Minnesota Twins Podcast

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 thi...

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...

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. I...

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? Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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 prepari...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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. Jer...

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...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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...

“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 an...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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 sec...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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 ph...

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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit m...

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...

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.  Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/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. Learn more about your ad choices. Visit megaphone.fm/adchoices