provus. With the deadline set for 3pm central on Monday, Thad discusses the multiple layers going into possible deals, including the impact of the extended playoff format this season. He says the team is set to receive a big boost – but in the form of guys like Donaldson, Buxton and Odorizzi returning from the injured list. Thad also reflects on the decision by the team to not play last Thursday as a way to push for racial and equality. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A tough ending to the week, with a ton of roster moves and guys landing on the injured list. Twins’ President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey joins Kris Atteberry on “Inside Twins” to discuss the various moves and provide updates on the injured players including Homer Bailey and Josh Donaldson. Derek likes the depth his team has beyond the 28 guys on the active roster, and the promotion and success of Ryan Jeffers is a prime example. Plus, the trade deadline is approaching at the end of the month, and Falvey looks at several variables which will be in play this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A member from one of the first families of baseball joins “Inside Twins”, as Twins bench coach Mike Bell joins Cory Provus this week. He talks about his road to the Twins, including great conversations he had with his dad Buddy regarding the opportunity and manager Rocco Baldelli. He has been learning somewhat on the fly and absorbed additional roles. Bell also shares his thoughts on the league’s collective slow start offensively and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“After starting the week with 3 straight wins, the Twins have dropped 3 in a row heading into the series finale in Kansas City. General Manager Thad Levine joins Kris Atteberry for “Inside Twins” to discuss the week on and off the diamond, including Josh Donaldson landing on the injured list and Mitch Garver’s slow start. With all the homers the Twins have hit so far, Thad covers if guys are trying to avoid first base coach Tommy Watkins. Plus, who would be in Thad’s dream section of cardboard cutouts to decorate the stands in place of fans right now? That and more on this week’s show.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“A busy week on and off the diamond for the Twins, and manager Rocco Baldelli joins Cory Provus on this week’s “Inside Twins” to discuss all the topics. A focus stays on the fluidity and ever-changing landscape in the game due to the Covid-19 virus, including Rocco’s thoughts on if the “Bubble” format would have worked. As for on the field, Rocco talks about the team’s 6-2 start, the change to 7-inning double headers and more on this week’s show.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“The 2020 season is finally underway! Twins President of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey joins “Inside Twins” this week to discuss the unique rules and feel to the return to play. He also shares his thoughts on the increased postseason format which will be implemented this season, including what element he thinks will be impacted most by the expansion to 8 teams in each league qualifying for the playoffs. Derek also provides on update on Byron Buxton and Jake Odorizzi. That and more on the “Inside Twins” season debut.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is a Summer Camp edition of the Twins Clubhouse Podcast. Twins General Manager Thad Levine joins Kris Atteberry to discuss the team’s return to the diamond, how they are handling the new protocols, the ever changing environment and trying to focus on baseball. Thad dives into some of the unique methods and tools the team has been utilizing to assist in the preparations for a season like none other. He also touches base on the decision and conversations with Bob McClure and Bill Evers who will be remote contributors to the coaching staff in 2020. That and more on this week’s episode. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins Clubhouse Podcast continues as former Twins Starter Nick Blackburn joins host Kris Atteberry. Nick reflects on some of his major league accomplishments as he relives memories with live highlights and discussions centered around the memorable moments. Such moments include his game 163 start in 2008 against the Chicago White Sox as he details his mindset going into the game, along with the game plan against the impactful and deep Sox lineup. Other moments include his first career appearance in 2007 on September 3rd where he pitched a scoreless inning against Cleveland, his lone major league hit in Colorado in 2008, and his game 2 start against the New York Yankees in the 2009 playoffs. All of that and more in this week’s edition of The Twins Clubhouse Podcast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins Clubhouse Podcast continues as former Twins Starter Scott Baker joins host Kris Atteberry. Scott reflects on some of his Major League accomplishments as he relives memories with live highlights and discussions centered around the memorable moments. Such moments include his 1-hit shutout against the Royals in 2007 where he carried a perfect game into the 9th inning in a 5-0 victory. Other moments include his start in the Twins' memorable game 163 victory in 2009 as he talks about the game from his point of view, along with his career-high 12-strikeout game against Colorado in 2010 and his first career MLB victory over Justin Verlander and the Detroit Tigers in 2005. All of that and more in this week’s edition of The Twins Clubhouse Podcast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s a special edition of the Twins Clubhouse Podcast as we thoroughly recap the 2020 Draft with director of scouting Sean Johnson. Sean provides in-depth detail on the scouting process of each of the Twins' 4 picks and where they’ll slot into the organization’s current depth charts. The conversation also includes how the uniqueness of this year’s Draft impacted the Twins' strategy as well as when/where they can expect these 4 picks can start playing. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins Clubhouse Podcast continues as former Twins Relief Pitcher Matt Guerrier joins host Kris Atteberry. Matt reflects on some his major league accomplishments as he relives memories with live highlights and discussions centered around the memorable moments. Such moments include his 1st career Major League victory in 2006 where he pitched in his 89th career game and helped the Twins defeat the Orioles in Baltimore 8-5. Other moments include his appearance in the Twins’ infamous game 163 against the White Sox in 2009, his first career RBI when he was a Dodger in 2011, and his memories of playing with many childhood heroes throughout his career. All of that and more in this week’s edition of The Twins Clubhouse Podcast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins Clubhouse Podcast continues as Twins Legend Randy Bush joins Kris Atteberry. Randy reflects on some of his Major League accomplishments as he relives memories with live highlights and discussions centered around the memorable moments. Such moments include Randy’s infamous head-first slide at home in Game 2 of the 1987 World Series to help the Twins take a 5-0 lead at the time. Other moments include his career-high 8-RBI game at Texas, his first Major League hit in 1982 at Fenway, and even Bert Blyleven’s public promise following the 1986 season that the Twins could bring a World Series title to Minnesota. All of that and more in this week’s edition of The Twins Clubhouse Podcast.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins Clubhouse Podcast welcomes in another Twins Hall of Famer as Jim Kaat takes us back to the origins of Twins baseball in Minnesota. Kaat discusses what it was like to move with the franchise from the Nation’s Capital to Minnesota in ’61 and helps us relive many of the club’s memorable moments through the 60’s. You can’t help but learn something about the game while listening to Kaat sharing stories from the mound and the clubhouse including a great snippet from Harmon Killebrew recanting the time he caught a ball with Jim’s teeth still stuck in the ball. Finally, Jim concludes the conversation with a great tidbit on what to expect for the return of baseball in 2020.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins Clubhouse Podcast continues as Twins legend Joe Mauer joins host Kris Atteberry. Joe reflects on some of his Major League accomplishments as he relives memories with live highlights and discussions centered around the memorable moments. Such moments include Mauer’s final game, where he discusses his last day in a Twins uniform along with the unforgettable chance to put on his catcher’s gear one last time. Other moments include his infamous behind-the-net catch in 2010, his 2000th career hit in 2018, and recalling the intense game-163 in 2009. All of that and much more in this week’s edition of The Twins Clubhouse Podcast. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“The Twins Clubhouse Podcast continues as former Twin Torii Hunter joins host Kris Atteberry. Torii reflects on some of his major league accomplishments as he relives past moments with live highlights and discussions centered around those very moments. Such moments include Torii’s sensational “button burner” diving catch against the Oakland Athletics in 2003 that helped in a series sweep. Other moments include Torii’s first major league call-up (without an at-bat), his 300th career home run that came as a Tiger against the Twins, his power surge that he credits to Bobby Abreu as an Angel and so much more!” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins Clubhouse Podcast continues as former Twin Michael Cuddyer joins host Kris Atteberry. Michael reflects on some of his major league accomplishments as he relives past moments with live highlights and discussions centered around those very moments. Such moments include Michael’s first career home run in which LaTroy Hawkins caught the ball in the bullpen and pranked Cuddyer by signing a fake ball in place of it. Others include his recollection of 2008’s game 163 against the White Sox as he breaks down the play at the plate against former teammate A.J. Pierzynski, his All-Star nod in 2011 and so much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins Clubhouse podcast continues as former Twins Catcher Mike Redmond joins host Kris Atteberry. Mike reflects on some his major league accomplishments as both a Florida Marlin and a Minnesota Twin as he relives past moments with live highlights and discussions centered around those very moments. Such moments include Mike’s first career ejection that came in 2009 as the Twins hosted Boston, as Redmond recalls asking home plate umpire Todd Tichenor for an autograph of a photo that also captured the home plate umpires first career ejection. Others include his recollection of the championship run with the Marlins in 2003, the chemistry of the 2006 Twins team and so much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins Clubhouse podcast continues as Twins Closer Taylor Rogers joins host Kris Atteberry. Taylor reflects on some of his Major League accomplishments as he relives past moments with live highlights and discussions around those very moments. Taylor recalls his Major League debut, his first career save and so much more in his 4 year career. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins Clubhouse podcast continues as former Twins outfielder Denard Span joins Kris Atteberry. Denard reflects on his baseball career as he relives past memories with live highlights and discussions around those very moments. Denard recalls the moment he was promoted to the Major Leagues, his first MLB hit, and so much more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Twins Pitcher Brian Duensing joins The Twins Clubhouse for guitar solos, game 163 flashbacks, celebrity love triangles and to relive some of the memorable moments from his career. Brian offers up some candid and lighthearted stories from those memories that will leave you laughing. The conversation is well worth the listen. The Twins Clubhouse will feature a new Twin, past or present, and is available for download every Thursday morning. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins Clubhouse debuts as Twins Pitcher Jake Odorizzi joins Kris Atteberry. With the season currently postponed, Jake discusses how he stays prepared with an ‘offseason mentality,’ his communication with the league and teammates, and also the early impact some new teammates have made. Finally, Jake relives past memories as a Twin with live highlights and discussions centered around those very moments. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins Hot Stove Show wraps up its final entry of the offseason as Twins Outfielder Jake Cave joins the show. Jake talks with Kris Atteberry to discuss his offseason preparation, returning to Spring Training and more, including his impact on the players surrounding him. Then, Twins Director of Player Development Alex Hassan joins to talk about his transition in the scouting department, the outlook of the Twins Minor League aspirations and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Pitchers and Catchers officially kick off the Spring Training schedule as the Twins Hot Stove Show catches up with Catcher Mitch Garver and General Manager Thad Levine fresh off the team’s first work out for 2020. Mitch Garver shares with us why this camp is more about consistency than change as well as the reason he is giving up his jersey number 18 for new teammate Kenta Maeda. Meanwhile Thad Levine unwraps the unique trade that brought Maeda to the Twins. The Twins have officially opened camp and we bring you directly down to the Florida sun in this week’s edition of the Twins Hot Stove Show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins Hot Stove Show continues as Twins Pitcher Rich Hill joins the show. Rich talks with Kris Atteberry to discuss his journey back to throwing a baseball, his thoughts on Kenta Maeda as a person and as a player, and more including Spring Training approaching. Then, Twins Infielder Luis Arraez joins to discuss his offseason progression, his goals for 2020 and finally his thoughts on Brusdar Graterol. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A couple of the newest Twins make their “Hot Stove Show” debuts this week. Pitcher Rich Hill talks about what led him to the Twins and his expectations for the season. He also provides an update on his recovery from surgery and when he will start throwing a baseball. Catcher Alex Avila then stops by to chat about his decision to join a team he had faced a lot over his 11-year big league career. He also dives into a potential Alabama-Auburn debate with new teammate Josh Donaldson. That and more on this week’s show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins officially welcomed Josh Donaldson on Wednesday afternoon. You can catch his entire introductory press conference on this week’s “Hot Stove Show”, as Josh talks about the decision to join the Twins, his nickname, if he is going to wear number 20 this season and more. We also tip our cap to a face and voice who, after entertaining Twins Fans for nearly a quarter of a century, said it is time to move on. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins Hot Stove Show airs every Wednesday throughout the offseason from 7:00 to 7:30 p.m. EST To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins Hot Stove Show continues as newly hired Twins Bench Coach Mike Bell joins the show. Mike chats with Kris Atteberry on his first experiences with the club, an instant connection with Manager Rocco Baldelli, and much more such as his past experiences that have helped him grow in the league. Also, Mike wraps up the show as he takes 3 cuts which includes his discussion of who would win in a High School Olympic battle between the Bell’s and the Larkin’s. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jake Odorizzi helps us ring in the New Year on this week’s “Twins Hot Stove Show”. The 2019 all-star takes us through his process of deciding to accept the team’s qualifying offer for 2020, and how he hopes to build off of his impressive campaign. Then the pitcher takes 3 cuts, including talking college football bowls and the NHL Winter classic – which will be at Target Field on January 1st 2021! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins Hot Stove Show continues as Twins SVP & GM Thad Levine joins the show. Thad chats with Kris Atteberry on the current desire to add starting pitching, the hiring of Mike Bell as the Twins’ new Bench Coach, and more such as the likelihood of bullpen additions. Also, Thad Levine wraps up the show playing “who hangs up first.” It’s a game in which he and Kris Atteberry draw Twins prospects/players out of one hat, and popular player trade candidates from another and discuss the trade proposals at hand. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins Hot Stove Show continues as Twins EVP & CBO Derek Falvey joins the show. Derek chats with Kris Atteberry on the current status of the free agent market, what contract negotiations entail, and more such as the Rule 5 Draft. Also, Devin Smeltzer wraps up the show by discussing his evolvement in the majors, his relationship with Michael Pineda and finally takes 3 cuts including discussions about which Twins player he’d most like to see dressed as Santa. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“The Twins Hot Stove Show continues as Twins SVP & GM Thad Levine joins the show. Thad chats with Kris Atteberry on roster management, coaching staff changes for the 2020 season, and more including the evaluation process for coaching replacements. Also, Taylor Rogers wraps up the show by discussing his leadership evolvement, his relationship with the coaching staff and finally takes 3 cuts including discussions about the Denver Broncos.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“The Twins Hot Stove Show continues as new Twins Hitting Coach Edgar Varela joins the show. Edgar joins Kris Atteberry to discuss his new position with the Minnesota Twins, his past experiences and influences throughout his journey, and more including his values that he incorporates into his teachings. Varela wraps up the show by taking 3 cuts including Thanksgiving related questions such as what his meal preferences are for the Holiday.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins Hot Stove Show continues with live discussions from the Owners Meetings in Texas. President & CEO Dave St. Peter joins Kris Atteberry to discuss the latest offseason topics, such as newly proposed rule changes for major league baseball, roster limits and more including the ongoing Astros allegations. Dave wraps up the show by taking 3 cuts including a topic regarding his dream location for a Twins home game away from Target Field. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins Hot Stove show debuts with some breaking news LIVE from the General Manager meetings in Arizona. President of baseball operations Derek Falvey joins Kris Atteberry to discuss his newly signed extension with the Twins Organization and his goals for the club moving forward. The two discuss the high demands of the 2019 Twins Staff, the qualifying offer process with Jake Odorizzi and hot industry topics including how the baseball is made. Derek wraps up the show by taking three cuts including a topic about the undefeated Gopher Football team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After clinching the AL Central, manager Rocco Baldelli joins Cory Provus on this week’s “Inside Twins” to discuss postseason prep, the roster for the playoffs and more. There are a lot of variables into setting the roster, starting with health. So Rocco discusses that, including an update on Luis Arraez who was injured in Saturday’s game in Kansas City. The Skip also takes some time to reflect and evaluate his incredible rookie season at the helm. Finally, we find out that he will have a “special assistant” with his managerial duties in the regular season’s finale. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

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Meeting on the Mound with Kyle Gibson returns with an in-depth interview with Randy Dobnak. Dobnak goes through his incredible path beginning with youth baseball and finally to the Majors. He provides sound advice for any ballplayer at any stage still looking to achieve their dream of playing in the Majors. Randy also provides a glimpse of if he’ll continue his career as an Uber driver in the offseason and what his wedding plans look like on September 28. A fantastic interview about continuing to believe in yourself. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bench Coach Derek Shelton joins Cory Provus for this week’s “Inside Twins” as they look back on a “Statement Saturday” from the Twins. Having to piece together 2 bullpen games, the Twins used a 2-run homer from Jorge Polanco to defeat Mike Clevinger in the first game and Miguel Sano’s 8th-inning grand slam in game two to sweep the doubleheader in Cleveland. The daily double reduced the Twins magic number to 9 games. Shelton also discusses some controversial comments Clevinger made after yesterday’s first game. That and more on this week’s show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“Beside a pretty big series with Cleveland, the 1st place Twins are also dealing with starting pitcher Michael Pineda being suspended 60 games for use of a banned substance. General Manager Thad Levine joins “Inside Twins” to discuss the circumstances to Pineda’s situation, how Michael has handled it and how it could be a moment that galvanizes the team in the stretch run towards the postseason. He also fills us in on the latest with Byron Buxton, as the center fielder has seen a shoulder specialist in California. To add some depth to the roster, the Twins acquired outfielder Ryan LaMarre – who spend part of 2018 with the team. Thad discusses that move and more on this week’s show.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Gibson’s Meeting on the Mound makes its first ever appearance out of the bullpen as Gibby catches up with Taylor Rogers. Rogers talks us through his career arc and how he’s become one the best relievers in the game! The topic transitions to Taylor’s twin brother Tyler Rogers and how Tyler’s road to the show differs from Taylor’s. Finally, Taylor recounts an emotional phone call from his brother when Tyler got the call to the majors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“The calendar has flipped to September, so here come the call-ups. Manager Rocco Baldelli joins Cory Provus on this week’s “Inside Twins” and they take a look at the players joining the big league team. It has also been a record setting week for Rocco’s first place ball club, including establishing the new MLB mark for home runs by a team in a single season! They look at that special accomplishment, and then we get some unique insight on the instant artifacts from that monumental homer.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins’ pursuit for the postseason is hitting high gear and CBO Derek Falvey wants guys in the clubhouse who embrace the pressure and challenge of the push for the playoffs. He touches base on that and dives into the team’s approach for the upcoming September callups. Byron Buxton could be close to returning to action, while the Twins need Jose Berrios to return to his 1st-half form. Derek weighs in on both of those topics and then we take a look at Brad Steil, the Twins director of pro scouting. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins' catching tandem of Jason Castro and Mitch Garver have combined to deliver the Twins nearly an extra 4 wins this season, Top 4 in the league. Kyle Gibson brings both catchers into this week’s edition of Meeting on the Mound as they dish about how they’ve produced at a high level. The two discuss how they began catching at a young age and how their ability to call a game has evolved through the different stages of baseball. The conversation then turns to their offensive production and how their intentional approach at the plate has brought success. Gibson wraps up the show with a changeup to his typical trivia round. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

No oranges were harmed in the production of this week’s “Inside Twins”, but they are a big topic on the show. Manager Rocco Baldelli joins the show and explains how the fruit has played a role in Nelson Cruz’ rehab, and the slugger could be back as soon as Monday. The skipper and Cory Provus also take a dive into some of the game’s unwritten rules after those surfaced in the series in Texas. All that and more as the Twins look to complete the sweep of the Rangers. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The battle for the top spot in the Central has been as good as advertised. Twins bench coach Derek Shelton is the guest on this week’s “Inside Twins” and he discusses the series with Cleveland. He admits that Kepler’s power supply has been a little surprising, and how it feels that Luis Arraez has played more than just 51 big league games. Finally, he discloses what he is looking forward to the most on the upcoming road trip. All that and more on a very entertaining show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It's a Twins Hall of Fame edition of Meeting on The Mound as Kyle Gibson is joined by Michael Cuddyer. Cuddyer reminisces about the 6 division winning teams that he was apart of in Minnesota and how the 2019 Twins can find more success in October than they did. Cuddyer also discusses the mental part of the game and how he was able to use 'self talk' to help him overcome challenges in the game. Finally, Gibby puts Cuddy through a round of teammate trivia to wrap up this episode of Meeting on the Mound To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Trade Deadline may have come and gone but Twins general manager Thad Levine joins Inside Twins for an episode chock full of reaction from moves over the last week. Thad also reacts to newly acquired reliever Sam Dyson visiting the IL and how the exchange of medical information works during the trade process. Additionally, the August waiver wire is a thing of the past but Thad clues us in on how the Twins can still acquire certain players over the next few weeks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey joins Cory Provus as the MLB Trade Deadline rapidly approaches. They discuss the recent acquisition of RHP Sergio Romo from the Miami Marlins, the prospects that were swapped within the deal, and how the Twins front office will continue to monitor the "trade landscape" as the deadline nears. They also dive into some of Romo's "intangibles" and how he'll impact the Twins in their playoff-push, plus Falvey breaks down some of the other recent roster moves, and so much more! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meeting On The Mound with Kyle Gibson returns from the All Star Break with a couple of All Stars! American League Starting Shortstop Jorge Polanco and Pitcher Jose Berrios join Kyle to talk about their All Star Experience. The three also discuss adapting to the US, their path through the minors and how each of them give back to the community where they grew up. The conversation finishes on the field as they discuss players they model their game after as well as their own career goals. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does purple hair have to do with handling the Twins’ toughest loss of the season so far? Bench coach Derek Shelton explains that when he joins Kris Atteberry for this week’s “Inside Twins”. He also discusses who is helping the clubhouse stay even-keeled during this rough stretch. Derek has a unique connection to a guy who will be inducted into Cooperstown today, and he talks about how special it has been to have his son Jackson with him for the last month. That and more on this week’s show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins come out of the break taking the first 2 from division rival Cleveland as Twins Manager Rocco Baldelli chats with host Cory Provus about the start of the 2nd half of the season. Rocco also discusses the injuries to Eddie Rosario and Byron Buxton while trying to predict when we might see the two outfielders return to action. They wrap up the show by talking bullpen management and how roles continue to evolve. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins hit the break on top of the AL Central. General manager Thad Levine stops by “Inside Twins” to discuss the extremely successful first half of the season and what it will take to stay in first. Fans may be talking and thinking trades, but Thad points out some players internally who can make an impact in the second half. That and more on this week’s program. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins are the first team in the American League with 50 wins this season, manager Rocco Baldelli looks at that, how resilient his squad has been and more when he joins Cory Provus on this week’s edition of “Inside Twins”. He chats about the 4 Twins who are on the “All-Star Starters Election” ballot, and looks at if Byron Buxton will need a rehab assignment as the center fielder is getting close to returning. Plus, he has some interesting thoughts on the news that Tampa Bay has been given permission to explore splitting their games between Florida and Montreal. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

All three starting outfielders for the Twins should be in Cleveland for the All-Star Game, at least that is the opinion of Twins’ bench coach Derek Shelton. He explained his thoughts on that and on other Twins who deserve consideration when he joined Cory Provus for this week’s “Inside Twins”. Miguel Sano has had some better results at the plate, Derek discusses what Sano has been working on and how it has been paying off. Plus, find out why Shelton was an Oriole fan even though he grew up in the Windy City. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meeting on the Mound returns! Kyle Gibson sits down with catcher Mitch Garver fresh off a huge go-ahead, two-run homer this past Friday. The two discuss Mitch’s growth since he joined the team in 2017 and a number of people who have influenced that growth. They also discuss Mitch’s new approach at and behind the dish. The conversation concludes with Kyle’s patent round of trivia. You can hear how Mitch fared in his knowledge and comparison in this fun and informative episode. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“It’s a Father’s Day edition of Inside Twins. Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey joins Kris Atteberry and reminisces about the role his Dad played in his career. The two then transition to discuss processes for a Baseball Operations team including Data Validation and how it uses historical data to help predict how players will perform in the future. The show also includes a couple of transactions at the minor league and International level and, yes, they wrap up the show by talking about Bullpen help and what that market looks like at this stage in the season.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bench coach Derek Shelton stops by this week’s “Inside Twins” as the Twins look to wrap up their 10 game road trip with a winning record. How many days in advance are the Twins’ making out their lineup card? Derek discusses that along with all the variables that go into lineup construction. He also offers some insight on the fantastic roll Jake Odorizzi is on right now. That and more on this week’s show! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Minnesota Twins have the 13th overall selection in the June 3rd MLB Draft. Director of Scouting Sean Johnson joins Kris Atteberry to discuss how the organization prepares for different scenarios when it comes to making that pick. Sean talks about the process in determining what names are on their list and who has a voice when making the final selection. The two also go into depth about the makeup of a young baseball player and if showcase games and travel leagues really do put young adults in a position to succeed at the professional level. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“The best team in baseball is enjoying and feeding off of the energy of their fans! General Manager Thad Levine stops by “Inside Twins” this week to chat about that and all of the layers that have went into the success so far here in 2019. He also covers the very interesting topics of visual learning, the ability of coaches to teach across a variety of spectrum and to also allow the players to “co-author” their plan.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Gibson returns with another edition of Meeting on the Mound as Jake Odorizzi joins Gibby for a conversation on the team charter. The two discuss growing up as baseball fans in the Midwest and how their mutual respect for each other has led to beneficial off-season programs. Odorizzi goes into great detail about the adjustments he’s made on the mound this year and how he attacks a lineup based on what he sees from the first batter of the game. Finally, the two spend the back half of the program discussing the final season of Game of Thrones and how the current Twins roster stacks up to the characters from the show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inside Twins airs live from Seattle as CBO Derek Falvey joins Cory Provus to discuss the production from the Twins offense this year and how much of their success was expected. Falvey provides details on the injuries to Mitch Garver and Miguel Sano, while offering background information on the two most recent callups in Austin Adams and Luis Arraez. Additionally, Twins Hall of Famer Tony Oliva made his first road trip in almost 30 years. Derek talks about how that came to fruition and the impact Tony O not only has on the team, but all of baseball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is Rocco Baldelli’s favorite part of his job managing the Twins? The skipper answers that as he joins Kris Atteberry for this week’s “Inside Twins." He discusses Willians Astudillo being activated from the Injured List and provides an update on Miguel Sano’s rehab at Rochester. Lastly, as we pay tribute to moms everywhere, Rocco reflects on the supportive, caring role his mom has in his life To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Meeting on the Mound returns as Kyle Gibson sits down with center fielder Byron Buxton on the team’s charter for some in-flight entertainment. The two reminisce about Byron’s high school career including a what could have been on the gridiron. They also take a deep dive on Byron’s success at the plate this year and provide a great perspective on expectations as well as how a good support system helps you overcome challenges. The episode wraps up with a discussion regarding being dads of five-year-old kids and Byron answers questions submitted by fans through Twitter. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What do Twins’ bench coach Derek Shelton and manager Rocco Baldelli chat about in the dugout during a game? Shelton sheds some light on those conversations when he joins this week’s “Inside Twins”. He also helps dissect the lineup construction which, at times, has had Mitch Garver leading off. There is also conversation regarding the bullpen and the unique ways of using Taylor Rogers and Blake Parker and more To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Gibson returns this week with a name for the Podcast and a new guest. Meeting on The Mound features non-other than Twins Manager Rocco Baldelli. Kyle executes a very prepared interview that allows you to meet Rocco the person. You’ll hear about Rocco’s introduction to Minneapolis, his growth as a young prospect, a mindset in overcoming challenges in his career and his love for horses. Gibby finishes the interview with his patented rapid fire questions regarding the individual’s home town. The Meeting on the Mound podcast can be found right here whenever the Twins have a game on Monday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After watching his club sweep a double header Saturday at Baltimore, including crushing a Twins record-tying 8 homers in game two, manager Rocco Baldelli stops by for this week’s “Inside Twins”. He talks about the power surge, how important it was to have his starters both go deeper into the games Saturday and what he hopes to see Sunday from starter Kyle Gibson. He also discusses some of the dust ups and sportsmanship controversies that occurred recently in the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Gibson debuts his new Podcast and wants your help with the show name and future guests. Tweet @kgib44 and @TwinsRadio with your thoughts and suggestions! In the inaugural episode, Gibby chats with the ever popular La Tortuga, Willians Astudillo. Find out how Willians earned the nickname and who he looked up to while growing up in Venezuela. Gibby also fires off rapid fire questions that reveal items like the Turtle’s favorite movie and find out how Willians faired in a round of trivia questions. Gibson’s podcast can be found right here whenever the Twins have a game on Monday! To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What is the role of the manager in the game today? A recent article asks if the skipper is a “puppet” to a team’s front office. Twins’ CBO Derek Falvey refutes that notion and dives into the topic on this week’s edition of “Inside Twins”. The White Sox are the only team from the central the Twins have not faced yet this season, Derek discuss the division heavy early schedule. Plus, we hear what is next for Miguel Sano as he heads to Fort Myers for rehab on his foot. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Inside Twins airs live from Philadelphia as bench coach Derek Shelton makes his debut on the show a day after a Twins win. After that win, Twins Manager Rocco Baldelli credited “Shelty” with a late-inning strategic decision to put the team in a position to win. Shelton goes into depth on the way that game played out and the nuisances of managing a National League game with an American League team. He also provides a very transparent perspective on what takes place in the clubhouse when the team needs to make a roster move. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Rocco Baldelli makes his debut on Inside Twins to talk about his first couple games as a Manager. He discusses the significance of the “golden fungo” as well as what the biggest challenge is early into his Managerial career. Baldelli also talks in-depth about the mentality of hitting early in a season and about matching up with the defending America League Central Champions. For the first time you can get to know the new Twins Manager in long form interview about his team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How does Twins’ CBO Derek Falvey feel about his team on the eve of the 2019 opener? He chats about that on our season finale of “The Hot Stove Show”. Derek discusses that building the squad is about more than the 25 players who came north, and he offers up an assessment of the first Spring Training under Rocco Baldelli. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As we approach Opening Day, we start to wind down the “Hot Stove Show”. Cory Provus hosts this week’s episode, as he chats with reliever Trevor May, who is finding his role in the bullpen and admits the job as closer would be a big deal. May also dishes on who could, and could not, whip up a gourmet meal. Plus, Dan Gladden introduces Bill Evers to Twins Territory. Evers describes his job as the Twins’ major league coach, and reflects on when he gave some pretty decent ball players the news they were called to the show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What has Martin Perez chatted about with former Twin Johan Santana? The new Twins pitcher details those conversations when he joins this week’s “Hot Stove Show”. We also dive into Perez’s interesting choice of footwear when he is back on his ranch. Plus, hitting coach James Rowson weighs in on some of the technical advancements available to his hitters, who has impressed him so far this spring and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How do you 'build' a pitch? Twins pitching coach Wes Johnson joins the Hot Stove Show this week to discuss this unique concept, building relationships with his pitchers and more. Jake Odorizzi then joins us and tells us he had more “clunkers” than ever last season, but feels a key addition to his off-season routine is going to lead to better results. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How is manager Rocco Baldelli feeling after his first week of Spring Training Games? He joins the "Hot Stove Show" to discuss that, the impact of the big signing of Marwin Gonzalez and just the overall rhythm of camp. We will also hear from Marwin on what led him to the Twins, his unique skill-set of being able to play many positions at a high level and some lofty expectations he has for the team this season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Fresh off signing a 5-year contract extension, Max Kepler joins "The Hot Stove Show" to discuss the deal and the beginning of Spring Training. You may be surprised by which part of Max's game he focused on this offseason and he drops the b-word… bunting! Jason Castro is coming back from a lost season due to knee surgery. He chats about his return, getting acclimated to the new faces on the coaching staff and embracing the different feel to camp. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins' pitchers and catchers reported today to kick off the start of Spring Training, and what a different Spring Training it will be. Twins bench coach Derek Shelton runs camp and he joins us to discuss several key changes to its overall structure. Shelty also mentions a new Twins coach that he has always held in high regard. Twins Hall of Famer Jim Kaat is set to rejoin Twins' broadcasts this season and it begins with the Hot Stove Show tonight! Kaat talks about this return to the Twins' airwaves, the current Twins team headed into camp and a memorable Twins team from 50 years ago. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Top prospect Royce Lewis was invited to his first big league camp and tonight he accepted the invitation to join us on the Twins Hot Stove Show. A guy who Lewis impressed often last year was Twins Director of Minor League Operations Jeremy Zoll. Zoll stops by to offer pomp and circumstance on recent graduates at the Twins Dominican Academy. Additionally, he updates listeners on the newly formatted Instructional League and how it is already paying dividends. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We do our best to take your mind off the Polar Vortex with the Twins Hot Stove Show. You’ll never believe who lives down the street from new Twins reliever Blake Parker? He’ll talk about his neighbor, role in the bullpen and what drew him to the team. Kohl Stewart also joins us on the show tonight as he discusses his offseason and the excitement that some of the new faces bring to the clubhouse. It’s a great night to escape the cold and talk Twins baseball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB.com’s Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Twins reporter Do-Hyoung Park (@dohyoungpark) analyze Byron Buxton and Jonathan Schoop and their outlook for the upcoming season. Plus, they break down the battle at first base and could Craig Kimbrel be a fit in the Twin Cities? To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It is a Caravan edition of the “Hot Stove Show” this week. We have hit the road, as we hear from manager Rocco Baldelli on his “initiation” to this great Twins winter tradition, his interactions with the fans and how Twinsfest will be important for his coaching staff. Jose Berrios is also on the road trip, as he chats about getting to know the new skipper, some colorful apparel, ways he is preparing for the 2019 campaign and more. Plus, we catch up with some folks, who were hoping to have a nice haul during the second annual Twins Ice Fishing Classic. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB.com Twins reporter Do-Hyoung Park (@dohyoungpark) sits down with pitcher Jose Berrios (@JOLaMaKina) during the team’s Winter Caravan to highlight his goals for the 2019 season and talk about using social media to promote his offseason workouts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's edition of The Twins Hot Stove Show hits the road in a couple of different ways as we catch up with Trevor Hildenberger live from the Twins Caravan. Hildenberger recants stories from his caravan visits while contemplating additions to his pitching repertoire during this offseason. We then introduce you to the ‘Weapon,’ which is the new Twins assistant pitching coach, Jeremy Hefner. Jeremy discusses his expectations for a transition from a behind-the-scenes role to the impact he'll have in the bullpen. Additionally, Jeremy informs us of how his relationship with new pitching coach Wes Johnson has evolved as well as their personal hometown visits to several different pitchers on the team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Twins manager Rocco Baldelli returns to the Twins Hot Stove Show to get us caught up on his recent hometown visits of Byron Buxton and Miguel Sano. Baldelli provides his perspective on the addition of Nelson Cruz as an opponent of his as well as what has been the biggest surprise in his first two months on the job. We hand the ball to reliever Taylor Rogers in the second segment to discuss the new skipper, the evolution of his slider in 2018 and how happy the Twins' pitching staff is to see Nelson Cruz in its dugout. Rogers closes out the show by taking three cuts, which includes his take on “spin rate” in a sport other than baseball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What kind of heat can Blake Parker bring to the bullpen? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@castrovince) and Twins reporter Do-Hyoung Park (@dohyoungpark) break down his value and discuss where the Twins stack up in the American League Central. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does Nelson Cruz add to the Twins' lineup? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@Castrovince) and Twins reporter Do-Hyoung Park (@dohyoungpark) break down Cruz's impact on the club. Plus, what's next for the Twins in 2019? They discuss the team's biggest needs ahead of Spring Training. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We are on Cruz control with our 1st show of 2019, as newest Twin Nelson Cruz joins this week’s show. While sitting on the beach in the Dominican Republic he chats about who, and what, had a hand in him signing with the team. “The Boomstick” then takes three cuts, including how he picked up that nickname. General Manager Thad Levine is familiar with Nelson from their time together in Texas, and he is very excited about adding this bat to the lineup and the impact Cruz can have on some of the younger players. Could the Twins be looking to add a closer next? Thad looks at that possibility and more on this week’s Hot Stove Show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“It was a big week in Twins Territory as the team announced they are going to retire Joe Mauer’s #7 during the 2019 season. We were at the ceremony to chat with Joe about the honor and also caught up with some of the other guys who have their number’s displayed at Target Field. The now longest tenured Twin, Kyle Gibson, joins the show to discuss new pitching coach Wes Johnson, a busy off-season and more. And we have a challenging “What’s Brewing” contest for you this week! Join us for the final show of 2018, as we will be back on January 2nd 2019!” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What's next for the Twins this offseason? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@Castrovince) and Twins reporter Do-Hyoung Park (@dohyoungpark) recap Rocco Baldelli's first Winter Meetings as manager. They also discuss the club's closer options for 2019 and Joe Mauer's jersey retirement. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What has been the Twins' approach so far at baseball's Winter Meetings? General manager Thad Levine joins us from Las Vegas to discuss that. He talks about how Rocco Baldelli will be making the rounds and meeting face to face with his players, and offers a candid look at the all the factors to consider when signing a player to a one-year contract, such as the team did last week with free-agent second baseman Jonathan Schoop. We are then joined by the newest Twin, who is excited for a fresh start after he struggled in 2018. We then make Thad take three cuts, including which member of the Twins' baseball operations would be a rodeo star. That and more on this week's episode. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New manager Rocco Baldelli speaks to the media at the Winter Meetings in Las Vegas and discusses the challenges of being a first-time manager and how he looks to handle them. Plus, he hopes to visit some players and and connect with them as they prepare for 2019. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could the Twins sign Nelson Cruz? MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Twins beat reporter Do-Hyoung Park (@dohyoungpark) sit down with Hall of Famer Jack Morris at the Winter Meetings to break down it all down. They also discuss the club's expectations for Miguel Sanó and Byron Buxton in 2019. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Why does newest Twin C.J. Cron wear #24? He discusses that important connection on this week’s “Twins Hot Stove Show”. He also chats about a unique trait shared by Joe Mauer and Mike Trout, and explains why you may have spotted him at a Phoenix Suns game or two during the 2017-2018 NBA season. Then we catch up with the Twins’ new pitching coach Wes Johnson, who is excited to employ a lot of his philosophies which were extremely successful at the collegiate level. We also recall the Twins’ trip to the White House in 1991 and the reception with George H. W. Bush as we pay tribute to the late 41st President of the United States. All that, and our “What’s Brewing” contest on this week’s show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Would Marwin González be a fit in Minnesota? Could Jonathan Schoop fill the Twins' middle-infield needs? MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince (@Castrovince) and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger (@RhettBollinger) break down potential free-agent candidates. They also discuss the club's goals ahead of the Winter Meetings and the decision to non-tender Robbie Grossman. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s our season debut of the Twins Hot Stove Show, and we catch up with Twins CBO Derek Falvey and manager Rocco Baldelli fresh from a team meeting in Fort Myers. Derek details how the team approached their search for a new skipper and what stood out for Baldelli. We then visit with Rocco regarding the meet and greet with the coaching staff, how he views the managerial role in the modern game and on creating an identity for the team. He then takes 3 cuts which covers horse racing, his home state and more. Plus, your chance to play our “What’s brewing contest”. Join us for the season debut of the Twins Hot Stove Show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss team's decisions ahead of the non-tender deadline. They also break down the Twins pickup of C.J. Cron, Rocco Baldelli's hiring of Bill Evers and the latest Hot Stove rumors. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss Joe Mauer's career and if he belongs in the Hall of Fame. They also break down who will play first base and the latest with Rocco Baldelli's coaching staff. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger break down how the club will address its payroll in 2019. They also discuss Derek Shelton returning as the Twins' bench coach, the acquisition of Michael Reed, Joe Mauer's pending announcement and possible free agent targets to bolster the bullpen. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With Rocco Baldelli in town, how will the rest of his coaching staff shake out? MLB.com’s Darwin Zook and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss the possible scenarios. Plus, the Twins make some roster moves with the Hot Stove season in full swing. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger break down the team's hiring of Rocco Baldelli. They also discuss possible free agent targets for the Twins this offseason. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB.com's Anthony Castrovince and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger break down Minnesota's managerial search. They also discuss the Twins' offseason plans for Miguel Sanó and Byron Buxton. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Molitor joins Jack Morris & Kris Atteberry for the season finale of “Inside Twins.” The season did not unfold how Paul had hoped, but he is proud of the effort from his team, especially coming down the stretch. He also discusses how the off-season will start to play out, and yes – the two Hall of Famers from St. Paul also chat about another of St. Paul’s finest – Joe Mauer To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins’ CBO Derek Falvey joins the show with a week left in the regular season. He address some injury situations, as even though it is September the team is playing a little short-handed right now. We hear about some adjustments to how the team is handling instructional league, and could the Twins be on the move and looking for a different Double-A affiliate? That and more on this week’s Inside Twins. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“What is in the future for Joe Mauer? Twins CBO Derek Falvey joins the show this week to discuss that hot topic. There is more conversation regarding the “opener” concept, looking at how it layers into potential pursuit of free agent pitching and if there are other variations of the theory to employ. Plus, we scratch the surface on the structure for off-season organization meetings and planning.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Molitor joins Jack Morris and Kris Atteberry and Jack wants to talk about the "opener" concept. Mr. Morris has his opinion on this evolution in the game, and Paul provides details on the research involved and the desired results from this approach. Jorge Lopez' flirtation with a perfect game on Saturday has Jack and Paul reflecting on their involvement in some of those rare memorable moments. Paul also discusses some of the late season callups, including the guy he is giving the ball to today - Chase De Jong. That and more on this week's show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The decision by the Twins to not recall Byron Buxton for the final month of the season has raised many questions, and general manager Thad Levine joins the show to provide some insight and answers. The front office has not been successful in reaching Buxton directly to discuss their decision and they recognize the importance and welcome that conversation. Thad also discusses the Twins rolling out "the opener" concept in the series finale vs. Texas and more on this week's Inside Twins. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September call-ups and the direction for the team in that month is a hot topic on this week’s edition of "Inside Twins." Twins' CBO Derek Falvey discusses the possibility of the team using a 6-man rotation over the final month of the season, along with if the team will consider the concept of "an opener". The game has always evolved from era to era, and Derek feels it's a new way to prevent runs. The team is anxious to see Byron Buxton play in his 3rdstraight game for Rochester today, but there a ton of variables which will go into if Byron is called-up or just focused on a re-set in Spring Training. Derek also provides an update on Michael Pineda, Matt Belisle and Ervin Santana. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Manager Paul Molitor joins Jack Morris and Kris Atteberry on this week’s show. There is some really interesting conversation regarding a recent run of good play at Target Field, players bringing their best every day, still valuing the “little things” and how to truly play for the team. They also cover some roster moves as Ervin Santana is on the D-L and Stephen Gonsalves will make his big league debut on Monday. Jack and Paul also reflect on the special pregame ceremony from Saturday which honored the Hall of Famers from St. Paul. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins top pick in 2013, Kohl Stewart makes his major league debut, and General Manager Thad Levine joins the show to discuss Stewart’s long and winding road to the show. He also reacts to comments from Ervin Santana who said the front office “gave up on us”, respecting Ervin’s opinion - yet detailing the decision making process which led to the moves the team made. Speaking of trades, Thad chats about sending closer Fernando Rodney to Oakland and on the player the Twins received – Dakota Chalmers. He also provides on update on the chances that Michael Pineda and Byron Buxton will be called up in September, as Pineda has had a couple of good rehab assignments in Florida and Buxton is due to come of the D-L and play for Rochester on Tuesday. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A week that started with the trade of Brian Dozier could be concluding with a sweep of the Royals. Manager Paul Molitor joins Kris Atteberry on this week’s show, as they talk about how the team has moved forward since the trade. Paul looks at what could be Max Kepler’s ceiling, discusses strides Jorge Polanco is making from the right side of the plate and trying to find the right ways to use the recently returned Trevor May. They also chat about the interesting road Oliver Drake has taken to the Twins, his 5th team here in 2018 – which is a major league record. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As you can imagine, trades are the hot topic as Twins CBO Derek Falvey joins this week’s show. He discusses the unfortunate circumstances of how news broke of the trade of Eduardo Escobar to Arizona, and how Ryan Pressly made himself a pitcher in demand. Derek dives into the players the team received for Esco and Press, and how active the team will be in final two days before the trade deadline. We also touch base on Joe Mauer’s future, and the special day in Cooperstown as Jack Morris, Jim Thome and others in the class of 2018 are inducted into the Hall of Fame. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Has the slow start out of the All-Star break made the Twins sellers as the trade deadline approaches? General Manager Thad Levine joins “Inside Twins” to discuss that, explaining the team is always looking for “good baseball deals” whether selling or buying. Thad is ecstatic about Ervin Santana making his season debut on Wednesday in Toronto, and he sheds some light on the Rochester Red Wings employing the “opener” concept. We also receive updates on Sano, Buxton and more on this week’s show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the first half concludes, Twins CBO Derek Falvey stops by for a detailed discussion on his team at the break. This current successful homestand has giving Derek more time to find the team’s identity, and he likes to evaluate his squad in 10-game increments. The trade deadline is looming, but over the last 3 years 80% of the acquisitions have occurred within the 5 days leading up that date, so there is time to decide between buyer or seller. He also offers some injury updates on Buxton and Nick Gordon, and touches base on the pitching trend of "the opener concept" Tampa Bay has rolled out of starting a relief pitching. It’s a jam packed edition of "Inside Twins." To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

We circle more than the bases when Manager Paul Molitor joins Kris Atteberry and Jack Morris for this week’s show. They really get into the value of wins for a pitcher, which in turn gives us a glimpse into a part of Jack’s upcoming Hall of Fame acceptance speech. Jorge Polanco returned from his 80 game suspension this week and they chat about his impact so far. Plus, Paul’s reaction to some comments from Tom Kelly and the impact TK had - and continues to have - for both Paul and Jack. That and more on this week’s “Inside Twins”. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Our old friend and colleague, and current member of the Cubs radio team, Ron Coomer slides over into our booth at Wrigley Field to join Cory Provus and Dan Gladden for a round table discussion on this week’s show. It has been a hot and steamy weekend in Chicago, so the guys discuss heat related issues in the game. They also chat about the struggles the Twins have had on this road trip and in the first half of the season, including injuries and guys who have not been around to contribute. It is a fun and interesting show from the North side of Chicago on this week’s “Inside Twins”. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins manager Paul Molitor swings by to chat about another up and down week for his club. There was a roster move for him to address, along with how some of baseball’s unwritten rules came into play over the past few games. Plus, with the Twins heading to Wrigley Field next weekend Paul reflects on some of his memories from that legendary ballpark – including a stint singing the 7th inning stretch. Join us for this week’s “Inside Twins”. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A lot to talk about this week when Twins’ CBO Derek Falvey stops by the show. We start with hearing the vision, philosophy and what the Twins hope to see from sending Miguel Sano down to class-a Fort Myers. Derek provides insights on that, along with updates on Jorge Polanco, Byron Buxton and Ervin Santana. There is also the first discussion of the season on making trades and the prospects of being buyers or sellers. Tune in for a Father’s Day edition of “Inside Twins”. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It’s been a tough week for Paul Molitor’s team, he joins this week’s show to discuss the struggles. Pitchers seem to have troubles the 3rd time through the order, and Paul discusses some of the factors, including an infatuation with strikeouts. Addison Reed has allowed 6 home runs already this season and Paul needs to find ways to use him to assist Reed in getting back on track. He wraps up looking at Fernando Romero trying to shutdown Mike Trout, Albert Pujols and the Angels. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week’s show was about three things… the draft, the draft and the draft. Twins CBO Derek Falvey says they may have “broke the coffee pot budget” with the organization’s extensive prep. He talks about some upgrades to the draft “war room”, in addition to the process and discussion which goes on inside those 4 walls. He provides honest assessments on the thoughts with the 20th pick in the first round, parting with a pick in the Phil Hughes trade, how he prefers athletes that have played more than just baseball and more. A very informative and entertaining show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

SVP, GM Thad Levine joins Kris Atteberry hours after the trade of Phil Hughes to the San Diego Padres as they go over the logistics that went into completing the move. That move also opens up an additional roster space to which Thad says allows the team to be more aggressive on the waiver wire and around the June 1st Minor League Opt-out date. Could the Phil Hughes trade result in more additions that what they received today? Plus, the two discuss the trend across the league that starting pitchers can’t face an lineup more than twice in a game and how to analyze those numbers. Those are just few of the highlights on this Memorial Day Weekend edition of Inside Twins. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Molitor is our guest this week, as he looks at what has been a tough stretch for his club. Injuries and lack of execution in key situations have played big roles in the Twins going 1-4 this week. The injuries mount as Joe Mauer has hit the D-L, and Paul chats about missing Joe at the plate and in the field. Max Kepler has been a silver lining, with confidence and comfort being big factors to his success. That and more with Mr. Molitor on “Inside Twins”. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

A lot of excitement over Fernando Romero and Shohei Ohtani taking the hill in the series finale today in Anaheim, and count Twins’ CBO Derek Falvey among those ready for the matchup. He chats about that, and also gives plenty of updates on Twins players working their way back from injuries. Sano will most likely need a rehab stint, while Trevor May and Ervin Santana are making strides in their returns. That and more on this week’s edition of “Inside Twins”. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Byron Buxton could be ready to go soon, and without the need of a rehab assignment. Assistant General Manager Rob Antony delivers that news on this week’s “Inside Twins”. He also calms any fears as to the injury to Jason Castro’s knee, and provides updates on Sano, Santana and May. As for the guys currently on the diamond, he isn’t sure that two wins in a row constitutes a streak, but the Twins have been playing better and look to take 3 of 4 from the White Sox in Chicago. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“It has been a tough week for his squad, but manager Paul Molitor tries to keep things in perspective. He discusses that message on this week’s “Inside Twins”. Jose Berrios gets the start in the series finale against the Reds, and Paul is very impressed with the young right hander so far this season. He looks at the ups and downs from the Twins at the plate, and has some high praise for Joey Votto. That and more on this week’s show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Assistant General Manager Rob Antony joins the show this week. He was in Puerto Rico earlier in the week for the two games vs. Cleveland and provides some interesting, insightful points from the trip and also on baseball perhaps expanding games played outside of North America. Plus he provides on update on Byron Buxton, who was placed on the D-L due to migraines, looks at the injury which has sidelined pitcher Jake Reed and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins saw three games postponed due to the snowfall in Minneapolis but CBO Derek Falvey still joins Cory Provus on Inside Twins as we reset the all things Twins Baseball. Derek fills us in on some roster move as the team prepares for Puerto Rico as well as an interesting rule because the two games are being played “Internationally”. The two also recap why this Twins team has had success this year and how several key members are progressing from a health perspective. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Today’s game vs. Seattle was postponed, but Paul Molitor still stopped by for this week’s edition of “Inside Twins”. The cancellation impacts the rotation, Paul discusses that. The defending World Series Champion Astros will be making their only trip of the season to Target Field starting Monday, the manager examines if he can use a series this early in the season as a measuring stick for his squad. Plus, Paul tells us who he will be cheering for in the final round of the Masters. That and more on this week’s show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

General Manager Thad Levine joins the season debut of “Inside Twins”. He looks at the solid first two games of the season, including good signs from Max Kepler. Logan Morrison gets the start at first today in Baltimore, he is looking for his first hit with the Twins but Thad says Logan has had good at-bats. He also discusses what they hope is a solid catching tandem of Jason Castro and Mitch Garver. Plus an injury update on pitchers Phil Hughes and Ervin Santana. Join us for this week’s episode. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The manager has center stage on our final edition of the Hot Stove Show. Paul Molitor discusses the roster make up heading into opening day, the health of some key players like Eddie Rosario and more. He also reflects on what were the best parts of the past 6 weeks, and the excitement he will feel when he lines up on the baseline Thursday in Baltimore as we welcome in the 2018 campaign. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Did Phil Hughes lock up a spot in the Twins rotation? MLB.com’s Darwin Zook and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss how the team plans to use Hughes this season and why Minnesota should be fighting for a playoff spot again in 2018. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

One of the Twins all-time greats & fan favorite Jim Kaat joins the show this week. He chats about the makeup of the modern pitching staff, how he would attack hitters in this era, and a couple of trips down memory lane. Plus, newest Twin Lance Lynn discusses his debut and on signing with the club. That and more on this week’s episode. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Lance Lynn is officially a Minnesota Twin. MLB.com’s Tim McMaster and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss the Lynn signing, his first outing and how the starting rotation stacks up now with the addition of Lynn. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

What does Twins Bullpen coach Eddie Guardado think about the return of the bullpen car? We ignite that conversation on this week’s Hot Stove Show. Eddie also details evaluating his relievers during spring training and how he goes about welcoming new members to the pen. Plus, Dan Gladden talks about who has made their mark on him so far in Fort Myers. Join us for this week’s edition of the Hot Stove Show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Dozier disappointed with no contract offer. Gibson looking to build off strong second half of 2017. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss Brian Dozier being unhappy with the Twins after not receiving a contract offer and Kyle Gibson using advice from Byron Buxton to help build off of a strong second half of the season in 2017. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

“We welcome newest Twin Logan Morrison to the Hot Stove Show this week. He discusses what factored into his decision to sign, being “recruited” by Jake Odorizzi, and more. Cory Provus checks in from Fort Myers to chat about the first week of grapefruit league action, and then Morrison steps back to take 3 cuts – including comparing his game to baseball idol – George Brett. Tune in for this edition of the Hot Stove Show.” To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins add Morrison to lineup. Hughes sharp in his return to the mound. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss Twins addition of Logan Morrison and Phil Hughes return to the mound after struggling for most of 2017 with injuries. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

MLB.com’s Tim McMaster and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss the additions to the bullpen this offseason as well as the team acquiring veteran starters, Jake Odorizzi and Anibal Sanchez. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Newest Twin Jake Odorizzi joins the show this week. He talks about the trade, what he brings to his new squad, his thoughts on baseball’s pace of play initiative and more. Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey also stops by to discuss the additions to the team and the pitching staff. Then, a tribute to a special person from our own Kris Atteberry’s life and the unique role America’s pastime played in this relationship. Tune in for another edition of the Twins Hot Stove Show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Minnesota’s Executive Vice President and Chief Baseball Officer, Derek Falvey, discusses the current rotation, the need to add to the current staff and the emergence of Byron Buxton. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The first official workout of Spring Training for Twins Pitchers and Catchers is in the books, and we caught up with Phil Hughes right after he came off the mound. He talks about looking forward to staying healthy this season, how camps have changed over the course of his career and more. He also offers up some Valentine’s Day advice when he steps in for 3 cuts. We also chat with the man who is in charge of running camp this Spring, new Twins’ bench coach Derek Shelton. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How will Ervin Santana's injury impact the Twins in 2018? MLB.com’s Tim McMaster and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss team ace Ervin Santana missing 10-12 weeks with a finger injury and break down if the club could lure in free agent starting pitcher Yu Darvish in free agency. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey is already in Fort Myers one week ahead of pitchers and catchers. He joins the show to discuss Ervin Santana’s injury and what that means for the rotation and its impact on the pursuit of free agents. He also provides an update on Trevor May and Miguel Sano. Byron Buxton will be heading to Florida soon. We caught up with him after a round in the batting cage at his home in Baxley Georgia to talk about his off-season and then he takes 3 cuts from us. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Twins closer Glen Perkins is retiring from baseball. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger talk about Perkins' career in Minnesota and provide an update on the search for another starting pitcher. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins pitchers and catchers will have their first Spring Training workout in just two weeks from today. General manager Thad Levine joins us to discuss the rapidly concluding offseason. He also looks at what continues to be a slow moving free-agent market. One of the guys the Twins have signed is reliever Addison Reed, and he talks about how a former Twin played a key role in his decision to join the organization. Reed also makes a Super Bowl prediction when he steps in for three cuts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Santana making a comeback? Lewis, Gordon among top 10 SS prospects. MLB.com's Dani Wexelman and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss if two-time Cy Young winner Johan Santana will attempt another comeback and the club's bright future at shortstop with prospects Nick Gordon and Royce Lewis. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Hot Stove Show is on the road again this week with the Twins Winter Caravan. Bert Blyleven is a caravan veteran and he discusses trips past and present along with some words of wisdom he is passing on to Taylor Rogers and Trevor Hildenberger who are also part of the traveling party. Plus, find out why Hildenberger heard some boo-birds at a stop, and Rogers really wants to see Trevor attempt some snowmobiling. That and more on this week's edition To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins added another key piece to their bullpen by signing reliever Addison Reed. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger talk about where Reed slots into the new-look bullpen as well as what roles Jim Kaat and Justin Morneau will fill. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins Hot Stove Show brings the Cedar Rapids Kernels Winter Caravan stop to you as we catch up with outfielder Zack Granite and catcher Mitch Garver. Mitch and Zack get us caught up on their offseason and how they plan to build off their debuts last year. We also introduce you to new director of Minor League operations Jeremy Zoll as well as check in with Justin Morneau on his new career change. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins just concluded their comprehensive organizational meetings in Fort Myers, and we catch up with manager Paul Molitor on his way home from Florida. He discusses the slow free-agent market this offseason, getting on the same page with his new coaches and more. We also hear from Twins president Dave St. Peter and outfielder Eddie Rosario, who were in San Juan to promote the Puerto Rico series vs. Cleveland in April. Then Paul jumps in to take three cuts, including his thoughts on neck pillows and if he has any New Year's resolutions. Check out this week's show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Justin Morneau is back in the Twins organization. MLB.com's Darwin Zook and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss Morneau's new role with the team and Minnesota's quest to find another top-of-the-rotation starter. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can Byron Buxton continue to build on his great second half of the 2017 season? MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss Buxton's breakout performance and break down whether this team can make the postseason once again in 2018. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

New Twins relief pitcher Zach Duke joins the Hot Stove show this week. He chats about how a key member of last year's Twins bullpen helped lead Zach to Minnesota, his comeback from Tommy John surgery and more. He also takes three cuts, which includes the toast at his wedding, courtesy of a former Twins closer. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins Hot Stove Show's last show in 2017 features Hall of Famer Rod Carew, who discusses his role on the Modern Era Committee and inducting Jack Morris as a member of the Hall of Fame. The conversation leads us to who Rod's favorite players are in today's game and how the Twins can build on last year's success. Rod ends the show with an update on his family and his New Year's Resolution in this week's three cuts. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Is Yu Darvish still on the Twins' radar this offseason? MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss if the team has a chance to sign the starter and what they expect to get out of Michael Pineda after having Tommy John surgery last season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With the Winter Meetings in the rear-view mirror, Derrick Falvey joins the Twins Hot Stove show to discuss the additions of Michael Pineda and Fernando Rodney to the pitching staff and more. We also introduce Twins Territory to new Twins pitching coach Garvin Alston as he walks us through his process of becoming familiar with Twins' pitchers. We end the show as Alston takes three cuts about some of his favorite holiday traditions. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

This week's show has a Hall of Fame flare, as Jack Morris joins us to discuss his Call to the Hall. General manager Thad Levine checks in from Orlando and the Winter Meetings and talks about the signing of Michael Pineda, the Twins' interest in free-agent starting pitcher Yu Darvish and he takes three cuts - including the most interesting reason he has heard for a player declining to sign with a team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Former Twins pitcher Jack Morris is the newest member of the Baseball Hall of Fame. MLB.com's Tim McMaster and Jack Morris, along with Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss Morris finally getting the call for the Hall of Fame and the team's need to add starting pitching. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Could the Twins scoop up prize free agent Yu Darvish this offseason? MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss the team's need for a frontline starter and why Shohei Ohtani won't be in a Minnesota uniform next season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins Hot Stove Show makes its debut as we get you caught up on the news around the league and central to the Minnesota Twins. Chief baseball officer Derek Falvey provides a glimpse into the thought of process of the Twins this offseason as well as a preview of next week's Winter Meetings. Twins catcher Jason Castro was a big free-agent signing last season and he stops by to reflect on that process and add his input on available pitchers on the market. Finally, Jason wraps up the show with a Christmas theme of three cuts. The Twins Hot Stove Show airs live every Wednesday from 6:00 to 6:30pm. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Are the Twins one of the frontrunners for Shohei Ohtani? MLB.com's Darwin Zook and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss why the team wants to sign the Japanese star and break down Johan Santana's chance to make the Hall of Fame. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

How did Paul Molitor take a 103-loss team in 2016 to the Wild Card Game in 2017? MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger break down Molitor's approach to managing the team and discuss if Johan Santana belongs in the Hall of Fame. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Molitor talks about how his team improved from a 59-win team in 2016 to an 85-win team in 2017, as Molitor was named the AL Manager of the Year. He also discusses matching wits against his former manager, Ron Gardenhire, who is now the skipper in Detroit. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Dozier and Byron Buxton are officially Gold Glove winners. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Twins reporter talk about how Dozier and Buxton improved their defense this season as well as Paul Molitor's chances to win AL Manager of the Year. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Can the Twins continue their 2017 success and reach the postseason again next season? MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss the additions that need to be made this offseason to make another run at the Cleveland Indians in the AL Central. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Garvin Alston is the new pitching coach in Minnesota. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger discuss why the organization felt he was the right fit for this team and how Paul Molitor's three-year extension played out this offseason. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins used a long list of starters this season on their run to the Wild Card Game. MLB.com's Matt Waymire discuss how Ervin Santana was able to remain the one constant in the pitching staff all season long and why Jose Berrios could be the team's future ace. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins' season ended with a loss in the Wild Card Game but 2017 was a highly successful year for Minnesota. MLB.com's Matt Waymire and Twins reporter Rhett Bollinger explain how the team was able to turn things around after losing over a hundred games in 2016 and why they feel like they can compete for the division next season. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins became the first team ever to rebound from a 100-loss season to make the playoffs the following year. MLB.com brings you back to the best moments of this historical 2017 run. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Dozier becomes first okay player to hit a lead-off homer in a postseason open To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

It has been an incredible turnaround this season for the Twins. General manager Thad Levine discusses that success, along with the intricacies of how the baseball operations staff gelled in this their first season together. He delves into if Miguel Sano will be on the roster for Tuesday's Wild Card Game in New York, along with other roster-construction considerations. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The season finale looks ahead to Tuesday's Wild Card Game in New York. Paul discusses what role Miguel Sano may have in the game Tuesday. He also calls handling the pitching in the playoffs as the major difference between the regular and post seasons. We then wrap things up with some fun rapid fire questions for the manager. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Bartolo Colon threw 6 1/3 innings of one-run ball in his potential last MLB start, while Jason Castro homered in the Twins' win To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins pitcher Aaron Slegers allowed three runs over 4 1/3 innings in the team's 3-2 loss to the Tigers To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Dozier and Eduardo Escobar tallied three hits and three RBIs and hit back-to-back homers during the Twins' 6-3 win. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Ervin Santana tossed five scoreless innings for the Twins. Paul Molitor discusses the loss. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jorge Polanco hit a homer in a loss to the Tribe, but Minnesota still clinched the second AL Wild Card bid with an Angels' loss to the White Sox. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Dozier hit a go-ahead three-run homer in the 8th inning as the Twins came from behind to defeat the Indians, 8-6 Filesize: 6781890 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

After a rough start to the week, the Twins have been taking care of things against Detroit and are on the verge of a four-game sweep. It has the Twins magic number for a wild card spot at 4. Paul talks about the pursuit of the postseason, staying focused and not taking anything for granted. He also talks about shuffling his rotation and more on this week's show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chief baseball officer Derek Falvey likes the fact the Twins are scoreboard watching here in late September, with the team in prime position for the postseason. Would Miguel Sano be available for the playoffs? Falvey addresses that, along with the nice job Eduardo Escobar has done at third. That and more on this week's show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Travis Shaw hammered a walk-off two-run homer to center field to lift the Brewers to a 4-3 victory in the bottom of the 10th. Brewers manager Craig Counsell and Travis Shaw discuss the walk-off win. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Byron Buxton and Max Kepler each drove in two runs, backing Kyle Gibson's strong start to lead the Twins to a 7-3 win. Twins manager Paul Molitor discusses the win. Kyle Gibson talks about his solid start and Byron Buxton looks back on his three-hit game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Byron Buxton, Joe Mauer, Max Kepler and Jason Castro each collected two RBIs in the Twins' 12-1 win over the Tigers To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins opened the scoring with singles from Joe Mauer and Jorge Polanco, but Bartolo Colon allowed six runs. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Missing a chance in the 1st and unable to rally after 3 1/3 by Jose Berrios, the Twins' Wild Card lead remained at 1 1/2. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins were held in check behind Ervin Santana (5 2/3 innings), ceding ground in the Wild Card race to the Yanks. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins scored seven in the 2nd and six in the 5th inning, belting four homers in their 13-7 victory over the Blue Jays. Twins manager Paul Moliter discusses the home win. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Assistant general manager Rob Antony joins the show this week and looks at what a difference a year makes, as the Twins find themselves battling for a Wild Card spot in the American League. There have been a handful of surprise contributors to the Twins' success. Rob chats about these players, gives an injury update on Miguel Sano and more. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul loves the feel of September baseball, and the push for a spot in the postseason. He talks about how his team is handling the pressure that comes with chasing a playoff spot. The last two games did not go the Twins' way, but they can still split the series with Toronto and take four of six on the homestand. Kyle Gibson gets the start, and Paul talks about Kyle's turnaround and the solid last five starts for Kyle. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eddie Rosario and Eduardo Escobar homered, but starter Adalbero Mejia and the bullpen struggled. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Brian Dozier smacked his 31st homer, but Bartolo Colon was unable to bring home the win on Big Sexy Night. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Byron Buxton crushed a walk-off home run in the 10th to power the Twins over the Blue Jays, 3-2 To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins manager Paul Molitor, Eddie Rosario, and Ervin Santana talk about their 3-1 extra-innings win against the Padres To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins manager Paul Molitor, Jason Castro and Kyle Gibson talk about their 16-0 win vs. the Padres. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

As the Minnesota Twins continue their playoff push, general manager Thad Levine joins Cory Provus as the two discuss the makeup of the team over the final 20 games of the season. Thad puts a definitive barometer on the key to Kyle Gibson's recent success, while trying to determine where Bartolo Colon's nickname "Big Sexy" comes from. They also run through the health of the roster and who may impact the team down the stretch. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins Manager Paul Molitor joins Kris Atteberry and Jack Morris as the group discusses the impact of Hurricane Irma on family members and colleagues throughout the organization. Molitor goes on to compliment the team's ability to stay focused on baseball as they continue to pursue a postseason bid. As they continue that push, Molitor discusses how he plans to write out his lineup card and utilize the bullpen for the remainder of the season. Finally, Molitor shares his career learning curve when facing a power pitcher as opposed to a veteran who can move the baseball. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kennys Vargas hits a two-run homer in attempts to rally the Twins. Paul Molitor discusses the loss To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins Manager Paul Molitor on 5-2 loss to Kansas City Royals. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eddie Rosario had two hits and four RBIs, including a solo home run, to propel the Twins to an 8-5 win over the Royals. Manager Paul Molitor discusses the win. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jorge Polanco's go-ahead single with the bases loaded capped off a three-run 9th that handed the Twins a 4-2 comeback victory. Paul Molitor talks about the win. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins and Rays combined for five home runs, tying the game three times before Jorge Polanco's bunt single settled the score. Paul Molitor talks about the win. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Molitor discusses the Twins' 2-1 loss to the Rays and Bartolo Colon reacts to his performance. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Joe Mauer extended his hitting streak to 13 games with a double in the 5th inning but the Twins would go on to fall to the Rays, 11-4. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins hit the final month of the season in contention for a postseason spot. Chief baseball officer Derek Falvey looks at some of the keys to the team's success. He says that Miguel Sano could be ready to face some live pitching this week as he works his way back from injury. Derek also discusses how Joe Mauer has had a tremendous impact on every other infielder, how fortunate they are that Byron Buxton's hand injury is just a bruise and what is next for Robbie Grossman, Adalberto Mejia and Hector Santiago To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Coming off a record setting shutout victory, the Twins look to take the series from the Royals. Paul discusses how Ervin Santana has been such a key, the impressive roll that Joe Mauer has been on, and how Byron Buxton's approach at the plate may be tweaked while he deals with a bruised hand. That and more on this week's show. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Byron Buxton's hot streak continues against the Royals, but the Twins fall to Kansas City, 5-4. Paul Molitor discusses the loss. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eduardo Escobar had two homers and six RBIs, while Kyle Gibson tossed six scoreless to pace the Twins' 17-0 win over the Royals. Twins manager Paul Molitor on huge win To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Even Joe Mauer's two-run single in the 9th inning was not enough for the Twins to seize the lead from the Royals, as Mike Moustakas' homer was too much to overcome in the 7-6 defeat. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Kepler finished the day with two RBIs and brought home the winning run after getting hit in the 9th with the bases loaded. Paul Molitor discusses the wild 9th inning to earn the win. Max Kepler discusses his approach at the plate. Ehire Adrianza talks about his approach in the 9th inning. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Eddie Rosario crushed two home runs and Jose Berrios struck out 11 in the Twins' 11-1 victory over the White Sox. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jorge Polanco hit two homers, one from each side, to lift the Twins to a 6-4 win vs. the White Sox. Manager Paul Molitor, Jorge Polanco, and Eduardo Esobar discuss the win. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Byron "Buck" Buxton belted three home runs and added five RBIs to lead the Twins to a 7-2 win over the Blue Jays. Paul Molitor took questions from reporters following the win. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

September callups are looming, assistant general manager Rob Antony joins the show to chat about that and other player shuffling that could occur throughout the organization. He updates what is next for Hector Santiago, Adalberto Mejia and Dietrich Enns, while discussing if the team has seen enough to fully evaluate Kennys Vargas To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul is looking for a win to take the series from Toronto, and also to split this eight-game road trip. A lot of conversation regarding today's starting pitcher Kyle Gibson, who has a chance to build off one of his best starts of the season. Paul also chats about the young core carrying the team offensively and how focused these youngsters are on a day-to-day basis. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Molitor on the tough loss and Dillon Gee on his start. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins manager Paul Molitor discusses the 6-1 win over the Blue Jays To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Despite Byron Buxton's solo home run the Twins were unable to create offensive opportunities which lead to their 5-1 loss to the White Sox. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jorge Polanco homers and drives in two but Tim Anderson hit a walk-off for Chicago as the Twins fell to the White Sox 4-3. Manager Paul Molitor discusses the loss. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Kyle Gibson threw seven innings of one-run ball, and three different Twins homered during their 4-1 win over the White Sox. Rick Renteria discusses the White Sox debut of their sixth-ranked prospect, Lucas Giolito. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins offense powered four home runs while the pitching staff allowed two runs in the club's big win. Twins manager Paul Molitor along with Dillon Gee and Byron Buxton discuss the win in Game 2. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Jorge Polanco's solid offensive performance stood out for the Twins, as they lost to the White Sox 7-6 in the first game of Monday's double header between the two teams. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Twins scored nine runs in the 1st inning, capped with an Eddie Rosario grand slam in a 12-5 blowout win over the D-backs. Paul Molitor discusses. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

With his team looking at a sweep of Arizona, the manager discusses what has put his squad in this position. Byron Buxton's play of late has got Paul's attention, and the ignitor thinks his center fielder is also a catalyst. He chats about Bartolo Colon being the Twins' most steady starting pitcher over the last few weeks, and how honoring past players during Hall of Fame weekend can have an impact on the current team. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Chief baseball officer Derek Falvey joins the show this week, a week which highlighted the Twins' resiliency again - as they struggled with Cleveland but had bounced back against Arizona. It has been a surge powered by the young core players, who continue to make important strides. Derek also discusses one of the organization's top young arms in Stephen Gonsalves, and chats about the newest addition to the front office in director of baseball operations Daniel Adler. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Paul Molitor and Brian Dozier discuss the Twins' win over the D-backs. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Byron Buxton was a single short of the cycle and Miguel Sano tallied a pair of homers with three RBIs in a 10-3 win. Manager Paul Molitor, Miguel Sano and Bryon Buxton speak on the win. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Byron Buxton hits his seventh homer for the Twins but the Indians halt their potential rally. Paul Molitor discusses the loss. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Max Kepler's go-ahead homer backed Aaron Slegers' strong debut, helping the Twins earn a split in a day-night doubleheader. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Twins manager Paul Molitor discusses the team's 8-1 loss. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

The Minnesota Twins are winners of six of their last seven games since the last time we checked in with Manager Paul Molitor. He discusses a Twins offense that is averaging 7.5 runs over that stretch and the impact of their outfield defense. Kris Atteberry and Jack Morris drive the conversation as they admit to scoreboard watching and how the Twins can take the series from the Tigers. Molitor ends the show sharing a great family baseball moment with his son. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Assistant General Manager Rob Antony joins Cory Provus on Inside Twins as the two discuss the possibility of a trade during the month of August. Antony also provides updates on starter Hector Santiago and former closer Glen Perkins with a nuisance on their time table. Rob also provides details on the promotion of 2017 1st-round draft pick Royce Lewis and his debut with the Cedar Rapids Kernels. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices

Byron Buxton drove in a pair of runs, including the go-ahead RBI single in the 8th inning, to lead the Twins to a victory. Paul Molitor and Trevor Hildenberger analyze the win after the game. To learn more about listener data and our privacy practices visit: https://www.audacyinc.com/privacy-policy Learn more about your ad choices. Visit https://podcastchoices.com/adchoices