Minnesota Twins Chat

E52 The Twins Are Not ClickingOn All Cylinders

Thu, 30 Apr 2026 19:23:11 -0000

The Twins are currently in a nose dive with a record of 2-11 in their past 13 games. Although some players like Byron Buxton are doing well, others are not. We try to figure out why Matt Wallner is still on the team. Also, the bullpen is struggling. A couple of managers on other MLB teams have been let go. We take a look at the standings. We also bring back this date in Minnesota Baseball history by discussing Ted Williams and his 1938 season with the Minneapolis Millers.

E51 The Twins Swept The Motor City Kitties Out Of Target Field!

Fri, 10 Apr 2026 20:00:32 -0000

The Twins just finished a four game sweep of the Detroit Tigers at home. Has Mat Wallner really improved from last year? Byron Buxton recently exceeded ten years of service time in MLB. Is Major League Baseball doing a good job of scheduling games? What do we think of the ABS Challenge System?

E50 Explaining Some of The Final Roster Decisions

Wed, 25 Mar 2026 20:00:32 -0000

the 2026 season is here! We break down why the Twins picked who they did for some of the final roster spots. the biggest one is why was James Outman kept on the club vs. Allan Roden? Who were some of the pitchers that were ultimately picked for the bullpen? Also, some keys for the Twins to have a successful season.

E49 Roster Questions To Be Decided Before Spring Training Ends

Tue, 10 Mar 2026 17:33:24 -0000

The Twins are in the midst of Spring Training. However, there are roster spots that have yet to be decided. Who will all be in the starting pitching rotation? Who will take potentially a couple of open bullpen spots? And, who will ultimately make the team among the surplus of left handed hitting outfielders? We try to answer these questions on this episode.

E48 Pablo Lopez Is Out For The Season!

Fri, 20 Feb 2026 20:24:00 -0000

The Twins start Spring Training with the bad news that Pablo Lopez is out for the season. What does this mean for the starting rotation? We also take a look at who some of the players are in Spring Training. What might the roster look like come opening day. Also, who are the new faces on Manager Derek Shelton's coaching staff.

E47 Derek Shelton Is The New Twins Manager

Fri, 14 Nov 2025 18:38:16 -0000

Derek Shelton is hired as the fifteenth manager in Twins history. What do we think of the new manager? We play a few highlights from the press conference that was held last week to introduce Shelton. Also, what will the Twins do this offseason with the roster? We also take a look at some of the available free agents.

E46 Rocco Baldelli Is No Longer The Twins Manager!

Tue, 30 Sep 2025 17:38:16 -0000

# Rocco Baldelli has been fired as Manager of the Twins the day after the season. Was it a good move? Did Baldelli do a good job as manager? Who will replace Baldelli in the dugout? Plus, our thoughts to summarize the season. And, who should the MVP be for the Twins this year?

E45 With a 13 Game Winning Streak Earlier This Season, Is It Possible For The Twins To Really Be This Bad?

Fri, 12 Sep 2025 17:00:16 -0000

# The Twins are now 64-82 on the season. Is it really possible for the Twins to be this bad even with a 13 game winning streak? We also talked about the performance of Byron Buxton, who has joined Kirby Pucket as the only Twins players to have a 30 homerun and 20 stolen base season. We also touched on the performances of some of the players that have played with the Twins since being acquired at the trade deadline. In our look at Minnesota baseball history segment, we discuss Roger Maris, who was born in Hibbing on September 10, 1934.

E44 Pitching Reinforcements Are Coming, From The Injured List

Fri, 22 Aug 2025 15:53:42 -0000

The Twins have only won one series in the month of August. We continue the discussion on the Twins fire sale including Twins president Derek Falvey's excuse that this trading deadline wasn't about money. Also, we discuss the fact that pitching reinforcements will be coming with Pablo Lopez, Simeon Woods Richardson and David Festa. We provide injury updates on these pitchers. At the end, we provide some nuggets on the Beatles visit to Minnesota back in 1965 where they played at Metropolitan Stadium.

E43 The Twins Trading Deadline Fire Sale

Fri, 01 Aug 2025 17:28:10 -0000

The Twins traded away 10 players by the trading deadline. What do we think of the trades? What will the roster look like going forward? And, why did the front office feel that they had to do this drastic of a fire sale? Also, we touch on Byron Buxton's cycle three weeks ago against the Pittsburgh Pirates at Target Field and our thoughts on how the All Star Game finished.

E42 Are The Twins Turning The Corner?

Sat, 12 Jul 2025 06:59:02 -0000

# After a brutal June, the Twins have started July out on a more positive note. What are some of the factors that have helped in the Twins turn around? Matt Wallner continues to struggle at the plate since his return from the Injured List. Do the Twins have anybody to replace him? Also, Byron Buxton and Joe Ryan make the All Star game. We take a look at the standings and compare some of the performances of other teams in the majors. At the end, we debut a new feature where we take a look at a key moment in Twins and Minnesota baseball history.

E41 How Will The Twins Respond To Pablo Lopez's Injury?

Tue, 10 Jun 2025 17:09:19 -0000

On their recent road trip, the Twins lost starting pitcher Pablo Lopez to injury. How will the club respond? And what will be the keys to maintaining their success until Lopez's return? Also, Baily Ober has had a dip in velocity recently. Is he possibly also headed to the injured list? We also break down the improving performance of Royce Lewis. And, we take a look at the standings.

E40 The Twins Have Won 13 Straight!

Fri, 23 May 2025 23:27:15 -0000

The Twins have won 13 straight games and 14 out of their past 16. We provide injury updates to Carlos Correa and Byron Buxton, both on the seven day Concussion list. We provide a preview of the Kansas City Royals and Twins series this weekend. Also, as a result of a couple games being rained out, We have a proposal to make it easier to make of games.

E39 Things Are Looking Up For The Twins

Tue, 06 May 2025 17:36:46 -0000

# The Twins have been playing better over their past two weeks. Plus, Royce Lewis and Willy Castro are coming off the IL. Along with some improving performances by some of the other key players on the club, things are looking up for the Twins. However, there are still some things that need to be improved upon. We discuss both the possitive and negative on this episode. We also take a look at the standings and the performances of some players such as Jorge Polanco and Aaron Judge.

E38 Jose Miranda Got Injured While Shopping At Target!

Fri, 18 Apr 2025 16:54:30 -0000

The Twins have gotten off to a slow start. We try to break down what is going on with the club. We highlight some of the performances of the club inclidng the hitting, pitching and fielding, both the positive and negative. We give updates on some of the injuries such as Royce Lewis's recovery from his sore hamstring, Matt Wallner suffering a hamstring injury and Jose Miranda's injury as a result of shopping at Target.

E37 The Twins Have $425 Million In Debt According To Reports

Wed, 26 Mar 2025 04:57:45 -0000

The Twins season is about to start. However, there is someinteresting news surrounding the team. It's been reported by the Athletic that the club has $425 million in debt. where did all of this debt come from? What does this mean for the sale of the team? We discuss this and other topics such as the make up of the roster and how injuries to players such as Royce Lewis and Brooks Lee determined who was going to be on the roster. We preview the upcoming schedule to start the season.

E36 Is Matt Wallner A Lead Off Hitter?

Wed, 12 Mar 2025 16:28:28 -0000

# Spring Training is in full swing. We update you on the performances of some of the players in camp. We give our opinions on whether or not Matt Wallner should be the lead off hitter. Who will be on the roster? And, what battles are there to be decided for roster spots?

E35 Spring Training Is Here At Last

Sat, 22 Feb 2025 07:00:00 -0000

After an offseason where the Twins made their key offseason additions late, spring training is here at last. We discuss those offseason moves. We break down position battles such as who will play at first and second base. Also, we touched on some of the key story lines from this offseason including the club being put up for sale by the Pohlads.

E34 There Is Plenty Of Blame To Go Around For the Twins Late Season Collapse

Wed, 02 Oct 2024 06:00:00 -0000

# The Twins finished the 2024 season with out making the playoffs. We break down what went wrong during the 12-27 stretch to finish the season Manager Rocco Baldelli and President Of Baseball Operations Derek Falvey will not be fired, at least not yet. We try to talk about some of the positives, but we continue to crcle back to the problems that led to the collapse.

E33 Don Wardlow Discusses The 2024 Playoff Races

Tue, 24 Sep 2024 02:45:25 -0000

Don Wardlow, baseball's first blind broadcaster is back to discuss the playoff picture in the MLB. We also discuss the performance of LA Dodger star Shohei Ohtani in a recent game where he had six hits, three homeruns and 10 RBIs. I also discuss the recent series the Twins had against the Boston Red Sox where they lost two out of three. If you want to check out Don's podcast The Baseball Lifer, go to the following link. https://the-baseball-lifer.pinecast.co/

E32 Is Rocco Baldelli To Be Blamed For The Recent Twins Tailspin?

Fri, 20 Sep 2024 04:30:00 -0000

# The Minnesota Twins continue their inconsistant play as they try to make the playoffs. However, they are in danger of not making the playoffs. My Dad and I try to figure out who is to be blamed for the Twins inconsistant performance. We also take a look at the American League playoff races especialy the Wild Card races. We tell who is left on the schedules for some of the contending teams. and, we also discuss a double play that involves a strikeout and a runner being picked off base in a recent Seattle Mariners vs. New York Yankees game.

E31 Is This September 2022 All Over Again?

Fri, 06 Sep 2024 06:00:00 -0000

# With the latest round of injuries for the Minnesota Twins, we try to answer the question of whether or not this is September 2022 all over again for the Twins where they fell out of contention. We give updates on some of the latest Twins injuries including the latest setback for Byron Buxton. Is it a good idea for Royce Lewis to be playing second base? We give an update on the playoff picture and the remaining Twins Schedule.

E30 Joe Ryan's Injury Has A Significant Impact On The Twins Pitching Staff

Thu, 15 Aug 2024 19:00:00 -0000

# The Minnesota Twins come off a homestand where they took four out of seven against both division rivals Kansas City and Cleveland. Join My Dad and I as we break down the recent homestand. We discuss the latest round of injuries and break down how the injury to Joe Ryan has impacted the starting rotation. Will the Twins go to a six man roation? How does the schedule compare for the top three teams in the American League Central? We wrap of the show by discussing the passing of former Twin Mike Cubbage.

E29 The Twins Financial Situation Impacted Them At The Trade Deadline

Thu, 01 Aug 2024 18:00:00 -0000

# The Minnesota Twins did not make very many trades before the trading deadline. My Dad and I explain why and what the financial situation is with the Twins. We also talk about the play of the Twins since the All Star break and give injury updates to players such as Carlos Correa and Kyle Farmer. Also, the playoff races were discussed.

E28 The All Star Break Came At The Right Time For The Twins

Thu, 18 Jul 2024 20:10:00 -0000

With several injuries to key players on the Minnesota Twins, the All Star break could not have come any sooner. My Dad and I discuss some of the injuries including to players such as Royce Lewis, Carlos Correa and Jose Miranda. We also take a look at the standings. What will the keys be for the Twins in the second half of the season? We also touch on the recent Twins draft.

E27 A Look At Royce Lewis's Performance

Tue, 25 Jun 2024 18:30:00 -0000

We start off the episode by discussing the career of Willy Mays, who past away on June 18, 2024. We then feature an interview done by Jack Horner, a Twin Cities broadcaster, while Mays played for the Minneapolis Millers. Then, we discussed the performance of Royce Lewis since he returned from the strained quad he suffered at the beginning of the season. Other topics on the episode include the performances of some of the other players on the Twins roster, updates to injuries and the Twins schedule. Some notable performances discussed included the play of Willy Castro, the hitting of Jose Miranda and the pitching performance of Simeon Woods Richardson the recent outstanding pitching outings of Baily Ober and Pablo Lopez were also discussed. Willy Mays interview is courtesy of the Pavek Museum website. You can find the audio at https://pavekmuseum.org/hall-of-fame/jack-horner/.

E26 Don Wardlow Previews The 2024 College World Series And Other Baseball Topics

Fri, 14 Jun 2024 23:41:30 -0000

Don Wardlow, baseball's first blind broadcaster and host of The Baseball Lifer podcast is back to discuss several baseball topics. We get a preview of the College World Series. We also discuss the Mets Phillies series in London as well as the Yankees Dodgers series that both took place last weekend. We take a look at the standings and the suspension of five baseball players for gambling. To check out Don's podcast, you can find it on most podcast apps or at https://the-baseball-lifer.pinecast.co

E25 Has Rocco Baldelli Lost Control Of The Team?

Sat, 25 May 2024 05:23:45 -0000

We start the episode on discussing some late breaking news regarding Royce Lewis, who had suffered a quad strain at the beginning of the season. We then get into the episode that was recorded earlier where we discussed meeting an interesting person at the ballpark. We then discussed the play of the Twins over the past three weeks. Willy Castro made some boneheaded plays against the New York Yankees. Jhoan Duran made some comments regarding pitch selection that make us ask if Manager Rocco Baldelli has lost control of the team. We touched on some of the other Twins injuries. We also take a look at the standings as well as discussing some other baseball topics including the possibility of having a hundred stolen bases by a player this season and robo umps not coming to the Major Leagues next season.

E24 Twins Have Won Ten Straight

Fri, 03 May 2024 06:22:55 -0000

The Twins are winners of ten in a row. My Dad and I start the episode off by discussing the recent play of the Twins. We discuss the latest injury to Byron Buxton and the return of some of the injured players such as Carlos Correa. Also, the Twins TV situation takes a turn, possibly for the worse the rest of the season as Bally Sports channels are currently not available to Comcast subscribers. Later on, Bob Branco, a Boston Red Sox fan and the host of a show called Sports Round Table joins the show to break down the Red Sox.

If you would like to check out episodes of Sports Round Table, go to this link.

https://www.brancoevents.com/category/sports-round-table-podcasts/

E23 NotVery Many Positives To The Start Of The Twins Season

Fri, 19 Apr 2024 05:52:51 -0000

The Minnesota Twins are 6-11 to start the season. On this episode, we break down the slow start. We discuss the dismal hitting and inconsistent pitching. We also give updates on some of the injuries including Royce Lewis, Carlos Correa and Max Kepler. Towards the end of the show, we tried to figure out why there are so many Tommy John injuries to pitchers.

E22 Start To 2024 Twins Season Dampened By Several Injuries

Fri, 29 Mar 2024 22:53:04 -0000

The Minnesota Twins have started their 2024 season. However, there are several injuries to the team including the fact Royce Lewis suffered a quad injury in the season opener. My Dad and I discuss the injuries to Lewis and several key bullpen arms. We break down the 4-1 win over the Kansas City Royals in the opener. We also make our predictions as to who will contend in Major League baseball.

E21 2024Twins Spring TrainingUpdate

Tue, 12 Mar 2024 16:59:14 -0000

With the Minnesota Twins in Spring Training, we have a lot of Twins news to get caughtt up on. We give an update on the signings the Twins made since the end of January and the trade of Jorge Polanco to the Seattle Mariners. We also give updates on the performances on some of the players in camp including Byron Buxton. Also, we give a run down of who will be on the roster come opening day.

E20 Joe Mauer Has Been Elected To The Baseball Hall Of Fame

Sat, 27 Jan 2024 05:39:03 -0000

It was announced earlier this week that Joe Mauer was inducted into the National Baseball Hall Of Fame in Cooperstown. Join my Dad and I as we discuss Mauer's career and compare it to other catchers. We also mention that the Twins have inducted two more members into their hall of fame. With little activity so far this offseason, we try to figure out what will the Twins do in free agency and will they trade?

E19 What The Twins Do This Offseason Will Be Determined By New TV Deal

Fri, 10 Nov 2023 06:35:45 -0000

On this episode, My Dad joins me in studio. We addressed some of the key areas the Twins need to address this offseason. We give updates on some of the injured players including Byron Buxton who had surgery on his knee. We also address the Twins tv contract situation and what that means for the Twins going forward. Towards the end of the show, we address some of the new managerial hires in MLB.

E18 Twins Were Feeble At Home Against The Houston Astros!

Fri, 13 Oct 2023 23:20:20 -0000

After some postseason success, the Twins offense was feeble in games three and four at Target Field, resulting in the Houston Astros moving on to the ALCS. We break down what led to this feeble offensive effort. We also discussed some of what the Twins need to do this offseason and the fact they need to change their approach at the plate as far as hitting. The performances of the other teams were discussed and we predicted who will be in the World Series.

E17 2023 Postseason Twins And Houston Astros Series Preview

Sat, 07 Oct 2023 05:11:24 -0000

The Twins have swept the Toronto Blue Jays in two games in the Wild Card round of the MLB playoffs. We dive into some of the highlights from this series including the performance of Royce Lewis during game one at the plate. We also discuss a couple of big defensive gems in the seeries by shortstop Carlos Correa. We then preview the upcoming Divisional round series with the Houston Astros.

E16 2023 Postseason Twins and Toronto Blue Jays Preview

Tue, 03 Oct 2023 05:44:16 -0000

The Twins are back in the MLB Playoffs! They will take on the Toronto Blue Jays in the Wild Card round. The Twins hitting and pitching performances were discussed. The Twins's philosophy that it is okay to take a called third strike was discussed. We also take a look at the Toronto Blue Jays team and some of the performances of some of their players.

E15 The Minnesota Twins are 2023American League Central Division Champions!

Fri, 29 Sep 2023 05:54:15 -0000

Who will the Twins face in the first round of the MLB playoffs? What will the playoff roster be in the first round? These are some of the questions my Dad and I try to answer. We also discuss the latest news on the Twins injury front and will Byron Buxton play in the playoffs. We also touch on what playoff spots are left to be decided.

E14 Don Wardlow Discusses The MLB Playoff Races And Other Baseball Topics

Fri, 22 Sep 2023 05:44:07 -0000

Don Wardlow, Baseball's first blind broadcaster, is back on the show to take a look at the MLB playoff races. Both the American League Wild Card and National League Wild Card races are crowded. It's hard to predict who will ultimately be in the playoffs with the exception of a few teams. We also touch on other topics such as some of the other great broadcasters doing games in MLB.

Check out don's podcast, the Baseball Lifer at https://the-baseball-lifer.pinecast.co.

E13 Rocco Baldelli Has Not Been Fully Honest When It Comes To Player Injuries

Fri, 08 Sep 2023 06:06:12 -0000

The Twins are still in first place in the American League Central. Royce Lewis has been performing well for the Twins including hitting three grand slams in a span of eight games. The performances of some of the other hitters were discussed. Byron Buxton has a set back in his rehab assignment. My Dad and I discussed how we feel that manager Rocco Baldelli hasn't been fully honest with the public when it comes to player injuries. We provide updates on some of the other injuries and give an update on the standings.

E12 The Twins Are Finally Considering Putting Byron Buxton Back In Center Field

Tue, 22 Aug 2023 06:47:04 -0000

Dallas Keuchel takes a no hitter into the seventh inning against the Pittsburgh Pirates in their last game. Will the Twins actually put Byron Buxton back in center field when he returns from the Disabled List? What will the Twins do when players return from the injured list concerning the roster? Plus, we visit the playoff picture. These are some of the several topics discussed on the latest Minnesota Twins Chat podcast.

E11 The Twins Did The ImpossibleBy Being Swept By The Kansas City Royals

Tue, 01 Aug 2023 06:45:26 -0000

The Twins start play after the All Star break by going 9-2 before losing five in a row which included being swept in a three game series in Kansas City this past weekend. Join my dad and I as we break down the recent goings on with the club. Given that the trade deadline is fast approaching, there was plenty of discussion on what the Twins will trade for. We mention some of the trades that have already taken place in the majors. Also, we discussed the hitting of rookie Edouard Julien. Jorge Polanco has been moved to third base to allow Julien to continue to play at second. We again complain about Byron Buxton not playing in the field. We also take a look at the standings.

E10 Pablo Lopez Pitches A Complete Game Shutout: What Do We now Think Of The Luis Arriez Trade?

Fri, 07 Jul 2023 06:55:57 -0000

My Dad joins me in studio and we discuss several Twins topics. We discuss the pitching performance of Pablo Lopez Wednesday night against the Kansas City Royals. We took a look at the performances of the team so far this season when it comes to hitting and pitching. The Luis Ariez trade was revisited. Does Pablo Lopez's performance change our minds about the Arriez trade? And, what are the keys for the Twins in the second half of the season? This and many more topics are discussed on this episode.

E9 A discussion on the Detroit Tigers With The Hosts Of Michigan And Trumbull

Sat, 01 Jul 2023 05:11:23 -0000

Alex Freeman and Luke Jaconis, the hosts of Michigan And Trumbull, a Detroit Tigers podcast, join me and shared with me their thoughts on the Tigers this season. We discussed the performances of some of the Tigers players, the injuries the Tigers pitching has suffered during the season and the journey that led them to starting their podcast. To check out their podcast, go to https://michiganandtrumbull.substack.com/

E8 Don Wardlow, Baseball’s First Blind Broadcaster, Is Back To Discuss several topics.

Fri, 16 Jun 2023 19:50:46 -0000

Don Wardlow, Baseball's First Blind Broadcaster, is back to discuss several topics. We discussed the rate teams have been striking out, some of the teams and the division races as well as some of the episodes Don has done with the Baseball Lifer podcast. Check out his podcast at https://the-baseball-lifer.pinecast.co.

E7 The Twins Are In FirstPlace, Barely

Tue, 06 Jun 2023 17:04:05 -0000

The Minnesota Twins are still in first place with a record of 31-29. On this latest episode, We discuss the latest round of injuries and how top prospect Royce Lewis is not seriously injured after taking a tumble in Sunday's game after colliding with a Cleveland Guardians player while running up the basepath. Some of the performances by the Twins concerning pitching and hitting were also discussed. We also visit some of the Twins recent trades and finished the show with an update on the standings.

E6 Trying To Solve The RosterPuzzle With The Latest Round Of Injuries

Fri, 19 May 2023 16:19:12 -0000

With the latest round of injuries, there are some questions that need to be answered. Who willl take Nick Gordon's spot on the roster? When will Royce Lewis rejoin the big league club? Also discussed were some of the pitching performances by the pitching staff.

E5 When Will Byron Buxton Play In The Field?

Tue, 02 May 2023 06:00:17 -0000

The Minnesota Twins finish the month of April 17-12. Why don't the Twins steal a lot of bases? Also, when will byron Buxton play again in the field? The Twins are also dealing with a couple of injuries to the starting rotation. Also discussed pitchers being kicked out of games for using sticky stuff.

E4 The Injury Bug Has Hit The Twins And Previewing upcoming Yankee Series

Thu, 13 Apr 2023 04:11:27 -0000

The Minnesota Twins start the season 8-4. On this episode, my Dad and I talk about the Twins injury situation, the inconsistant hitting and we visit the Rod Carew trade since Luis Arraez was a batting title winner who was traded as well. We also preview the upcoming series against the New York Yankees in the Bronx this weekend where the Twins have not done very well in recent years.

E3 2023 Minnesota Twins Preview

Thu, 30 Mar 2023 16:51:57 -0000

My Dad and I preview the 2023 Minnesota Twins season. We discuss the roster, some keys for the Twins this season and predictions on what teams will make the World Series.

E2 A Discussion With Former Blind Baseball Broadcaster Don Wardlow On The Rule Changes In MLB For The 2023 Season

Wed, 22 Mar 2023 21:36:00 -0000

Baseball's first blind broadcaster Don Wardlow joins the show to discuss the rule changes that are taking place this 2023 season. Discussion includes the pitch clock, banning of the extreme shifts, the bigger bases and a change in the regular season schedule.

E1 A New Minnesota Twins Season WithA Lot Of Changes

Tue, 07 Mar 2023 05:35:28 -0000

The 2023 Minnesota Twins season is upon us with the ball club currently in Spring Training. In This debut episode of Minnesota Twins Chat, my Dad joins me to discuss the changes to the Twins this offseason, a look at how the roster may be once the season starts and the new rules that are in place this season.