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Submit ReviewThe 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
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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“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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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“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.”
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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Twins Chief Baseball Officer Derek Falvey joins Inside Twins to talk pitching options as his club pushes for a postseason run.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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Twins Today closes out the Twins Hall of Fame weekend with exclusive interviews with Rod Carew, Tom Kelly, Brad Radke and Joe Vavra.
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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.”
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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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.
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“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.”
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“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.”
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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.
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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.
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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.
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