Minnesota Twins Podcast

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 squa...

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 Garve...

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. Learn more...

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

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

“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...

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

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

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

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

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

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

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 serie...

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